WHS Families: Washington High School will dismiss at 11:45 am today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 due to plumbing issues in the building. There will be no on campus activities today including sports and clubs.
2 months ago, Jefferson County Schools

PEP RALLY ANNOUNCEMENT

Washington High School’s 2025 Homecoming “Under the Lantern Sky” is just around the corner. What does this mean? Our first Pep Rally!

The first Pep Rally of the 2025-2026 school year will be held on Friday, October 10. SGA is looking for students to sign up to compete in the games! The games will be: Dress to Impress, 4-Way Relay, Mattress Race and Bubble Dodgeball. If you would like to participate in any of the games, you may sign up this week during all three lunch shifts. You may not sign-up anyone except yourself. If you are chosen, you will be contacted and given instructions on what to do during the Pep Rally. May the best class WIN!

HOMECOMING ANNOUCEMENT

Washington High School’s 2025 Homecoming “Under the Lantern Sky” will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 7pm-10pm in the Washington High School cafeteria. Tickets are $25 each. Additionally, you may go to: Homecoming Dance 2025 - School Dance - Oct 11, 2025 to order your homecoming tickets. The total cost for this is $27.25.  Permission slips will be available for students and outside guests starting Wednesday, October 1. You may find the permission slips on the table outside of G Hall close to the Main Office. If you have a guest who does not attend Washington High, you will need to complete the guest form and have it signed by an administrator prior to purchasing tickets. If you are in good standing for attendance and qualify for the $5 discount, SGA will have the list of students who qualify for the discount at the table during ticket sales. Please direct any questions to Ms. Hoover in room B116.

SPIRIT WEEK October 6-10, 2025

With Homecoming a week away, it’s time for Spirit Week! Each day will be a different theme, so show your school spirit!

Monday, October 6 will be Jersey Day: show off your favorite team jersey!
Tuesday, October 7 will be Pink Out: in honor of all of those who have fought the brave battle against breast cancer
Wednesday, October 8 is Western Wednesday: show off your best country western clothes.
Thursday, October 9 is Throwback Thursday: choose your decade or century and show off the fashion!
Friday, October 10 is Class Colors Day as we get ready to cheer our football team on during the Homecoming 2025 game. Seniors wear red, Juniors wear blue, Sophomores wear white, and Freshmen wear pink.

2 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Good morning, Seniors!

Looking for a fun way to give back to your community, have fun with friends, and have the opportunity to earn an extra graduation ticket??

Join us on October 17th from 5-7 p.m. at Page Jackson Elementary for a Trunk or Treat. Seniors can choose to work alone or in a group of up to four. You will choose a theme for your car, dress up to match the theme, and bring candy to pass out to trick or treaters at Page Jackson Elementary. At the end of the line, the trick or treaters will choose their favorite setup, and that person/group will earn an extra graduation ticket.

If you are interested, use the link sent on Canvas to sign up no later than October 15th.
2 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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!
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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.
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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.
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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!
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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!
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Eastern Panhandle Career Fair
October 7th
1-5 pm
432 W. Second Ave.
Ranson, WV
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Eastern Panhandle Career Fair
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.
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
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
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Academy Days 2025
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.
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Myerly Lowe photography will be at Washington High School during all 3 lunches to distribute senior pictures on Monday, September 8th.
3 months 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 months ago, Brandy Derrickson

Feelings of Fall Choir Concert and Art Extravaganza
Wednesday, October 8th

3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
Feelings of Fall Choir Concert and Art Extravaganza Wednesday, October 8th 5:30 – 6:00 Art Show 6:30 – 7:15 Choir Concert Washington High School Art Show – F109 & 109E Choir Concert – Auditorium Come join us for a fun fall evening filled with spooky 2D and 3D art projects! Afterward, enjoy an exciting choir performance with the Chamber Choir, Tenor Bass Choir, and Soprano Alto Choir. Plus, we’ll have tasty refreshments to keep you energized! Presented by: Ms. Borkholder, Ms. Dove, Ms. Langland, & Ms. Ranshaw
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 .
3 months 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. 
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson
WHS is starting a Peer Mentoring Program for new Freshman Students. Go to the link below if you are interested!

https://forms.office.com/r/e6XHTPdZJY
3 months 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.

3 months 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.
3 months ago, Brandy Derrickson