JCS Families: All JCS schools will be dismissed two hours early tomorrow, Friday, December 20, for Faculty Senate. Reminder: Winter Break begins on Monday, December 23, with students returning to school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Winter Break.
JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
All staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report on time.
🎉 Congratulations to JHS senior Louisa Pate on being named a West Virginia Delegate for the United States Senate Youth Program! Louisa is one of only two students in the state who have achieved this prestigious honor. A big round of applause for this incredible accomplishment! 👏
🎄✨ Don’t miss the JHS Pop Singers and Charisma Dance Ensemble’s Annual Holiday Dessert Theatre! This year’s festive theme is "Grinch!" Join our talented students in the JHS cafeteria for a delightful show filled with holiday cheer and delicious desserts. Show sates and times are Sat., Dec. 14 at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 7 PM, and Sun., Dec. 15: 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now at https://gofan.co/app/school/WV24978. Celebrate the season with music, dance, and plenty of festive fun! 🎶💃
JHS Families: Today, December 6th, 2024, JHS is experiencing intermittent issues with the main phone line. If you have trouble getting through, please dial 304-582-0137 to reach the front office. Thank you.
Get your season tickets!
Boys link: https://gofan.co/season/100382
Girls link: https://gofan.co/season/100426 (12/13 game is not in the package as it was added late)
Not valid for postseason events.
❄️ We hear you, JCS families! Going forward, we’ll make weather-related robocalls until 9PM, giving you more time to plan for the following day. If a decision isn’t made the night before, all notifications will go out by 6AM the following morning. A quick reminder: safety is our top priority! When snow is in the forecast, we closely monitor weather and road conditions with local and state agencies to ensure safe travel. We aim to make all decisions the night before, but if needed, our team checks conditions early in the morning to determine if a delay or closure is needed. Read more about this process here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/page/delays-and-closings. Thanks for your understanding as we prioritize safety for everyone! 🌨️🚍
JCS Families: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to inclement weather.
Tickets for the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Football quarterfinal game against Hurricane will only be available online at the link below. No cash sales at the gate, only WVSSAC passes accepted. The game is Saturday 11/30 at 1 pm (date is wrong on GoFan).
https://gofan.co/event/2344694?schoolId=WVSSAC
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed from Monday, November 25th to Friday, November 29th for Fall Break. Students will return on Monday, December 2nd. Have a wonderful Fall Break!
Tickets for Saturdays Football Playoff game vs. Cabell Midland will be sold exclusivley online. There will be NO CASH SALES at the gate. Use the link below to purchase your tickets! Game is at 1:30 at Cougar Stadium (11/23)
https://gofan.co/event/2313006?schoolId=WVSSAC
💡 Calling all innovators and STEAM enthusiasts! The JHS Science National Honor Society Chapter invites you to join its triannual STEAMtalks! This unique event features TED Talk-style presentations from students and community professionals on exciting STEAM topics. Want to mentor a student researcher or share your expertise? Sign up to inspire the next generation at https://app.droplet.io/form/ym4kp0! We’re still looking for presenters for the first event this Tuesday, November 22. Join us for a night of inspiration and discovery—we hope to see you there!
Six juniors and seniors from Jefferson and Washington High Schools have joined the third district cohort of the Grow Your Own Program, created by the WV Department of Education. This week they shadowed teachers at Page Jackson Elementary, Wildwood Middle, and Charles Town Middle, gaining valuable classroom experience. The Grow Your Own program allows students to fast-track their path to becoming K-12 educators through dual enrollment at Shepherd University. A great step toward building the future of teaching and education in our community! 👏✨
Rivals Week is here. This is the week we host the Washington Patriots in football. Wednesday is J-High Day. Wear anything Jefferson or with Jefferson colors. Thursday is Swap Day. Students will appropriately dress like teachers and teachers will appropriately dress like students. Friday is Black Out Day. Wear black to school and to the game. All JHS school rules apply. Let's Go Cougars and bring home the Burger Bowl Trophy, sponsored by Glory Days once more.
🎓College and career pathways took center stage last week as JHS and WHS celebrated College Application and Exploration Week! Students from both schools explored future pathways, from college and career programs to military service. Highlights included College Attire Day, a field trip to Blue Ridge CTC, presentations from WVU and Shepherd University, and a fun door decorating contest featuring staff alma maters. School spirit was in full swing throughout the week!
Winter sports are approaching fast.
👏 At JCS, we're proud to celebrate excellence in coaching! Join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders for their 2023-24 achievements: 🏆 Codie Gustines – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Wrestling (WHS), 🏆 Amanda Orkoskey – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Softball (WHS), 🏆 John Serian – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Girls Track & Field (JHS), 🏆 Bryant Currence – EPAC Coach of the Year, Men’s Golf (WHS). These dedicated coaches were recognized at the October 28 Board of Education meeting. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and your teams!
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Cougar Marching Band for their impressive achievements at the West Virginia Marching Band Invitational, competing against 35 other groups! 🥈 2nd Place Best Guard 🥉 3rd Place Best Percussion 🥉 3rd Place Best Drum Major 🥉 3rd Place Overall. Way to go, Cougars! 🐾🎶
Important announcements for anyone planning to attend the Varsity Football game at Clarksburg, MD High School this evening:
All tickets are $5.00
JHS students attending without and adult must have student ID or log into canva to show enrollment at JHS.
No backpacks or bags allowed in the stadium.
JHS/WHS Families: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, is PSAT/NMSQT testing for all sophomores and registered juniors. All other students (freshmen, non-registered juniors, and seniors) will stay home for online learning through Canvas. James Rumsey and BRCTC will operate as normal, and students should report to school for the bus. MedEd is canceled.