Jesse Owens Elementary

Save the date! See some of the best student artists and musicians at the Vermilion Parish Student Arts Expo on Saturday, March 21st in Abbeville!

1st grade is learning about sound in social living! Today they completed an experiment with cup phones!📞🐝

It's time for the Jesse Owens Read-A-Thon! Our school Read-A-Thon begins today, Monday, February 23, 2026, and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time. This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/lCUGom/1?utm=email (This is the same as the paper that is being sent home today). Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you from everyone at JOES!

Sign up for Jesse Owens Elem School BLOOD DRIVE ( https://signup.com/go/QOYfwYZ ) today! Let’s put a BEE in everyone’s ear to Swarm the Blood Drive and Participate.

JOES News - February 23rd through February 27th
Welcome back!

JOES peeps showed up, represented, earned lots of ribbons, had lots of fun, and learned a lot! Congratulations to all on their winnings! Porter Roger, Briya Trahan, and Gracie Smith crushed it today at the State 4-H Livestock Show in Gonzales, La.

Happy Valentine's Day from Jesse Owens!

Today, Jesse Owens Elementary had some very special visitors: Mr. Tim, Mrs. Laurie, and Harvey Rabbit! They spoke to our students about how important it is that they join the Drug Free Team!

Reminder that registration for PreK and Kindergarten is now open! Mrs. Bridget and Mrs. Stephanie were recently recognized for their excellence in Early Childhood Education by the Louisiana Department of Education. Help your child's educational future begin with the best!

Mrs. Kay’s class is in full Mardi Gras mode! 🎭 Can anyone guess where the king cake is from?

Today JOES 5th grade did a mixing substances investigation. 2 teaspoons of calcium chloride and 1 teaspoon of baking soda were put into a plastic bag then 10 ml of phenol red was added. Students shook the bag to mix the ingredients and the substance changed to texture, turned yellow, and became warm, giving off gases that inflated the bag.

Earlier today, Jesse Owens hosted their 2025-2026 National Junior Beta Induction Ceremony. Parents, teachers, and students were invited to see our new 4th and 5th grade Betas pledge to maintain their excellence in the classroom as well as in the community. Students were joined by Senior Beta officers from GHS to aid in the ceremony, and newly-elected officers were also sworn in to their posts. Congratulations to these amazing students on their accomplishment!

JOES News - February 9th through February 13th

JOES is celebrating School Counselor’s Appreciation Week by recognizing Ms. Verna for all the amazing work she does every day here! She shows up for students and teachers when they need guidance and encouragement and she helps support the entire school! Jesse Owens is a better place every day because she's here, not just this week but every week. Thank you, Ms. Verna, for all that you do!

JOES News - February 2nd through February 6th

JOES had representation today at the Acadiana District 4-H Rabbit Show! Congratulations to Briya Trahan and Porter Rogers for a great job with your rabbits today!

The Vermilion Arts Experience Summer Camp is this summer!

Scan the QR code and sign up today!

Today, we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us use this day to reflect on his call for equality, justice, and love, and recommit ourselves to building a community where every person is treated with dignity and respect.

JOES News - January 19th through January 23rd
No School Monday

Congratulations to our students who were honored this morning for all their incredible work during the 2nd 9 Weeks!