JCS Families: All JCS schools will be dismissed two hours early tomorrow, Friday, December 20, for Faculty Senate. Reminder: Winter Break begins on Monday, December 23, with students returning to school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Winter Break.
🏆 Congratulations to the CTMS FFA on their success at the West Virginia FFA Career Development Events! The 7th and 8th grade Agriscience Team claimed 1st place at the Morgantown-based event, competing against 60 FFA members from 16 teams across the state. Students showcased their skills by identifying greenhouse plants, weeds, seeds, livestock breeds, and agricultural tools, along with demonstrating their FFA history and knowledge. A special shoutout to these students for their individual achievements: 🥇 Piper Stolipher (8th grade): 1st place, 🥈 Trevor Jefferies (8th grade): 2nd place, 🎖️ Ryder Stolipher (7th grade): 4th place, 👏 Gavin Watson (7th grade): 15th place. Fantastic job, Panthers! Your hard work and dedication paid off!
📣💃 Calling all JCS K-8th graders: this is your chance to dance with Jefferson High School's Charisma dance team! Charisma is hosting its first-ever Minis Clinic for K-8th graders—no dance experience needed! The clinic will be held on Sunday, January 12 from 2-5 PM at JHS, and all participants will get the chance to perform with Charisma during a girls' varsity basketball halftime show. Registration closes this Friday, December 20, so don’t wait—sign up today at https://gofan.co/event/2326535?schoolId=WV24978!
JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
All staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report on time.
🎉 Congratulations to JHS senior Louisa Pate on being named a West Virginia Delegate for the United States Senate Youth Program! Louisa is one of only two students in the state who have achieved this prestigious honor. A big round of applause for this incredible accomplishment! 👏
🎄✨ Don’t miss the JHS Pop Singers and Charisma Dance Ensemble’s Annual Holiday Dessert Theatre! This year’s festive theme is "Grinch!" Join our talented students in the JHS cafeteria for a delightful show filled with holiday cheer and delicious desserts. Show sates and times are Sat., Dec. 14 at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 7 PM, and Sun., Dec. 15: 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now at https://gofan.co/app/school/WV24978. Celebrate the season with music, dance, and plenty of festive fun! 🎶💃
JCS Families: Please join us for a community sneak peek at the new Ranson Elementary School this Wednesday from 5pm - 7pm. The new campus address is 245 Ranson Campus Blvd., Ranson, WV 25438. Let us know if you can make it: https://forms.office.com/r/UnnAx4XwHP
🎉 Celebrating the hardworking JCS students who made the first quarter Honor Roll! Check out the full list of honorees here: https://www.jcswv.org/page/honor-roll. Congratulations to these students for their dedication to academic excellence—keep up the amazing work! 💪📚
❄️ We hear you, JCS families! Going forward, we’ll make weather-related robocalls until 9PM, giving you more time to plan for the following day. If a decision isn’t made the night before, all notifications will go out by 6AM the following morning. A quick reminder: safety is our top priority! When snow is in the forecast, we closely monitor weather and road conditions with local and state agencies to ensure safe travel. We aim to make all decisions the night before, but if needed, our team checks conditions early in the morning to determine if a delay or closure is needed. Read more about this process here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/page/delays-and-closings. Thanks for your understanding as we prioritize safety for everyone! 🌨️🚍
JCS Families: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to inclement weather.
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed from Monday, November 25th to Friday, November 29th for Fall Break. Students will return on Monday, December 2nd. Have a wonderful Fall Break!
💡 Calling all innovators and STEAM enthusiasts! The JHS Science National Honor Society Chapter invites you to join its triannual STEAMtalks! This unique event features TED Talk-style presentations from students and community professionals on exciting STEAM topics. Want to mentor a student researcher or share your expertise? Sign up to inspire the next generation at https://app.droplet.io/form/ym4kp0! We’re still looking for presenters for the first event this Tuesday, November 22. Join us for a night of inspiration and discovery—we hope to see you there!
Six juniors and seniors from Jefferson and Washington High Schools have joined the third district cohort of the Grow Your Own Program, created by the WV Department of Education. This week they shadowed teachers at Page Jackson Elementary, Wildwood Middle, and Charles Town Middle, gaining valuable classroom experience. The Grow Your Own program allows students to fast-track their path to becoming K-12 educators through dual enrollment at Shepherd University. A great step toward building the future of teaching and education in our community! 👏✨
🎓College and career pathways took center stage last week as JHS and WHS celebrated College Application and Exploration Week! Students from both schools explored future pathways, from college and career programs to military service. Highlights included College Attire Day, a field trip to Blue Ridge CTC, presentations from WVU and Shepherd University, and a fun door decorating contest featuring staff alma maters. School spirit was in full swing throughout the week!
👏 At JCS, we're proud to celebrate excellence in coaching! Join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders for their 2023-24 achievements: 🏆 Codie Gustines – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Wrestling (WHS), 🏆 Amanda Orkoskey – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Softball (WHS), 🏆 John Serian – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Girls Track & Field (JHS), 🏆 Bryant Currence – EPAC Coach of the Year, Men’s Golf (WHS). These dedicated coaches were recognized at the October 28 Board of Education meeting. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and your teams!
🌄 Washington High School's newest CTE class gains hands-on experience in West Virginia's thriving tourism industry! Students in the Intro to Tourism class at WHS recently took an exciting trip to the Bavarian Inn, where they explored the tourism industry! The group learned about various hospitality roles from Director of Sales Kaitlyn Henry and listened to inspiring stories from owner David Asam. To finish their trip, students enjoyed a tasty meal of German favorites like Sauerkraut and Bratwurst. What a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning!
JHS/WHS Families: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, is PSAT/NMSQT testing for all sophomores and registered juniors. All other students (freshmen, non-registered juniors, and seniors) will stay home for online learning through Canvas. James Rumsey and BRCTC will operate as normal, and students should report to school for the bus. MedEd is canceled.
JCS Families: There are bus delays today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Please check the status of your student's bus on the JCS Bus Tracker page: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. We appreciate your patience as we work to get all our students to school safely.
JCS Families: There are bus delays this morning please check the JCS Bus Tracker for updates - https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. Thank you for your patience as we worked to get all our students to school .
JCS Families: Early voting has started in Jefferson County at Charles Washington Hall in Charles Town. JCS has a levy on the ballot this election, learn more at JCSWV.org/levy