Jefferson County Schools

Announcements

Notice of Public Hearing
Jefferson County Schools Fiscal Year 2014 Budget

The Jefferson County Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Central Office, 110 Mordington Avenue, Charles Town at 6:30 p.m. The budget will be available for public inspection upon request at the Finance Office during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The budget documents can also be viewed at the following links:

Fiscal Year 2014 Draft Budget Highlights

Fiscal Year 2014 Draft Budget

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JCS Board of Education
Policies on Review

Jefferson County Schools 2013-2014 School Calendar on Review Link
The Jefferson County Schools calendar for the 2013-2014 school year will be on review until the May 28, 2013 board meeting. All comments are due in writing by 12:00 PM on May 21, 2013. Please send all comments/suggestions to Patrick Blanc, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Jefferson County Board of Education, 110 Mordington Avenue, Charles Town, WV 25414, by fax to 304-724-5311, or by e-mail to pblanc@access.k12.wv.us.

Homebound Program and Instructional Materials Policies on Review Link

The listed Jefferson County Board of Education policies are out for review until the May 28, 2013 board meeting:

Chapter 6, Section 2.1.10 Instructors for the Homebound Program

Chapter 7, Section 4.1 Selection (Instructional Materials)

All comments are due in writing by 12:00 PM on May 21, 2013. Please send all comments and/or suggestions in writing to Jefferson County Board of Education, 110 Mordington Avenue,Charles Town, WV 25414, by fax at 304-724-5311, or by e-mail to C. Ann Ebersole, cebersole@access.k12.wv.us, for Chapter 6, Section 2.1.10 Instructors for the Homebound Program and Susan Sowers, ssowers@access.k12.wv.us, for Chapter 7, Section 4.1 Selection (Instruction Materials).

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Adult and Community Education

Summer Session 2013

June 11 - August 31

Online Summer Program Brochure and Registration Form

For more information or to register, call 304-728-9237 or 304-728-9224

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Free Sports Physicals for JCS Athletes
Friday, June 14, 2013

Harpers Ferry Family Medicine will be offering free sports physicals for athletes attending Jefferson County schools on Friday June 14, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine located at 171 Taylor Street in Harpers Ferry.

Forms must be completed and signed by parent/guardian or physicals cannot be performed. Copies of forms will not be made. Line up starts at 12:30 p.m. Bring water bottle for hydration (lines are outside). Wear appropriate clothing for being outside in the sun and/or rain.

Student Athlete Physical Exam Form

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WHS Student "Doodle for Google" National Finalist

Congratulations to Andrea Siles-Loayza for her win in the "Doodle for Google" contest!

Google visited Washington High School on May 1st to announce Andrea's representation of the state of West Virginia in the national contest. If she wins at the national level, she can win a scholarship and technology funding for WHS.

Please take a moment to help Andrea by voting for her design, "Diving in the Coral Reef" at

Doodle for Google Contest Page

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Jefferson County Health Department Immunization Schedule for 2013

New Requirements in Effect for Currently Enrolled 6th and 11th graders for the 2013 - 2014 School Year
New immunization requirements for 7^th and 12^thgrade entry went into effect March 2012. These requirements adopt the most current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adolescent Tdap and meningococcal vaccine. These vaccinations are required in order for 7th and 12th graders to enter school in the fall of 2013.
Jefferson County Health Department Immunization Clinics will be held from 9-11 a.m. on the following dates: June 13, July 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 and Dec 19, 2013. Those children who have Medicaid must bring the current card with them. For children with private insurance there will be a fee for the immunizations, please call to confirm.
Please direct any questions concerning these requirements to Darien Torlone, LPN at the Jefferson County Health Department by telephone at 304-728-8416 or email at Darien.R.Torlone@wv.gov.

Jefferson County Health Department Letter to Parents and Guardians

2013 Jefferson County Health Department Immunization Schedule 2013

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School Calendar Update
Approved by JCS Board of Education

June 3, 2013 – Regular instructional day of school for students

June 4, 2013 – Regular instructional day of school for students

June 5, 2013 – Regular instructional day of school for students

June 6, 2013 – Regular instructional day of school for students

June 7, 2013 – Regular instructional day of school for students (students last day of school)

June 10, 2013 – Instructional Support & Enhancement Day

The school calendar is driven by West Virginia State Code. Per WV CodeSection 18-5-45, calendar conversion must be scheduled after March 1.

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JCS Website Registration and E-Alert Subscriptions

Subscribe for School Open/Delay/Closing Status Notifications
In order to provide the best possible communication between Jefferson County Schools and your household, we request that you register on our website. Once registered, you can subscribe for E-Alerts from sites and sections you find relevant on the JCS website, including E-Alerts from the School Open/Delay/Closing Status Page.

JCS Website Registration and E-Alert Subscriptions Guide

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Jefferson County Schools
Pre-K/Head Start Pre-Registration
Information and Forms Now Available Online!

Pre-K/Head Start
Pre-Registration Packet Link!

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2012-2013 School Year
JCS Student-Parent-Staff Handbook
Click Here
Beginning Year Forms for Parents & Students
Click Here
JCS 2012 - 2013 Employee Bulletin
Click Here

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