Jefferson Elementary School
Katie Church-Rivera, Executive Principal | 8:00am-2:30pm | (814) 874-6650
Your Voice Matters!
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Join Erie's Public Schools for a fun-filled community celebration of connection, fun, and empowerment of the young girls in our district on Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biletnikoff Field!🎉
This event is part of our district’s Building Excellence Together Weekend, held in partnership with the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit XVIII. While our students are busy with service projects on Saturday and a select group attends a conversation with Michelle Obama on Monday, Sunday is all about bringing our families together!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Empowerment Walk begins at 3:15 PM)
Location: Biletnikoff Field (finishing at the EPS Admin Building, 1910 Sassafras St., via an accessible route)
Admission & Activities: 100% Free for all EPS families!
What’s in Store:
- Fun family photo booth & bounce house
- Balloon headbands and wristlets provided by The Brown Clowns
- Music, refreshments, and community resource tables
- Inspiring remarks from local female leaders
An Empowerment Walk celebrating girl power, health, and wellness at 3:15 PM
Bring the whole family out to show support for our girls and the bright future we are building together. We can't wait to see you there! 💜
You can make a difference.
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
EPS families,
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Our Family Information Guide is now available at eriesd.org/familyguide. The guide includes helpful information about school bell times, transportation, health policies and more. Take a few minutes to read to help ensure that you and your children kick off the 2026-27 school year right!
Today was our Staff vs Student basketball game and kickoff to PSSA! We had such a good time today. Everyone played so hard, but our students came out on top! Congrats to everyone who participated! Everyone rest well and enjoy your weekend, as PSSA testing will start on Monday! #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether #JeffersonBroncos
Yesterday, we had our Bronco Awards Ceremony, celebrating honor cards, perfect attendance, and Outstanding Broncos. We are so proud of our students and their accomplishments. Check out their pics below! #OutstandingBroncos #BuildingExcellenceTogether #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BroncoPride
The HERD showed up and showed out once again🐴💙💚. Full of love, support, and Bronco pride. We didn’t bring home the championship trophy but we won so much more.
We won discipline.
We won growth.
We won teamwork.
We won character.
Thank you to our incredible coaching staff for building leaders on and off the court. What we’re building at Jefferson is bigger than a title. This is culture.
#BroncoPride #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
We won discipline.
We won growth.
We won teamwork.
We won character.
Thank you to our incredible coaching staff for building leaders on and off the court. What we’re building at Jefferson is bigger than a title. This is culture.
#BroncoPride #CommunitySchoolsInAction #BuildingExcellenceTogether
We had such a good time at family game night last night! Thank you to Erie Playhouse PLAYtime for being amazing hosts, and our families for showing up and making this night successful! #Communityschoolsinaction #JeffersonBroncos #BuildingExcellenceTogether
Celebrating the sweetness of tradition this Black History Month ❤️
Today we shared some beloved desserts that have long been staples in Black communities: rich cheesecake, warm blackberry and peach cobbler, classic banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie, and buttery pound cake. These recipes have been passed down through generations, bringing families together around kitchen tables and Sunday dinners. Food tells a story of resilience, creativity, culture, and love. We’re grateful to honor that history (and enjoy a little sweetness together!).
#BlackHistoryMonth #Community #CelebratingCulture #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Today we shared some beloved desserts that have long been staples in Black communities: rich cheesecake, warm blackberry and peach cobbler, classic banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie, and buttery pound cake. These recipes have been passed down through generations, bringing families together around kitchen tables and Sunday dinners. Food tells a story of resilience, creativity, culture, and love. We’re grateful to honor that history (and enjoy a little sweetness together!).
#BlackHistoryMonth #Community #CelebratingCulture #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Donuts with Dudes was a sweet success this morning!
We welcomed 110 participants who showed up bright and early to enjoy donuts, smiles, and meaningful time together. It was powerful to see so many fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and mentors filling our school with love and support.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the morning so special. We are excited about the continued partnership between home and school and look forward to even more moments like this! #CommunitySchoolsInAction #JeffersonBroncos
We welcomed 110 participants who showed up bright and early to enjoy donuts, smiles, and meaningful time together. It was powerful to see so many fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and mentors filling our school with love and support.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the morning so special. We are excited about the continued partnership between home and school and look forward to even more moments like this! #CommunitySchoolsInAction #JeffersonBroncos
Congratulations to our Jefferson Broncos for their championship win at the Community School Wide Soccer Tournament! We are so proud of the way you all played together as a team and displayed great sportsmanship . #AnotherOne #JeffersonBroncos #CommunitySchoolsInAction #TheBroncoWay
Our two students who represented us in the community school wide spelling bee last week. We are so proud of you!! #BroncoPride #JeffersonBroncos
Last week we had our SWPBIS assembly recognizing our students who had perfect attendance, honor roll, and our outstanding broncos. Check us out! #BroncoPride #CommunitySchoolsInAction #JeffersonBroncos
The efforts and contributions of many African American educators and community leaders have helped Erie's Public Schools to become the district it is today. Thank you to all of the amazing individuals who help us continue #buildingexcellencetogether! We are especially grateful for our superintendent, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, who is dedicated to bringing the community together and supporting our students and their families.
This month our students are learning about the important African American figures throughout history. You can stay up to date on what they are doing each week to celebrate Black History Month by visiting our website: https://www.eriesd.org/blackhistory.
Please be aware that due to the severe lake effect snow and dangerously cold temperatures (real feel below zero), we have made the decision to postpone Family Game Night scheduled for tonight in the interest of keeping our students, families, and staff safe.
We know many of you were looking forward to this event, and we apologize for any inconvenience. A new date will be shared soon once weather conditions improve.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to welcoming you soon for a fun family night when travel is safer.
Thank you!
We know many of you were looking forward to this event, and we apologize for any inconvenience. A new date will be shared soon once weather conditions improve.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to welcoming you soon for a fun family night when travel is safer.
Thank you!
Staff were visited by the Hot Chocolate Cart, pushed, created, and sponsored by our Autistic Support Staff and Students! What a way to end the year. We will see you all on January 5, 2026!! #JeffersonBroncos
Welcome to your newly redesigned website, EPS! Watch this Live Feed section for information, updates, events and activities happening across the district and at your child's school. Please also stay connected to the district's Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as ParentSquare, for up-to-date information and notifications.
As the holidays approach and the weather is cold, remember to stay safe, EPS! ❄️ From staying warm to traveling safely, here are a few simple precautions to remember to help make sure the holidays are happy and healthy.
This week is Safe Stop Week! You may see police vehicles following a school bus; they are ensuring the community is practicing safe driving around school buses.
Please remember to stop when buses have flashing red lights and stop arms extended. Also, slow down when near buses to watch for children.
#buildingexcellencetogether
Please remember to stop when buses have flashing red lights and stop arms extended. Also, slow down when near buses to watch for children.
#buildingexcellencetogether