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.
Congratulations to aspiring scientists Madeline Kline, Amelia Mabry, and Angela Mendez 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.
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.
Students in Ms. McClelland's and Ms. Smith's 6th Grade ELA classes completed their Titanic Project as part of their Titanic Research Unit. Students chose their project from a choice board and focused on using credible sources as part of their research.
8th Grade students in Ms. Triggs ELA classes participated in a debate. Students were assigned sides on the issue of who better deserves our sympathy: Victor or his creature as part of their Science & Science Fiction unit.
Students in FACS with Ms. Meadows participated in the Gourmet Ramen Challenge this quarter. Students created their recipe and the perfect combination of spices. They then cooked their recipe and were judged.
Students in Ms. Waybright's 7th Grade math classes celebrated the 100th day of school by exploring 100 of a variety of items and creating something out of them.
Sixth grade students in Ms. Hollcroft's classes completed their Titanic project as part of their Titanic Research Unit. Students had a choice board of different activities to pick.
Congratulations to our 2024 West Virginia American Choral Directors All-State Choir Conference attendees! From left to right, they include Natalia Davis, Tori Sizemore, Estella Indomenico, Adrian Nelson, Collin Purvis, Lillian Downing, and Landen Hawes. 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: Charles Town Middle School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-582-2906 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
Students in Ms. Ervine's 6th Grade classes participated in a STEAM Challenge during the month of January. They created bird feeders made of recycled materials. Students were challenged to use engineering design and their imagination to create their bird feeders.
We'd like to wish Mr. Wilson and Ms. Mills a Happy National School Counselor Week (February 5-February 9). We feel very lucky to have two dedicated, selfless, caring professionals work with our students, staff, and families at Charles Town Middle School.
6th Grade students participated in a Titanic Assembly as an extension to their ELA unit. They zoomed with James Myers from the Titanic Museum in Branson, MO. Mr. Myers provided an overview of the history of the Titanic and had a question and answer session with students.
As we kick off Black History Month, JCS is proud to recognize the achievements of Black men and women throughout history with a district-wide student art competition! We invite our numerous talented student artists to highlight the strength and resilience of notable figures in Black History with original artwork that explores creativity and inspires others. Winners will showcase their creations at a community-wide Black History Month celebration on March 2 in Shepherdstown. The contest is open to all JCS middle and high school students. Visit www.jcswv.org/bhm-art for more details!
JANUARY 31, 2024: We would like to provide an update on an external threat reported this morning. Working with our partners in law enforcement, Jefferson County Schools has learned that no credible threat existed to the communities of North Jefferson Elementary School, T.A. Lowery Elementary School, Wildwood Middle School, or Jefferson High School. Upon being detained, law enforcement determined that the suspect in question was training for the U.S. armed forces while wearing a weight belt and did not threaten any of our school communities. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Congratulations to all the Charles Town Middle School students who competed in Math Field Day last Saturday. Individual winners: Kristian Billock -- 2nd Place 6th Grade, Amelia Mabry -- alternate 6th Grade, Owen Twyford -- 1st Place 7th Grade, Lilah McHenry -- 2nd Place 7th Grade, Edgar Gallardo -- 3rd Place 7th Grade, and Clayton Stolipher -- alternate 8th Grade. Team winners: 6th Grade -- 2nd Place, 7th Grade -- 1st Place, and 8th Grade -- 3rd Place.
