
March 27, 2025
As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on March 27, 2025 Harpers Ferry Middle School teacher Shanna Busch was named the West Virginia Council of Teachers ...

March 24, 2025
Thirty student leaders from Washington High School’s Key Club and Charles Town Middle School’s Builders Club made a big impact at this year's Capital District Convention (DCON)! T...

March 21, 2025
In response to the March 20, 2025, executive order impacting the U.S. Department of Education, Jefferson County Schools (JCS) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to providing a hi...

March 19, 2025
Jefferson High School's Cari Jubb has been named the West Virginia School Counselor Association’s (WVSCA) 2023-2024 High School Counselor of the Year! This honor recognizes her un...

March 6, 2025
Eleven robotics teams from the Eastern Panhandle recently gathered at Shepherdstown Middle School on a snowy Saturday in February to put their robots to the test in a regional qua...

February 27, 2025
As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on February 27, 2025 The second annual Dream Big Summit took place on Thursday at Washington High School. Hosted b...

February 25, 2025
Jefferson County Schools students recently traveled to Morgantown to participate in the West Virginia American Choral Directors Association (WVACDA) conference. From February 6-8,...

February 20, 2025
The West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) has officially announced its 2025 Honor Ensembles, and we are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of both Jeff...

February 20, 2025
Eleven Jefferson High School students recently put their public speaking skills to the test at the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown's Four-Way Speech Contest, held on February 18 at t...

February 14, 2025
As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on February 14 On Friday, Wildwood Middle School hosted a sculpture dedication ceremony in honor of Jodi Brock, who...

February 5, 2025
On January 31, nearly 100 JCS middle school students gathered for an exciting day of music and collaboration at the 3rd Annual All-County Middle School Honor Choir. Hosted by Hann...

January 28, 2025
Jefferson County Schools JROTC students presented a remarkable donation of $90,409 to the JCS Shoe and Coat Fund at the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) meeting on Jan...

December 29, 2024
Jefferson County Schools is thrilled to highlight the generosity of Friends of Music, a Shepherdstown-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering musical excellence in our schools. Dur...

December 17, 2024
Jefferson County Schools proudly dedicated its new Ranson Elementary School on December 16, and the excitement was contagious! RES students, families, staff, and community members...

December 12, 2024
Jefferson County Schools recently welcomed members of Leadership Jefferson for a day of discovery and engagement, allowing local leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the dist...

December 10, 2024
Last spring, kindergarten students at Page Jackson Elementary School embarked on an exciting learning adventure by planting a Pizza Garden! Inspired by the book Pizza Day by Mel...

November 20, 2024
As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on November 14, 2024 KEARNEYSVILLE — North Jefferson Elementary School started a new club called Books, Bikes, and ...

November 13, 2024
Jefferson County law enforcement officers are sporting a scruffier look this November to support an important cause. Each year, “No Shave for the Brave” allows deputies and officer...

November 11, 2024
Jefferson High School (JHS) recently held its first-ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor individuals who have made lasting contributions to the school’s athletic program....

November 8, 2024
As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on November 6, 2024 SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — Jefferson County Schools welcomed high school students for the Grow Your ...