From a sea of blue to sunshine rays of yellow, color days continue here at PJES! Friday is green 💚
The heat isn't the only thing making us see red! Today was RED day in Kindergarten; so many students joined to help kinders's learn their colors. Wednesday is BLUE day!
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!
PAWS on top, everybody STOP! Page Jackson celebrated being safe, respectable, and responsible today with a visit from panda! Students learned about good choices and the consequences of making them, even when it's hard!
PAWS on top, everybody STOP! Page Jackson celebrated being safe, respectable, and responsible today with a visit from panda! Students learned about good choices and the consequences of making them, even when it's hard!
What a great week getting to know our students. Here are a few reminders as we move into next week.
Car Rider arrival time is 8:50.
Car Rider dismissal time is 3:25.
Tuesday, September 5th, we will begin welcoming parents in for lunch.
Emergency contact forms need to be checked, changes made and medical form updated. Please return to school as soon as possible.
Please visit our PJES website for information...https://pjes.jcswv.org/o/pjes
There's still time to visit the Stuff-A-Bus drop-off location at the Jefferson County Fair and donate school supplies for our students! Donations will continue to be collected this evening from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers at the JCS Transportation Department for being available this week to collect these much-needed supplies!
Celebrate the start of school with a trip to the Jefferson County Fair! Our friendly staff from the JCS Transportation Department are on hand to collect your donations of school supplies for students in need every evening this week from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. They're also happy to share information about how you can become a bus operator for Jefferson County Schools - a great way to make your mark in our caring community of educators!
It's another exciting day at PJES! Kindergartners are here! After uniting with their teachers, all Kinders jumped right in learning the ropes with a great breakfast. How about a round of a-PAWS for these little Pandas!
Students were greeted with excited and eager smiles this morning! Welcome back PJES!
Welcome back, JCS! We're so excited to begin another new school year with our students and staff. It's going to be a great year!
It's the first day of a new school year, and buses are back on the road! Remember to be patient and use extra caution while driving today, especially in residential areas and school zones. A big THANK YOU to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school! 🚌
PJES - It was great to see our new and returning Pandas. We are excited to welcome all Kindergarten, First and Second Graders tomorrow. Just a couple of helpful hints/ reminders as we start our year. Car rider arrival time is 8:50- you will need to stay in your vehicle, go around the loop, and we will help your child out of the car. We will be welcoming parents in for lunch beginning Tuesday, September 5th. This will give our students time to learn the lunch procedures.
A reminder that Monday, August 21, is the first day of school! We hope you've had an ✨amazing✨ summer and can't wait to see you tomorrow for the start of the new school year!
It's opening day for the Jefferson County Fair - come out and support our 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA students!
The start of a new school year means sharing the road. Please keep the following safety tips in mind when buses start rolling on Monday. We can't wait to see you then!
🚌 Be alert and watch for children, especially near schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots.
🚌 Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. NEVER pass a bus from behind when it is stopped to board or offload children.
🚌 Be especially careful when children are present in school zones and residential areas.
🚌 Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
🚌 Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
🚌Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick up children at school.
Wrapping up back-to-school shopping this weekend? Consider including a few items for the JCS Stuff-a-Bus school supply drive! Volunteers from the JCS Transportation Department will be on hand throughout the next week to collect donations of backpacks, crayons, pens and pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other necessary school supplies. Special thanks to City National Bank for being our community partner in this annual event to serve JCS families in need!
Here's the schedule for dropoff locations and times:
🚌 City National Bank at The Potomac Marketplace (Ranson location) on Saturday, August 19 from 8 a.m. - Noon, and 🚌 The Jefferson County Fair, weekdays, August 21-25 from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, August 15 from 12-4 p.m.
Join the JCS Parent and Educator Resources Center (PERC) and Department of Special Programs this Saturday, August 19, for a day of fun and learning with our local first responders! Meet Jefferson County firefighters and police officers, explore their vehicles, participate in fire safety games, and more at this family-friendly event. Families can also access important resources like missing children packets and fire safety information. Plus, enjoy a DJ and food trucks! It's all happening from 9 a.m. - Noon tomorrow at Sam Michaels Park. Learn more about JCS PERC and its resources here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/page/parent-and-educator-resources.
