Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Cougars football team on their 48-0 win over Washington High in the first-ever Burger Bowl! And a big thank you to Glory Days in Ranson for feeding both teams and presenting the Burger Bowl trophy!
The Cougars finished the season 8-2 and will host a playoff game on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. against the Wheeling Park Patriots. Tickets are available here: https://gofan.co/event/1217676
Come out and cheer on the Cougars as they take on Washington in the first-ever Burger Bowl, presented by Glory Days in Ranson.
Glory Days will feed both teams before the game, provide water for players, and give the winning team a custom-made trophy.
Every fan in attendance will receive a free raffle ticket for a $50 Glory Days Gift Card that will be drawn at the end of each quarter. Kickoff is at 7!
Congratulations to Aiden Farabaugh, Ava White, Catherine Pallay, Kaden Patterson, and Mexlty Lehr on being named finalists in the district-wide Attendance Matters Poster Contest! Contest winners will be announced on Monday, November 13, during the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Visit http://rb.gy/7uqc7 to view all our student finalists!
Six students from Jefferson and Washington High Schools had the opportunity to observe JCS teachers in action as part of the second district cohort of the statewide Grow Your Own Program! Created by the West Virginia Department of Education for high school students interested in becoming K-12 educators, the program enables JCS juniors and seniors to fast-track their careers through dual enrollment courses at Shepherd University. Grow Your Own Shadow Day was a rewarding experience for our JCS students as they observed current teachers in preparation for their future careers! Read more here 👉 http://rb.gy/brn2q
JCS Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop took one for the team today at Jefferson High School's "Cougars Against Cancer" pep rally! Dr. Bishop, Principal Group, and other JHS staff members each took a pie to the face during one of several games at the school-wide event to support cancer awareness. With cancer affecting the lives of so many, students were encouraged to "pink out" in attire and complete a pink sign with the name of someone they support in the fight against cancer. Following the fun and games, the student body stood and raised their signs to show that Cougars stand together against cancer.
#TGIF! JCS students across the district celebrated Red Ribbon Week with fun themes and activities related to this year's theme, "Be Kind to Your Mind." From "decade day" to "super training" their brains with crazy hairstyles to simply wearing as much red as possible, students had a great time showing their school spirit during this annual celebration of health and wellness!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct. 26, 2023
6pm-8pm
Thanks to everyone who came out to scare up some fun at our second annual Sensory Trunk-or-Treat! Our neurodiverse students and their families had a 👻spooktacular👻 time in this safe and inclusive trick-or-treating environment hosted by our Parent and Educator Resource Center (PERC). Special thanks to our student greeters and peer hosts, staff and community volunteers, and community partner agencies who helped facilitate the event. Read more here 👉 http://rb.gy/gpw57
Jefferson County Schools appreciates everyone's hard work during the first nine weeks of the 23-24 school year. As we calculate final grades, we want to inform you about a change in schedule. Report cards will go home on Monday, October 30, 2023, NOT this Friday as previously planned. Grades will also be available in Canvas. We appreciate your patience while we ensure all grades have been assessed and calculated.
Jefferson County Schools invites you to an informational meeting on Oct. 23 about the Standard Response Protocol we use in our schools and ways you can support student safety at home. Lt. Ben Williams from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will present the information and answer questions. The event takes place at 5:00 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. https://www.jcswv.org/events?id=23365841
Thanks to the JCS community for supporting our teachers and staff as they worked to learn new skills and classroom techniques on this day of staff development!
10/20: The J-High Tailgate scheduled for this evening is being POSTPONED due to the rain. We will have the tailgate NEXT FRIDAY, Oct. 27, ahead of senior night against Washington. Come out and cheer on the Cougars!
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. There will be NO SCHOOL for students while our staff take advantage of training opportunities to continue supporting students. Thank you, and have a great weekend!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Pep Rally scheduled for today (10/19) will be postponed to next Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. We understand the disruption this sudden change causes, and we appreciate your understanding. The new date will align the Pep Rally with a football game. We will follow the same schedule.
REMINDER: Oct. 25, is test day at Jefferson High School. All Sophomores and any juniors who signed up to take the PSAT will be ONSITE. Freshmen and seniors will NOT report to campus so our staff can provide a secure testing environment. Sophomores and juniors should report to school at their regular time.
Teachers will provide students on remote learning with instructions and assignments ahead of time and in Canvas.
Meals are available for all students. Remote learners can pre-order a meal pack here: www.jcswv.org/PSAT. Meal pick is between 11:15 am - 12:00 pm at the school.
Jefferson High School's Holiday Assistance form is available for families to fill out until Friday, November 3rd. We know that the holidays, although joyous, can be stressful for many for us. If your family is interested in some holiday assistance for any JHS student, please complete our Holiday Assistance Form. The link to the form can be found in canvas and on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Earl at stacey.earl@k12.wv.us. We ask that the form be submitted by November 3, 2023.
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Marching Band on a winning weekend! The Cougars won first place at the Musselman High School Tournament of Bands and are currently ranked first nationally among the Group 4A circuit consisting of bands across an eight-state region.. The band also took second place in Class A at the West Virginia Governor's Cup Competition and was named first runner-up to the 11-time defending WV State Champion. Go Cougars!
Homecoming Spirit Week 10/16-10/20
Go Cougars!
Homecoming Dance: Oct. 21, 2023
Airbourne Church 6:30-9:30
Purchase tickets on Canvas
This is a reminder that Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. Students will not be in school to provide our staff with training opportunities to help them continue serving kids. Thank you.
