Jefferson High School recently showcased an Appalachian Heritage display, featuring artifacts representing Indigenous, English, African, German, Irish, and French cultures. Since returning to school, students across the district have been studying Appalachian history and West Virginia culture. Appalachia spans 13 states, including all of West Virginia, and is known for its strong values of family, freedom, and self-reliance. At JCS, we're proud to celebrate the rich history and heritage of our region! 💙💛
We’ve reached the halfway mark of the first nine weeks! Please check your student’s grades on Canvas, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact their teacher. Let’s work together to finish out this term strong!
🐾💡 It's vet science in action at WHS! Students in Mrs. Grantham’s Companion Animal Care class recently explored the essentials of biosecurity! From testing their handwashing skills with Glo Germ and blacklights to mastering glove techniques and surgical gowning, they learned the essentials of veterinary medicine. Hands-on experience for future animal care pros!
🍎🌟 JCS offers teachers professional learning for classroom excellence! We're excited to share the success of our third annual Classroom Management Workshop! Our amazing educators engaged in interactive sessions over three days to boost their teaching strategies. This focus on continuous improvement gave them new tools and techniques to create even better and more supportive classrooms. The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback demonstrate just how impactful this workshop was in fostering educational excellence!
JCS IMPORTANT REMINDER: Rising 7th & 12th Graders must show proof of immunization of TDaP and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine. You can find more information and upload proof of immunization at jcswv.org/vaccine
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JCS End of Year Newsletter! What you need to know between now and August: https://secure.smore.com/n/smw8t
JCS Reminder: All Jefferson County schools will be dismissed two hours early on Friday, May 24, for faculty senate meetings. This is also the last day of the 2023-24 school year. Have a Great Summer!
🦸♂️🦸♀️✨ Superheroes Unite at SJE! Under the direction of SJE art teacher Mrs. Fiolek and the entire second-grade team, students drew themselves as superheroes, complete with unique powers or magical tools. But the fun didn't stop there! Fashion students at Washington High School Fashion Class then brought the superhero visions to life with the help of CTE instructor Ms. Magaha. This week, these talented fashion designers presented the finished superheroes to our second graders over lunch! The excitement didn't end with the costumes - SJE students also teamed up with their new WHS friends to create stories about their superheroes. This heartwarming project is a true testament to the power of teamwork, collaboration, caring, and kindness. A huge thank you to everyone involved - this is an experience our students will cherish forever!
JHS buses are experiencing delays leaving the school this afternoon. Please check the bus tracker for updates on your student's bus. Bus Tracker: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker
Talk about a hands-on history lesson! 📚 Second-graders at Page Jackson Elementary just wrapped up their CKLA unit on the Civil War in style - literally! A special visitor brought artifacts from the era, including authentic uniforms worn by actual soldiers. The young historians also took a field trip to Harpers Ferry to bring the past to life. From artifacts to adventures, these students are proving that learning history can be as exciting as it is educational!
🌍 Culinary adventure alert! Jefferson High School ProStart students recently cooked up a feast fit for foodies of all ages! During a visit to T.A. Lowery Elementary School, these budding chefs dazzled Mrs. Blue's first-grade class with a mouthwatering spread of international flavors from China, India, El Salvador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Students enjoyed sharing their knowledge of the different ingredients, tastes, and textures that made each dish unique as they sampled the diverse cuisine. Kudos to our ProStart team for spreading the joy of food, fostering a love of global fare, and serving up smiles one plate at a time! 😋
Congratulations to Katie Madrid and Cynthia Carper on being named the district's 2024 Teacher and Service Person of the Year! We were thrilled to honor these outstanding members of our educational community at our annual recognition dinner on April 25. Read more here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/article/1569068
Thanks to Giant Food for partnering with JCS to fight childhood hunger! Representatives from the local Martin's attended the April 22 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education to present a check for $11,984 in support of the Feeding School Kids initiative coordinated by the JCS Department of Child Nutrition. The gift was made possible through community donations from rounding up at checkout and converting Choice Rewards points. Thank you to Martin's and the community for supporting our most vulnerable students!
Crafts, science experiments, reading aloud, and a special conservation project were all on the agenda as the WHS Key Club spent April 22 - Earth Day - with BRP students from Pre-K through second grade. BRP students enjoyed making Earth Day crowns and necklaces, planting seeds, learning about the water cycle, and making their own water filtration "tank" with Key Club members. Afterward, everyone shared a picnic lunch on the playground, and the teens helped pick up litter along BRP's walking trail before they departed. Thank you to these Key Club members for teaching our younger students the true meaning of Earth Day! 🌳🌿🌎
😻 Kindergarteners at North Jefferson Elementary practiced their reading skills on the purr-fect audience! These early readers visited the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County this week to practice their reading on shelter cats. The students have worked hard this year learning to read and were excited to show what they know! Afterward, they enjoyed a picnic lunch, learned about what the shelter does, and delivered items for donation. And just to make sure the shelter's other inhabitants didn't feel left out, they also brought along some homemade dog treats!
✨ Miss West Virginia's Teen is sharing messages of positivity with sixth-grade girls! ✨Allison Dodson, a student at Washington High School, visited sixth-graders at Harpers Ferry Middle School to talk about the importance of creating healthy habits, cultivating self-acceptance, and embracing one's unique qualities through her program “Radiant Girls: Building Confidence from Within." Thank you to the HFMS counseling department for hosting this important conversation with our students!
🔔 Kindergarten registration begins Monday, April 22! Do you have an excited soon-to-be kindergartener? We're just as excited to partner with you as they begin their academic career! Kindergarten registration is currently open online and will begin in person on Monday, April 22. Check the schedule below for your school. Please visit www.jcswv.org/kindergarten for more information, including a checklist to ensure you come prepared!
Thank you to JCS Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop for attending the April 11 meeting of the Community CUE Committee for a coffee talk and Q&A with students across the district! The CUE Committee is comprised of teachers, administrators, service personnel, students, caregivers, and community members who serve to monitor the implementation of the district's cultural diversity plan. Learn more here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/page/cultural-unity-and-equity-policy
The Jefferson High School Jazz Band is set to take the stage at the Kennedy Center! The award-winning jazz ensemble will perform a ✨FREE✨ concert at The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The performance will offer a preview for the "Essentially Ellington" Jazz Festival at Shenandoah University on May 2 at Shenandoah University. Visit http://rb.gy/23ecf9 to reserve your ticket today!
