The staff at Shepherdstown Elementary School is ready for winter! They wore their pajamas inside out and ran around the cafeteria tables 5 times to welcome the snow!
ATTENTION: In anticipation of a winter storm impacting our area, all Jefferson County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, Jan. 7. Extracurricular activities scheduled for today, Thursday, Jan. 6, will be canceled. Essential staff, please report to your supervisor. Enjoy your snow day!
Jefferson County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. The delay is in effect for all students and staff to allow additional time for safe travel this morning.
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CTMS closed out the first semester and the 2021 year with a focus on Kindness in learning skills, a Holiday Themed Spirit Week, Hot Chocolate Bar for students, and a Holiday Music parade provided by the 6th period Jazz Band. We hope everyone has a safe, healthy holiday while we begin to look toward the New Year and the start of a successful second semester.
The C. W. Shipley Elementary fourth grade partnered with the Potomac Valley Audubon Society for their watershed program. Students completed five lessons via Zoom to learn about their connection to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program ended with a field experience to test the water quality of Bull Skin Run. Since we were unable to travel to Cool Spring Preserve, the PVAS brought the macroinvertebrates and stream water to us! During the second semester, students will be making and carrying out an action plan based on their new understanding of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Students at T.A. Lowery Elementary School are being dismissed early today, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The early dismissal is the result of a power outage that officials with Potomac Edison say may continue through 2:00 PM. Buses will pick students up for a 12:30 PM dismissal. Students will receive lunch before being dismissed. Anyone needing to contact the school can use the emergency number (304) 676-0338. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Congratulations to Junior trumpet player Kyle Vanover for receiving a contract with The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps. Kyle auditioned in Southern New Jersey earlier this moth and was offered a position in this elite marching ensemble. Way to go, Kyle! And more congratulations go to six of Washington High School's Patriot musicians for auditioning for and being placed into the 2022 West Virginia All-State Band!
Amelia Dardaris - 11th grader (3rd chair flute)
Lydia Brown - 9th grader (5th chair flute)
Jacob Perkowski - 11th grader (2nd chair trumpet)
Becky McGivern - 9th grader (3rd chair trumpet)
Amelia Marino - 12th grader (6th chair French horn)
and Rhett Snyder - 11th grader (9th chair trombone)
They will represent Washington High School in this prestigious group of top high school student musicians from the entire state. They will head to Charleston for the West Virginia Music Educator's Association conference in early March. Congratulations to all of these talented students!
A student at Jefferson High School sustained an injury this morning that required emergency medical attention. Students and staff were sheltering in place to give the ambulance and EMS room to access the student and transport them to the hospital. The partnership with emergency responders is critical for maintaining student safety. We appreciate their support, the quick action of staff and administrators, and the patience of our students and families.
Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Jefferson County Schools has been made aware of threats on the social media platform Tik Tok. Following our protocol, we immediately notified our partners in law enforcement, who began an investigation. We appreciate their quick response and work to keep our students and staff safe. We will update you with any changes in the situation. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Jefferson County Schools congratulates Washington High School's Anna Walter, one of two West Virginia students recently selected to represent the state as part of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Ms. Walter will join Senator Joe Manchin III and Senator Shelley Moore Capito as state student delegates during the 60th annual USSYP Washington Week Online, to be held March 6 - 9, 2022.
Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Teachers at Washington High School got a special treat today when a fully loaded hot coco cart made the rounds. The seasonal treat for staff came courtesy of Ms. Marcus and Ms. Ritzenthaler. Special thanks to Cpl. DeSarno for reading to students so teachers could fill their cups!
Ranson Elementary students participated in a holiday and winter card contest hosted by Ranson CVB. This is the second year both RES and the City of Ranson have partnered to excite the children for the holiday season is with this art contest. Winners receive gift cards and get to have their artwork printed onto cards sent out into the community. We look forward to continuing this festive tradition for years to come!"
Jefferson County Pre-K Families are invited to join Jefferson County Schools for the Pre-K Family education Series this Thursday, Dec. 16! Zoom in at 6:30 PM for Nursery Rhyme Time!
