Jan. 28, 2022: Due to inclement weather anticipated for this evening, ALL after school activities are cancelled for Jefferson County Schools.
UPDATE Jan. 20, 2022: After careful reevaluation by our operations team, weather conditions show that temperatures continue to fall alongside precipitation, creating unsafe road conditions during our travel times. Therefore, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be CLOSED today. We want to thank our essential personnel as they continue working to ensure our schools will be ready to safely welcome students back on site.
Due to school being closed today for weather related conditions, there will be no extra-curricular activities. Enjoy your snow day.
UPDATE: After a careful reevaluation of road conditions and consultation with the WV Department of Highways, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will regrettably be closed today, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Essential personnel, please report for continued ice removal. Thank you for your patience as we continue to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
All Jefferson County Schools and offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. After-school activities are canceled. Essential personnel, please report for snow removal.
2 hour delay schedule
1st 9:45-10:15
2nd 10:20-10:45
3rd 10:50-12:45
4th 12:50-1:15
5th 1:20-1:45
6th 1:50-2:15
7th 2:20-2:45
eat lunch based on location of 3rd period class
A wing goes directly to lunch at 10:45
B wing dismissed for lunch at 11:15
C wing dismisses for lunch at 11:45
D wing dismisses for lunch at 12:15
Good afternoon and Happy New Year! A few reminders since we start second semester tomorrow, Jan. 3, 2022. If you are a Blue Ridge student, they are currently virtual. There is no James Rumsey for tomorrow because Berkeley County schools are still on winter break. Since it is the start of second semester, please be sure you report to the correct classes. Your classes are the same unless you had a semester course. Please remember if you have tested positive for COVID, you need to contact Nurse Mandy Sites to report your illness. Please do not attend school if you have any symptoms. We look forward to seeing all you tomorrow. Remember we are still wearing our masks. Go Cougars!
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National Merit Semi-finalist for JHS are Ethan Fisher and Collin Guedel. Congratulations and we wish you the best of luck!!
A student at Jefferson High School sustained an injury this morning that required emergency medical attention. Students and staff were sheltering in place to give the ambulance and EMS room to access the student and transport them to the hospital. The partnership with emergency responders is critical for maintaining student safety. We appreciate their support, the quick action of staff and administrators, and the patience of our students and families.
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Cheerleaders! They are the class AAA 2021 Cheer State Championship Runner-Ups after the competition over the weekend!
Holiday Door Decorating: The week of 12/13/21 – 12/17/21
Decorating your door in any Holiday/Winter Theme during Study Hall in 4th period this whole week. On Friday after school JHS SGA will judge the decorations and reward treats for the 4th period classes of the top three doors!
Winter Holiday Spirit Week 12/13-12/17
Monday: Winter Pajama Day – Dress all warm and cozy for our last full week of school before break!
Tuesday: Ugly Winter Sweater Day – You know the drill, wear the ugliest, gaudiest sweater you have!
Wednesday: Winter Wonderland Whiteout Day – Wear White to match our holiday Snow!
Thursday: Tropical Vacation Day – Dress for A Winter beach getaway!
Friday: Winter Olympics Day – Support Team USA with patriotic gear for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics! No sporting equipment.
Must be appropriate for school.
Thank you to the entire Child Nutrition staff at Jefferson County Schools! Our cooks, cafeteria managers, and secretaries have continued to provide tasty, nutritious meals to students during unprecedented circumstances brought on by a global pandemic. Despite staffing shortages and supply chain issues, they served students more than 155,000 meals in October alone. They have not only continued to build good habits in our elementary school students with balanced meals for breakfast and lunch, but are also reducing food waste and helping middle and high school students make good choices by allowing them to make individual decisions on which menu items they choose, including the salad bar.
Jefferson High School has a lot to celebrate with its band programs. Director of Bands for JHS, JP Lynch announced that six students achieved state recognition this year. Nathanson Gageby (Trumpet), Taylor Sutherland (Trumpet), Ellen Kemp (Trumpet), and Nick Krywcun (Trombone) were all named to the WV All-State Band. Bethany Piercy (Trumpet) and Britt Shoedel (Trombone, 1st Chair) have been named to the WV All-State Orchestra!
Good luck to the Jefferson High School Cheerleaders as they headed to the State Tournament this weekend! The JHS team are this year's EPAC Champions and Regional Champions!
Go Cheer Cougars!
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools has returned to a regular schedule for Fridays. That means that today, Dec. 3, 2021, is a full day of school for all students. Thank you for supporting our staff!
https://jcswv.org/page/sustaining-excellence-update
Be sure to support the community by helping our JROTC Cadets as they raise money for the JCS Shoe & Coat Fund! https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/air-force-jrotc-cadets-from-jefferson-high-school-raise-money-for-shoes-and-coats/
Saturday, November 20th: 2nd Period Jazz Ensemble Concert with Guest Artist Neil King - 7 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium
Admission is free! Please remember to wear a mask.
Dear JHS Families:
We would like to provide an update to our communication this morning regarding the report of a weapon on a WMS/JHS bus. As noted, law enforcement responded quickly, and a search of the bus confirmed that there were no weapons present. In an abundance of caution, law enforcement conducted further investigation. As a result, law enforcement confirmed that a student brought a BB gun to the bus stop and concealed the BB gun at the bus stop rather than taking it on the bus. At no point was there any weapon on the bus nor was any threat made. The student and their parents have been notified and appropriate disciplinary action is being taken.
We understand and appreciate the high expectations that our community has for safety and communication. We continue to work closely with our outstanding law enforcement to meet those expectations and thank you for your support.