Myerly Lowe photography will be at Washington High School during all 3 lunches to distribute senior pictures on Monday, September 8th.
3 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
JCS is challenging all students and staff to Show-up to School every school day in the month of September. Missing no more than 1 school day during September will help you meet the JCS Attendance goal of being absent for 5 or fewer days each semester this school year. Show up so that you can show-out with your best academic performance in your classes!
3 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Feelings of Fall Choir Concert and Art Extravaganza
Wednesday, October 8th
4 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Any Junior interested in take the PSAT on Oct. 22nd must sign up in the Guidance Suite with Ms. Davidson. The payment of $20 must be submitted when signing up for the PSAT's. The deadline to sign up is Friday September 12th .
4 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Math Tutoring! Starting Monday September 8, math tutoring will be offered DAILY! A math department member is staying after school from 3 to 4 every day to help you with your math and get you moving ahead in your courses. You can ask any math teacher in upstairs B for more information. Be sure if you are taking us up on our offer you have a ride ready for pick up in the front bus loop promptly at 4.
5 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
6 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
NHS New Member GPA Check:
The National Honor Society is a nationally-acclaimed organization that empowers, champions, and recognizes well-rounded students by elevating a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Any students interested in applying for NHS this year will need to complete a GPA check to be considered for application. This process is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attended WHS for at least one full semester, and interested students can pick up a copy of the GPA check form from Mrs. Darr in room B117. All forms MUST be completed and returned to Mrs. Darr by NO LATER than the start of 1st period (7:45) THIS FRIDAY, September 5th. NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
NHS September Meeting:
There will be a National Honor Society meeting this Friday, September 5th, during 3rd period in the cafeteria for all current members. If you cannot attend, please ensure you reach out to Mrs. Darr as soon as possible. All members of the executive committee, which includes officers and committee chairs, will meet in Mrs. Darr’s room, B117, TOMORROW (9/3) during 3rd period.
6 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
September is Attendance Awareness Month. This school year JCS asks that students miss no more than 5 school days, for excused or unexcused reasons each semester. Be sure to use your attendance tracker to stay under 5 absences this semester.
6 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
If your student becomes chronically absent during the school year, staff at your student’s school will contact your family to discuss the reasons for the absences and to determine if the school can partner with the student and family to improve student attendance. By working together, students, families, and schools can help students Strive for Less Than 5 absences each semester!
10 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Would you like to get a discount on your ticket to the Homecoming dance? Your faculty senate is offering $5 off a ticket for all students with 2 or fewer absences and 2 or fewer unexcused tardies during the month of September! You get the discount for just coming to school! In addition 2 random students from each grade with perfect attendance in September will be chosen to receive a FREE ticket! Come to school – all day, every day!
11 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Meet the Teacher, Thursday, August 28 6:00-7:45 pm.
The staff and administration of Washington High School encourage you to attend the "Meet the Teacher" night from 6:00-7:45 pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This is an opportunity to meet each of your child's teachers and hear a brief overview of the class. This in not a traditional Parent-Teacher Conference, but there will be some time to revisit some of your child's teachers.
Parents should use. the event entrance to WHS and report directly to your student's first period class. You will follow your student's schedule for the evening. It is not necessary for students to accompany their parents.
A student schedule layout form will be sent home with your student. Please have your student complete his or her schedule on that form. Maps will be provided. Any room beginning with 2 indicates a second floor classroom.
We appreciate your presence this evening and participating in your child's education.
12 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Chronic Absenteeism is a data metric that JCS and the WV Department of Education use to determine if a student may be at risk for academic and social concerns at school. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days, including both excused and unexcused absences. Striving for Less Than 5! Absences each semester will ensure that your student is not chronically absent at the end of each semester.
13 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Attention juniors! Are you interested in helping the Class of 2027 with planning events for the year, including this year’s Prom? Then you might be a great class officer! Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Public Relations Officer. Any juniors interested in running for a class officer position need to see Mrs. Darr in room B117 to pick up an application packet. Completed applications are due NEXT FRIDAY, August 29th, and voting will take place the week of Labor Day on Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th.
17 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
"Good morning, Patriots!
Just a quick reminder that Picture Day is next Wednesday, August 27th. Here’s how it will work:
Students will go to the gym with their Social Studies classes to get their photo taken.
When you arrive, you’ll check in with a yearbook staffer and then sit for your photo.
Once everyone in your group is photographed, your teacher will take you back to class.
If you don’t have a Social Studies class in the building, you can come for your photo at either: 8:40 AM or 2:30 PM
Smile big and dress your best—these photos go in the yearbook!"
18 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
In the 25-26 school year, Jefferson County Schools is asking all students to “Strive for Less Than 5!” absences, excused and unexcused, each semester. Students who miss less than 5 school days each semester are more likely to have school academic and social-emotional success! Every student received a 2025-2026 school year tracker on the first day of school so that your family can keep track of student absences and reasons for absences, ensure you submit the absence note, and know exactly where each student stands on “Striving for Less Than 5!” absences. If you need an attendance tracker, please contact your school’s Attendance Office.
19 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Jefferson County CEP notification:
The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.
If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201
Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
24 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
Attention Seniors!
All information related to senior events and graduation will be shared on Rooms this year. If you're interested in running for a class officer position, please visit Mrs. Nicholson in room A104. Completed applications must be submitted by August 29th!
24 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Technology Fee Schedule for Chromebooks.
25 days ago, Brandy Derrickson
Shepherd Dual Enrollment Students!
Please see the Fall 2025 dates below for your Shepherd University Dual Enrollment students.
Important Dates Shepherd University FALL 2025
08/25/2025 - First day of classes
08/29/2025 - Last day to drop from a semester class(es) by noon. Students will receive a full refund and no record on their Shepherd transcript.
09/01/2025 - University Closed - Labor Day
10/06/2025 - Midterm Exam Week
10/16/2025 - 10/17/2025 - No Classes - Fall Break for Students (or makeup days for inclement weather, as needed)
11/14/2025 - Last day to withdraw from a semester class by noon or full semester (all classes). Students will receive a "W" on their Shepherd transcript.
11/01/2025 - Dual Enrollment Priority Scheduling Submission date for Spring 2026 classes. (The schedule should be posted to the website in mid-October. I will let you know).
11/23/2025 - 11/30/2025 - No Classes - Thanksgiving Break for Students
12/05/2025 - This is also the last day of instruction for fall classes.
12/08/2025 - 12/12/2025 - Final exam week.
01/12/2026 - Classes begin Spring 2026
about 1 month ago, Brandy Derrickson
New Student Orientation Night at Washington High School is on Thursday, August 7th. Students with the last names A-L are from 6-6:45 pm, and students with the last names M-Z are from 6:45-7:30 pm. Teachers will not be in the building, but students will have the opportunity to walk through their schedules to find their classrooms.
about 1 month ago, Brandy Derrickson
