What an active and engaging day of professional learning! Elementary art teachers participated in hands-on activities today as they continue to grow as professional educators. It was just one of several district-wide training opportunities JCS was proud to offer staff on this professional learning day as they continue to perfect their skills in our schools and classrooms. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to student success!
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024. This is a professional development day for staff.
Wildwood Middle School has returned to an all clear status.
Wildwood is currently on a Secure Hold due to an internal issue. There is currently no threat to student safety as students continue to learn in their classrooms. We will provide updates as available.
Ms. Day's 6th grade science students spent the last two weeks discussing renewable energy, climate change and ways to reduce their carbon footprint. It culminated with an oral presentation of their analysis of their own energy use and ways to reduce it with a poster of the same. Truly thoughtful and deep thinking was evident as the students reflected on their carbon footprint and the world. Well done, Mustangs!
The 8th graders are finishing up the Frankenstein novel by examining quotes from Frankenstein and the creature. Each group read the quote at their station, summarized its meaning and then did a Gallery Walk to see what their classmates thought. It helped them formulate what we as humans owe each other through the lens of the story! Nice work Mustangs!
Shepherd University invites high school students and their families (including rising freshmen!) to one of two upcoming dual enrollment information nights on February 22 and March 12. Students will learn how they can simultaneously receive high school and college credits while getting a head start on their college education! Register to attend at https://www.shepherd.edu/admissions/dualenrollment.
Don't forget! ⏰ Submissions for the JCS Black History Month art competition are due next Friday, February 23! Students are invited to celebrate notable figures throughout Black history with original artwork that highlights strength and resilience, explores creativity, and inspires others. Winners will showcase their creations at a community-wide Black History Month celebration on March 2 in Shepherdstown. Visit www.jcswv.org/bhm-art to learn more!
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. The Regional Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School is rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. All other rescheduled activities will be communicated at a later date.
⏰ A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
Jefferson County Schools joins the Wildwood Middle School community in mourning the passing of Principal Jodi R. Brock, a dedicated and valued member of the WMS staff since 2008. WMS will honor Ms. Brock's memory with a candlelight vigil on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the front bus loop of the school. If you plan to attend, please enter at the WMS parent entrance and park in the side or back parking lots. If those lots become full, overflow traffic may park at Jefferson High School.
8th Graders in Ms. Masterson's and Mrs. Reilly's ELA classes are deep into their unit on Frankenstein. In Ms. Masterson's classes, the students designed tattoos around the themes of the novel and explained their significance. Then AP Ridgely picked winners. To build vocabulary, they played Taboo - trying to get their team to guess the word or character without saying the "forbidden" words. In Mrs. Reilly's classes, the students designed their own monster! Great work, Mustangs!
Congratulations to our 2024 West Virginia American Choral Directors All-State Choir Conference attendees! From left to right, they include Jhone' Gidney, Ella Pfeiffer, Elena Riehle, and Ariella Leon. To learn more about this prestigious choral event, visit http://rb.gy/phrp2b.
2/7/24: Phone service has been restored as of 12:50 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
2/7/2024: Wildwood Middle School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-671-7619 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
JCS is proud to highlight the unique contribution of school counselors to the public education landscape! As we celebrate National School Counseling Week 2024, check out what some of our own counselors have to say about why they enjoy working with JCS students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels 👉 http://rb.gy/i3px3l
As we kick off Black History Month, JCS is proud to recognize the achievements of Black men and women throughout history with a district-wide student art competition! We invite our numerous talented student artists to highlight the strength and resilience of notable figures in Black History with original artwork that explores creativity and inspires others. Winners will showcase their creations at a community-wide Black History Month celebration on March 2 in Shepherdstown. The contest is open to all JCS middle and high school students. Visit www.jcswv.org/bhm-art for more details!
Last Saturday, the County Middle School Math Field Day was held at SMS. It was a great day of math and camaraderie. Congratulations to all who competed! Our Mustangs put forth a great effort with Noah Musselman placing as 1st alternate in the 8th grade! Special thanks to Mrs. Neely for coaching the team!
JANUARY 31, 2024: We would like to provide an update on an external threat reported this morning. Working with our partners in law enforcement, Jefferson County Schools has learned that no credible threat existed to the communities of North Jefferson Elementary School, T.A. Lowery Elementary School, Wildwood Middle School, or Jefferson High School. Upon being detained, law enforcement determined that the suspect in question was training for the U.S. armed forces while wearing a weight belt and did not threaten any of our school communities. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
JANUARY 31, 2024: This morning, Jefferson County Schools received a report of an external safety threat in the Shenandoah Junction area. Law enforcement was notified and, as a result, North Jefferson Elementary School, T.A. Lowery Elementary School, Wildwood Middle School, and Jefferson High School were placed on secure status for approximately ten minutes. During that time, the suspect was apprehended and is now in custody. Thank you to our partners in law enforcement for working with us to put the safety of our students and staff first.
