Congratulations to Katie Madrid and Cynthia Carper on being named the district's 2024 Teacher and Service Person of the Year! We were thrilled to honor these outstanding members of our educational community at our annual recognition dinner on April 25. Read more here 👉 https://www.jcswv.org/article/1569068
4/24/24: Harpers Ferry Middle School staff placed the school on a Hold drill early this morning as a result of an accidental 911 call made from a student cell phone. Law enforcement was dispatched per their protocol, and determined there was NO CREDIBLE concern. 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
Congratulations to Carys Schiffer, 8th Grade student, for winning the Young Writers Competition at the County level for her age range. Her story, House Saberton, can be read at jcswv.org/page/young-writers-stories.
✨ Miss West Virginia's Teen is sharing messages of positivity with sixth-grade girls! ✨Allison Dodson, a student at Washington High School, visited sixth-graders at Harpers Ferry Middle School to talk about the importance of creating healthy habits, cultivating self-acceptance, and embracing one's unique qualities through her program “Radiant Girls: Building Confidence from Within." Thank you to the HFMS counseling department for hosting this important conversation with our students!
6th Grade students in Ms. Dixon's ELA classes used Virtual Reality to visit Ancient Greek sites as part of their Greeks Unit. Students enjoyed their virtual field trip and how it connected to their readings.
Jefferson County Schools is hosting Special Needs Field Day on Saturday, April 20th at Jefferson High School Football Field. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
HFMS Families, please see the flyer for information about a Food Box Giveaway on April 23 at the Bolivar Community Center.
Mark your calendars! The HFMS 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for May 23rd at 9:00 am. We will begin accepting guests at 8:30 am. This event will take place on the HFMS Football field, all are welcome. Rain date May 24th.
JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 12th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal for students and a Faculty Senate day for staff.
4/8/2024: 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.
JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, April 8th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal.
HFMS Families: Track practice scheduled for today, April 3, is canceled due to weather.
A reminder that Spring Break begins on Friday, March 29, with all Jefferson County schools and offices closed. Schools will remain closed April 1-5, while JCS offices will be open. Students will return to school on Monday, April 8. Enjoy your Spring Break!
Please review the JCS calendar reminders and changes for April: https://www.smore.com/n/qr4xnh
HFMS Families, please see the attached letter from our guidance department concerning an assembly for 6th-grade girls on April 11. Thank you!
HFMS Families of Current 6th Graders: Students entering 7th grade are required to have updated vaccinations for Tdap and MCV4 to start the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
💵 Thanks to the Office of West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore for helping JCS middle school students "Get a Life!" Eighth-graders across the district participated in this interactive, award-winning program to learn about financial literacy. Students developed a family budget, managed an expense ledger, and participated in real-life simulations with the help of community volunteers serving as salespeople, insurance agents, and doctors. Thank you to these local business leaders for supporting our students in this crucial hands-on learning experience!
Students from all four middle schools recently represented JCS at the first-ever West Virginia Middle School All-State Band in Charleston. The event marked the first time middle school band musicians had the opportunity to earn this state-wide recognition. Visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/1386997 for a complete list of attendees!
3/20/2024: 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.
8th Grade students in Ms. Mumaw's ELA classes prepared for the WVGSA Writing Test with a gallery walk. Students read the prompts and used evidence from them to determine what type of prompt it was.
