Welcome to John Simatovich Elementary School

Home of the Bearcats

On behalf of JSE, we would like to welcome you to our school website! We value the whole child. Our school community does this through relationship building, creating individual academic goals, and providing various learning opportunities throughout the day. We work with students, families, and our community to ensure overall success for everyone every day.

You are LOVED at JSE!

Very Sincerely,

Mrs. Hankins, Principal

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School Supply List

programs

Fun Facts

3rd Grade Literacy

100% of our students passed IREAD-3 in 2022, and 98% passed in 2023

Top Principals

JSE is home to three District 1 Principals of the Year: Mrs. Hankins (2023), Mrs. Barnes (2022), and Mrs. Allison (1995).

Social Media

Find us on Facebook at John Simatovich Elementary School and our PTO Page John Simatovich PTO

Staff Skills

Our school nurse has an anthropology degree. Our Learning Loss Specialist is fluent in Sign Language. Our art teacher has a YouTube channel, ArtLand.

Successful Traits

Student Spotlights

Personal Best and Respect!

- August/ September

Self Directed Learner and Patience

- October

Think Interdependently and Gratitude

- November

Maintain Focus and Giving

- December

Perseverance and Forgiveness

- January

Transfer Knowledge to New Situations and Random Acts of Kindness

- February

Act Responsibly and Acceptance

- March

milk goes to school

Think Reflectively and Empathy/Compassion

- April

paper bag princess

Self-Advocate and Confidence

- May