Your student should have brought home a handout today with details regarding Fall Fest details. Just in case... Here is a link to the handout that was sent home: Fall Festival - Student & Parent Reminders
Parents, please park at the Fairgrounds and take the bus shuttle back to campus for the festival. The Fall Festival is located on the LJPS PE field.
Please follow the link to read the Morning Procedure Update letter that was sent home today.
Link: Morning Procedure Update Letter
PATHS Newsletter 10.3.25
**BIG thank you to everyone that participated in making Open House an amazing success! Your commitment to our caring community of learners is greatly appreciated.
**Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Partner with PATHS to make a lasting impact on classroom enrichment, school facilities, and teacher resources. Partnership levels are available in the attached document.
**Spirit Night Join us Tuesday, October 7th from 4-8 pm for our School Sk8 FUNDRAISER. A portion of your wristband goes right back to our school! See attached flyer for details.
**Fall Festival is October 17, 2025! Please see attached flyer for details, purchase tickets, sign up to volunteer, or donate items to make this year's festival a huge success!
*Sign up to donate or volunteer here
**Fall Uniform Sale is November 15 at 8 AM in the cafe. Please donate your gently used uniforms to the PATHS baskets in the lobby. Sign up to volunteer at set-up on Friday, or during the sale on Saturday. Volunteers get first pick for purchasing! Look for the sign up in November's email.
We love supporting our community! Check out this opportunity from the Emerald Coast Science Center and the Fort Walton Beach Library 💡
Parents, please check your student's water bottle. Some paracord handles with a compass on the clasp may contain a hidden blade. These were sold locally during back-to-school season and many families are not aware of the blade. These water bottles were designed with camping and survival in mind.
Although this blade is small, it is still not allowed on campus. Please remove any paracord handle that has a compass clasp with a blade. Regular paracord handles without a blade are still allowed.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Order your LJPS yearbook today to capture all the unforgettable moments of the school year. From exciting events to everyday smiles, you will want to relive these memories for years to come.
Friendly Reminder: OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT FROM 5:00-7:00!
Classrooms Open 5:00-5:45
Dance Team Perform in Gym 6:00
Book Fair in Media Center 5:00-7:00
PATHS Silent Auction in Cafe 5:00-7:00
As part of their Graduation by Demonstration community project, two of our eighth grade students will host a SEE YOU AT THE POLE event on Wednesday morning (9.24.25) from 7:00 to 7:30 AM around the campus flagpole in front of the school. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Who: LJPS Grade Levels
What: Relay for Life Mad Minute ⏱️🎉
When: Friday, September 26 after the morning announcements.
How: Bring change for the money collection to help raise money for Relay for Life! (See attached information)
Reward: A giving heart! Also... The winning grade level will receive a bonus NURD day.
🆘 OPEN HOUSE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Help us prep on Fri 9/19, Mon 9/22, or at the event Tues 9/23!
Click Here to sign up now!
For more info contact Open House chair, Carol Zorn: carobzorn@gmail.com, 850.527.0982
The PATHS Virtual Raffle for Open House is LIVE!!!
Scan QR code to purchse!
The federal government recognizes that districts like Okaloosa County face added economic pressure because real property (land) in this area has been purchased for use by the military. This means that the county government loses the property tax revenue that it might otherwise have earned if the federal government had not acquired the property. Compensation for this loss, known as Impact Aid, is paid to Okaloosa school district for the "substantial and continuing financial burden" that results from federal activities. LJPS receives a portion of this money.
If you have not made your donation for your grade level’s PATHS Basket Auction for Open House, it is not too late! Please send in your item or contribution as soon as possible.
Every little bit helps, and together we can make this auction a huge success! Thank you for your support and school spirit! 💙🦁❤️
In honor of Patriot Day on Thursday, September 11, all LJPS students and staff may wear a red, white, or blue shirt with their uniform bottoms.
Let’s come together to show our pride and remembrance!
Today (Monday, September 8th) every student will bring home their Federal Impact Card (FIC). Please ask your student for this card today.
Here’s why this matters: The federal government recognizes that districts like Okaloosa County face added economic pressure because real property (land) in this area has been purchased for use by the military. This means that the county government loses the property tax revenue that it might otherwise have earned if the federal government had not acquired the property. Compensation for this loss, known as Impact Aid, is paid to the Okaloosa school district for the "substantial and continuing financial burden" that results from federal activities. LJPS receives a portion of this money.
This money supports classrooms, teachers, and students across the district.
Please take a few minutes to complete and return the FIC promptly. Your participation makes a real difference for our school community!
✅ Read all of the directions carefully.
✅ Complete all of the appropirate sections completly.
✅ Be sure to sign and date the card at the bottom.
