Shepherdstown Middle School

Once again, the SMS PTO has spoiled our staff with a wonderful arrangement of cocoa, toppings and cookies to show their love and support for the SMS staff. Thank you!!!

The SMS Chorus led by Annie Jackson visited Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown during this Valentine season to spread love through song. Some of the selections were "My Girl" by S...

Five SMS FFA members took a trip to Charleston during WV FFA and Farm Bureau at the Capital days for some advocacy training and to experience the legislative process firsthand. On...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Hillman as the district's new Deputy Superintendent of Instruction. In this role, Mr. Hillman will lead...

During 5 th period on January 13 th , the top four teams of first semester STEAM classes competed to see who the SMS Semester Tug-O-War Champs would be. Each team built their r...

On Saturday, January 10th, nine SMS students participated in the County Science Fair. John Danzey and Harlan Morreale won 1st place in the Mechanics Engineering category, and Elli...

Cardinal Council, the SMS Spirit Club, celebrates the holiday season with food and fun activities. The members drew Santa's Workshop complete with an elf and toys while wearing bl...

SMS held its school Social Studies Fair on Dec 10. Honorable Mention Winners- Bailey Group, Austin Smiles-Tharp 2nd Place Winners- George Karos, Matthew Clarke and Trenton Walla...

Do you want to brighten your holiday season? You can visit the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on weekends in December to experience a festive drive-through with illuminated farm ani...

Jefferson County Schools recently hosted Let’s Talk About Cell Phones & Social Media , a community event focused on helping families navigate the digital world safely and responsi...

On Friday, September 19, Jefferson County Schools celebrated the official dedication and open house of the new Ranson Institute of Secondary Education (RISE). The facility houses ...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) has expanded its international teacher presence to 31 through the Educational Partners International (EPI) Program for the 2025–26 school year, nearl...

Jefferson County middle school students spent part of their summer learning new skills, making new friends, and preparing for the upcoming season of robotics competitions. A VEX I...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Trenary as the district's new Transportation Director, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Trenary brings ove...

Jefferson County Schools is committed to ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals this summer through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. This prog...

The Board of Education Beacon Award is a newly established honor presented annually by the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education to individuals who exemplify outstanding ser...

Jefferson County Schools celebrated outstanding contributions to education at their annual Teacher and School Service Person of the Year Recognition Dinner, held on April 8 at the...

In response to the March 20, 2025, executive order impacting the U.S. Department of Education, Jefferson County Schools (JCS) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to providing a hi...

Eleven robotics teams from the Eastern Panhandle recently gathered at Shepherdstown Middle School on a snowy Saturday in February to put their robots to the test in a regional qua...

Jefferson County Schools students recently traveled to Morgantown to participate in the West Virginia American Choral Directors Association (WVACDA) conference. From February 6-8,...