Students in Ms. Purkey's 7th grade classes had a guest presenter from the STEAM WVDE Technical Assistance Center at WVU, Melissa Bane. Each group of students created a claw using hydraulics and different designs to pick up an item. Students used the engineering design process.
6th Grade students in Ms. Ervine's classes ended their biome unit with an escape room. Students answered questions about biomes to solve puzzles to get codes to help them escape.
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Congratulations to the History Bowl Teams who competed in the Regional History Bowl. Members of the team are Brice Alawuru, Caleb Rice, Clayton Stolipher, Kameron Turner, Christian Ward, Joey Puzzini, Adrielle Fennell, and Yahaira Rojas. The team is led by Mr. Hoitt, 8th Grade WV History teacher.
FACS students in class with Ms. Meadows learned how to make grilled cheese sandwiches this week. Students have learned a different recipe for each meal.
FACS students taught by Ms. Meadows learned how to make pancakes for one last week. Students chose different extra ingredients for their pancakes and toppings.
6th Grade students in Ms. Ervine's Science classes participated in an engineering design challenge to create a heart out of Legos. Students received awards for the fastest, most colorful, most abstract, etc.
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.
Attention 8th grade parents: There will be a scheduling information night at WHS on Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00 -7:00 PM in the auditorium. WHS will be recording the session and posting on their website for any family who is unable to attend.
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.
