Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming students back from break on Tuesday, January 3.
JCS middle schoolers received a message of kindness and positivity as they headed into the winter break. Author and educator Jefferson J. Jones visited all four middle schools as part of a district-wide focus on anti-bullying and emotional intelligence development. Visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/947039 to read more about his message to "fill the buckets of others," along with student and staff reactions to that message.
On Dec. 21, 2022, a Wildwood Middle School student made a threatening statement during class. There was and is NO DANGER to students or staff. Administrators addressed the situation according to our discipline policy and have contacted law enforcement. An investigation is ongoing. We appreciate your support and partnership as we work to keep our school safe.
Report cards will be distributed to students on Friday, Jan. 6th. Mark your calendars for Parent Teachers Conferences - Tuesday, Jan. 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
We're pleased to bring holiday cheer to neurodiverse students and their families again this year with the second annual JCS Sensory Santa! This event gives sensory-sensitive children and their families a chance to visit Santa in a calmer, less-chaotic environment. The fun continues the weekend thanks to our student and staff volunteers!
This week, we're proud to recognize the contributions of our JCS community to computer science education. Thank you to the teachers and staff dedicated to inspiring our students in this field while working to make computer science education accessible to all learners!
National Special Education Day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975, granting children with special needs access to free and quality public education. Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible special education community at JCS with a heartfelt THANK YOU to the teachers and aides who serve some of our most exceptional learners.
The WMS library will be holding a book fair/book swap in the library from Dec. 5-12 except for Dec. 7th.
Event: Book Fair/Book Swap
Days: December 5-12, except for 12/7
Time: 7:50-3:30 daily, except 12/7, when it will be open until 5 pm.
Come browse or buy or swap, or just see what is out there in the world of books.
Next Monday, Dec. 5th – Jefferson High School will hold their annual Scheduling Night for Rising Freshman in the auditorium at 6:00 pm. Eighth graders and their families are encouraged to attend.
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
As we continue to celebrate our public school community for American Education Week, we're proud to recognize our JCS school leaders! We're so grateful for our principals who step up every day for their students and staff. Let's hear a shoutout for Ms. Moss!
Jefferson County Schools begins our celebration of American Education Week today! Everyone at Jefferson County Schools is excited to highlight and cheer on the incredible people who work in public education here and across the country. JCS staff and students are so important to our community and our future. We are grateful to each of you for what you do to create and maintain a safe, enriching, and fun learning environment!
Today we take time to recognize Veterans Day with respect, honor, and gratitude to all who serve or have served in our nation's armed forces. JCS is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the veterans among our teachers and staff who now share their experience, skill, and insight serving students in our schools, offices, and buses. Thank you!
The link below will take you to a team store that was created for WMS Athletics. if you're interested in purchasing any items, you have until November 14th to do so.
https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30837889/bsnteamsports.com?p=eyJzIjoiRmtYTVNwWXBwY0x5dGN1azVwSGJJdnU4cUFzIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDgzNzg4OSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2JzbnRlYW1zcG9ydHMuY29tXFxcL3Nob3BcXFwvSmVURDYyZEhqTFwiLFwiaWRcIjpcImJiNDc1ODVmN2QyOTQ2NTdhNjBlNWQ1YWJmM2E2NzQyXCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiMzZlYzUyNGFjNDYwMjBlZTc0MWVjMTcxNDc4OGY3MjQ3MDZlMGUwMlwiXX0ifQ
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #4: Never leave your devices unattended, even for a short time. Always secure your laptop, tablet, phone, or flash drive so no one else can use it while you're away. And while you're at it, tidy up your desk to ensure no passwords, account details, or important files are sitting out openly exposed. You'll leave with peace of mind AND a clean workspace! We hope you've found these tips helpful. To learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.
Use the website below to see 1st 9 weeks Recognitions! Congrats to the students listed.
https://live.myvrspot.com/project?v=fNGQ4MTA4ZTA2ZmMzMDUyNDAxM2JiM2VmZDk3YjIxOGY
Girls' basketball try outs will be Monday, October 31st - Wednesday, November 2nd from 3-5pm.
Boys' basketball try outs will be Monday, November 7th - Wednesday, November 9th from 3-5pm.
All participants must have a sports physical in order to participate.
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28
Monday - "My Future is too Bright for Drugs." Wear neon clothing or sunglasses.
Tuesday - "Turn your Back on Drugs." Wear your shirt backwards.
Wednesday - "Red-y to Say No to Drugs." Wear red.
Thursday - "Stomp out Drugs." Wear boots.
Friday - "Our School is Drug Free." Wear orange and blue.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #3: Disable Bluetooth when you're not using it. Devices can be hacked via Bluetooth, placing sensitive information at risk for theft. If you have no reason to have Bluetooth on, consider temporarily turning it off. Visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Students at Wildwood Middle School are using their new STEAM lab to build and code small robotics as part of the Vex Robotics program. WMS today, NASA tomorrow!
