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.
9 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Winter Weather Update
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.
9 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Winter Weather Alert
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place January 6-7 are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. Any activities that are rescheduled will be communicated at a later date.
9 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Winter Weather Alert
REMINDER: All Jefferson County Schools students will be dismissed two hours early this Thursday, December 21, 2023. Winter break begins on Friday and continues all next week. Students will return to class on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Have a safe and restful break.
10 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
ATTENTION: 12/14/23 Due to unexpected issues with the power, there will be NO SCHOOL for Blue Ridge Elementary and Blue Ridge Primary students today. School buses are following their regular routes to make sure students are not waiting at the bus stop. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we keep students safe.
10 months ago, Blue Ridge Elementary School
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Happy Thanksgiving
Join JHS students and community members TONIGHT from 6-9 p.m. for the next STEAMTalks! In-person in the JHS cafeteria or on Zoom. Details and schedule below!
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
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We want to give a huge shoutout to our substitute teachers and service personnel on Substitute Educators Day! These members of our JCS community play a crucial role in the continuity of daily education by stepping in at a moment's notice to provide school or district-wide coverage wherever it's most needed. They are talented and adaptable individuals who are relied upon by administrators, teachers, and students. We're so grateful to all our subs for their important contributions to our educational community. Thank you! Interested in subbing for JCS? Visit www.jcswv.org/careers to learn more and begin your application!
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Substitute Educators Day
American Education Week continues with a shoutout to our amazing team of service personnel! These folks hold a special place in our JCS community as they work to keep our students safe, healthy, and focused. We're grateful for the many different ways they support our students.
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Service Spotlight American Education Week
As we kick off American Education Week, we're excited to highlight and celebrate the incredible people in our JCS community who contribute to public education! Our staff, students, and families are the heart of our community, and we're grateful to each of you for your role in creating and maintaining a safe, enriching, and fun learning environment. Keep an eye out this week for #AEW2023 celebrations throughout our JCS community!
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
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ATTENTION: Nov. 13, 2023, Jefferson County School bus number 1877 was involved in a hit-and-run accident this morning while picking up Blue Ridge Elementary School students. A single student was on board with the driver at the time. There are no reported injuries; however, emergency responders are on the scene in an abundance of caution. Another JCS bus will finish the route to get students to school on time this morning.
11 months ago, Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary
Today we take time to recognize Veterans Day with respect, honor, and gratitude to all who serve or have served in our nation's armed forces. Thank you!
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Veterans Day: Honoring All who served
A reminder that all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Reminder November 10, 2023 Veterans Day observed All JCS schools and offices closed
#TGIF! JCS students across the district celebrated Red Ribbon Week with fun themes and activities related to this year's theme, "Be Kind to Your Mind." From "decade day" to "super training" their brains with crazy hairstyles to simply wearing as much red as possible, students had a great time showing their school spirit during this annual celebration of health and wellness!
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Students dressed in red for Red Ribbon Week
Students wearing fun and unique hairstyles for crazy hair day
Students and staff dressed in 70's clothing
Two students dressed in 50's clothing
Students and staff dressed in 80's clothing
Students and staff dressed in 90's clothing
Three students wearing fun hairstyles on crazy hair day
Jefferson County Schools appreciates everyone's hard work during the first nine weeks of the 23-24 school year. As we calculate final grades, we want to inform you about a change in schedule. Report cards will go home on Monday, October 30, 2023, NOT this Friday as previously planned. Grades will also be available in Canvas. We appreciate your patience while we ensure all grades have been assessed and calculated.
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools invites you to an informational meeting on Oct. 23 about the Standard Response Protocol we use in our schools and ways you can support student safety at home. Lt. Ben Williams from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will present the information and answer questions. The event takes place at 5:00 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. https://www.jcswv.org/events?id=23365841
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Safe at School Safe at Home
Thanks to the JCS community for supporting our teachers and staff as they worked to learn new skills and classroom techniques on this day of staff development!
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
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two teachers talking with each other
teacher working on a project
two teachers talking with each other
smiling teacher working on a laptop
group leader giving a presentation to a small group of people
two teachers working on a project
four teachers working together
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. There will be NO SCHOOL for students while our staff take advantage of training opportunities to continue supporting students. Thank you, and have a great weekend!
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools
This is a reminder that Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, is a staff development day for Jefferson County Schools. Students will not be in school to provide our staff with training opportunities to help them continue serving kids. Thank you.
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools logo
Today kicks off National School Bus Safety Week, an opportunity to focus on safe practices around school buses. We want to start by acknowledging the JCS bus operators, aides, mechanics, and transportation administrators responsible for safely transporting our students to and from school each day. These individuals are a direct link between the home and the classroom, and they play a pivotal role in the education and care of our students. Thank you to our Transportation team for keeping our kids safe on the road!
12 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
In recognition of National School Bus Safety Week, thank you JCS Transportation Team