Congratulations to the Washington High School Marching Band for their first-place win in Group 3A at the Martinsburg Band Spectacular! The ensemble’s success doesn’t stop there—shoutout to trumpeter Becky McGivern for earning third place and pianist Brandon Lu for winning first place in the WHS Talent Show! Amazing job, Patriots! 👏
The month of November has many days off from school for breaks including Election Day, to honor our Veterans on Veterans’ Day, and for Fall Break. During the month of November, it is important to be in school all day, every day when school is in session. Students should strive to not miss any school days during November. Attendance Matters during November!
Attention Parents/Guardians of Sophomore James Rumsey Technical Institute Applicants: The JRTI application deadline for current sophomores interested in James Rumsey programs is Thursday, November 7, 2024. WHS interviews are being scheduled for November 6th and November 12th at James Rumsey. The JRTI High School application can be found at the following link: JRTI High School Application – James Rumsey Technical Institute
🌄 Washington High School's newest CTE class gains hands-on experience in West Virginia's thriving tourism industry! Students in the Intro to Tourism class at WHS recently took an exciting trip to the Bavarian Inn, where they explored the tourism industry! The group learned about various hospitality roles from Director of Sales Kaitlyn Henry and listened to inspiring stories from owner David Asam. To finish their trip, students enjoyed a tasty meal of German favorites like Sauerkraut and Bratwurst. What a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning!
The Hispanic-Latino Student Association will be holding its first foodie event this Friday, November 1st after school until 5:00 in Mrs. Magaha’s room, A223. We will be sharing and demonstrating several Latino recipes and trying dishes. Interested students are welcome to bring their own recipes to share as well. All are welcome!
JHS/WHS Families: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, is PSAT/NMSQT testing for all sophomores and registered juniors. All other students (freshmen, non-registered juniors, and seniors) will stay home for online learning through Canvas. James Rumsey and BRCTC will operate as normal, and students should report to school for the bus. MedEd is canceled.
Attention Rumsey Students:
October 29th is our scheduled PSAT Day for sophomores and a few juniors. Rumsey buses will run at their usual times. When you report back to Washington High School in the afternoon you will go to the Media Center unless you have a ride to leave.
JCS Families: There are bus delays today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Please check the status of your student's bus on the JCS Bus Tracker page: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. We appreciate your patience as we work to get all our students to school safely.
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS: Voting for Junior Class Officers is now open! Please go to the Junior Class Officers Election section of the Junior Events module in the Canvas course and place your vote today. If you have not already accepted the invitation to join the Canvas course for the Class of 2026, you’ll need to do so in order to vote. Voting closes at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, so make sure you place your vote as soon as possible!
PSAT DAY Schedule for ALL Students at WHS: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (Please Read)
To all Families and Students,
Please open the following attachment for vital information about PSAT Day at WHS on this coming Tuesday, October 29, 2024. This message is for all Washington High School students and families. Thank you!
Important AP Exam Information "Time Sensitive." If you have a student in an AP Class, please read immediately.
October 23, 2024
Dear WHS Student:
Thank you for challenging yourself academically by taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course or courses. Each AP course has a corresponding examination. College credit may be earned by successfully completing the exam. The 2024 AP exams will be administered May 5-16, 2024. AP exams may be administered offsite, and transportation is not provided to the testing location.
The College Board charges students $99.00 per AP exam, however, Jefferson County Public Schools is able to offer AP exams at a discounted fee. The cost of each 2024 AP exam is $49.50 per exam.
As you know, there have been a lot of changes to the AP Program. One significant change is that students must register to take spring exams in the fall. There are three steps that students must complete to register to take an AP exam(s).
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Step one: Login and join your AP classroom for each AP class. This should have been completed earlier in this school year.
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Step two: Complete and submit the online registration form. https://forms.gle/pNF12Kvd14NSdMaTA
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Step three: Submit your payment to Ms. Wills in the guidance office.
Payments for exams must be received by 3:00 p.m. on November 13, 2024. Please make a check or money order payable to Washington High School. Write the student’s name on the memo line. Cash will not be accepted. Payments may be mailed to WHS attn. Ms. Wills or dropped off at WHS in an envelope labelled AP Exam Registration. College Board offers fee waivers for students who qualify. If you believe that you qualify for a fee waiver, please contact Ms. Junkins immediately at cjunkins@k12.wv.us.
The following students must see Ms. Junkins (Room A-210) as soon as possible to make arrangements regarding their AP examinations:
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Students who have been approved by College Board to test with accommodations (The last day to submit a request for accommodations to College Board is January 10, 2025).
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Students who want to take an AP examination for a course not offered at Washington High. School. (The last day to make this request is November 10th and payment must be submitted by November 10th.) Virtual Students must have made that known by this time, so this does not pertain to them.
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Students who want to take their AP examination late for reasons outlined in the College Board 2024 Late-Testing Policy. (If late is for a possible sporting event, we will address that at a later time. You do NOT need to see Ms. Junkins for those cases).
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cjunkins@k12.wv.us
Sincerely,
Cathy Junkins
AP Coordinator Washington High School
JCS Families: We anticipate transportation delays across the county due to law enforcement shutting down a portion of 340 due to a hazardous materials spill. WHS, HFMS, CWS, and BRC will be most impacted.
Attention Sophomore Students/Families: LAST CALL! If your student is planning to attend the James Rumsey Technical Institute field trip next week on Tuesday, 10/22, please return the permission slip to your student's English 10 teacher. Permission slips will not be accepted after this Friday, 10/18.
Meet Washington High School junior Bailey Woolwine, who is making her mark in Ms. Borkholder's Art IV class! She recently completed a project to help direct visitors to the Main Office at WHS. Kudos to Bailey for making a positive impact on her school community! 👏✨
🎃 Join us for our 3rd Annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 With spooky season upon us, families with autism and sensory processing needs are invited to this fun, inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30, from 5-7 PM at Charles Town Middle School. Want to help make the evening extra special? Drop off peanut-free candy or wishlist items at the PERC office through October 30. Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DPSZGC6YGBMN?ref_=wl_share Your support is truly appreciated!
📱 Worried about your child’s screen time? Let’s talk solutions! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Driswood Elementary School to learn practical tips for managing screen time for your elementary-aged students. We’ll cover healthy screen habits, setting boundaries, and fun alternatives to help balance tech time! Presented in partnership with Access 304, this adults-only event will offer plenty of helpful tips for families. For more info, visit www.jcswv.org/screentime.
📢 Join the Hispanic/Latino Association of JCS this Friday, October 18, for an informative presentation! Families are invited to learn about Canvas, Rooms, attendance policies, and the JVA Program, plus information about HLA! Enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Food will also be available for a small donation. All ages are welcome!
Mountaineer Challenge Academy is a 22-week alternate pathway to graduation, where students learn life and leadership skills in a structured military environment. If you are between the ages of 16-18 and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please report to the Guidance Office on Thursday, October 10th at 8:30, where our region's MCA Admissions Counselor will be presenting more information on the program.
PSAT/NMSQT Announcement:
Date of Exam 10/29/24 (Tuesday)
Students in grades 9, 11 and 12 will be asynchronous that day and remain home. All lessons will be posted in Canvas for those students on that day.
Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT will report to school on 10/29/24 by 7:45 AM.
Digital Readiness will be the week of October 15th-18th and take place in Science Classes
Dismissal Letter Forthcoming
Reminder that NO SMART DEVICES of any kind and NO HATS/HOODS of any kind are permitted in the testing environment
"Welcome to October Patriots!!
DECA is having a fundraiser for the entire month of October for Breast Cancer. Our local foundation is the Breast Cancer Center for Cumberland Valley, and is located in Hagerstown, Maryland. They serve the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
If you donate One Dollar, you will receive a free ribbon to wear showing your support. If you donate $5 or more, you will get multiple items to choose from (see store for details).
Let’s show these brave women (and men too) that we support such a great cause. C’mon, Patriots! Show your support!! Stop by the Store and donate today!"