August 2026
Dear Jordan Catholic School Families,
We look forward to the first day of school!
A few announcements:
Mikyla James will take on the Athletic Director role at Jordan. We are thrilled she is able to take on this additional duty at Jordan and look forward to a great athletic season under her direction. Her contact information is [email protected]. I have a placement for K-4 Resource and ELL and will announce the details of that new hire in the next newsletter.
I am also eager to share we have increased numbers in preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten this year! This is a great sign that families are hearing all the great things about our school. We are thrilled to increase our focus on Living in Virtue this school year, embracing the gospel of Jesus Christ so our student can go out and live as saints! I heard a phrase recently, "We prepare them for Harvard and Heaven!" This is certainly what we strive to do at Jordan Catholic School.
A couple of reminders to keep in mind prior to the first day of school:
Lunch pricing is updated ($3.35 for lunch and $.50 for milk) and Free and Reduced Lunch forms are available in the main office or on the Jordan website if needed for the 26-27 school year. A reminder that caffeinated beverages are not allowed at any time during the school day. Students may only bring water hydration in a bottled water or reusable tumbler for school lunches and/or for classroom use at the teacher's direction.
Cell phone policies remain the same as last year. Students in elementary grades (through grade 4) are not encouraged to bring a cell phone to school. If they must bring a phone, it shall remain in the turned off mode and kept out of site in their backpack or turned into the main office. Grades 5-8 students are required to turn in their cell phone to their homeroom teacher in a secure pocket storage area where it will remain in the turned off mode until after dismissal. Students are not to access or use their cell phone at any time during school hours and may use the office phone for any urgent matters with their teacher's permission.
Many Blessings,
Kelly McLaughlin
FACTS TUITON PLAN & FACTS SIS INCIDENTAL FEES
By now you should have set up your FACTS Tuition Payment Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
For assistance on Tuition Plans, contact Julia Neece in the Business Office at 309.793.7350 x3 or email her at: [email protected].
Note: If you are splitting incidental fees (such as Cafeteria - After Care - etc), please contact Kim Armetta at 309.793.7350 x5 or [email protected].
FACTS SIS NOW OPEN
You should now be able to access your Family Portal. (Note: FACTS SIS is in the process of a complete update of their Student Information System. If you notice an error or cannot view a specific section, please let me know by replying to this email.)
Please make sure all information in your portal is correct.
SPIRITWEAR AND PE UNIFORM SHOP CLOSES AUGUST 24TH
Orders that were placed by July 31st will be available for pick-up at Unpack Your Backpack Night.
PE Uniforms are required for students in Grades 5-8.
Check out the new designs for Spiritwear apparel. (Note: All proceeds from the sale of the Art t-shirt will go directly to our Art Program - design on both front and back of shirt).
PARENT RESOURCE PAGE - Required Documents
Required documents need to be signed and returned to Administration. You may scan and email signed documents back to Mrs. Armetta or bring them to Unpack Your Backpack Night. Hard copies will also be available at Unpack Your Backpack Night if needed.
Note: All students entering Jordan for the first time must provide us with a birth certificate copy. (Students in Grades One - Eight transferring from another school, Mrs. Armetta will let you know if birth certificates are missing from your transfer file.)
Forms that need to be signed and returned to the Administration Office are:
* Acceptable Use Policy
* Athletic and Group Events Parental / Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver
* Student Medical Information
* Student Medication Authorization Form
* Acceptable Use Acknowledgment Form
* Publicity Form
* Parent / Student Handbook Signature Page (This form will be available as soon as the Parent / Student Handbook is completed)
Medical Forms are due for the following:
* Preschool - Illinois Health Certificate showing physical exam and immunizations. Lead results must be included and parents must sign and date the health history segment.
* Prekindergarten - If not a returning preschooler, Illinois Health Certificate showing physical exam and immunizations. Lead results must be included and parents must sign and date the health history segment.
* Kindergarten - Illinois Health Certificate showing physical exam and immunizations. Lead results must be included and parents must sign and date the health history segment AND Eye Exam due October AND Dental Exam due within 18 months of May 15th.
* Second Grade: Dental Exam due within 18 months of May 15th.
* Sixth Grade: Illinois Health Certificate showing physical exam and immunizations. Lead results must be included and parents must sign and date the health history segment AND Dental Exam due within 18 months of May 15th.
Visit the Parent Resource page on our website: https://www.jordanschool.com/page/parents to access these forms.
APPTEGY
Did you remember to download the Jordan School Apptegy App to keep up with all the latest Jordan news? This app is how you will be notified of school cancellations, dates to remember, etc.
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, lunch menus, and news updates. It's everything Jordan, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/N3zVMl
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/RBSYvt
UNPACK YOUR BACKPACK NIGHT
Unpack Your Backpack Night will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Visit classrooms, stop in the gym to drop off and pick up forms for the 2026-2027 school year and visit with your Jordan family!
LABOR DAY PARADE
Rock Island Labor Day Parade - Marching through 250 Years of American History!
The 2nd annual Labor Day parade is scheduled for Monday, September 7th. Join the march as we celebrate our community - and the United States' 250th anniversary.
Staging for the parade begins at 8:30 am in the area around Washington Junior High School located at 33rd Street and 18th Avenue. The parade starts promptly at 930 am and travels west along 18th Avenue, turns south at 24th Street, then west on 25th Avenue, and disbands into the Rock Island High School parking lots. The route is two miles long and takes 90 minutes to march. Home and School organizes this event and updates will be sent to you as we receive them. Plan to join us walking and representing Jordan in this year's parade!
ATHLETICS
Sports Physicals: Student Athletes in Grades 5-8 need a sports physical before they can attend their first practice. Physicals can be faxed to us at 309.793.7361
Football:
Calling all 7th and 8th Graders!
Interested in football?
We're building a legacy of football excellence that starts with our Jr. Pioneer Football Program and we want YOU to join us!
Monday, August 10
7 PM
Alumni Field @ Alleman
Open positions: Find out about our open positions on offense and defense and let us know where you feel your skill sets are!
Ask questions: Q&A for players and parents!
Stop over and see us on Monday night!
Junior Pioneer Football
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Sacrament Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:
First Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
St. Pius: Saturday, May 1st
Sacred Heart & St Mary's: Sunday, May 2nd
St. Teresa of Calcutta:TBD
Confirmation
Parent meeting #1: Thursday, November 12th, 6:00pm, McCarthy Hall
Confirmation retreat: Saturday, January 30th, at Sacred Heart Moline
2nd parent meeting, Thursday, February 18th, 6:00 pm, in McCarthy Hall.
Confirmation Date: TBD
Presentation of Confirmation Candidates: Sunday, January 31st:
St. Pius: 10:30 Mass
Sacred Heart: 9:00 Mass
St. Mary's: 10:30 Mass
St. Teresa of Calcutta:TBD
This Boy Scout Camp is coming up next week. If interested, scan the QR code soon!
Each Jordan parent that donates will be issued 2.5 Service Hours toward their 5 hour requirement.