We're excited to welcome 12 new international teachers to JCS as we continue preparations for the upcoming school year! Current international staff members were on-hand to greet and assist with the orientation of these new educators, who hail from Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and the Philippines through our partnership with Educational Partners International. Welcome to JCS!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Twelve new international JCS teachers
Shoutout to our Jefferson and Washington High School student-athletes who facilitated the basketball activities at the African American Heritage Festival's Youth Block Party Thursday evening! Members of the Cougars and Patriots basketball teams worked with K-12 students on skills and drills and officiated a 3-on-3 basketball contest at the annual community-funded event, now in its 20th year. Thanks to our JCS students for assisting with this fun and educational event!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JHS and WHS students in a group at Youth Block Party
JCS students assisting younger students with basketball skills and drills
Season passes are back online! https://gofan.co/app/school/WV24978
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars Athletics
We are having difficulty with passes, links should be live tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience, if you purchased a pass, they are still valid.
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars Athletics
Ticket prices for 2023 are $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. Discounted season passes for fall sports are available now. https://gofan.co/app/school/WV24978
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars Athletics
Reminder! Senior Band Portraits are today from 12:00 to 2:00PM!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson High School
JHS Band
We can't wait to welcome students back to school next Monday, August 21! Did you know you can visit www.jcswv.org/myschoolbus to learn your student's bus information and access required transportation forms? And our dedicated bus operators and aides will contact JCS families throughout the week to answer your transportation-related questions and ease those first-day-of-school jitters!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS bus operator in driver's seat looking out of bus doors with welcoming smile
Today we welcomed back JCS teachers and service personnel to kick off the 2023-24 school year! Buses start rolling for students next Monday, August 21. We can't wait to see you then!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS Jefferson County Schools logo and photos of teachers
🎉JCS is excited to welcome more than 60 new educators for the 2023-24 school year! We're having so much fun at New Teacher Orientation this week and can't wait to see students on August 21 for a brand new year! 🤩
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Group of new JCS educators at New Teacher Orientation
All activities / practices after 3 pm are canceled today, August 7th.
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars Athletics
Mark your calendars! đź“… We're pleased to partner with Harpers Ferry Family Medicine to offer free sports physicals to JCS students on Friday, June 9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. JCS students wishing to receive a physical should report to Harpers Ferry Middle School to complete preliminary paperwork. Please see below for additional details.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Free physicals flyer
Due to the changing weather forecasted for today, Saturday, May 13th, the JHS Senior Parade and Cookout/Sunset is postponed. It will now take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Parade will be at 6pm (line-up at 5:45pm @ TA Lowery), with cookout, games, sunset to follow at Cougar Stadium for the Jefferson High School's Class of 2023.
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars
We're proud to recognize Jefferson High School senior Eli Dillow for being named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship winner by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation®. The prestigious program honors outstanding achievements among top scholars throughout the country. Eli was one of the 2,500 students nationwide chosen from among 15,000 finalists to receive the award. Congratulations, Eli, on this outstanding accomplishment!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Eli Dillow
Today is National School Nurse Day! We're proud to recognize the dedicated school nurses who make a difference in the lives of our students by protecting and promoting their health and advancing their academic success. Thank you for all you do!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Nurse listening to student's heartbeat
Volleyball info!
over 1 year ago, JHS Cougars Athletics
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Congratulations to Michelle Hine and Marsha Lynn Holmes on being named Jefferson High School's Teacher of the Year and Service Person of the Year! We were happy to celebrate and honor Ms. Hine and Ms. Holmes at the annual JCS recognition dinner on April 26.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson High School
Ms. Hine and Ms. Holmes
Members of the Jefferson High School community gathered Friday evening to celebrate the life and memory of Sara Lueck with a candlelight vigil in front of the school. JHS students, staff, alumni, and parents shared stories and remembrances recalling Mrs. Lueck's encouragement, enthusiasm, hospitality, and eternal optimism, before holding a moment of silence in her honor. Visit https://bit.ly/3Lm2xT6 to read more about Mrs. Lueck's life and legacy as Jefferson High School's biggest cheerleader and #1 fan.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson High School
JHS principal speaks at candlelight vigil for Sara Lueck
The JHS community gathers for a candlelight vigil in honor of Sara Lueck
The JHS community gathers for a candlelight vigil in honor of Sara Lueck
JHS students honor Sara Lueck at candlelight vigil
The JHS community gathers for a candlelight vigil in honor of Sara Lueck
The JHS community gathers for a candlelight vigil in honor of Sara Lueck
JHS resource officer makes remarks ahead of candlight vigil
Shrine to Sara Lueck outside JHS media center
The JHS community gathers for a candlelight vigil in honor of Sara Lueck
4/18/23: Jefferson High School conducted a safety drill in partnership with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. The exercise this morning let students and staff practice the HOLD call from the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). K-9 units got to experience a search in a real school setting. We want to continue our practice of communicating with you whenever law enforcement is on our campus. You can learn more about the SRP and how we continue to keep our school safe at www.jcswv.org/safety.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson High School
The Jefferson High School Marching Band enjoyed a dose of Disney magic over Spring Break when they performed at Disney's Imagination Campus! Band members were treated as honorary Disney cast members as they performed for an audience of theme park guests at the Magic Kingdom. Check out the full performance here 👉 https://youtu.be/jGZszmW7IGU.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Marching band
Color guard
Disney parade
Students at Disney
4/17/23: Jefferson High School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Our staff is working with the provider for a fix. If you need to contact the school, please call (304) 582-0137. Thank you.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson High School
JHS Cougar