Jackson Middle School students perform winter concert at Willowbrook High

On December 10, music students from Jackson Middle School performed their Winter Concert at Willowbrook High School. The event featured several groups, including the Concert Orchestra, Cadet Choir, Combined Choirs, Concert Choir, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band.

The school expressed appreciation to the Jackson Area Music Boosters and music directors Ms. Allison Vickers (Orchestra), Ms. Jennifer Gafron (Choir), and Mr. Joseph Koppel (Band) for their efforts in organizing the concert. "Congratulations to all our student musicians and their families! Special thanks to the Jackson Area Music Boosters and our dedicated music directors: Ms. Allison Vickers (Orchestra), Ms. Jennifer Gafron (Choir) and Mr. Joseph Koppel (Band)."

Jackson Middle School is part of Villa Park School District 45, which serves DuPage County and includes several elementary and middle schools in its jurisdiction. More information about the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/. The district employs 224 teachers with an average salary of $74,159 according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education; most are women, and none have more than ten absences per year. The student population is diverse: 43.4 percent White, 7.8 percent Black, 35.4 percent Hispanic, and 8.2 percent Asian as reported by ISBE at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/. In 2020, Villa Park School District 45 spent $23,216 per student for a total expenditure of $76,753,683; further details are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.