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6th Grade students in Math classes with Ms. Hollis completed a question trail on positioning integers on a coordinate plane. Students enjoyed that the activity was movement based and competitive.
Join us TODAY, October 12, at the JCS Operations Facility, located at 635 McGarry Blvd. Kearneysville, for our next hiring event exclusively for school service personnel! JCS staff will be on hand to conduct onsite applications, screenings, and interviews for all service positions. Plus, a representative from WV Adult Education will be available to answer your questions about their new self-paced preparatory course for the state's Service Personnel Competency Test! Visit www.jcswv.org/careers for a complete list of job openings. JCS offers service positions with the flexibility to meet your needs as a busy family, so join us today and learn how you can make your mark in our caring community of educators!
Students in Family and Consumer Science classes taught by Ms. Meadows participated in a Gourmet Ramen Challenge. Students created recipes and cooked them. Different staff members judged the recipes each period and winners were announced last Friday.
In recognition of National School Lunch Week, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women serving as cooks in our school cafeterias who keep our students fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for the important role you play in supporting their success!
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will dismiss two hours early today, October 6, for faculty senate meetings.
The first Club Day of the school year was held last Wednesday. Students selected their club earlier in the month. Featured in this post are Pep Club, Robotics Club, Bracelet Making Club, Crochet Club, Lego Club, and Board Game Club.
It's National Principals Month, and we're celebrating Ms. Reed! We're so grateful for her dedication, determination, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for being the guiding light in our school!
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As National Attendance Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank our JCS students and families for making it a priority to practice good school attendance! Don't forget submissions for our district-wide attendance poster contest are due this Friday, September 29 - visit www.jcswv.org/attendance for contest details. And keep up the good work! Remember… students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits. That's why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
JCS Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop speaks at the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary Clubs during a lunch on Wednesday. Dr. Bishop will connect with students and the community again during a series of events in the coming months. Visit www.jcswv.org/events for details!
8th Grade students in Mr. Madelo's Science classes used microscopes to observe different samples in different magnifications. The students looked at the letter e, an onion cell, and a cheek cell.
We're proud to recognize and celebrate West Virginia School Service Personnel Day! Our service personnel play an essential role in every aspect of our JCS community, including: ✅ The bus drivers and mechanics who ensure the safe transport of our students ✅ The aides who offer vital assistance in the classroom ✅ The cooks who provide nutritious meals for students and staff ✅ The custodians who keep our schools clean and orderly ✅ The maintenance staff who keep our schools and facilities running safely ✅ And the secretaries who provide crucial administrative support. We offer our most sincere gratitude to these individuals for all they do. THANK YOU!
9/21/2023: Our priority at Charles Town Middle School is safety, and we recognize that sharing accurate information with you is critical to that effort. Today, our staff called law enforcement officers to our school and initiated a "hold" response to support a student in crisis. We are grateful for their quick response and ongoing partnership. There is NO DANGER to students or staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to maintain the safety and privacy of everyone in our school.
Did you know that practicing good attendance not only helps high school students stay on track to graduate but also increases their chances of earning a college degree and being successful in their jobs? We all prosper when our students gain the skills and abilities necessary to help them contribute to their communities. As we continue to recognize National Attendance Awareness Month, visit www.jcswv.org/attendance to learn more about why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
ATTENTION: Significant outages at Frontier have made receiving incoming phone calls at Charles Town Middle School inconsistent today (9/20/23). We have activated our backup number to ensure you can contact the school by phone. Please call (304) 582-2906 to reach the front office today. Thank you.
Visit the CTMS FFA Mum Sale this Wednesday (9/20) and Thursday (9/21) from 3:00-7:00 to pick up a beautiful Mum. Please bring cash or check only. We look forward to seeing you!
JCS joined other schools across West Virginia this week in a celebration of freedom! Celebrate Freedom Week was established to educate WV students about the founding of the United States, the values on which it was established, and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. JCS students and staff decorated their schools and classrooms, participated in special activities, and proudly wore their Red, White, and Blue!
Students in Ms. Hall's 7th Grade English Classes completed two creative projects at the beginning of the year. The first one was a vocabulary word activity. The second activity was an autobiography book cover with a specific format where students told about themselves. Their work is being displayed in the hallway and Ms. Hall's classroom.
Many people think missing a few days of school each month is not a big deal. But absences add up quickly, and too many - excused or unexcused - can have a negative impact on academic achievement. Students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits! Learn more about National Attendance Awareness Month here 👉 www.jcswv.org/attendance
