What an active and engaging day of professional learning! Elementary art teachers participated in hands-on activities today as they continue to grow as professional educators. It was just one of several district-wide training opportunities JCS was proud to offer staff on this professional learning day as they continue to perfect their skills in our schools and classrooms. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to student success!
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024. This is a professional development day for staff.
Need a dinner idea for tonight? Stop by Five Guys in Ranson from 4-8 for our March Spirit Night! Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Need a dinner idea for tonight? Stop by Five Guys in Ranson from 4-8 for our S.E. S March Spirit Night! MENTION IT IS FOR S.E.S TO GET CREDIT!!
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. The Regional Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School is rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. All other rescheduled activities will be communicated at a later date.
⏰ A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
Jefferson County Schools joins the Wildwood Middle School community in mourning the passing of Principal Jodi R. Brock, a dedicated and valued member of the WMS staff since 2008. WMS will honor Ms. Brock's memory with a candlelight vigil on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the front bus loop of the school. If you plan to attend, please enter at the WMS parent entrance and park in the side or back parking lots. If those lots become full, overflow traffic may park at Jefferson High School.
S.E.S staff and students have thoroughly enjoyed showering our incredible school counselor, Ms. Colbert, with appreciation this week!!
2/7/24: Phone service has been restored as of 12:50 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
2/7/2024:Shepherdstown Elementary is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Please dial 304-676-4043 if you need to reach the front office. Thank you.
JCS is proud to highlight the unique contribution of school counselors to the public education landscape! As we celebrate National School Counseling Week 2024, check out what some of our own counselors have to say about why they enjoy working with JCS students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels 👉 http://rb.gy/i3px3l
Read all about the joys at Shepherdstown Elementary for the month of February! Click here:
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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.
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.
SES Spirit Night at Maria's is still on for tonight (1/17). Stop by for some yummy food from 3-9 PM. Please make sure you state you are affiliated with SES to ensure we receive credit.
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.
