As we kick off Black History Month, JCS is proud to recognize the achievements of Black men and women throughout history with a district-wide student art competition! We invite our numerous talented student artists to highlight the strength and resilience of notable figures in Black History with original artwork that explores creativity and inspires others. Winners will showcase their creations at a community-wide Black History Month celebration on March 2 in Shepherdstown. The contest is open to all JCS middle and high school students. Visit www.jcswv.org/bhm-art for more details!
JANUARY 31, 2024: We would like to provide an update on an external threat reported this morning. Working with our partners in law enforcement, Jefferson County Schools has learned that no credible threat existed to the communities of North Jefferson Elementary School, T.A. Lowery Elementary School, Wildwood Middle School, or Jefferson High School. Upon being detained, law enforcement determined that the suspect in question was training for the U.S. armed forces while wearing a weight belt and did not threaten any of our school communities. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Congratulations to the Harpers Ferry Middle School students who competed in Math Field Day last Saturday. Individual winners: Jonathan Gutzman -- 1st Place 6th Grade, Gavin Fagan -- 3rd Place 6th Grade, Jason Busch Jr. -- alternate 6th Grade, Jacob Godlove -- alternate 7th Grade, Aidyn Smith -- 2nd Place 8th Grade. Team Winners: 1st Place 6th Grade, 3rd Place 7th Grade, and 2nd Place 8th Grade.
JCS kicked off its annual Math Field Day events this past weekend with the middle school-level competition! Afterward, students relaxed with games and camaraderie while waiting for the winners to be announced. Math Field Day continues tomorrow, January 30, at the elementary level and concludes next Tuesday, February 6, with the high school competition. Stay tuned for a district-wide announcement of all winners then!
Please join the JCS Hispanic/Latino Association this Thursday, February 1, for an informative presentation on financial aid, FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities for our middle and high school students and their families.
The Social Studies Fair was held this week. Students created a board on their topic and gave an oral presentation to judges. Winners will compete in the County Social Studies Fair.
8th grade students at HFMS in Ms. Waller's classes investigated the Law of Conservation of Mass while experimenting with reactions to determine if there was a physical or chemical change.
Before the break, 8th Grade students in Ms. Greule's ELA classes created Ugly Christmas sweaters to represent the characters in their independent reading novels. Students also played Reindeer Games.
7th grade students attended an assembly about The Lion Dance and Martial Arts as part of their Ancient China Unit. Ms. Kowalski, 7th Grade Ancient Civilizations teacher, planned the event and funded it through a grant. Students were enthralled with all parts of the assembly.
Please join the JCS Hispanic/Latino Association this Thursday, January 25, for an informative presentation on financial aid, FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities. This event is primarily for our middle and high school students and their families, but all are welcome to learn more about the HLA/HSLA! See below for details.
1/22/24: A Jefferson County School bus transporting students to Harpers Ferry Middle School was involved in a minor traffic accident this morning. There were no injuries when a vehicle rear-ended bus 1103 on U.S. 340 near Bolivar. First responders examined students on the scene before they were transported to school by another school bus. We appreciate our ongoing partnership with first responders and our transportation staff, who work to keep students safe.
Due to the anticipated winter weather forecast, all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. Essential personnel should report. Additionally, all school-related activities are canceled through Sunday, January 21. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of students and staff. For additional information, please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV mobile app.
After careful re-evaluation, all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 18, 2024, as many secondary roads remain covered by snow and ice. Essential personnel should report. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to make this difficult decision in the interest of safety. For additional information, please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV mobile app.
Due to continued winter weather conditions, all Jefferson County schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Conditions will be re-evaluated in the morning as many secondary roads are still snow-covered. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to make this difficult decision in the interest of safety. For further updates, please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV mobile app.
HFMS Families: Due to the snow days, benchmark testing from Tuesday and Wednesday will be rescheduled to next week. We will still test on Thursday and Friday of this week as long as there are no additional delays or snow days. Remember to bring headphones and charge your Chromebook.
The Social Studies Fair is rescheduled to Friday, January 19.
Due to weather winter weather conditions, all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Essential personnel should report. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to make this difficult decision in the interest of safety. For additional information, please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV mobile app.
UPDATE: After careful re-evaluation of winter weather conditions, all Jefferson County schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Essential personnel should report. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to make this difficult decision in the interest of safety. For additional information, please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV mobile app.
Due to the anticipated winter weather overnight, all Jefferson County schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Conditions will be re-evaluated in the morning. Please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV app for further updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of students and staff.
HFMS Families: Students will be taking their benchmark tests this week for required WV State Testing. Please remind your student(s) to fully charge their Chromebook this evening. Students should bring a book to read (no online options during testing), wired headphones, and their Chromebook for testing each day this week. If you should have questions, please reach out to the school administration via email.
1/11/24: Harpers Ferry Middle School staff responded to a threatening statement from one of our students today. Staff immediately contacted law enforcement, who investigated and determined the threat was NOT CREDIBLE. We have taken appropriate steps to ensure safety, and there is NO DANGER to students or staff. Thank you for your trust and support as we keep our school safe. Learn more at www.jcswv.org/safety.
