diff --git a/doc/conf.py b/doc/conf.py
index 5e2c991937..b127715aa7 100644
--- a/doc/conf.py
+++ b/doc/conf.py
@@ -97,4 +97,6 @@
 
 
 def setup(app):
+    sys.stdout.write("Generating JumpStart model table...")
+    sys.stdout.flush()
     create_jumpstart_model_table()