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.
JCS Families: There are bus delays today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Please check the status of your student's bus on the JCS Bus Tracker page: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. We appreciate your patience as we work to get all our students to school safely.
JCS Families: We anticipate transportation delays across the county due to law enforcement shutting down a portion of 340 due to a hazardous materials spill. WHS, HFMS, CWS, and BRC will be most impacted.
🎃 Join us for our 3rd Annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 With spooky season upon us, families with autism and sensory processing needs are invited to this fun, inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30, from 5-7 PM at Charles Town Middle School. Want to help make the evening extra special? Drop off peanut-free candy or wishlist items at the PERC office through October 30. Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DPSZGC6YGBMN?ref_=wl_share Your support is truly appreciated!
📱 Worried about your child’s screen time? Let’s talk solutions! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Driswood Elementary School to learn practical tips for managing screen time for your elementary-aged students. We’ll cover healthy screen habits, setting boundaries, and fun alternatives to help balance tech time! Presented in partnership with Access 304, this adults-only event will offer plenty of helpful tips for families. For more info, visit www.jcswv.org/screentime.
🏆🎶 The JHS Marching Band takes first place in the Tournament of Bands! Congratulations to the Cougars for their first-place win in Class 4A at the Musselman High School Tournament of Bands Show this weekend with a score of 90.21! The band also won Best Percussion, Best Music, Best Visual, and the “People’s Choice” award. They are now ranked first nationally in the Tournament of Bands circuit. Go Cougars!
📢 Join the Hispanic/Latino Association of JCS this Friday, October 18, for an informative presentation! Families are invited to learn about Canvas, Rooms, attendance policies, and the JVA Program, plus information about HLA! Enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Food will also be available for a small donation. All ages are welcome!
🌅 Jefferson High School seniors rise & shine for their Senior Sunrise! Seniors gathered bright and early Friday morning for this fun tradition celebrating their final year of high school. The sunrise made a beautiful backdrop for friends to make memories they’ll hold onto long after graduation. Thanks to the hard work of the senior class officers for making this event possible. Here’s to an unforgettable year!
🥇🎶 Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Marching Band on another 1st place win in Group 4A at the annual Tournament of Bands event! The Cougars are currently ranked #1 in the circuit, competing against bands from eight states across the Mid-Atlantic region. This is the second year in a row they’ve taken top honors after returning to the competition last year following a 10-year hiatus. Way to go, Cougars!
🎓🏆 Congratulations to JHS seniors Ella McCabe and Louisa Pate for being named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! These remarkable students are set to showcase their academic talents at the Finalist level, competing for one of 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million next spring. We’re cheering them on as they continue this incredible journey! 💪📚
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Success begins with attendance; it is an essential skill in life! Jefferson High School would like to recognize the 904 students with Perfect Attendance in August. As a way to celebrate the success of our students, we are planning incentives throughout the school year. A Free Admission Ticket to a JHS sporting event will be awarded to a student from each grade level in a random drawing each month.
The winners for August are Zarin Joysin, Dimas Lamp, Jillian Dillow, and Charles Swisher! Congratulations from all of us at Jefferson High School and Communities In Schools!