We're proud to recognize our JCS students chosen to participate in this year's West Virginia All-State Children's Chorus! Nine students from North Jefferson Elementary, Shepherdstown Elementary, and Wright Denny Intermediate were among 153 youth statewide selected to perform at the 2022 West Virginia Music Educators Conference in Charleston on March 4. The performance included selections in English, Hebrew, and German. Visit https://bit.ly/3KvVnbA for a complete list of participants. Congratulations to these talented young vocalists!
Tomorrow is Harmony Day-The SES students will be enjoying a day of celebrating our cultural heritages. If you would like to send your child with something of your heritage to share or have your child dress up in his/her cultural heritage, please feel free to do so. Food is not permitted.
Shepherdstown Elementary is having TOO much fun this "Twosday" celebrating 2-22-22!
This week (February 7-11) has been National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize and honor the crucial work performed by school guidance counselors. Shoutout to all JCS counselors for offering our students unconditional guidance, support, and stability all day, every day. We appreciate you!
It's time to order a 2021-2022 SES yearbook by March 15th! Information was sent to each parent's email address today.
Congratulations to JCS students Jonathan Gutzman and Amelia Mabry of Wright Denny Intermediate and Daniel Healy of C.W. Shipley Elementary, individual winners of the 4th grade Math Field Day competition! Wright Denny Intermediate, Shepherdstown Elementary, and South Jefferson Elementary earned first, second, and third place wins at the team level.
JCS Math Field Day is an opportunity to promote mathematical reasoning, teamwork, and a balanced mathematics curriculum for students at the upper elementary, middle, and high schools levels. Winners will now compete for a slice of the "pi" at the Regional Math Field Day competition at Potomac State College on March 14, aka "Pi" Day (π = 3.14).
Join us in celebrating SES Fifth Grader Max Alexander! Max won first alternate during the 2022 Fifth Grade Math Field Day this week! Congratulations, Max!
Jan. 28, 2022: Due to inclement weather anticipated for this evening, ALL after school activities are cancelled for Jefferson County Schools.
Reminder: Friday, February 4th is a Professional Development Day for Staff. The Students do not have school.
SES Menu Changes for this week!
Thursday-Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Fruit and milk
Friday-Pizza, Salad Corn, Fruit and Milk
Parent-Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled to next Thursday, January 27th. Please contact your child's teacher for an updated conference time. Thank you.
UPDATE Jan. 20, 2022: After careful reevaluation by our operations team, weather conditions show that temperatures continue to fall alongside precipitation, creating unsafe road conditions during our travel times. Therefore, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be CLOSED today. We want to thank our essential personnel as they continue working to ensure our schools will be ready to safely welcome students back on site.
UPDATE: After a careful reevaluation of road conditions and consultation with the WV Department of Highways, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will regrettably be closed today, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Essential personnel, please report for continued ice removal. Thank you for your patience as we continue to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
All Jefferson County Schools and offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. After-school activities are canceled. Essential personnel, please report for snow removal.
Shepherdstown Elementary School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-582-7745 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
Chromebook Care over the Winter Break
Your child is bringing home their Chromebook over the holidays. Please make sure your child keeps any type of food or liquid away from their device. Please make sure your child returns to school with the Chromebook and plug on January 3rd.
The JCSWV mobile app. It's everything Jefferson County Schools straight to you phone! www.jcswv.org/page/communications
Shepherdstown Elementary will be dismissing students starting at 1:30 p.m.
Please read the last school newsletter for 2021! See you January 2022!
LUNCH MENU CHANGE FOR FRIDAY, Dec. 17th.
Chicken Patty on Bun, French Fries, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk