JCS Families: What do the next 5 snow days look like? How sick is too sick? When is the priority student transfer application deadline? All that and more in the latest edition of The JCS Beacon: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-15-2025
Blue Ridge Families,
Happy New Year! We are very excited to see our students back in school after an extended break. Here are a few important items to discuss:
Snow Days: Should we have another snow day, students will be expected to participate in learning using their Chromebooks and assignments from their teachers. Your child will be bringing their Chromebook home starting this Friday to use this weekend. Please make sure they bring it back to school on Tuesday. Please make sure they keep it safe.
Hot Spots: Information went home yesterday regarding the need for Hot Spots for internet access. If you need a Hot Spot for your student to get online and do their work, please fill out the form and return it.
Report Cards: Report cards will come home on Friday, and a conference form will be in the envelope. If you’d like a conference, please fill out the form and return it to your child’s teacher. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5-7 pm.
Thank you and stay safe and warm.
JCS Families: All Jefferson County Schools weekend activities are canceled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, and Sunday, January 12, 2025. This includes community use of JCS buildings.
JCS Families: The Jefferson County Schools Science Fair is RESCHEDULED to Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Washington High School. Doors open at 8:45 am for check-in and project setup.
JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools (PreK - 12) and Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County continue to be covered in drifting snow and ice, with temperatures forecasted to stay below freezing through Friday night. All evening activities are canceled. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools (PreK - 12) and Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County are covered in drifting snow and ice, with temperatures forecasted to stay below freezing through tomorrow. All evening activities are canceled. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools (PreK - 12) and Offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to road conditions. All evening activities are canceled. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools (PreK - 12) and Offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to weather. All evening activities are canceled. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
Jefferson County Schools (PreK—12) and Offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, due to weather. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
JCS Families: All evening activities, including practices and games, are canceled for tonight, Friday, January 3, 2025.
JCS Families: Happy New Year! The January JCS Beacon (Family Newsletter) is now available. Find important updates on student transfers, calendar reminders, and more! https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-1-2025
🎉✨ Happy New Year to our JCS community! We’re excited to welcome 2025 and all the opportunities it brings for our students, staff, and community. As we gear up for students' return from Winter Break, don’t forget to check your inbox for the January issue of The Beacon! It’s packed with important updates on student transfers, calendar reminders, and more! You can also find it here 👉 https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-1-2025
🎉✨ Happy New Year to our JCS community! We’re excited to welcome 2025 and all the opportunities it brings for our students, staff, and community. As we gear up for students' return from Winter Break, don’t forget to check your inbox for the January issue of The Beacon! It’s packed with important updates and resources to help start the year off right 👉 https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-1-2025
🎉 Shoutout to Michele Clemmons and Valerie Rinker, two incredible ECCATS at Blue Ridge Campus, for leading the charge in the school’s food drive. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, over 910 non-perishable food items were collected to support families in the BRC community. Their efforts are an inspiring example of kindness and care in action! 💙
🎅🍪 Cookies with Santa brings holiday cheer to BRC! Blue Ridge Campus hosted its annual Cookies with Santa event, a joyful tradition that brings students, families, and staff together to celebrate the holiday season. Guests enjoyed festive activities, treats, and photos with Santa while volunteers dressed as cheerful elves spread holiday spirit. A big thank you to our amazing ROTC and student volunteers for helping make this event a success. It’s always a wonderful way to connect with the BRC community and celebrate the magic of the holidays! 💕🎅
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be dismissed two hours early tomorrow, Friday, December 20, for Faculty Senate. Reminder: Winter Break begins on Monday, December 23, with students returning to school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Winter Break.
📣💃 Calling all JCS K-8th graders: this is your chance to dance with Jefferson High School's Charisma dance team! Charisma is hosting its first-ever Minis Clinic for K-8th graders—no dance experience needed! The clinic will be held on Sunday, January 12 from 2-5 PM at JHS, and all participants will get the chance to perform with Charisma during a girls' varsity basketball halftime show. Registration closes this Friday, December 20, so don’t wait—sign up today at https://gofan.co/event/2326535?schoolId=WV24978!
🎄✨ Lally House students brought holiday cheer to BRC with teamwork and tinsel! A big thank you to these students for decorating a beautiful tree at Blue Ridge, making the campus look extra festive. The BRC community is so grateful for their creativity and hard work! 🎄✨
JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
All staff should report on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report on time.
Greetings,
Tomorrow evening, starting at 5:30 PM until 7:30 pm, is the annual Cookies with Santa Event. This event is held in our Primary building. The evening is sure to be an evening full of fun, amazement, and excitement. There will be activities full of fun, such as cookies and milk station, pictures with Santa, read-alouds, letter writing to Santa, and so much more.
We want to welcome you all to our school to enjoy this magical evening as we prepare for a wonderful time of year. The cost is $7, and tickets are available at the door. If you have pre-purchased your ticket and it has a different date on it, it is still valid.
For any assistance needed with tickets, please reach out to me directly. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our school for this event.