Meet Washington High School junior Bailey Woolwine, who is making her mark in Ms. Borkholder's Art IV class! She recently completed a project to help direct visitors to the Main Office at WHS. Kudos to Bailey for making a positive impact on her school community! 👏✨
🎃 Join us for our 3rd Annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 With spooky season upon us, families with autism and sensory processing needs are invited to this fun, inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30, from 5-7 PM at Charles Town Middle School. Want to help make the evening extra special? Drop off peanut-free candy or wishlist items at the PERC office through October 30. Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DPSZGC6YGBMN?ref_=wl_share Your support is truly appreciated!
📱 Worried about your child’s screen time? Let’s talk solutions! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Driswood Elementary School to learn practical tips for managing screen time for your elementary-aged students. We’ll cover healthy screen habits, setting boundaries, and fun alternatives to help balance tech time! Presented in partnership with Access 304, this adults-only event will offer plenty of helpful tips for families. For more info, visit www.jcswv.org/screentime.
📢 Join the Hispanic/Latino Association of JCS this Friday, October 18, for an informative presentation! Families are invited to learn about Canvas, Rooms, attendance policies, and the JVA Program, plus information about HLA! Enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Food will also be available for a small donation. All ages are welcome!
Mountaineer Challenge Academy is a 22-week alternate pathway to graduation, where students learn life and leadership skills in a structured military environment. If you are between the ages of 16-18 and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please report to the Guidance Office on Thursday, October 10th at 8:30, where our region's MCA Admissions Counselor will be presenting more information on the program.
PSAT/NMSQT Announcement:
Date of Exam 10/29/24 (Tuesday)
Students in grades 9, 11 and 12 will be asynchronous that day and remain home. All lessons will be posted in Canvas for those students on that day.
Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT will report to school on 10/29/24 by 7:45 AM.
Digital Readiness will be the week of October 15th-18th and take place in Science Classes
Dismissal Letter Forthcoming
Reminder that NO SMART DEVICES of any kind and NO HATS/HOODS of any kind are permitted in the testing environment
"Welcome to October Patriots!!
DECA is having a fundraiser for the entire month of October for Breast Cancer. Our local foundation is the Breast Cancer Center for Cumberland Valley, and is located in Hagerstown, Maryland. They serve the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
If you donate One Dollar, you will receive a free ribbon to wear showing your support. If you donate $5 or more, you will get multiple items to choose from (see store for details).
Let’s show these brave women (and men too) that we support such a great cause. C’mon, Patriots! Show your support!! Stop by the Store and donate today!"
Over 100 Washington High School seniors gathered bright and early this morning for their Senior Sunrise. 🌄 Organized by class officers, the event was filled with music, games, t-shirt decorating, and breakfast treats—all powered by a much-needed caffeine boost from our friends at Cardinal Coffee (perfect for an early morning!). Here’s to a year of unforgettable memories ahead!
Any juniors interested in running for a class officer position need to see Mrs. Darr in room B117. Applications are due October 18th, and voting will take place on October 24th.
Any student who has started the process of applying for National Honor Society membership must turn in their completed Student Information Form AND 2 letters of recommendation to Mrs. Darr in Room B117 by NO LATER THAN 2:45 PM on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH. Anyone who passed the GPA check and has not yet picked up their application packet needs to see Mrs. Darr in B117 to sign for and pick up their application as soon as possible. If applications are not picked up in time to be completed for the deadline, students will not be able to partake in the consideration process.
The National Honor Society will be having a meeting this Friday, October 4th during 3rd period in Mrs. Darr’s room, B117, for all current members. We’ll be discussing committees and upcoming service projects as well as brainstorming ideas for other projects this year. Attendance is mandatory. For any questions, please see Mrs. Darr in room B117.
Attention Seniors! Due to anticipated rain, Senior Sunrise has been reschedule to NEXT Friday, October 4th. All other details will remain the same. Again, Senior Sunrise is now Friday, October 4th.
WHS picture retake is October 1st.
Reminder: This Thursday, September 26, we will be hosting parent/teacher conferences from 6-8PM. Meetings will be first come, first served.
The National Honor Society will hold a meeting for prospective members this Friday, September 27th, during 3rd period in the cafeteria. This meeting will cover information about completing the application process. All students who passed the GPA check and received their clearance letter should be in attendance at this meeting. Additionally, any students who cleared the GPA check will need to see Mrs. Darr in Room B117 to personally pick up their application packet. These MUST be signed for by the applicant, so if you wish to continue in the application process, YOU come get your own application.
Homecoming tickets will sold through Friday for students and their guests. Tickets are $25
Permission slips for students are required to buy a ticket. A separate guest permission slip must be completed by the student, the guest, the guests home school principal and then final approval by Mr. Showen.
Prior to the football game, we will have tailgating in the teacher parking lot behind the library with games. Festivities start at 6 pm.
Come to the football game on Friday evening starting at 7 pm. During halftime, we will present the homecoming court and crown the king and queen of homecoming!
We look forward to seeing you there!!
WHS Football Food Truck Event
The 10th grade field trip to James Rumsey Technical Institute is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22nd from 9:30am-11:35am. Please have your student use the attached QR code to pick their top 3 programs to tour during their visit.
We’ve reached the halfway mark of the first nine weeks! Please check your student’s grades on Canvas, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact their teacher. Let’s work together to finish out this term strong!
Today marks the mid-point of the 1st 9 weeks. Your students grades are available for you to check on Canvas.