Please review the JCS calendar reminders and changes for April: https://www.smore.com/n/qr4xnh
1 day ago, Jefferson County Schools
πŸ’΅ Thanks to the Office of West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore for helping JCS middle school students "Get a Life!" Eighth-graders across the district participated in this interactive, award-winning program to learn about financial literacy. Students developed a family budget, managed an expense ledger, and participated in real-life simulations with the help of community volunteers serving as salespeople, insurance agents, and doctors. Thank you to these local business leaders for supporting our students in this crucial hands-on learning experience!
2 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
Group of students gathered around a table working on personal budgets
Two students working with calculators on a financial literacy activity
Three female students deciding what to purchase
Students working on a budget
The 8th graders participated in the "Get a Life" program this week -- an activity put on by the Treasury Department of WV to teach managing finances and the importance of education through two simulations - one as a person who received higher education and one that didn't. After receiving the jobs, students were challenged to get all the necessities while staying within the budget given. It was fun, thought-provoking and relevant. Nice work, Cardinals! πŸ’²πŸ‘πŸ«
2 days ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
Getting insurance
Calculating the expenditures
Making decsisions
Students sitting in bleachers
Students receiving instructions
Students choosing housing
Students choosing housing
πŸ€– The Shepherdstown Middle School robotics club finished the season strong at states! Congratulations to the SMS robotics team "The Shepherds!" on their fifth-place finish at the 2024 VEX State Championship. The team also took home the Builder Award at the March 14 tournament at Fairmont State University. Fellow SMS teams "The Mech Makers" and "The Live Wires" placed in the top 50% of teams statewide at the event. It was a successful end to an exciting season that saw the first-ever regional VEX Robotics competition held in Jefferson County. Way to go, Cardinals!
3 days ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
Members of The Shepherds!  posing in front of Fairmont State University backdrop
Members of all three SMS robotics teams posing in front of Fairmont State University backdrop
Students from all four middle schools recently represented JCS at the first-ever West Virginia Middle School All-State Band in Charleston. The event marked the first time middle school band musicians had the opportunity to earn this state-wide recognition. Visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/1386997 for a complete list of attendees!
7 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
Members of the All-State Middle School Band
3/20/2024: Shepherdstown Middle School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-671-7436 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
8 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
What an active and engaging day of professional learning! Elementary art teachers participated in hands-on activities today as they continue to grow as professional educators. It was just one of several district-wide training opportunities JCS was proud to offer staff on this professional learning day as they continue to perfect their skills in our schools and classrooms. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to student success!
20 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
Art teachers working on an art project
Art teachers working on an art project
Artwork spread across a table
Students in Mr. Cleaver's 7th grade Ag class worked on their cellphone stand project this week. The students used their knowledge of safety, measurement, tools and skills to create a stand that will allow them to watch video on their phone or tablet hands-free. A great culmination of the course. Well done, Cardinals!
21 days ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
Students preparing their projects
Student making careful measurements
Student measuring before cutting
Students consulting with Mr Cleaver
Drilling the hole
student cutting project
Student cutting project
Student showing off the cell phone stand in progress
Students working on their cell phone holder
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024. This is a professional development day for staff.
22 days ago, Jefferson County Schools
The Shepherdstown Middle School Jazz Band performed at the Eastern Regional Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 24th and received a superior rating. Outstanding soloist award winners were Nick Randell, Myla Turner, Eadyn Kruger, Logan Meredith, and the saxophone section. A recording of their performance was anonymously submitted to the state jazz judges. On Sunday, the Shepherdstown Middle School Jazz Band was named the #1 middle school jazz band in the State of West Virginia. As the WV Honor Jazz Band, the SMS Jazz band was invited to perform at the West Virginia Music Educators Association conference in Charleston, WV on Thursday, February 29th - quite an honor. Congratulations, Cardinals!
27 days ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
The saxophone section
The Jazz Band plays
The soloist s
Honor Jazz Band Award
Each year 6th grade science students in Ms Kessler's classes make maple syrup. SMS is home to one silver maple tree with three large trunks. The students tapped the two trunks on January 25th - an important date as the weather must be below freezing at night and above freezing during the day to have sap flow. They collected 25 gallons of sap and slowly cooked the water off until it reached syrup stage (219 F). The total syrup was 11.5 cups. Next a taste test was done in the Teacher's Lounges comparing SMS syrup to Dollar General and Walmart brand. A tasty investigation into practical science. Nice work, Cardinals!
about 1 month ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
4 students testing the syrup
Daily account while the syrup cooks down
getting ready to put syrup on pancake
The three maple syrup bottles
deciding which syrup is best by taste
the experiment begins with a drop of syrup
analyzing the data
Getting ready for the taste test!
This week, Ms. Colbert's Math 8 students wrapped up the unit on the Pythagorean Theorem with a horse race! Students worked in teams to answer questions. A correct answer moved your horse one length closer to the finish line! A fun, friendly competition and review!
about 1 month ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
The horse race board
two students working on a problem
A team works out the answer
Working on paper and whiteboard panel
students discuss
Moving the horse forward
Student and teacher check the answer!
Shepherdstown Middle School is excited to play host to Jefferson County's first-ever VEX IQ robotics tournament! πŸ€– Three veteran teams from SMS and five new teams from Wildwood Middle School will compete with other middle school robotics teams from around the panhandle this Saturday, February 24, in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition: Full Volume. The family-friendly STEAM event is free and open to the public. Learn more here πŸ‘‰https://www.jcswv.org/article/1471266
about 1 month ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
SMS students testing robots they built
Shepherd University invites high school students and their families (including rising freshmen!) to one of two upcoming dual enrollment information nights on February 22 and March 12. Students will learn how they can simultaneously receive high school and college credits while getting a head start on their college education! Register to attend at https://www.shepherd.edu/admissions/dualenrollment.
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
Dual enrollment graphic
Don't forget! ⏰ Submissions for the JCS Black History Month art competition are due next Friday, February 23! Students are invited to celebrate notable figures throughout Black history with original artwork that highlights strength and resilience, explores creativity, and inspires others. Winners will showcase their creations at a community-wide Black History Month celebration on March 2 in Shepherdstown. Visit www.jcswv.org/bhm-art to learn more!
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
Honoring the Greats with the Arts graphic
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. TheΒ  Regional Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School is rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. All other rescheduled activities will be communicated at a later date.
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
Winter Weather Alert graphic
⏰ A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
reminder graphic
Congratulations to aspiring scientists John Danzey and Evelyn Groff on their winning projects at this year's regional Science and Engineering Fair! Visit https://jcswv.org/regionalsciencefair for a complete list of winners and their projects.
about 1 month ago, Shepherdstown Middle School
John Danzey
Evelyn Groff
2/15/2024: Shepherdstown Middle School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-671-7436 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools joins the Wildwood Middle School community in mourning the passing of Principal Jodi R. Brock, a dedicated and valued member of the WMS staff since 2008. WMS will honor Ms. Brock's memory with a candlelight vigil on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the front bus loop of the school. If you plan to attend, please enter at the WMS parent entrance and park in the side or back parking lots. If those lots become full, overflow traffic may park at Jefferson High School.
about 1 month ago, Jefferson County Schools
"In memory of" ohoto of Jodi Brock with WMS logo