The Thomas Jefferson Middle School district recently announced its Summer Learning Site for students entering grades K–8, featuring optional activities and resources to continue learning during break. The update provides families with an easy way to support reading, practice skills and keep academic routines outside of the regular school calendar. “It’s a pragmatic effort by the district to keep kids involved and yet still have a safe, relaxed, fun summer experience.”

Q1. What do students do in the Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers students opportunities to participate in athletics, the arts, school activities and enrichment experiences that unite students outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Q2. How does Thomas Jefferson Middle School communicate with families?

Ans. Information about schedules and events are shared with families through district calendars, parent portals, school announcements and online resources at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Q3. How is the size of Thomas Jefferson Middle School a good thing?

Ans. The smaller campus size of Thomas Jefferson Middle School makes it easier to navigate transitions, recognition, and schoolwide routines on a day-to-day basis.

Q4. Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School linked to local high school pathways?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School readies students for the next step in the regional high school sequence serving Rockaway-area learners.

Q5. Why do families choose Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School provides neighborhood access, a known public space and continuity within the local education system of Rockaway Borough.