After many years of rising scores on the WVGSA test, JCS saw a steep decline during the pandemic, from which we have not recovered. The latest scores show staggering deficits in ELA and math that keep hundreds of children below the mark for proficiency. To ensure that our students are ready for academics and life beyond the classroom, we are adjusting our elementary education program for 3-5 grade students. Please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion to learn more. There will be a district-wide TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL for all students on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, to support teachers as they prepare to make these adjustments. Thank you for your trust and support.
Our kindergarten students had a great visit from the United States Department of Agriculture last week. Students learned about apples, and Mr. Artlip even brought in some growing apple trees and pawpaw fruit!
Hello CWS Families! Jefferson County Schools is excited to announce an upcoming Family Strengthening Series in partnership with the Nurtured Heart Approach. We've provided some additional information below. Please see contact information if interested. Have a great afternoon!
Announcement: Bus 1969 and 74 will be delayed this afternoon by about 10 minutes. Thank you for your patience.
🎉 HUGE congratulations go out to C.W. Shipley Elementary School for being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! The distinction affirms and validates the hard work of CWS students, educators, and families as they strive for and attain exemplary achievement. Visit https://bit.ly/3xROtd5 to learn more about the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. Well done, Raccoons! 🏆
Lot's of red here at CWS honoring Logan!
On Friday, the C.W. Shipley family celebrated Logan Kenney, a classmate who passed away earlier this month. Students and staff wore red to honor Logan's legacy and ended the day with a schoolwide heart-shaped photo paying tribute to him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Logan's family during this difficult time.
CWS Families,
Don't forget to wear red tomorrow in honor of Logan! See everyone then!
Our kindergarten classes had a blast studying the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly! Students found caterpillars, fed them, and patiently waited until a butterfly emerged! This morning they were released to travel south!
Several JCS teachers recently received much-needed classroom materials thanks to a generous donation by Horace Mann Insurance Co. The company has spent over 75 years financially supporting public educators, including its national sponsorship of DonorsChoose, a nonprofit classroom funding site. Horace Mann representative Casey Belzer personally delivered the donations to several JCS schools, including C.W. Shipley and T.A. Lowery Elementary, Wildwood Middle, and Jefferson High School. He's pictured here with Ms. Palmer's third-grade class at C.W. Shipley, whose "Fuzzy Feet for Floor Fun" donation through DonorsChoose has made for a much quieter transition between classroom activities. Thank you to Casey and Horace Mann for supporting JCS!
Our 5th grade students enjoyed a visit from the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (HFNHP) on Friday afternoon. Students learned about the causes of the Civil War, important leaders, and were shown some equipment used during the war. A huge thank you to the HFNHP for stopping out to work with our 5th grade students at CWS!
CWS Families:
Please join us for our first Shipley Education Association (SEA) Meeting this evening at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Meeting Link: http://bit.ly/zoomsea
Meeting ID: 815 1947 0611
Passcode: rangers
We hope to see you there!
La Asociación Hispano/Latina del Condado de Jefferson le invita a conocer información importante relacionada el nuevo año escolar a conocer a nuevos contactos y amigos y a comer algo rico. Las primeras 25 familias recibirán una mochila con útiles escolares. El flyer tiene más información! The Hispanic/Latino Association of Jefferson County Schools invites you to learn important information regarding the new school year. Meet new contacts and friends and eat good food! The first 25 families will receive a bookbag filled with school supplies. See flyer for additional information!
Menu Change: Tomorrow's breakfast and lunch will now be served on Thursday, September 8th and Thursday's breakfast and lunch will be served tomorrow, September 7th.
Our fourth graders were busy helping Fred the Gummy Worm get back into his capsized boat and put on his life jacket! We are happy to report this STEAM project was a success and Fred made it to safety!
Please see the September breakfast and lunch menus!
Have a great long weekend!
Reminder: Tomorrow, September 2nd is Fall Picture Day! See everyone then!
Students had an awesome time in the library taste testing new books for the 22-23 year! Huge shout out to our librarian Mrs. Walls for getting the event set up for our kids!
It is so exciting to have students back in our schools! Thank you for all you are doing to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Please remember that all JCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Have a great weekend.
CWS Families, Tomorrow's breakfast menu will be cinnamon bun, yogurt, fruit, juice, and milk. See everyone then!