
Please be informed that Joseph Arthur Middle School is still experiencing issues with our internet and phone line. If you need to reach our school, please call 618-632-6336 ext. 100. We anticipate the lines to be back up this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The first Soup’s On Series is underway with Ms.Elser’s famous chicken and dumplings! Check out the news section on the website tomorrow to get the inside scoop!


Central 104 Administration wanted to form our parents that are phone lines and internet are currently down. We do not know when they will be back working. We are actively working to resolve the issue. We do not have access to emails or phone lines. If you have a need to change your students dismissal procedure please arrive at least 20 minutes early to inform the office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and again are currently actively working to resolve the issue.

Don't Miss Out! The first Soup's On Series with Ms.Elser is happening tomorrow at 6:30p in the Central Elementary School Cafeteria! All are welcome to attend. We'll see you there!


Good luck 5th and 6th grade boys basketball against Whiteside tonight! Special thank you to Ms.McComb for making sure the boys are hydrated and ready to play their best!


Mrs. Barnes gave Ellyanna a Positive Office referral, inspiring my #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay. Ellyanna is a dependable classmate, and is always there to help her friends when they need it. Great work, Ellyanna! Your #104Tigers family is proud of you.


Join us for a special Veteran's Day Breakfast!

Join us for a special Veteran's Day Celebration!

This weekend we fall back an hour!

Ms Liz visited Miss Barnes’ kindergarten class on Halloween to facilitate a language group. She read a story about bats, reviewed rhyming words (-at) word family, and showed the class a real bat! We finished up with a fun snack. Thank you Ms Liz!!





Help make sure students are warm for the winter! November 4-8, we are asking for new or gently used donations. Items may be dropped of in the office at JAMS or Central. Thank you for your help!

Brrr.. It's cold outside! Be sure to join us tonight in the CES gym where it's nice and warm for hot dogs and candy!


Reminder: Today (10/31) is an Early Dismissal Day! CES @ 12:00p & JAMS @ 12:30p. We DO have a full day of school on Friday, Nov 1.


We read the book, "How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?" During a lunchtime Read Aloud with 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade today. Ask your child about more exciting ways to say that something is big. #104Tigers are readers!



Check our the CES Arctic Adventure Book Fair Contest winners. For their great coloring work, each student won a free book from the fair. 4th grade: Kamira W. 3rd Grade: Carson H. 2nd grade: Mackenzie B. 1st grade: Wafaa G. Kindergarten: Kenzie B and lastly Pre-School: Kayleigh B.


Mrs. Isaacs's 3rd grade student, Dillon, inspired a #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for displaying honesty and integrity. Welcome to the #104Tigers family, Dillon! We are proud of you.


Today's #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay went to Lily's mother from Mrs. Auffenberg. She was nominated for her kindness to her Kindergarten buddy. Last week she took her own money and purchased a book for her buddy at the book fair. Lily you are #Awesome! #JAMSrocks #choose2beawesome


Mrs. Mueller's kindergarten student, Abigail, inspired a #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for being a team player who shows self-control. Thank you for being such a good citizen, Abby. Your #104Tigers family is proud of you.


Looking for a safe, dry place to visit on Halloween, look no further! Join us in the Central Elementary School Gym for FREE hot dogs, candy & fun! All are Welcome!


Don't miss out on this family-friendly fun event! This Saturday!
