JCS Update: Jefferson County Schools is experiencing internet and phone outages today, April 11, 2025. We are working with our service provider to resolve the issue. If you are unable to reach your student's school, please use the alternative school phone numbers: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers
HFMS Families: LifeTouch has shared a discount code for 10% off the purchase of pictures. To use this discount, use code S2510OFF.
JCS Families: Please read this important attendance update from Superintendent Bishop: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/attendance-update-from-dr-bishop
HFMS Families: Please take a moment to view our April Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/bhj5q
HFMS Families: Yearbook sales are coming to an end! You can still purchase your student’s yearbook by submitting payment via check or cash to Harpers Ferry Middle School. Yearbooks are now $32 and can be turned into Ms. Carver. Please order yours today because there’s no guarantee that they won’t sell out! Yearbooks will be distributed to students after school testing is completed in May.
HFMS Families: Please use the following link to access our March Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/543re
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 7th as staff participate in professional learning.
HFMS Families: The main phone number is working properly again. Thank you.
HFMS Families: 3/6/25. Harpers Ferry Middle School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-702-1328 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
Students in Mr. Coleman's 8th Grade ELA classes completed a Question Trail on figurative language in poetry. Students analyzed the poems for the figurative language, matched that to the answer choice, and followed the directions to the next choice.
Students in Ms. Kittelstad's 6th Grade ELA classes completed a gallery walk on the Greek gods and goddesses a an introductory activity for their new unit: The Greeks.
JCS Families: There are several bus scheduling adjustments this morning. Please review the JCS Bus Status Tracker for updated information. https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker
Spring Picture day at HFMS will take place on March 20th, 2025. Pictures must be purchased in advance through LifeTouch by using the Picture Day ID of EVTJ4XHQF or with a completed flyer with payment on picture day.
Track Practice will begin on March 3rd and will take place from 3:00-4:30pm each day. Students wishing to participate must have a completed sports physical on file and bring water/running shoes each day. Please reach out with any questions.
HFMS Families: Reminder, tomorrow is the Harpers Ferry Hearts Dance! The dance is from 3:00 to 4:45 pm. Cost is $10. Everyone must have a ride by 4:45 pm. Dance sponsored by Student Council.
JCS Community: All activities and events are canceled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions.
JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County are covered in snow, with precipitation expected to continue through the evening and temperatures remaining below freezing. Students and staff will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule; this is the final NTID day.
JCS offices will open at 10 am; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
HFMS Families: Due to potential weather concerns, the Parent/Teacher Conference originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed until next Tuesday (2/18/25) from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We hope to see you then!!
JCS Community: JCS will operate on a 3-hour early dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to weather. This allows our students to be in school with their teachers, eat breakfast and lunch, and be home before any unsafe road conditions.
All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. AlphaBEST after-school care and Boys and Girls Club transportation will not run today.
JCS Community: Check out the JCS Winter Weather and Calendar Update for important information. https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/winter-weather