NASA's Artemis I mission, scheduled to launch this Saturday, September 3, may aspire to explore deep space, but it has local roots right here in Jefferson County! Eleanor Kearney, a graduate of Jefferson High School, is a member of the NASA Kennedy Space Center team assisting with the final launch preparations of the mission. Learn more about Eleanor's career path to becoming a NASA engineer, beginning with the space shuttle launch that inspired her as a student at Wildwood Middle School 👉 https://bit.ly/3RceAmh.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Eleanor Kearney
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.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Hello JCS Families, We had a wonderful first week of school welcoming children back into the classroom. We are happy to share an update on WVEIS 2.0, the WVDE’s upgraded information system that impacts our communications and academic tools. Much progress has been made, and as of Sept. 6, we will have full use of our Canvas Platform. For more information about the update, please visit www.jcswv.org/canvas
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Calling all JCS high school students! You have a lot of options when it comes to higher education. Why not discover some of them at the 2022 College Fair hosted by Shepherd University on October 11? Register now at https://www.shepherd.edu/collegefair!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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JCS high school students interested in becoming K-12 educators are getting a head start this year thanks to a partnership with Shepherd University's School of Education! This week Shepherd welcomed the first district cohort of Jefferson and Washington High School students participating in West Virginia's new "Grow Your Own" program. Designed by the WVDE to provide innovative, low-cost pathways into the teaching profession, the program enables high school students to fast-track their careers through dual enrollment courses. JCS is excited to collaborate with Shepherd University on this effort to impact the teacher shortages facing West Virginia!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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✨ We're so excited to open our doors for the start of another school year! A big shoutout to our teachers and staff for working hard to prepare for a great year. Be sure to check out all the fun first-day photos from throughout the district in our "Back to School: 2022-2023" photo album on the JCS Facebook page. Welcome back, JCS! 🎉
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
Welcome back, students!
The start of a new school year means sharing the road. Please keep the following safety tips in mind when buses start rolling on Monday: ⚠️ Be alert and watch for children, especially near schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots. ⚠️ Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. NEVER pass a bus from behind when it is stopped to board or offload children. ⚠️ Be especially careful when children are present in school zones and residential areas. ⚠️ Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones. ⚠️ Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards. ⚠️Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick up children at school. We can't wait to see you on Monday!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Hello JCS Families, Our staff have been working all summer to prepare our schools to welcome students next week. As always, there are unexpected problems that arise. An updated version of the West Virginia Department of Education's information system (WVEIS) that all school systems are required to use for everything from class lists to schedules is being upgraded. Some of the systems we worked hard to put in place over the summer are not usable right now because that system is not functioning correctly. We have created a web page about possible changes during the transition. We have taken steps to minimize the disruption for you and for students while the WVDE completes this work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin a new year together! https://www.jcswv.org/wveis
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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As you wrap up your back-to-school shopping this weekend, consider including a few items for the JCS Stuff-a-Bus school supply drive! Join us August 21-27 at the Jefferson County Fair, where we'll be stuffing a bus with donations of backpacks, crayons, pens and pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other necessary school supplies. Volunteers from the JCS Transportation Department will be on hand to collect donations all day Sunday, August 21, and every evening from 5-8 p.m. And while you're there, learn more about how you can become a bus operator for Jefferson County Schools. It's a great way to make your mark in our caring community of educators!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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RES teachers and staff connected with their students Monday during the second annual Ranson Book Blitz. The event enables staff to deliver school supplies and two or three new books to their students ahead of the 2022-2023 school year. It also allows students to meet their teachers in a familiar setting, making it an exciting and rewarding opportunity for staff, students, and families!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
RES Book Blitz
Students are back on August 22! We want to make sure everyone has what they need to start the year off right, starting with the trip to school. Visit our website at www.jcswv.org/myschoolbus to get information about your student's bus this year. Everyone at Jefferson County Schools is excited to start the year with you!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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College Fairs Online is hosting its Nationwide virtual college fair July 11th-16th. Students can register for free anytime between now and the 16th. Great virtual resource and you are entered to win a scholarship when you participate. https://collegefairsonline.com!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Congratulations to Jefferson High School head baseball coach John Lowery on his 2023 induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame! Named the Greatest High School Coach in state history by MaxPreps.com in 2020, Lowery is considered a coaching legend in West Virginia. Visit https://bit.ly/3P5YlpA to learn more about his legacy and the 2023 ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet.
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JHS Baseball Coach John Lowery
Congratulations to Nicole Reed! She was named Principal at Charles Town Middle School during the Jefferson County Board of Education meeting on Monday. Reed has spent her entire education career at CTMS, starting in 2009 as a health and physical education teacher. She has also served as an assistant principal and interim principal at the school. We are excited to have her!
over 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Jefferson County Schools extends our appreciation to Mr. Justin P. Brown, Sr. for his service as an interim member of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Earlier this year, Mr. Brown applied and was selected in a competitive application process to serve Jefferson County students at a critical time. His dedication, thoughtful decision-making, and calm, steady leadership have been greatly appreciated in helping move our school system forward.
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
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The Harpers Ferry Middle School history bowl team took part in the 2022 WV Fest Saturday in Charles Town. They competed in the "Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader" contest and didn't miss a question! Congratulations to Douglas Gillette, Isabelle Warnick, Lillian Weaver, and Lauren Spitzer for such a wonderful showing! And special thanks to coach Allyson Whitacre (left) and Randall Reid-Smith, the Governor’s Curator for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (right).
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
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A reminder that there will be no JCS Summer Experience for students or staff on Monday, June 20, 2022, as we observe Juneteenth and West Virginia Day. Have a great long weekend!
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
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Shoutout to Washington High graduates Emma Locarnini and Virginia Milleson for being honored by West Virginia University as they prepared to graduate this May! Emma (pictured below) was among eight students to receive the Order of the Augusta, WVU's most prestigious student award, while Virginia was named an Outstanding Senior by the WVU Foundation. Read more about these special recognitions → https://bit.ly/3b0lIlE. Congratulations, ladies - Go Patriots!
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
Emma Locarnini
The school year may be over, but we're still celebrating our students and their accomplishments! Congratulations to Calvin Lee and Lily Wilson on being named Outstanding 5th Graders at Shepherdstown Elementary. Awarded by the Shepherdstown Centennial Lions Club, this special recognition honors students who display courage, honor, service, and leadership skills while attending SES. Way to go, Calvin and Lily!
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
SES Outstanding 5th Graders
Jefferson County Schools extends a sincere thank you to the emergency responders who supported JCS staff at Harpers Ferry Middle School Monday night. Emergency personnel responded to a fire alarm triggered by a burst water line to the fire suppression system that caused a ceiling in a single classroom to collapse. Thankfully the damage was not as extensive as initially reported, and no one was in the building when the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. The quick action of JCS staff and our partners with local volunteer fire departments minimized the potential damage.
almost 2 years ago, Jefferson County Schools
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