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Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award

Bacon Academy’s David Mason thought he was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning to welcome Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on the topic of college and career readiness. Instead, he received the surprise of a lifetime when it was revealed the event was held in his honor. Mason was recognized with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which celebrates outstanding educators across the country with an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000 for their dedication and innovation in the field. Upon the presentation by Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Commissioner Russell-Tucker, Mason was met with thunderous cheers from students, fellow staff members, state dignitaries and media.

Dave Mason wins 2025 Milken Educator Award

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Jack Jackter Intermediate School (JJIS) opened its doors in September of 2006 to educate the third, fourth and fifth graders of the Colchester community. We at JJIS pride ourselves in servicing the academic and social curriculum needs of third, fourth and fifth graders in our town.  Staff members are constantly striving to become experts in the development of the intermediate aged child. School procedures, routines and expectations are developed collaboratively by our faculty to ensure the well being and academic success of each and every student. We are constantly seeking ways to better foster and maintain our positive school environment.

  • Content Rich Curriculum

    Weekly art, music, media, technology, health and physical education classes.

  • Hot Spots and Arts Integration

    All students participate in a variety of H.O.T. Spots during our weekly enrichment block.

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Nov
18
Grades 4 & 5 - School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Nov
25
Grade 3 School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Dec
09
Grades 4 & 5 - School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Dec
16
Grade 3 School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Jan
13
Grades 4 & 5 - School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Jan
27
Grade 3 School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Feb
10
Grades 4 & 5 - School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Feb
24
Grade 3 School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Mar
10
Grades 4 & 5 - School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
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Grade 3 School Store
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
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What Makes Us Great

Special Education and intervention opportunities are available for students. All students participate in a variety of production companies during our weekly enrichment block. Learning experiences are extended beyond the school day through a very successful After-School Club Program. Students participate in high-interest clubs ranging from cooking, chess and drawing to basketball and capture the flag three times per year. In addition, we offer other enriching extra-curricular activities after-school including, but not limited to, Lego-Robotics, Math Olympiad, and Junior Achievement. We also participate in Connecticut's annual Invention Convention. Members of our Unified Sports Team participate in a locally sponsored event.

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October 27, 2025

PACT Family Survey

In an effort to inform next steps for the district PACT Workgroup (Perception, Action, Connection, and Trust), please take this brief survey to provide feedback. Thank you. PACT Family Survey

October 17, 2025

Five Minute Friday

Jack Jackter's Five-Minute Friday October 17, 2025 Lunch with the Principals Our ROCKS winners for September enjoyed a special lunch with the principals. . .

Our Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to help students prepare for their future careers.

  • Math and Science
    Please fee free to reach out to us anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Math/Science Coach, Kristen Cleasby kcleasby@colchesterct.org Math Teacher, Prema Shanley pshanley@colchesterct.org
  • Reading and Writing
    Kerry Zrenda - ELA/Humanities Coach - kzrenda@colchesterct.org Linda Lane - Reading Interventionist - llane259@colchesterct.org Mary Ellen Fritz - Reading Interventionist - mfritz@colchesterct.org At Jack Jackter, we provide a comprehensive literacy program incorporating the five reading areas of Phonemic Awareness and Phonics as well as Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. It's our mission at JJIS to ensure that all students are capable, independent readers and writers.
  • General Music
    In general music classes, students create, perform, and respond to a wide variety of music. They have opportunities to sing, move, play instruments, and learn note reading basics as they explore a rich curriculum. JJIS is a HOT School, and students have the opportunity to perform in town meetings. These are performances in which students may sing, dance, and play instruments. All students can choose to participate in chorus.4th and 5th grade students have the opportunity to participate in band
  • Information Literacy and Technology
    The mission of the Colchester Information and Technology Literacy Program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school Library Media Specialist empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information.
  • Physical Education and Health
    The physical Education Program at Jack Jackter Intermediate School is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.
  • Visual Arts
    As a HOT school, we are committed to developing students' multiple intelligences by providing them with high-quality arts-infused instruction. Students have multiple opportunities to share their artistic and academic talents with others in our school community. Artists-in-Residence work extensively with our teachers and students to make learning come alive through music, art, writing and performances.

 

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Stacy Ewings

Principal

sewings@colchesterct.org

Melissa Cyr

Associate Principal

mcyr@colchesterct.org