National Special Education Day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975, granting children with special needs access to free and quality public education. Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible special education community at JCS with a heartfelt THANK YOU to the teachers and aides who serve some of our most exceptional learners. 💙💛💙💛
There will be an organizational meeting for the JHS volleyball boosters on Monday, December 12th at 6:30 pm in the JHS cafeteria. We will elect officers and discuss by-laws. This meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting JHS volleyball. We hope to see you there!
Eighth graders from Shepherdstown, Wildwood, and Harpers Ferry Middle Schools visited JHS today in preparation for their freshman year of high school! Students learned about Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and electives, and connected with JHS students, teachers, and administration while touring the school. Thanks to our JHS community for welcoming these future Cougars!
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
📅 Mark your calendar for the return of JCS STEAMTalks tonight at 6PM! 👀
Here is the link to the livestream of the Cougars’ WVSSAC quarterfinal football playoff game at Huntington. Spirit bus tickets still on sale!!
https://youtu.be/rbVK17l2TD0
As we continue to celebrate our public school community for American Education Week, we're proud to recognize our JCS school leaders! We're so grateful for our principals who step up every day for their students and staff. Shoutout for Ms. Group!
Here is the link to buy tickets to watch the Cougars take on Huntington in the WVSSAC quarterfinals. All tickets must be purchased online. GO COUGARS!!
https://gofan.co/app/events/788911?schoolId=WVSSAC
Jefferson County Schools begins our celebration of American Education Week today! Everyone at Jefferson County Schools is excited to highlight and cheer on the incredible people who work in public education here and across the country. JCS staff and students are so important to our community and our future. We are grateful to each of you for what you do to create and maintain a safe, enriching, and fun learning environment!
Theater Event.....
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School football team! The Cougars beat Spring Valley 34 to 14 in the first round of the playoffs. Go Cougars!
Today we take time to recognize Veterans Day with respect, honor, and gratitude to all who serve or have served in our nation's armed forces. JCS is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the veterans among our teachers and staff who now share their experience, skill, and insight serving students in our schools, offices, and buses. Thank you!
Football Spirit Bus to Spring Valley. Bus leaves at 6:45am. Ticket covers bus seat only. https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/0cba05d8-c6db-4436-9c19-4c7100ebc5ab/events/f3b9df2f-958e-4080-ae61-5db160b75bfb
Tickets for Football Game: Cougars vs Spring Valley https://gofan.co/app/events/774264?schoolId=WVSSAC
Nov. 7, 2022: Jefferson High School received a report of a safety threat at approximately 8:25 this morning. Administrators immediately contacted law enforcement, who launched an investigation and determined there is no danger to students or staff. We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and appreciate the diligence of our school community to stay alert for any potential threats. For more information on our standard response protocol and ways we keep our school safe, please visit www.jcswv.org/safety.
Nov. 2, 2022: Thank you for your patience as we actively work to gather information about the PSAT test. We recognize how important this opportunity is for students. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available. We appreciate your understanding and support.
📣 Shoutout to the Jefferson High School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams for their strong showing at the West Virginia State Championship! The boys finished fourth and the ladies fifth, with the first five female and six male finishers placing among the Top 50 racers in the state. Well done, Cougars! 🏃♂️
Congratulations to JHS seniors Layla Parker and Eli Dillow on being named semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! Eli and Layla will continue to showcase their academic talents at the Finalist level to compete for a National Merit Scholarship Award. Visit https://bit.ly/3Dywevg to learn more about the program.
🎉 Good luck to the Jefferson High School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams as they head out to the WV Cross Country State Championship for the third consecutive year! Both teams advance to states having won their conference championship and regional meets with near-perfect scores. Let's go, Cougars! 🏃♂️💪
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #4: Never leave your devices unattended, even for a short time. Always secure your laptop, tablet, phone, or flash drive so no one else can use it while you're away. And while you're at it, tidy up your desk to ensure no passwords, account details, or important files are sitting out openly exposed. You'll leave with peace of mind AND a clean workspace! We hope you've found these tips helpful. To learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.
