WHS’s Rising 9th Grade Schedule Distribution: Thursday, June 2nd from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the entryway at WHS.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Scoop Dawg Ice Cream truck will be visiting our students next Tuesday. Any student wanting to purchase ice cream during their lunch that day will need to prepay during morning arrival.
Cost is $2.50, due by May 18th.
Students are testing this week and next. All students MUST have wired headphones, a FULLY charged chromebook, and an AR book for testing.
Our 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony will be held at 1:00 on the afternoon of Thursday, May 26. To be able to accomodate everyone, this will be a livestream event for all parents, family, and friends. A link will be posted and sent out closer to the date.
This week is teacher appreciation week! Let's show our teachers how much we love and appreciate them with notes of kindness. We would like to create a slide show for our teachers with short videos or pictures of your kiddos saying thank you. Please send these to erin.maranda@k12.wv.us no later than May 5th.
Thanks to the Office of West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore for helping JCS middle school students Get a Life! Throughout the week, eighth-graders participated in the interactive, award-winning program to learn about financial literacy while having a little fun along the way. Students developed a family budget, managed an expense ledger, and took part in real-life simulations with the help of community volunteers. Visit https://bit.ly/3v4JWBB to learn more!
Harpers Ferry Middle:
Track meet scheduled for today is cancelled. No practice.
Congrats to Santiago Smith on his win at the Regional Math Field Day competition on March 14! He will now advance to the state competition at WVU on April 23. Way to go, Santiago!
A NOTE TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES: Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, the Regional Social Studies Fair has been postponed until next Saturday, March 19. The location and time will remain the same.
Washington High School will be holding a Scheduling Information Night for parents and 8th grade students on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:00pm in the Washington High School Auditorium.
Washington High School schedules are due to HFMS Counselors on Monday, March 14. Students signing up for ROTC must also turn in the ROTC application. Your counselors will take care of all honors applications. Please contact your HFMS School Counselors with any questions.
JCS Program of Studies
Eighth grade students are currently scheduling with their respective high schools. The Program of Studies, which includes graduation requirements and course descriptions for all high school classes, can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1758415/2021-2022_JCS_Program_of_Studies.pdf
Opportunity for 7th and 8th Grade Students
Seventh and eighth grade students interested in science, computing, engineering, and math have the opportunity to apply for The Governor's School of West Virginia STEM Institute (GSI).
The theme of GSI for current 7th graders is Food for Thought (and Fun). GSI students will engage in a variety of projects and activities related to the math and science of food. The goal is to open students’ eyes to what lies behind the everyday activity of growing, preparing, and eating food in relation to math and science. Students will attend either June 16-24 or June 25-July 3.
Eighth graders will learn about the magic of the universe as they study the mysteries of outer space utilizing data from the Green Bank Observatory in Pocahontas County. Accessing the information under the guidance of nationally recognized scientists and instructors, students will learn about the constellations, outer space and, perhaps just as importantly, about their inner selves. Students will attend July 10 - 23.
In order to apply, students must be a West Virginia resident, dedicated to learning, and willing to accept academic challenges. Students must hold a B average in Math and Science, have no grades below a C in 7th or 8th grade, and have two teacher recommendations. Additional information about GSI and requirements can be found at https://govschools.wv.gov/GSI/Links to an external site.
Applications can be found at https://govschools.wv.gov/GSI/Pages/applicationsforms.aspxLinks to an external site. and are due to your School Counselor by March 14. Teacher recommendations should be requested well before March 14 to allow time for completion. If you have questions or need assistance printing your application, please see your Counselor prior to March 14.
Shoutout to five JCS students who advanced to the regional round of the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Hannah Hunter and Madison Tandski of Harpers Ferry Middle and Noelle Nicodemus, Jillian Dillow, and Joel Dillow of Shepherdstown Middle will represent Jefferson County Schools at the March 12 event at Mussleman High School. The state competition will take place on April 29 in Charleston. Congratulations!
Washington High School Counselors will be joining us on Thursday, February 24 to schedule those students who reside in the WHS district. Students should bring all scheduling materials home to review with their parents/guardians. We will announce the date for the WHS Scheduling Information Night when it is made available.
Spring Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, March 16. Picture Day ID: EVTQCHRZS
Reminder - Tuesday, February 15 is Scheduling Night/Parent-Teacher Conference. Rising 7th Graders will meet in the Gym and rising 8th Graders will meet in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm. Immediately afterward teachers will be available until 8:00 pm. There will also be an information both for Canvas support on the main floor.
This week (February 7-11) has been National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize and honor the crucial work performed by school guidance counselors. Shoutout to all JCS counselors for offering our students unconditional guidance, support, and stability all day, every day. We appreciate you!
Please join us on Tuesday, February 15 for Scheduling Night/Parent-Teacher Conference. Rising 7th Graders will meet in the Gym and rising 8th Graders will meet in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm. After completing your scheduling course request for next year you will have the opportunity to stop by and see your student's teachers until 8:00 pm.
Jan. 28, 2022: Due to inclement weather anticipated for this evening, ALL after school activities are cancelled for Jefferson County Schools.
UPDATE Jan. 20, 2022: After careful reevaluation by our operations team, weather conditions show that temperatures continue to fall alongside precipitation, creating unsafe road conditions during our travel times. Therefore, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be CLOSED today. We want to thank our essential personnel as they continue working to ensure our schools will be ready to safely welcome students back on site.
