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JAMS Spanish immersion students had an unforgettable experience at El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz! Following a Latina teen navigating her quinceañera and family traditions. A perfect way to connect with culture while learning Spanish! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Joyous celebration at our annual Martha Chacon Instrumental Music Performance Festival! Nearly 300 musicians (3 bands/3 orchestras) exchanged inspiring performances to embrace our connection with each other through music. Lovely way to welcome spring break! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL Dr. Antonio Shelton

Proud to be part of SMMUSD - OFFICIAL, where our Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution honoring the legacy of Dolores Huerta. Her lifelong fight for justice, equity, and workers’ rights continues to inspire our work and values. ¡Sí se puede!

The Wizard of Oz hits the JAMS stage this weekend! Join us Friday & Saturday night, or at our Saturday & Sunday matinees. Tickets are on sale now, don’t miss this magical journey! jamstheatrecompany.com SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

If you haven’t seen the performance of The Wizard of Oz by the talented students at John Adams Middle School, you need to make time this weekend! The students were absolutely amazing—don’t miss it! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

So powerful to see our community bringing awareness to the importance of mental health and equipping students with tools to care for themselves & others. These moments of joy and connection matter. Deeply appreciate our mental health partners and parents for joining us. SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

A fantastic Open House evening at JAMS! Thank you to our incredible parents, families, and the entire JAMS community for showing up, connecting, and celebrating our students’ learning. We’re grateful for your partnership and support! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing teachers who inspire, support, and uplift our students every day. Huge thanks to our JAMS PTSA for celebrating and feeding our teachers all week long. SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

A big thank you to our amazing students and families who helped with today’s garden bed build! This sustainability project not only supports our environment but also adds beauty to our campus. Proud of this community effort! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Wrapped up our final ELAC meeting of the year! So proud of all the parents who showed up, stayed involved, and supported our students, especially those who engaged deeply in our mental health series. And congratulations to every student reclassified this year! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Incredibly proud of our spectacular Martha Chacon Orchestras and Bands for their recent two-night celebration of musical achievements! We honor and thank our 8th graders, and express deep gratitude to our amazing families and awesome community. (Santa Monica Education Foundation!) SMMUSD - OFFICIAL Dr. Antonio Shelton

CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Huge congrats to our JAMS Boys Soccer team on bringing home the title! What a season! #Champions SMMUSD - OFFICIAL SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

So proud to celebrate the talent, dedication, and cultural brilliance of our JAMS Immersion graduates! 🎓 I’m honored and privileged to serve as the principal of such an inspiring, bilingual, and bicultural community. #JAMSImmersion #GlobalCitizens SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Our superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton with our amazing AVID student Mia Patricio Ramirez. Thank you to Dr. Shelton and district officials for joining us this week for AVID exit interviews. AVID SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

🎉 Huge shoutout to our amazing 6th & 7th grade Dragons for making unforgettable memories on their class trips! 🚍🌟 A big THANK YOU to our wonderful parents & dedicated teachers - your support made it all possible! 💙💛💙

🎓 Throwback to where it all began! Our seniors rocked their caps and gowns as they returned to the middle school — a proud step closer to high school graduation! The journey continues, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Honoring an incredible 32 years of dedication at John Adams Middle School! Today, we celebrated Alva Scotland with a heartfelt luncheon as she retires from education. Thank you for shaping countless minds and inspiring generations. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

To our noteworthy Martha Chacon Class of 2025! We are so proud of our 83 promoting band and orchestra musicians - thank you for your inspiration, camaraderie, and friendship. We will miss you, and wish you well in high school and beyond! SMMUSD - OFFICIAL Dr. Antonio Shelton

Honored to be alongside our incredible team of principals representing SMMUSD - OFFICIAL at the United Conference in Seattle! Grateful for the opportunity to learn, lead, and grow together. #PrincipalsUnited Marae Cruce Grant School ~Santa Monica Unified School District Roosevelt Elementary School Martha Chacon National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals

Fired up to be in Seattle with our phenomenal SMMUSD - OFFICIAL principal team repping strong at the UNITED Conference! Grateful for the energy, the learning, and the chance to grow & lead with the best! #PrincipalsUnited Marae Cruce Grant School ~Santa Monica Unified School District Martha Chacon National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals