Jefferson High School Senior Jacob Dodge worked with other Eastern Panhandle students who attend James Rumsey Technical Institute to thank School Resource Officers. Dodge was joined by Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Hansen and Principal Mary Beth Group as he surprised Sgt. Ben Williams with a flag he made at JRTI.
If you ordered a yearbook last year, you may stop by the media center hall way during your lunch on the following days:
Tuesday 10/19 and Wednesday 10/20.
A drive through in the front of the school for virtual students and last years Seniors will be on Thursday 10/21 from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Staffing shortages are impacting school systems across the country. For Jefferson County Schools (JCS), the shortages have significantly affected our staff time to complete critical behind-the-scenes work that goes into sustaining excellence in teaching and learning. Beginning October 15th, Jefferson County Schools will dismiss students 1/2 day every Friday. Staff will spend 3 hours completing all non-student supervision work (planning, SAT/IEP meetings, creating instructional materials, deep cleaning, etc). A full explanation of the factors leading to this change and expectations for staff in using this time can be found in the “Sustaining Excellence Plan” on the JCS website https://5il.co/101uz
Homecoming Dance will be held on Oct. 9, 2021. Tickets will be sold during lunch or you may purchase online. https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/0cba05d8-c6db-4436-9c19-4c7100ebc5ab/events/0659de73-1c16-4f04-9d1f-76b58000c581
Homecoming Week is here! Please be sure to check the events listed at the bottom of the website to see what is happening each day to show your Cougar Pride!
Good luck to our Cougar Golf team. They are headed to the State Golf Tournament to Restore the Roar. Go Cougars!! Many thanks to everyone who cheered our Cougars on as they were escorted to the county line by Officer Conway and Officer Fletcher of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
The Jefferson High School FFA chapter harvested potatoes from their land lab this week as part of Project Feed JC. The potatoes will be donated to the food pantry at Jefferson County Community Ministries in a couple weeks once they have undergone a curing time in the cooler.
A threat posted on social media against an unidentified school led to precautions at two schools in Jefferson County Thursday. Although this incident was investigated in Berkeley County, law enforcement could not initially determine whether the threat was local or if it targeted a specific school.
In an abundance of caution, Jefferson High School modified the bus arrival pattern. Wildwood Middle School entered into a temporary modified lockout, limiting visitors and keeping students inside the building while maintaining a normal schedule. The lockout was lifted by noon Thursday.
Jefferson County Schools (JCS) puts the safety of students and staff first and applauds local law enforcement and our administrators for quick action. As always, JCS takes any potential threat seriously. We are grateful to and fully support our partners in law enforcement in their efforts to determine the validity of these threats and what risk they might pose to children. We appreciate the continued patience and support of our families, students, and community as we work to keep our schools safe.
Congratulations to JHS Golf for becoming the 2021 Region Champions!
Thanks to Kyle Hibberd, Andrew Sudduth, Will Turner, Colin Walker, Ashton Klein, and Coach Brent Freeburg for all of your hard work!
Jefferson County JROTC Students are learning about U.S. Service Academies from Senator Joe Manchin this morning!
Jefferson County JROTC Students are learning about U.S. Service Academies from Senator Joe Manchin this morning!
We've got some important dates for families to remember this school year! Make sure to download the JCS 21-22 at a Glance Calendar and keep up with what's happening in your schools!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1571584/JCS_21-22_at_a_Glance.pdf
We will always remember 9-11-2001 so our students never forget.
Meet the Teacher night will take place on Thursday September 2nd. Guardians of students with last names A-L are invited to attend from 6:00pm to 6:45pm. Guardians of students with last names M-Z are invited from 7:00pm to 7:45pm. This is a structured evening where you will follow your child's schedule in order to meet each teacher.
Congratulations to the Jefferson High School community! Students and staff celebrated the new turf field at Jefferson High School Friday afternoon. The first football game of the season will be played on the new surface tonight! Go Cougars!
Come out and support the Jefferson High School Volleyball Team this Saturday, August 28!
JHS will host a Guardian Canvas Session
August 25 (students last name A-M) and August 26 (students last name N-Z) Please limit to only those who have access to Canvas and the student. Training will be held from 6pm-6:45pm. Please enter through the main doors to be directed to the training location. Please wear a mask.
The new football field at Jefferson High School is making progress! We can't wait to see the Cougars in action this fall!
Dear JHS Family and Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that one our band students, Reese Brown, has lost her battle with cancer. Reese was an 11th grader and a member of the clarinet section. She always had a smile on her face and absolutely loved being a member of the Cougar Marching Band. Reese was a highly intelligent, giving, and kind person who we will all miss dearly. On behalf of all the JHS Staff, parents, students, family and community, I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Reese’s family. I know that many of our members will be devastated by this news, as am I. Please contact the school at 304-725-8491 if you need counseling service for your grief. I would also ask that we support each other during this time and check in on one another. Please know that it’s ok to ask for help if you are hurting. We all deal with loss differently.
We will send everyone information regarding a service for Reese when the information becomes available. Until then, please take care of yourselves and know that people are here for you.
Sincerely, JHS Administration
Student Parking Application for 2021-2022 is posted under the documents in the menu drop down. Applications can be completed and dropped off at the school office starting Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Please bring a COPY of your drivers license, insurance and registration. You will also need to bring your payment as well. Questions, contact Mr. Fenton.