Congratulations to our own Janet Harner! Janet received West Virginia's first-ever West Virginia Executive Secretary of the Year Award, which was also named in her honor! We are all excited to see this well-deserved recognition for Janet's decades of dedicated service. You can read more about the award and the impact of Janet's career here https://www.jcswv.org/article/1026064.
Reminder- track starts Monday, 2/27 - 3:00-4:30. Students will meet in the gym after school. Must have a 2.0 GPA and a sports physical on file or one to turn in to participate.
Students in Ms. Pulsifer's classes recently took part in two exciting science labs! First, they earned an extra "star" for their impressive work in a starfish dissection lab as they identified internal and external characteristics of the sea creatures. Next, student-made density towers demonstrated how different substances interact… or not. Labs like these definitely make learning fun!
Students at Driswood Elementary celebrated Black History Month with a schoolwide assembly featuring the Charles Town Middle School choir, under the direction of music teacher Lindsay Dove, accompanied by award-winning gospel composer, singer, and songwriter Maharold Peoples, Jr. The special guests performed two songs of cultural and historical significance, including "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Thanks to Mr. Peoples and CTMS students for this musical treat!
Happy Monday Panthers! Check out this week's edition of the Prowler
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🎶 Students from all four middle schools came together Friday for an ensemble performance at Jefferson High School. The JCS Middle School All-County Honor Choir included top vocal students across the district who spent the day rehearsing together for an ensemble performance that evening. The group also enjoyed performances by vocal ensembles from Jefferson and Washington High Schools. Bravo to all! 🎶
The Charles Town Middle School sixth-graders placed first for JCS Math Field Day this year! Congratulations to all of this year's winners! We are so proud of all our students. Read more here https://ctms.jcswv.org/o/ctms/article/992978
Good afternoon CTMS Community,
Please enjoy this week's edition of the CTMS Prowler.
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Have a great weekend!
Ms. Reed
Congratulations to our amazing choir students who attended the West Virginia American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference this month! You can read the full story here: https://ctms.jcswv.org/o/ctms/article/980007
Jan. 30, 2023
Good morning CTMS Families,
Our priority at Charles Town Middle School is the safety of students and staff. Sharing accurate information with you is a critical part of providing that support. This morning, we called emergency responders to our school to support a student having a medical emergency. There was NO DANGER to other students or staff; however, to further ensure everyone's safety and privacy, a “hold” was put in place. We are grateful to our emergency responders for partnering with us to keep our school safe. For more information about the Standard Response Protocol used to protect our school, please visit www.jcswv.org/safety.
Hello Panther Community: Have a wonderful weekend! Check out this edition of the CTMS Prowler
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January 23, 2023: A student at Charles Town Middle School allegedly made a threat during an outdoor activity this morning. Following our protocol, administrators took immediate steps to ensure the safety of students. There is NO DANGER at this time; however, we are continuing to work with law enforcement in support of their investigation. We appreciate their ongoing efforts to keep our school safe. Thank you for your trust and support. For more on our standard response protocol, please visit www.jcswv.org/safety.
Hello CTMS Community:
I hope everyone had a great extended weekend. Please see this week's CTMS Prowler Newsletter.
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Have a great week.
Ms. Reed
The Jefferson County Board of Education values the input of Jefferson County Schools staff, parents, and community members. As we continue our work to support success for our children, we are inviting you to participate in a number of advisory committees. These committees will meet to consider obstacles and opportunities for success in these areas. The committee will report to the Board regularly on their progress. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click on the link below fill out an application. Thank you for your support and commitment to Jefferson County Schools.
https://www.jcswv.org/committees
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 the Counselors from Washington High School will be visiting the 8th graders to discuss scheduling for next year.
There will be a parent meeting at Washington High School on January 25 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium.
Students wishing to participate in ROTC at JHS -- Major Suydam will be at CTMS on January 17, 2023 during 4th period to speak to those students about ROTC and scheduling.
If you believe your student should be or is district to go to JHS next year, please contact the CTMS counseling center for scheduling information. 304-725-7821 ext. 8007.
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great break. Please check out the latest edition of the CTMS Prowler.
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Congratulations to JCS FFA students on their strong showing in the West Virginia State FFA Winter Career Developments competition at West Virginia University! Participating chapters included Charles Town Middle (CTMS), Harpers Ferry Middle (HFMS), Shepherdstown Middle (SMS), Jefferson High School (JHS), and Washington High School (WHS). Several teams received top placements in the competition, with JHS FFA's Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Team claiming its second consecutive state title to represent West Virginia at the national contest in October! For a complete list of individual and team winners, visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/951903.
Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming students back from break on Tuesday, January 3.
JCS middle schoolers received a message of kindness and positivity as they headed into the winter break. Author and educator Jefferson J. Jones visited all four middle schools as part of a district-wide focus on anti-bullying and emotional intelligence development. Visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/947039 to read more about his message to "fill the buckets of others," along with student and staff reactions to that message.
Check out the latest and last edition of the prowler for 2022!
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