JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, April 8th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal.
A reminder that Spring Break begins on Friday, March 29, with all Jefferson County schools and offices closed. Schools will remain closed April 1-5, while JCS offices will be open. Students will return to school on Monday, April 8. Enjoy your Spring Break!
Please review the JCS calendar reminders and changes for April: https://www.smore.com/n/qr4xnh
🎨 WHS student artists display their talent at the Jefferson Arts Council's annual Youth Art Show! 🎨 Congratulations to Lee Laird-Negl and other talented WHS artists selected to participate in the 2024 Youth Art Show! JCS art teachers submit the best of students' 2D and 3D artwork for the annual event celebrating West Virginia's Youth Art Month. A public reception on March 10 honored the featured artists. The Youth Art Show runs through March 31 at the Firehouse Gallery in Charles Town.
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!
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024. This is a professional development day for staff.
Reminder: Every senior (whether on or off-campus) has been added to the 2023-2024 WHS Senior Class page on Canvas. All graduation information and news of any senior events will be posted to this page. Students should also check their Canvas inbox messages regularly for information.
Congratulations to the WHS Math Field Day team for taking top honors in the 10th-12th Grade category at this year's district competition! Plus, Megan Brady and Ryan Dewett took first and second place in the 10th-12th Grade individual competition, and Mason Meagher placed third in the 9th Grade individual contest. A complete list of winners may be found here: https://www.jcswv.org/article/1442500. The top three individual winners in each category will now advance to the regional competition on March 11 at WVU Potomac State College. Way to go, Patriots!
WHS continued its National FFA Week celebrations with a Petting Zoo and Bring Your Tractor to School Day!
First responders serve our community and help people in need, often spending hours away from their families in the process. This week, Washington High School FFA members honored and thanked them by delivering dinner to police stations and firehouses around Jefferson County as part of National FFA Week. Students delivered over sixty meals to staff and volunteers at the Charles Town Police Department, Ranson Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Citizens Fire Company, Independent Fire Company, and Middleway Volunteer Fire Company. Thank you to these local heroes for being the backbone of our community! 💙💛
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.
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!
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. The 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.
⏰ A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
February 15, 2024: Washington High School will dismiss students at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, due to a schoolwide loss of power caused by a vehicle accident on Rte. 340. Buses will run their normal routes. To place a call to the school, please use the emergency number at 304-702-0540. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unforeseen circumstances.
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.
Congratulations to our 2024 West Virginia American Choral Directors All-State Choir Conference attendees! From left to right, they include Maya Edwards, Lillian Hosking, Elizabeth Owens, Alexis Stuntz, Audrey Perroots, Timothy Daffron, Christine Larsen, Wyatt Taulton, Devin Brandenburg, Eamon Day, Peyton Day, Amara Caison, Megan Brady, Ava Chicchirichi, and Isabel Rosa. To learn more about this prestigious choral event, visit http://rb.gy/phrp2b.
2/7/24: Phone service has been restored as of 12:50 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
2/7/2024: Washington High School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-702-0540 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
JCS is proud to highlight the unique contribution of school counselors to the public education landscape! As we celebrate National School Counseling Week 2024, check out what some of our own counselors have to say about why they enjoy working with JCS students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels 👉 http://rb.gy/i3px3l
