Congratulations to Mary Beth Group! She was appointed as the new Jefferson High School Principal during the Jefferson County Board of Education meeting last night!
The JCS Summer Experience was excited to welcome Citizens Fire Company for some hands-on fire safety demonstrations last week. We appreciate your work to support our students and our schools!
Today the middle school JCS Summer Experience students had fun with Jefferson County Parks and Rec.! They did archery, cornhole, Jenga, and Connect 4. Thanks for making summer so fun!
Congratulations to Frankie Amore from Washington High School! Frankie was named the West Virginia High School Sports Awards Boys Track & Field Athlete Of The Year by USA TODAY! Congratulations also go out to Washington High School's dedicated track coaches! The West Virginia High School Sports Awards are part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. Catch Frankie on the national awards show that premieres on Thursday, Aug. 5!
JCS Summer Experience Middle school students got a chance to learn with Sergeant Conway and K-9 Bandit from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday. We really appreciate them stepping up to help make this a great summer for kids!
JCS Transportation Supervisor, Heather Pindell is one of the 10 finalists for the 2021-2022 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year Award! Heather works hard to support our students and school system. Thanks for all you do, Heather. You deserve this honor.
Congratulations to our own Transportation Supervisor, Heather Pindell! She has just been named as one of the 10 finalists for the 2021-2022 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year! Heather goes above and beyond for students and her co-workers. Join us in celebrating this recognition!
Students are learning that there are some delicious benefits to math! It is all part of the Culturally Responsive Math Intervention Program, one of the many fun opportunities for students to enjoy as part of the JCS Summer Experience!
Multi-day meal packs are available on Tuesday, July 20, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal packs can be picked up at all JCS Summer Experience sites: Driswood, Shepherdstown, and North Jefferson Elementary Schools, as well as Washington and Jefferson High Schools.
Fun is erupting at the JCS Summer Experience! Don't forget, all JCS Summer Experience sites will have multi-day meal packs available tomorrow, July 20, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM!
Thanks to Horses with Hearts for helping us make such a wonderful experience possible for our students. Check out the story on WDVM https://bit.ly/3ihharf
Jefferson FFA Member Emily Marstiller recently won first place in the State FFA Employment Skills Contest. This competition simulates real-world activities used by employers and tests student’s ability to perform effectively throughout the employment process.
A huge thank you to Jefferson County Parks and Rec for helping make the JCS Summer Experience so much fun!
Congratulations to Wildwood Middle School FFA Member Grace Ott! Last week, Grace competed in the State Prepared Public Speaking contest and took first place with her speech outlining the profound differences between "Animal Rights" and "Animal Welfare." Join us in celebrating her hard work!
The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2021, will be conducted via Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00PM. Anyone wishing to attend may join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/93192789943. If you require an electronic device, please contact the board office at (304) 725-9741. If you wish to speak during Citizens' Comments via Zoom, please email Dr. Bondy Gibson at bondy.gibson@k12.wv.us.
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Girls Track Team! They wrapped up their season by winning the Class AAA team title!
We hope you are enjoying your time away! Our students are having a blast during the JCS Summer Experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday!
Register to participate in the JCS Engagement on Equity Forums. These important conversations will help JCS as we continue in our work to support the academic success of all students with respect and equity. Sign up on the new JCS website!
Happy July 4! Please enjoy this time celebrating with friends and family!
A reminder that there is no JCS Summer Experience the week of July 5 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. We can't wait to see you on July 12 for another fun week!
