CANVAS UPDATE: 5/8/2026
Canvas was down the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, due to a reported data breach. Early reports indicate this impacts over 8,000+ public schools, colleges, and institutions across the country. JCS is an impacted organization.
Indications so far are that the information involved includes student/staff names, JCS/WVDE-issued student/staff ID numbers (not social security numbers), email addresses, and messages between users on the platform.
JCS has no evidence of a compromise to internal district systems. Our Technology Team is actively assessing impact and implementing precautionary safeguards.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed. For more information, visit the Instructure Incident Updates & FAQs: https://www.instructure.com/incident_update
May Newsletter
https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/shepherdstown-elementary-school/newsletters/may-family-newsletter-141465
SES Families:
Duck Buck Race for Grades K - 2 has been rescheduled from Wednesday, May 6th to Thursday, May 7th.
May Newsletter
Book Fair Open House is Tuesday, May 5th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
April Newsletter
https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/shepherdstown-elementary-school/newsletters/april-family-newsletter
SES Families:
FINAL REMINDER
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DEADLINE - SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
SES Families:
Reminder - SES Storybook Parade is Wednesday, April 1st. Students and Staff will be leaving SES promptly at 9:15am. Parents and families are invited to cheer us on from the parade route at 10am. For safety reasons, no one is to join us while walking.
From SEA: Join us at the next SEA meeting on April 20th at 6:15pm in the cafeteria at which nominations for the Shepherdstown Elementary Association (SEA) Executive Board will be held. Please consider running for a position.
Order your Shepherdstown Elementary 2026 Yearbook TODAY!!
DEADLINE - APRIL 12, 2026
Reminder SEA meeting this evening in the cafeteria at 6:15pm.
March 25th is Bank Day. Students may only bring money for deposit if the parents has opened a youth account at Jefferson Security Bank. Contact Shelia Hajali at 304-876-2824 or shajali@jsb.bank, if you have any questions.
Jefferson County Schools will operate on a modified Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) on Monday, March 16. All evening activities are canceled.
This decision was made after monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and consulting with the National Weather Service Charleston, WV, office this evening. Forecasted severe storms, including high winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, are creating too much uncertainty to plan for either an early or standard dismissal tomorrow afternoon. Keeping students at home helps us avoid putting them or our staff in harm's way.
What This Means for Your Student:
- Students will not report to school tomorrow and will complete their learning from home.
- K–5 students will find assignments and information posted in Rooms, as we did not send devices home for Canvas access.
- 6–12 students should follow the normal NTID process and connect with their teachers through their usual platforms.
- Teachers and staff will be available to support students from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm.
All LSIC meetings scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Math Field Day has been postponed to Wednesday, March 18.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
Spirit Night at Tommeez Pizza from noon-9pm TODAY. 10% of sales are donated back to the school!
March Family Newsletter
https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/shepherdstown-elementary-school/newsletters/march-family-newsletter
March 11th is Bank Day. Students may only bring money for deposit if the parents has opened a youth account at Jefferson Security Bank. Contact Shelia Hajali at 304-876-2824 or shajali@jsb.bank, if you have any questions.