Shepherdstown Elementary School

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) reduced its chronic absenteeism rate by 3.9 percentage points (21%), from 18.75% in the 2024-25 school year to 14.85% in 2025-26. Rates improved at ...

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Addison for receiving a Positive Office Referral! Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Nugent noticed them showcasing BEAR-like behaviors at SES.

Positive Office Referral for Damion! He was recognized for sharing and being a great classmate by Mrs. Dudash.

WV Goes Gold!! Wear gold on September 16th to support WV Kids Cancer Crusaders in their fight against childhood cancer! Wearing gold shows support for many students in our SES an...

Aiden R. receiving a positive office referral for showcasing his "BEARS" qualities on the first day of school!

The West Virginia Department of Education released statewide assessment results Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is reporting encouraging cohort grow...

We are excited to welcome families to Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 20th ! To help manage attendance, families with last names A-L are invited to attend Session...

Congratulations to Kai Cottrill, Cameron Lowe, Mason Evans for your school-wide contributions to SEA!

Rajiya J., 5th Grade, receives positive office referral for attitude, self control, and accountability.

Maizey J., 4th Grade receives positive office referral for attitude, self control, and accountability.

May SES Newsletter

Today, Jefferson County Schools received a threat directed at Charles Town Middle School. Our team, alongside law enforcement partners, acted immediately to protect students and s...

Dear JCS Families, I want to start by saying that all students and staff are safe. This morning, Jefferson County Schools received a threat directed at Wildwood Middle Sch...

Mo Snyder, 2nd Grade, receives positive office referral for self control, trustworthiness, citizenship, and responsibility.

Rajiya Johnson, Rhys Jarrell, Sophia Graff, Kate Winters, Quinn Walsh, and Braden Smith all receive positive office referrals for their leadership, compassion, honesty, encouragem...

Bowen Wallace, 1st Grade, receives positive office referral for service, citizenship, and responsibility.

Jaxson Amato, Kindergarten, receives positive office referral from Mrs. Bernazzoli for compassion and encouragement.

Rowan Walker, 3rd Grade, receives a positive office referral from Mrs. Southern for leadership, compassion, encouragement, and kindness.

Charles Town, WV - In a first-of-its-kind exercise for Jefferson County Schools, our community partners, law enforcement, and hospitals came together on April 22, 2026, to test th...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) celebrated the very best of public education at its annual Employee of the Year Banquet, honoring each school's Teacher and Service Person of the Ye...