SES Families,
This morning a transformer in a nearby neighborhood blew, creating a loud noise similar to a gunshot. Our staff immediately brought all students inside the building while administrators contacted law enforcement. A police investigation determined the source of the noise and that students or staff were not in danger. The transformer issue did not disrupt power at the school.
We applaud our staff for their quick action in the interest of student safety and are proud of how our students conducted themselves during this stressful time. Thank you to our partners in law enforcement for their response and all they do to keep us safe.
Monday, October 11, 2021 is a School Holiday for Students!
Tomorrow is Wear your Fall Colors Day...Red, Orange, Yellow. Are you looking forward to some fall weather?
Tomorrow is Joke Day during Grades 2-5 Lunch Shifts! I am sure your children want to learn a joke for this fun time! Please no chicken jokes...LOL!
Tomorrow is Wear your Favorite T-Shirt Day!
We've got some important dates for families to remember this school year! Make sure to download the JCS 21-22 at a Glance Calendar and keep up with what's happening in your schools!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1571584/JCS_21-22_at_a_Glance.pdf
School Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 23rd. Your child's photo from this event will be placed in the 2021-2022 yearbook. Smile!
Tonight is Shepherdstown's Spirit Night at Kings Restaurant from 4-9 p.m. Please mention Shepherdstown Elementary with your order. A percentage of sales comes right back to our SEA!
We are proud of students at Ranson Elementary School and Shepherdstown Elementary School for meeting with architects last week to share their ideas for the new schools coming to their communities!
https://jeffersoncountywv.sites.thrillshare.com/article/539617
Local Girl Scout Daisy Troop 15099 donated 351 school supply items to Shepherdstown Elementary School today! Thanks for supporting our students!
Tomorrow is International Dot Day so we are asking children to wear something with dots tomorrow!
The first Shepherdstown Elementary School (SEA or PTO) will meet on Tuesday, September 14th in the school cafeteria. Please wear a mask when in our school. We hope to see you at this meeting! Thank you.
We will always remember 9-11-2001 so our students never forget.
I would like to apologize for the confusion associated with the JCS Attendance County-Wide System. There was a glitch in the system where every elementary family received a phone call about their child being absent. The office staff was frantically trying to answer the phone calls as they could. The phones were ringing off the hook and all four office personnel were trying as quickly as they could to respond to parents who received this call. It was a difficult time for parents and school personnel. Thank you for your continued support.
PLEASE THROW AWAY THE LUNCH MENU THAT WAS SENT HOME TODAY. JCS HAS UPDATED THE MENU. IT IS LISTED ON THE JCS WEBPAGE AS WELL. A NEW MENU WILL BE SENT HOME TOMORROW. LUNCH TOMORROW IS PEPPERONI PIZZA.
Monday, August 23, 2021 is the first day of school! Arrrrr...you ready? The school staff is excited to welcome your children back to school. It will certainly be "All Hands-On Deck" on Monday ensuring a successful first day of school. Thank you for your grace and flexibility as we all work our way through all the new routines with you and your children.
Jefferson County Schools is requiring all students PK-12 to wear a mask when indoors (except when eating lunch). This includes the bus. When outdoors, students will not have to wear a mask. This mandate is in effect until Sept. 27th when it will be re-evaluated at the School Board Meeting.
Please remember to send your child to school with a filled water bottle each day. This water bottle will travel home each evening for a cleaning and refill for the next school day. Thank you very much.
The August Lunch menu
Jefferson Virtual Academy Device Distribution
Device pick-up for students confirmed for JVA enrollment will be held Friday, Aug 20th, at the Jefferson High School cafeteria. Devices will be distributed alphabetically by last name:
1:00 A-D
2:00 E-K
3:00 L-Q
4:00 R-Z
There will be additional opportunities for device pick up next week for families unable to attend on Friday.
Thank you for your patience. Please visit www.https://www.jcswv.org/page/jefferson-virtual-academy for more updates.
TOMORROW IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR GRADES 1-5 FOR THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO MEET THE TEACHERS
Grades 1 & 2: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Grades 3: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Grades 4 & 5: 7:30-8:15 p.m.