The end of September is a good time to check in on your attendance tracker so that you know how many absences you have this school year. It is also a good time to check in on your class work as the end of the 1st quarter is rapidly approaching. Know how many absences, excused and unexcused, you have now so that you are sure to have less than 5 absences during the first semester!
ATTENTION, ALL APPLICANTS TO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY! The deadline for all completed applications AND letters of recommendation IS TOMORROW AFTERNOON! There will be NO EXTENSIONS OR LATE SUBMISSIONS, so please make sure to return your application and letters of rec AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. For any questions, please see Mrs. Darr in Room B117.
For the last week of Attendance Awareness Month, Jefferson County Schools wishes to celebrate your success of attending school every day. Thank you for Striving for less than 5 absences this semester.
Today is a great day to be at school! Today is your day to succeed in your classes and to make positive connections with peers. By attending school today, you are striving to have less than 5 absences this semester. Enjoy today!
This week JCS reminds students to be on time for school each day and to stay for the entire school day. Missed instructional time from tardies and early releases adds up quickly and may result in students decreased academic achievement results. By avoiding tardies and early releases, you are helping to ensure school success!
Eastern Panhandle Career Fair
October 7th
1-5 pm
432 W. Second Ave.
Ranson, WV
October 7th
1-5 pm
432 W. Second Ave.
Ranson, WV
Did you know that students and families have 3 days after the student returns to school to submit an absence note to the school to have an absence excused? After the third day, the absence becomes unexcused and may not be excused with an absence note. Please do not wait to submit your absence note. Submit your absence note with the reason for the absence as soon as possible but no more than three school days after the student returns to school from an absence.
Greetings from Senator Capito’s office!
An appointment to a U.S. Service Academy is a fully funded education opportunity valued from $240,000 to more than $400,000.
Last year, students attending or who have attended schools in Berkeley, Cabell, Greenbrier, Harrison, Jefferson, Marion, Mercer, Morgan, Ohio, Putnam, Randolph, Wayne and Wood counties received appointments to United States Service Academies and Preparatory Schools. Most accepted their appointments and began their journeys this summer.
We will also have representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
Saturday, September 27th, 2-4 PM
Jefferson High School
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
**DoDMERB
An appointment to a U.S. Service Academy is a fully funded education opportunity valued from $240,000 to more than $400,000.
Last year, students attending or who have attended schools in Berkeley, Cabell, Greenbrier, Harrison, Jefferson, Marion, Mercer, Morgan, Ohio, Putnam, Randolph, Wayne and Wood counties received appointments to United States Service Academies and Preparatory Schools. Most accepted their appointments and began their journeys this summer.
We will also have representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
Saturday, September 27th, 2-4 PM
Jefferson High School
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
**DoDMERB
If a student misses school for any reason, the student must submit an absence note to the school upon returning to school to explain the absence. An absence is considered unexcused until the note is submitted. Parent and Guardians may submit an absence note online by visiting the JCS or their school’s website and clicking on “Submit an Absence.” Families may also submit a paper absence note to the school.
Myerly Lowe photography will be at Washington High School during all 3 lunches to distribute senior pictures on Monday, September 8th.
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!
Feelings of Fall Choir Concert and Art Extravaganza
Wednesday, October 8th
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 .
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.
WHS is starting a Peer Mentoring Program for new Freshman Students. Go to the link below if you are interested!
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.