Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week, an opportunity to focus on safe practices around school buses. We want to start by acknowledging the JCS bus operators, aides, mechanics, and transportation administrators responsible for safely transporting our students to and from school each day. These individuals are a direct link between the home and the classroom, and they play a pivotal role in the education and care of our students. Thank you to our Transportation team for keeping our kids safe on the road!
This is a reminder that Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. Students will not be in school to provide our staff with training opportunities to help them continue serving kids. Thank you.
10/13/23: Jefferson County Schools prioritizes safety in all that we do. Thursday afternoon (10/12), we received a notification about a widely shared message calling for violence. We consulted with federal and local law enforcement agencies and found no immediate danger connected to the non-specific threat. The threat level did not change as a result of the message. In an abundance of caution, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is conducting extra patrols around our schools. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to protecting our children. If you see something, say something. You can report suspicious activity by calling 866-WVWATCH (866-989-2824).
Join us TODAY, October 12, at the JCS Operations Facility, located at 635 McGarry Blvd. Kearneysville, for our next hiring event exclusively for school service personnel! JCS staff will be on hand to conduct onsite applications, screenings, and interviews for all service positions. Plus, a representative from WV Adult Education will be available to answer your questions about their new self-paced preparatory course for the state's Service Personnel Competency Test! Visit www.jcswv.org/careers for a complete list of job openings. JCS offers service positions with the flexibility to meet your needs as a busy family, so join us today and learn how you can make your mark in our caring community of educators!
PJES Families... Friends and Family Night at the Book Fair and Trunk or Treat is tomorrow night. The Book Fair is open from 4:30-7:00. Trunk or Treat begins at 6:00.
PJES Families...THANK YOU to all who showed up for our volunteer training this morning. On November 2nd, we will hold our make-up training from 2-3pm. RSVP to Ms. Hazy at lhazy@k12.wv.us
This is for anyone who was unable to make it this morning. If you are a PASS volunteer or a county employee, you do not have to attend. You must attend the training before you volunteer in your child's class.
Proper nutrition plays an important role in learning. That's why JCS staff work to develop daily menus that offer delicious, nutritious options for our students! Plan ahead with regularly updated breakfast and lunch menus, available on your school's website and the JCSWV app (on Google Play and the App Store).
In recognition of National School Lunch Week, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women serving as cooks in our school cafeterias who keep our students fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for the important role you play in supporting their success!
PJES Families...
Thanks to all the families who have participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! If you haven’t, there is still time to sign up and earn the participation prize.
You will also help us reach our goal and be entered to win a Book Vending Machine for our school. Thanks for your support!
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will dismiss two hours early today, October 6, for faculty senate meetings.
PJES Families...have you linked with your child through Canvas? If not, send a note to your child's teacher requesting information on how to join. Teachers use Canvas to communicate with families, add announcements and more.
Looking ahead...Book Fair is next week. Be on the lookout for your child's wish list.
From Mrs. DuVal...Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesday, October 10th. See flyer for details.
PJES Families...Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th is Picture Day. Jostens uses a green screen so Do Not Wear Green. You will be able to view, personalize and pay for pictures online at jostenspix.com using the event code which was sent home on the flyers.
It's National Principals Month, and we're celebrating Ms. Shaffer! We're so grateful for her dedication, determination, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for being the guiding light in our school!
PJES Families... Upcoming Events- Wednesday, October 4th is Picture Day. Jostens uses a green screen so Do Not Wear Green. Next week, students can participate in the coin a day challenge for our upcoming book fair. Have a great weekend.
Learning is so much fun! First graders practiced new words with shaving cream and graphing with bottle flipping!
As National Attendance Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank our JCS students and families for making it a priority to practice good school attendance! Don't forget submissions for our district-wide attendance poster contest are due this Friday, September 29 - visit www.jcswv.org/attendance for contest details. And keep up the good work! Remember… students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits. That's why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
JCS Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop speaks at the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary Clubs during a lunch on Wednesday. Dr. Bishop will connect with students and the community again during a series of events in the coming months. Visit www.jcswv.org/events for details!
Page Jackson held a Fables Olympics on Monday! First-grade students enjoyed participating in different games connected to our unit on fables.
We're proud to recognize and celebrate West Virginia School Service Personnel Day! Our service personnel play an essential role in every aspect of our JCS community, including: ✅ The bus drivers and mechanics who ensure the safe transport of our students ✅ The aides who offer vital assistance in the classroom ✅ The cooks who provide nutritious meals for students and staff ✅ The custodians who keep our schools clean and orderly ✅ The maintenance staff who keep our schools and facilities running safely ✅ And the secretaries who provide crucial administrative support. We offer our most sincere gratitude to these individuals for all they do. THANK YOU!
