JCS Families: All JCS schools will be dismissed two hours early tomorrow, Friday, December 20, for Faculty Senate. Reminder: Winter Break begins on Monday, December 23, with students returning to school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Winter Break.
JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
All staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report on time.
Due to the forecast inclement weather this morning and afternoon, the National Honor Society induction ceremony has been postponed. The ceremony will now take place on Thursday evening at 6 PM in the auditorium. Inductees should report by 5:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
❄️ We hear you, JCS families! Going forward, we’ll make weather-related robocalls until 9PM, giving you more time to plan for the following day. If a decision isn’t made the night before, all notifications will go out by 6AM the following morning. A quick reminder: safety is our top priority! When snow is in the forecast, we closely monitor weather and road conditions with local and state agencies to ensure safe travel. We aim to make all decisions the night before, but if needed, our team checks conditions early in the morning to determine if a delay or closure is needed. Read more about this process here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/page/delays-and-closings. Thanks for your understanding as we prioritize safety for everyone! 🌨️🚍
JCS Families: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to inclement weather.
There will be a National Honor Society meeting this Friday, December 6th, during 3rd period in the cafeteria for ALL members, active AND inductee. Please make sure to be in attendance as we'll be discussing general expectations for membership (by-laws), committee interest, induction, and December service projects.
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed from Monday, November 25th to Friday, November 29th for Fall Break. Students will return on Monday, December 2nd. Have a wonderful Fall Break!
Berkeley County Schools will reopen on Dec. 2nd with a 2-Hour Delay for Faculty Senate. JRTI (Rumsey) students are reminded to check their schedule for the day.
WHS Families: Today, November 22, 2024, WHS is experiencing issues with the main phone line. If you have trouble getting through, please dial 304-702-0540 to reach the front office. Thank you.
The fall season is here, and Fall Break is on the way, but don’t let your grades “FALL” during the month of November. Make sure you are attending all day every school day in order to stay on top of your schoolwork. Attending school every day can help you achieve high academically.
Six juniors and seniors from Jefferson and Washington High Schools have joined the third district cohort of the Grow Your Own Program, created by the WV Department of Education. This week they shadowed teachers at Page Jackson Elementary, Wildwood Middle, and Charles Town Middle, gaining valuable classroom experience. The Grow Your Own program allows students to fast-track their path to becoming K-12 educators through dual enrollment at Shepherd University. A great step toward building the future of teaching and education in our community! 👏✨
Jefferson County Schools encourages all students and families to ensure that they are not chronically absent. Being chronically absent is missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, unexcused and excused. As of Nov. 4th of this school year, students are chronically absent if they have missed more than 5 days of school. Strive to be in school all day, every school day during November.
🏆 Congratulations to the Washington High School Chamber Choir for taking home the Overall Grand Champion trophy at the Capitol Sing Concert Choir Competition in Charleston! They also earned awards for Best Treble and Bass Voice, Best Technical Accuracy, Best Tone Quality, and Best Musicality.
🎓College and career pathways took center stage last week as JHS and WHS celebrated College Application and Exploration Week! Students from both schools explored future pathways, from college and career programs to military service. Highlights included College Attire Day, a field trip to Blue Ridge CTC, presentations from WVU and Shepherd University, and a fun door decorating contest featuring staff alma maters. School spirit was in full swing throughout the week!
👏 At JCS, we're proud to celebrate excellence in coaching! Join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders for their 2023-24 achievements: 🏆 Codie Gustines – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Wrestling (WHS), 🏆 Amanda Orkoskey – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Softball (WHS), 🏆 John Serian – WVSSAC Coach of the Year, Girls Track & Field (JHS), 🏆 Bryant Currence – EPAC Coach of the Year, Men’s Golf (WHS). These dedicated coaches were recognized at the October 28 Board of Education meeting. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and your teams!
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!