We had a great time at the inaugural JCS Opportunity Expo! Thank you to all of the students who shared their experiences, and to our partners at James Rumsey Technical Institute, Blue Ridge CTC, and WVU for showing our 9th Grade students all of the incredible opportunities they can take advantage of in high school!
Did you know that our child nutrition team serves more than one million student meals each school year? As we celebrate National School Lunch Week, hats off to the hardworking staff in our school cafeterias for keeping our students fed, focused, and ready to learn!
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled staff development day. Thank you for your understanding as we support student success. Visit www.jcswv.org/calendar for the complete 2022-2023 JCS Calendar-At-A-Glance.
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled professional learning day.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #1: Protect your passwords! Be sure to secure passwords for your accounts and NEVER share them with others. Many platforms now allow you to enable two-factor authentication for added security to keep unauthorized users from accessing an account. Enable this security feature whenever possible. Visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
On Tuesday, October 11 all Jefferson County 9th grade students will attend the Opportunity Expo at the Ranson Civic Center from 1:15-2PM. This will allow students to explore offerings from our county CTE programs that include business, JROTC, Prostart, and programs offered at James Rumsey Technical Institute. Additionally, local colleges will be on site to inform students of their dual enrollment opportunities.
A reminder that there will be a two-hour early dismissal on for all Jefferson County School students on Friday, October 7. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion.
Congratulations to Washington High School's Marching Patriots on their recent win at the 43rd Annual Martinsburg High School Band Spectacular! Their performance of this year's half-time show, Camelot, earned them first place in their division. Way to go, Patriots!
Picture Make Up Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5th. Picture Plus will only be here until 9:00 am.
7:15-7:30 am - Rumsey students
8:00 am- 10th grade
8:20 am- 9th grade
8:40 am - 11th grade
8:50 am- Any others
This is a reminder that next Friday, October 7, there will be a two-hour early dismissal for all Jefferson County Schools students. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion
Homecoming permission and guest forms.
FAFSA workshop information!
After many years of rising scores on the WVGSA test, JCS saw a steep decline during the pandemic, from which we have not recovered. The latest scores show staggering deficits in ELA and math that keep hundreds of children below the mark for proficiency. To ensure that our students are ready for academics and life beyond the classroom, we are adjusting our elementary education program for 3-5 grade students. Please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion to learn more. There will be a district-wide TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL for all students on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, to support teachers as they prepare to make these adjustments. Thank you for your trust and support.
JCS is still hiring substitute teachers to fill short and long-term positions for this school year! Interested in substituting for JCS? Here's everything you need to know about the required training offered through our partnership with the Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative (EPIC). EPIC offers the training you need to be eligible to apply for open positions. Visit www.epicresa8.org/subteachertraining to learn more, and follow our JCS Careers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JoinJCS to learn about new positions as they become available!
This week, JCS students from several schools across the district had the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning while also enriching our community through the United Way's Day of Caring. Students from Wright Denny Intermediate School and the Charles Town Middle School Builders' Club headed to Happy Retreat to assist with beautification projects and learn about history. Meanwhile, the Washington High School Key Club was hard at work installing a Story Walk and moving 80 tons of mulch (‼️) at Jefferson Memorial Park. A big shoutout to these hardworking students for their community service endeavors! 📣💪
Students will be bringing a hard copy of their interims home today. You can also stay updated on Canvas.
Blood Drive will be September 22. Students- Please pick up a permission slip in the media center.
La Asociación Hispano/Latina del Condado de Jefferson le invita a conocer información importante relacionada el nuevo año escolar a conocer a nuevos contactos y amigos y a comer algo rico. Las primeras 25 familias recibirán una mochila con útiles escolares. El flyer tiene más información! The Hispanic/Latino Association of Jefferson County Schools invites you to learn important information regarding the new school year. Meet new contacts and friends and eat good food! The first 25 families will receive a bookbag filled with school supplies. See flyer for additional information!
Academy Day is schedule for September 24 at Musselman High School from 2-4PM. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about the service academies.
It is so exciting to have students back in our schools! Thank you for all you are doing to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Please remember that all JCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Have a great weekend.
