Washington High School students Brenda Marroquin, Georgia Brenneke, Isabel Rosa, Rose Puzzini, Gabrielle Wright, and Alina Cooper talked about respect and civility during the Jefferson County Board of Education meeting Monday. They are doing great work in their school and community!
Kaiti Hillman and Sharon Sigley represented Jefferson County Schools as they presented “Digging Back to the Roots of Reading” at the the 65th West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) Conference . Their session focused on strategies to use with struggling readers that align with the science of reading. Participants walked away with tools to use immediately in their classrooms!
Elementary School families may be interested in the following public service announcement regarding an upcoming clinic offering children from 5-11 years old a second COVID-19 vaccination. For Questions regarding the clinics, please call the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416. COVID-19 vaccinations are NOT required for school attendance.
Thank you JCS Families for your patience and support in giving our staff additional work/preparation time each Friday for the past five weeks. This is a reminder that November 19th will be the last Friday that students attend a half day. We will resume our normal full day schedule the week following Fall Thanksgiving Break. If you would like more information, please read the update from Dr. Gibson-Learn by clicking the following link. https://5il.co/11y3p
Congratulations to Washington High School senior Anna Elizabeth Walter. She is one of six finalists chosen as a West Virginia finalists for the 2021-2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Anna was chosen from an extensive application pool of juniors and seniors vying to represent the state. Check out the story on WDVM!
https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/jefferson-high-student-in-charles-town-state-finalist-for-scholarship-program/
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” - Harry S. Truman
The Washington High School Boy's Soccer Team won their semi-final game against George Washington! Congratulations! The Patriots play in the AAA Championship tomorrow!
Elementary School families may be interested in the following Public Service Announcement regarding a COVID-19 vaccination opportunity for children from 5-11 years old. For Questions regarding the clinics, please call the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416. COVID-19 vaccinations are NOT required for school attendance.
Don't forget to set the clocks back this Sunday, Nov. 7!!
A big send-off for the Washington High School Boy's Soccer Team as they head off to Beckley for the WVSSAC Soccer Championships! They open the tournament with a semi-final matchup against George Washington Friday at 5:00 PM. Go Patriots!!
The Jefferson High School Interact Club helped support Jefferson Community Ministries with their Socktober event. The JHS Leadership Class won the friendly competition by collecting 126 pairs of socks. All told, Interact collected more than 900 pairs! Thanks to Jefferson Community Ministries and the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown for working with our students!
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced West Virginia’s finalists for the 2021-2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) this week. Washington High School senior Anna Elizabeth Walter was among six finalists chosen from an extensive application pool of juniors and seniors competing to be one of two USSYP delegates to represent the state. A panel of law and civics professionals from around the state will interview the finalists on November 22, 2021, for chance to be awarded this prestigious national scholarship. Good luck, Anna!!!
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. In addition, on Friday, November 12th, Jefferson County students will receive their 1/2 day of instruction virtually rather than on-site due to staffing shortages.
Congratulations to Washington High School's Chrystal Nugent-Hicks! She received the annual Ability Works Award from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Service this year. She won for the Martinsburg District, which includes the whole Eastern Panhandle.
After graduating in 2015, Chrystal went on to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, where she originally pursued cyber security and then changed to business administration. Chrystal earned her associate degree in 2019 with a 3.8 grade point average was hired as a legal assistant by Winchester Law Group in Virginia. Congratulations, Chrystal. You have made everyone at Jefferson County Schools proud!
Hello Ranson Elementary School families!
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Hello Ranson Elementary School families!
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Shepherdstown Elementary School families,
We need your input on "What are some important considerations as we look at ways to utilize the existing Shepherdstown Elementary School facilities once we move to a new campus?". To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
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During the Month of October, Wildwood Middle School FFA members, and the 7th Grade Science Department paired to run a Haunted Courtyard event under the supervision of FFA Advisor, Ms. Poole and Science Teacher, Mr. Alexander (Mr. A). The idea started as a lesson in Mr. A's class covering stimuli and the nervous system. As an experienced Haunted House builder, he graciously offered his expertise to WMS students and helped create a fundraiser for the FFA Chapter.
Students spent time weeding and pruning plants in the courtyard during the start of school. They eagerly planned "carnival game" activities for students and their families to take part in while they waited on night to fall for a trip through the screams of the Haunted Courtyard. Students stayed after school and came in early over the weekend to build and secure walls in the courtyard, audition, and practice "scare" roles, and organize games and decorations. This event has directed students back to critical thinking and problem-solving as they have collaborated to organize this event.
The first night was a great success with over 120 guests! Some of our guests' favorite exhibits have been the "Touch a Tractor," and the "Haunted Chickens" brought in by WMS FFA members, and the sensory table made with corn Jefferson FFA built before their departure to the National FFA Convention. The event was open from 6:30 until 9:00 on October 23rd and 24th and will be open again to the public on the 30th with an additional Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by our staff and FFA parents. We hope to see you there!
OCT. 29, 2021: A traffic accident on Charles Town Road at Mission Road is impacting travel for several Jefferson County School Buses this morning. No buses were involved in the accident, but there may be delays for student pick-up. Other JCS buses are assisting with pick-up to get students to school as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Oct. 28, 2021: The threatening social media post reported last night was found NOT credible following an investigation by our partners in law enforcement. Although investigators determined it was a copy of a threat circulated in neighboring school systems, the threat raised concern among our students, staff, and families. We are deeply grateful for the swift response of law enforcement to this and any threat to the safety of our school communities. Additional law enforcement officers will be at Jefferson High School this morning to help answer questions and reassure students and families. We appreciate everyone's trust and support as we maintain the safety of students and staff.
