Our buses are on the roads this morning! Be sure to show our incredible bus operators support as they get kids to school. We are so grateful for the work they do!
WELCOME BACK!!! Have a wonderful first day of school! We are so excited to begin a new school year with our students and staff.
as students prepare to return to schools across Jefferson County tomorrow, please remember that an indoor mask mandate is in effect for staff and students from August 23-September 27. Universal maskbuse will reduce the number of students, classes, and perhaps even schools that must quarantine if exposed to COVID-19. For more information, please visit https://jcswv.org/page/jcs-pandemic-safe-schools-operations-plan
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school on Monday, Aug. 23! Our dedicated bus operators have been reaching out to students and families ahead of the big day. You can get more information about school bus schedules on our website. https://jcswv.org/page/find-my-school-and-bus-stop-information
The JCS Transportation Department has been working hard all week to get ready for the new school year. Bus operators are ready! See you Monday morning!
Jefferson Virtual Academy Device Distribution
Device pick-up for students confirmed for JVA enrollment will be held Friday, Aug 20th, at the Jefferson High School cafeteria. Devices will be distributed alphabetically by last name:
1:00 A-D
2:00 E-K
3:00 L-Q
4:00 R-Z
There will be additional opportunities for device pick up next week for families unable to attend on Friday.
Thank you for your patience. Please visit https://www.jcswv.org/page/jefferson-virtual-academy for more updates.
It's almost time for the Jefferson County Fair! Help Jefferson County Schools get back into the swing of things with the return of the Stuff-a-Bus school supply drive. Join us August 23-28 and donate everything from crayons to backpacks! Visit the big yellow bus and get some fun activities for the kids and learn about great job opportunities for adults! https://www.jcswv.org/page/stuff-a-bus
Our schools look incredible, thanks to the hard work of our maintenance and custodial staff. We could not get kids back to school and learning without you! Have a fantastic school year!!!
Welcome back to everyone at the JCS Transportation Department! Mechanics, Bus Operators, and everyone in the office is working hard to make sure kids get to and from school safely. We appreciate everything you do every single day. Have a great school year!
The Ranson Book Blitz was a lot of fun and a great way to support students at the beginning of the year. Thanks to the community partners, local businesses, and RES staff who made it happen, and thanks to WDVM for sharing the story!
https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/ranson-elementary-school-holds-first-ever-book-blitz/
Welcome back, Teachers!!! We are so excited to get back to work serving the children of Jefferson County with you. Enjoy all of the fantastic training opportunities planned for you this week, and have a great first day!
Staff at Ranson Elementary School are ready for the first ever Book Blitz! Students will receive a bag of supplies for the new school year this afternoon.
The WV Broadband Enhancement Council is asking JCS students and families to test their internet speed. The test will provide meaningful data about connectivity around the county to help determine the need for additional infrastructure. Take the test here:
https://broadband.wv.gov/west-virginia-internet-speed-test/
The Hispanic Latino Association was so pleased to welcome students and families to their Conectandome event at Ranson Elementary School to learn about Canvas! Thank you for making it a success! We can't wait to start the school year on August 23!
As Jefferson County Schools prepares to welcome back thousands of children into our halls, we want to thank every member of our community for their hard work, dedication, and support of our students. Together we successfully navigated a year of significant challenge, and we are confident that we will do so again.
A key component of that success was our diligence in creating a comprehensive safety plan for our staff and students. Once again, we have worked collaboratively with the WV Department of Education (WVDE), the WV Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHR), and the Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) to develop the JCS Pandemic Safe Schools Operations Plan - August 2021. As conditions have fluctuated, we have modified our plan and will continue to do so as we ensure the safety of our students and staff.
You may review the complete plan and learn more about the mitigation strategies in place for the start of the school year on our website.
https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcs-pandemic-safe-schools-operations-plan
A huge thank you to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring our new teacher's lunch! Welcome new teachers!
Just a reminder, WV State law requires all children entering school for the first time in K-12 must show proof of immunizations, in addition 7th and 12th graders must show additional proof of Tdap and MCV4 (meningitis) immunizations. If you need help obtaining immunizations for your student, please contact the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416, or your Primary Care Physician.
https://www.jcswv.org/page/immunization-information
Don't forget, Jefferson Virtual Academy (JVA) VA 2.0 Student / Caregiver Orientation, Device Pick-up, and Canvas Training happens next week!
High School - Aug 9th 5-8pm @ Washington High Cafeteria
Elementary School - Aug 10th 5-8pm @ Washington High Cafeteria
Middle School - Aug 11th 5-8pm @ Jefferson High Cafeteria
You can get more information online at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jefferson-virtual-academy
Join Jefferson County Schools and the Hispanic Latino Association August 12 & 13 at Ranson Elementary School for an opportunity to start learning Canvas, the new Learning Management System empowering students and families to engage in education! Instruction will be offered in both English and Spanish!
Stuff-a-Bus is BACK!! Join Jefferson County Schools at the Jefferson County Fair from August 23 - 28 and help kids in our community get ready to go back to school. We are stuffing a bus with donations of school supplies such as backpacks, pens and pencils, crayons, lunch boxes, notebooks, and more! Plus, you can get information about becoming a JCS Bus Operator! We hope to see you at the fair!
https://www.jcswv.org/page/stuff-a-bus
