REMINDER: Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. There will be NO SCHOOL for students while our staff take advantage of training opportunities to continue supporting students. Thank you, and have a great weekend!
We are experiencing issues with the phone lines at Harpers Ferry Middle School this morning, Oct. 19, 2023. If you need to contact the office, please call (304) 702-1328. We have reported the issue to the phone company and are working with them for a quick resolution.
This is a reminder that Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. Students will not be in school to provide our staff with training opportunities to help them continue serving kids. Thank you.
HFMS Families: Please see the attached flyer about our NEW Math Club! Please contact Mr. Bauer if you have questions.
Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week, an opportunity to focus on safe practices around school buses. We want to start by acknowledging the JCS bus operators, aides, mechanics, and transportation administrators responsible for safely transporting our students to and from school each day. These individuals are a direct link between the home and the classroom, and they play a pivotal role in the education and care of our students. Thank you to our Transportation team for keeping our kids safe on the road!
10/13/23: Jefferson County Schools prioritizes safety in all that we do. Thursday afternoon (10/12), we received a notification about a widely shared message calling for violence. We consulted with federal and local law enforcement agencies and found no immediate danger connected to the non-specific threat. The threat level did not change as a result of the message. In an abundance of caution, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is conducting extra patrols around our schools. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to protecting our children. If you see something, say something. You can report suspicious activity by calling 866-WVWATCH (866-989-2824).
Proper nutrition plays an important role in learning. That's why JCS staff work to develop daily menus that offer delicious, nutritious options for our students! Plan ahead with regularly updated breakfast and lunch menus, available on your school's website and the JCSWV app (on Google Play and the App Store).
Students in Ms. Barker's 8th Grade WV History classes took a virtual tour of the White House using the VR headsets. Ms. Fornadley, HFMS librarian, helped students use the headsets during the activity.
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!
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!
HFMS Families: It is time to pre-order your Yearbooks! Cost is $28 or $32 for a Name Plate Personalization. Ordering information was sent home with your child today. Please ask for the orange form. A copy of the ordering information is attached.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will dismiss two hours early today, October 6, for faculty senate meetings.
HFMS Families: Our Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 13th from 7-9pm. This event includes concessions, a Haunted House, games, crafts, and more. All activities are free. Proceeds made from concessions will go to support our PTO. Please plan to stop by for this fun event! If you would like to volunteer please reach out to Mrs. Maranda at erin.maranda@k12.wv.us
It's National Principals Month, and we're celebrating Mr. Vandell! We're so grateful for his dedication, determination, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for being the guiding light in our school!
HFMS Families: Picture Retake Day will be on Thursday, October 19th from 8:30-10:30am. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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 Ms. Waller's Coding class used the engineer design process to create Vex robots and to test their tractor pull ability. 7th Grade students in Ms. Schriver's STEM class also learned about and used snap circuits to complete different challenges using lights and sounds.
HFMS Families: We are selling Spirit Wear items until October 13th. All items are sports grey with the TIGERS logo. T-Shirts $15, Long Sleeve T-Shirts $25, and Hoodies $40. Items may be shipped directly to you or picked up at the school for free. Expected delivery is October 31st.
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8th Grade students in Ms. Musser's and Ms. Waller's Science classes studied renewable and non renewable resources this week. Students completed an experiment on the different types of resources representing different countries.
