Dec. 16, 2022: A Jefferson County School Bus was involved in an accident this morning on Summit Point Rd. and Lloyd Rd. There were no students on the bus and no injuries have been reported.
After consulting with state weather officials and the state department of highways, we have determined that in the interest of student and staff safety, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. We ask essential personnel to contact their supervisor for direction. We are grateful for your support as we work to keep students and staff safe.
EARLY DISMISSAL: Driswood Elementary School will dismiss students at 1:00 PM TODAY, Dec. 14, due to a water main break. Our partners at JUI will delay their repairs so students can eat lunch ahead of dismissal. This only impacts Driswood Elementary School students. We appreciate everyone’s support as we ensure student safety. Thank you for your understanding and trust.
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Cheer Team! they are the WVSSAC State champions!!! Go Cougars!!
Good luck to the Jefferson High School Cheer Team! They are heading to Marshall University for the WVSSAC State Cheer Championship on Saturday. Go Cougars!
We're pleased to bring holiday cheer to neurodiverse students and their families again this year with the second annual JCS Sensory Santa! This event gives sensory-sensitive children and their families a chance to visit Santa in a calmer, less-chaotic environment. The fun continues the weekend thanks to our student and staff volunteers!
This week, we're proud to recognize the contributions of our JCS community to computer science education. Thank you to the teachers and staff dedicated to inspiring our students in this field while working to make computer science education accessible to all learners!
Dec. 7, 2022: Jefferson County Schools has been made aware of a nationwide series of false active shooter threats being made against schools. Several 911 centers and law enforcement agencies around West Virginia have already received these calls, including one against Washington High School in Jefferson County. We have confirmed that the local threat was NOT CREDIBLE; however, we are continuing to work closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students and staff at all of our schools.
Jefferson County Schools takes all threats seriously and will continue to fully investigate any threat we receive. You can read more about our standard response protocol on our website www.jcswv.org/safety
Please call the Safe Schools Helpline at 1-866-723-3982 to report suspicious activities at school facilities or events.
National Special Education Day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975, granting children with special needs access to free and quality public education. Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible special education community at JCS with a heartfelt THANK YOU to the teachers and aides who serve some of our most exceptional learners. 💙💛💙💛
JCS is proud to recognize the nearly two dozen Washington High School students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in its inaugural year at the school. The NTHS recognizes students for their skill development and academic achievement in career and technical courses. Visit https://bit.ly/3AVxFU0 for a complete list of new inductees. Congratulations to each of them on this outstanding academic achievement!
OLC students and staff helped to sort through the huge donation of food given to Jefferson County Community Ministries. Our community is incredible, caring, and kind!
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
📅 Mark your calendar for the return of JCS STEAMTalks tonight at 6PM! 👀
Kindergarten and first grade students at Jefferson Virtual Academy enjoyed a special Veterans Day lesson this week when Sgt. Jordan Iden of the Army 173rd Airborne brigade joined them all the way from Italy! The students loved listening to Sgt. Iden talk about his experiences as a "sky soldier." In our continuing celebration of American Education Week, Sgt. Iden's visit is proof that our public school community extends worldwide! #WVEd #aew2022
Nov. 16, 2022: The telephones at Shepherdstown Middle School are currently down. If you need to reach the main office, please dial 304-671-7436. Thank you.
Jefferson County Schools begins our celebration of American Education Week today! Everyone at Jefferson County Schools is excited to highlight and cheer on the incredible people who work in public education here and across the country. JCS staff and students are so important to our community and our future. We are grateful to each of you for what you do to create and maintain a safe, enriching, and fun learning environment!
Veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center will receive an extra dose of holiday cheer this year, thanks to a creative group of JCS students! Students taking part in the JCS 2022 Summer Experience at Page Jackson Elementary School created festive handmade cards for residential veterans at the VAMC using the artistic method of fork painting. Special thanks to JCS aide Jamie Renalli who assisted students with the STEM-based project and coordinated the delivery of the cards last week to distribute just in time for the holidays. The student-driven project is a fitting way to honor our local veterans on Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season! Read more about it here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WSxu5e
Today we take time to recognize Veterans Day with respect, honor, and gratitude to all who serve or have served in our nation's armed forces. JCS is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the veterans among our teachers and staff who now share their experience, skill, and insight serving students in our schools, offices, and buses. Thank you!
REMINDER: All Jefferson County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Jefferson County Schools joins in expressing our thanks and appreciation to the men and women who served and continue to serve in our military. Thank you.
C.W. Shipley Elementary School Principal Dr. Brooks Kursey and former Principal Dr. Dawn Tyler are in Washington, D.C. for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony today. The U.S. Department of Education selects National Blue Ribbon Schools based on overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. CWS was recognized as an Exemplary High-Performing School earlier this year.Congratulations to C.W. Shipley Elementary School! CWS Principal Dr. Brooks Kursey and former Principal Dr. Dawn Tyler are in Washington, D.C. for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony today. The U.S. Department of Education selects National Blue Ribbon Schools based on overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. CWS was recognized as an Exemplary High-Performing School earlier this year. Congratulations!
