Blue Ridge Elementary

Dear Blue Ridge Families, We are so excited to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 school year! School supply lists for each grade level are now available. Our school does not re...

Jefferson County Schools recently hosted Let’s Talk About Cell Phones & Social Media , a community event focused on helping families navigate the digital world safely and responsi...

On Friday, September 19, Jefferson County Schools celebrated the official dedication and open house of the new Ranson Institute of Secondary Education (RISE). The facility houses ...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) has expanded its international teacher presence to 31 through the Educator Preparation International (EPI) Program for the 2025–26 school year, nearl...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Trenary as the district's new Transportation Director, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Trenary brings ove...

At the June 9 Board of Education meeting, Jefferson County Schools honored 29 dedicated employees who are retiring this year. Together, they represent a remarkable 705 years of se...

Jefferson County Schools is committed to ensuring that all children have access to nutritious meals this summer through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. This prog...

The Board of Education Beacon Award is a newly established honor presented annually by the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education to individuals who exemplify outstanding ser...

Jefferson County Schools celebrated outstanding contributions to education at their annual Teacher and School Service Person of the Year Recognition Dinner, held on April 8 at the...

In response to the March 20, 2025, executive order impacting the U.S. Department of Education, Jefferson County Schools (JCS) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to providing a hi...

Jefferson County Schools is thrilled to highlight the generosity of Friends of Music, a Shepherdstown-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering musical excellence in our schools. Dur...

As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on October 1, 2024. CHARLES TOWN — Jefferson County Schools’ Parent Educator Resource Center (PERC) hosted a Coffe...

2024 WVGSA Student Assessment Results Available in Online Family Portal Student assessment results for the 2024 West Virginia General Summative Assessment are now available in th...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vietnam Veteran Michael J. Bartley Receives Jefferson High School Diploma Through Operation Recognition Charles Town, WV – September 13, 2024 Jeffe...

For immediate release: August 16, 2024 Students in Jefferson County, W.V. will have the opportunity to eat a no-cost breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibili...

Jefferson County Schools is excited to offer a new feature in the JCS App: 2-way communication between families and JCS Staff and Coaches. All JCS communications can now happen in...

As written by Ainsley Hall and published in The Journal on July 19, 2024 JEFFERSON COUNTY — Dr. Chuck Bishop has finished his first year as superintendent of Jefferson Count...

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) proudly announces the appointment of Ron Stephens as the Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Support. With a career spanning 32 years in educatio...

Jefferson County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Sybil Terry as the new principal of Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRE). With 21 years of administrative experience...

Fifteen choral students represented Jefferson County Schools (JCS) in this year's WV All-State Children's Chorus at the annual West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA) Con...