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JCBOE to Recognize School Service Personnel Day

09/16/2020

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) adopted a resolution from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice this week proclaiming Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2019, as West Virginia School Service Personnel Day.

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Astorino Named New Principal at Ranson Elementary

08/11/2020

Mr. Astorino, who will be starting his 15th year in education, is the new principal at Ranson Elementary School where Ms. Debra Corbett has been for more than 30 years.

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New Orders Postpone Graduation

07/14/2020

In response to new restrictions on crowd size issued by Governor Jim Justice, Jefferson County Schools must regretfully postpone the planned graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020, which were originally set for Aug. 1.

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Lusby Named Blue Ridge Campus Principal

07/07/2020

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) approved the hiring of Tara Lusby as the new principal at Blue Ridge Campus

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Kiwanis Recognizes JCS Eighth Graders

06/09/2020

The Charles Town Kiwanis Club moved ahead with its annual recognition of the top 50 academic 8th graders in Jefferson County.

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JCS Supports Summer Reading Programs

06/02/2020

Jefferson County School students often have wonderful opportunities for in person summer reading programs, but that is going to look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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JCS to Include Virtual Learning this Fall

05/11/2020

Students and families in Jefferson County will have choices for how students receive instruction during the 2020-2021 school year, including a full virtual learning option.

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JCS Honoring Class of 2020

04/30/2020

This Friday, May 1, both Jefferson and Washington High Schools will join schools across the state for the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission's (WVSSAC) new “Shine for WV Seniors” event.

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JCS to Purchase 1,000 Chromebooks

04/24/2020

To help meet the needs revealed in a recent survey, Jefferson County Schools is using newly provided flexibility in federal funding to procure 1,000 Chromebook computers for students identified as having the greatest immediate need for access to technology.

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JCS Child Nutrition Excels

04/20/2020

Jefferson County Schools has provided an estimated 51,000 meals since school facilities closed on March 13, 2020.

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JCS Names Teacher and Service Person of the Year

03/24/2020

Lauren Walls from C.W. Shipley Elementary and Kelli Myers from Charles Town Middle have been named the 2020 JCS Teacher and School Service Person of the Year.

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One Jefferson Awards for Feb 2020

02/25/2020

At the February meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education, Robyn Painter, from North Jefferson Elementary School, was recognized as the Service Person for the month of February; and Karey Warriner, from Wildwood Middle School, was recognized at the Professional Employee for the month.

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A Hero's Welcome

02/12/2020

Students at North Jefferson Elementary School got a huge surprise this month when Pre-K teacher and Sergeant with the U.S. Army Reserves, Jiketta Underwood, returned home early from deployment overseas.

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October One Jefferson Award Winners Named

10/29/2019

Barbara Zingg and Susie Nicodemus received the One Jefferson Award for October during the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education Monday.

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Dr. Wendy Whitehair-Lochner to Fill Vacancy

10/22/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) voted unanimously to appoint Wendy Whitehair-Lochner, Ed.D to fill a vacancy on the board.

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Students Receive Books, Learn About Kindness

10/21/2019

A local family is giving books to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in Jefferson County as a way to remember their daughter.

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JCS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

10/15/2019

Jefferson County Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14-18, 2019 to recognize the important work our cafeteria staff does to keep our students fed throughout the year.

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Students Train to be Recovery Coaches

10/10/2019

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) has partnered with GRaCE (Greater Recovery and Community Empowerment) to bring the WV Recovery Coach/Life Coach Academy to students.

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Late Football Player Inspires Giving

10/09/2019

Last month the Jefferson High School Football Boosters raised $535 for the Roane County Schools Football Program in memory of senior Alex Miller who died during a game last month.

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Poet Laureate Visits Jefferson County Schools

09/30/2019

West Virginia’s seventh poet laureate, Marc Harshman, was at Washington High School (WHS) toward the end of September.

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Sen. Manchin Skypes with JROTC Students

09/24/2019

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke to JROTC students at Jefferson High School (JHS) via Skype about opportunities to attend the U.S. Service Academies.

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Ranson Adds Outdoor Classroom

09/23/2019

Students at Ranson Elementary School (RES) are getting a different perspective on learning, thanks to a partnership with Engineers Without Borders International, a non-profit organization that assisted with creating an outdoor classroom on the school’s campus.

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Expanding Lines of Communication

09/23/2019

The safety of students and staff is the number one priority of Jefferson County Schools, and clear communication is an essential part of that mission. That is why we are constantly working to enhance the way we communicate, especially in a time of crisis or threat.

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Sheila Angelo-Caffrey, a Special Education Teacher at Shepherdstown Elementary School

Two Recognized with One Jefferson Award

09/23/2019

Two Recognized with One Jefferson Award

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School Service Personnel Honored

09/20/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education adopted a proclamation from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice declaring Sept. 20, 2019, WV School Service Personnel Day. Superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson wrote a letter to The Journal celebrating these dedicated employees.

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Jefferson High School Graduate Flying High

09/13/2019

Jacob Wenner, a 2019 Jefferson High School (JHS) graduate, is living his dream of learning to fly.

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JCS Students Take Part in 9.11 Remembrance

09/12/2019

Jefferson County Schools students were able to take part in a ceremony commemorating Sept. 11, 2001, at the Independent Fire Company in Ranson.

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Wright Denny KKids at Happy Retreat during the Day of Caring

JCS Participates in 25th Annual Day of Caring

09/10/2019

Students from several Jefferson County Schools took part in the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle's 25th Annual day of Caring Tuesday.

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JCS to Celebrate School Service Personnel

09/09/2019

he Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) has adopted a resolution from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proclaiming Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, as West Virginia School Service Personnel Day.

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Calendar Amended to Assist Students, Staff

08/27/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) voted to change the school calendar for the 2019-2020 School year.

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SREB Recognizes JHS Students

08/26/2019

More than two dozen students at Jefferson High School (JHS) are being recognized by The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for scoring at the Proficient or the Advanced levels on the Advanced Career (AC) Energy and Power Course 1 and Course 2 End-Of-Course assessment.

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DonorsChoose.org Projects Funded

08/23/2019

Walmart funded $10,043 worth of resources in Jefferson County Schools through the DonorsChoose.org Program.

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Pictured Left to Right: Bob Rizzo, Arnold Thomas, Gene Falck, Stan Nelson,, John Doyle, Cindy Jones, Dennis Kordyak, Christy Horning

Group Donates to Autism Program

08/07/2019

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 13887 at St Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown, W.Va. presented a check for nearly $1,000 to the Jefferson County Schools Autism Program last month.

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Stuff-A-Bus Event Supports Students

08/06/2019

Volunteers from the Jefferson County Schools transportation Department collected 1500+ school supply items Saturday during the Stuff-A-Bus event at the Charles Town Walmart.

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Stuff-A-Bus Event to Gather School Supplies

07/31/2019

A Jefferson County Schools Bus Operator is working with the Walmart in Charles Town to gather school supplies for students.

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McManus Named Shepherdstown Elementary Principal

07/29/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) named Nancy McManus as Principal during their regular meeting on July 22, 2019.

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FFA Judging Team Wins First at States

07/25/2019

The Jefferson FFA Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation team won first place in the state in both the Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation Contests

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Tyler Named CWS Principal

07/24/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) appointed Dr. Dawn Tyler as the new Principal at C.W. Shipley Elementary School

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Farm to School Week in Jefferson County

07/16/2019

Teachers, administrators, and service personnel from Jefferson County’s four middle schools participated in a “Farm to School” week over the summer.

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Students Attend International Thespian Festival

07/09/2019

The Washington High School Thespian Troupe represented Jefferson County Schools at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) in Lincoln, NE.

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JCBOE Reaches Settlement with Rockwool

07/09/2019

ROCKWOOL and the Jefferson County Board of Education (BOE) have settled all claims related to the ROCKWOOL site.

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Superintendent's Scholarship Recipients Named

07/08/2019

A total of 13 Jefferson County Schools service personnel are joining a co-hort at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (BRCTC) to earn their Associates Degree thanks to the 2019 Superintendent’s Scholarship.

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Dilly Named Deputy Superintendent

06/24/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education voted to name Shawn L. Dilly as the Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Support for Jefferson County Schools.

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Bus Schedule for Summer School

06/18/2019

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JCS to Host State Bus ROAD-E-O

06/13/2019

Jefferson County school bus operators had a chance to test their skills on Wednesday in the County School Bus Safety Road-E-O.

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Loring named Chief Human Resources Officer

06/12/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education has voted to appoint Amy Loring as the new Chief Human Resources Officer for Jefferson County Schools.

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Entrepreneurial Program Fosters New Ideas

06/10/2019

A new entrepreneurship unit for students at the Martin Robison Delany Opportunity Learning Center (OLC) is giving them a chance to design and showcase their own businesses. The students have even designed logos for their businesses that will be featured on t-shirts during a showcase at the end of the school year.

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SES Thanks Jacobson, Welcomes McManus

05/29/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education accepted the resignation of Shepherdstown Elementary School Principal Scott Jacobson Tuesday. Former Jefferson County Schools’ principal Nancy McManus will take over as interim principal on June 7, 2019.

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JHS FFA Wins at State Competition

05/24/2019

Four members of the Jefferson High School FFA Chapter recently competed in the West Virginia FFA’s Horse Evaluation Career Development Event where they took top honors.

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8th Grade Students "Get A Life"

05/22/2019

Jefferson County Schools’ Eighth Graders got a lesson on real-world financial literacy with the WV Treasuer's “Get a Life” Program.

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More Support for Serious Emotional Disorder

05/17/2019

Public comment on a waiver to provide additional resources to Children with Serious Emotional Disorder is being accepted until May 23, 2019.

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Superintendent Pens Letter for Teachers

05/10/2019

Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson wrote a letter for Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Work Exploration Program Celebrated

05/07/2019

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) gathered with community and business partners Monday to celebrate the Work Exploration Program which provides seniors in high school the opportunity to gain experience and to obtain job skills to assist with their successful transition from school to work. Students participating in the program volunteer one hour each week at supporting local businesses in the community.

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Harpers Ferry Cheer Team Wins Big

04/25/2019

The Harpers Ferry Cheer team has finished an "amazing" season.

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Birds of Prey Visit CTMS

04/24/2019

Sixth graders at Charles Town Middle School learned about birds of prey, at an assembly on April 23.

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JCS to Build Regional Student Support Center

04/09/2019

Over the past decade, Jefferson County Schools has experienced a significant increase in both the number of students and the level of need for students served. The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet those needs with the creation of a Regional Student Support Center.

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JCBOE to Hold Public Meetings on CEFP

04/04/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education has scheduled a series of four public meetings to get input from parents, employees, and community partners on the 10-year-plan, or CEFP.

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JCS responds to flu cases

04/03/2019

Jefferson County Schools are taking extra precautions as flu season continues to impact students and staff.

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JCS Board votes to replace field, tracks

04/02/2019

The football field and track at Washinton High School will be replaced, along with the track at Jefferson High School, following a vote Monday from the Jefferson County Board of Education.

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JCS Student Wins State Geobee

04/01/2019

For the second year in a row, a Jefferson County Schools student own the State Geography Bee and will go on to compete in the national competition.

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WHS Students win at WV Theater Competition

03/22/2019

Washington High School students took several group and individual awards at the West Virginia State Thespian Festival in Morgantown, W.Va. over the weekend and earned a spot in the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, NE later this year.

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JROTC "Exceeds Standards"

03/19/2019

Jefferson High School Air Force JROTC instructors and cadets of earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards”, the highest rating attainable.

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JCS Winners at Regional Science Fair

03/18/2019

Several Jefferson County high school students saw success at the 2019 Eastern Panhandle Regional Science Fair earlier this month.

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Teacher and Service Person of the Year Named

03/14/2019

Blue Ridge Primary School kindergarten teacher Shelly Renee Spitzer and Larry Willingham from the Transportation Dept. were named the 2019 Teacher of the Year and School Service person of the Year, respectively.

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JCS Supports Investigation of Retired Teacher

03/11/2019

Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is working with law enforcement officials in Frederick County, Md. where a retired JCS teacher is being investigated for child pornography.

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Grammy Winning Group to Sing with CTMS Chorus

03/06/2019

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus and the Charles Town Middle School Boys’ Choir will perform at the Old Opera House on Saturday, March 30. The concert will feature the stories and songs of young people from both Brooklyn, New York and students from Jefferson County.

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West Virginia Young Writers Contest Winners

02/28/2019

Winners for the 2019 West Virginia Young Writers Contest were recently announced.

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JCBOE Supports Educators with Resolution

02/27/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education adopted a resolution on Feb. 25, 2019, supporting legislation that would provide an average 5% pay increase for teachers and service personnel.

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JCS to Start on 10-Year Plan

02/25/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) is reaching out to the community to begin working on a 10-year-plan, or the comprehensive educational facilities plan (CEFP).

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Math Field Day Winners Announced

02/13/2019

Math Field day was held on three consecutive days in Jefferson County: Middle School on February 5 at Harpers Ferry Middle School, Grades Four and Five on February 6 at Wright Denny Intermediate School, and the high schools on February 7 at Washington High School

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Sixma Teaches Chess, Life Lessons

02/05/2019

More than a dozen students, parents, and staff members came to the Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting on Jan. 28 to recognize Volunteer Chester Sixma for his work at Wright Denny Intermediate School and Charles Town Middle School.

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New Agreement Brings Water to Community

01/28/2019

Jefferson Utilities, Inc. (JUI) has begun planning for an upgrade to the water system in parts of north Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE) will be able to lend a helping hand thanks to a new agreement.

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Moss Named Principal at Wildwood Middle School

01/15/2019

The Jefferson County Board of Education named Jennifer Moss Wildwood’s new Principal during their regular meeting last night after receiving the unanimous recommendation of the interview committee.

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DeSarno Named Resource Safety Officer

01/10/2019

Cpl. J.T. DeSarno with the Charles Town Police Department begins his new position as the school’s Resource Safety Officer at Washington High School this month.

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Former Student Featured in Nat Geo Documentary

01/08/2019

A former Jefferson High School Student is part of a new movie from National Geographic Films that took home the audience award at Sundance and SXSW.

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Jefferson County School Buses Respond to Collision

12/11/2018

Jefferson County School buses were at the ready Monday night when a tractor trailer collided with Amtrak's long-distance train to Chicago.

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Jefferson High Cheer Team is AAA State Runner Up

12/10/2018

The Jefferson High School Cheer Team made school history at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center over the weekend when they became the AAA Runner Up in the he WVSSAC Class AAA Cheer Competition.

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November Spirit Winners Recognized

11/28/2018

are Elizabeth “Bett” Sims, Special Education Teacher, Head Teacher, Ranson Elementary School, and Mary Mullens, PreK Aide/Assistant Teacher, North Jefferson Elementary School were named the November 2018 Spirit of Jefferson County Schools winners during Monday's Board of Education meeting.

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UPDATE JCS Responds to Threats Against High School

11/27/2018

Jefferson County Schools has responded to threats allegedly made by a Ranson man in Berkeley County last week. School officials were notified about the incident on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and took immediate action to ensure the safety of students and employees..

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Pettiford Presents at National Conference

11/26/2018

Jefferson County Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Joseph Pettiford garnered some national attention last month when he spoke at the American Association of School Personnel Administrators

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Weather Postpones Annual Social Studies Fair

11/20/2018

School closures led to the postponement of the Annual Jefferson County Schools Social Studies Fair just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Washington High students learn about TV industry

11/08/2018

Katherine Walsh Ryan, former head of the Ryan Film Institute in Shepherdstown, is now teaching at Washington High School.

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Gee addresses Jefferson County Juniors and Seniors

11/07/2018

WVU President Gordon Gee spokes to junior and seniors in Jefferson County about seeking education beyond high school during a pair of stops on Monday.

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Washington High Seniors participate in election

11/01/2018

Washington High School partnered with the Jefferson County Clerk's Office, Inspire WV, and the Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to sponsor a bus to offer seniors who are registered to vote the opportunity to vote early.

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Cafeteria named for Cipriano,longtime Autism Aide

10/29/2018

North Jefferson Elementary School named their cafeteria for Marie Cipriano, a former Autism Aide who passed away last June.

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Sherri Jaspal named October Volunteer of the Month

Parent Volunteer at South Jefferson Elementary School recognized as October “Volunteer of the Month”

10/25/2018

A Parent Volunteer at South Jefferson Elementary School, was recognized as “Volunteer of the Month” at a recent Board of Education meeting.

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October Spirit of Jefferson Award Winners named

10/25/2018

Two “Spirit of Jefferson” were presented at Monday night Board of Education meeting to two school employees: Tina Hartlove and Anne Portrey.

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Schools host 'Fright Night' at Fairgrounds

10/22/2018

Two Jefferson County schools are joining forces to create a fundraiser guaranteed to thrill all comers. It’s “Fright Night at the Fairgrounds” being held in October.

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Science Olympiad offers hands-on learning

10/15/2018

Jefferson County Schools Sixth Grade students spent a week learning about how they can use science in a number of different career fields.

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Sept 2018 Spirit of Jefferson Award winners

Spirit of Jefferson Award winners named for September

10/09/2018

Beth Saunders and Sharron Stuart were named the Sept. 2018 Spirit of Jefferson Award winners during Monday's Board of Education meeting.

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Texting is actually faster than Mr. White!

JCS Introduces New Text Messaging Service

10/05/2018

Jefferson County Schools has partnered with SchoolMessenger to provide a new Text Messaging Service to students and families. It will offer important updates about the school system texted straight to any phone that has opted in to the service.

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Volunteer makes a difference to elementary school

09/28/2018

Volunteer reaches out to EL student

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JCS students participate in Day of Caring

09/13/2018

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JCS Students participate in 9-11 Ceremony

09/11/2018

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Middle school receives grant for auditorium renovations

09/07/2018

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Jefferson County Schools Board of Education

Board of Education determines committee assignments

09/05/2018

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Knights of Columbus donate to JCS Autism Program

08/31/2018

Form left to right front row JCS members include: Christy Horning- Lead IEP Consultant, Mary Teufel- Special Education Chairperson, Colleen Griswold- (accepting the check, Special Education Teacher) Back Row: Cindy Fitzwater- Director of Pupil Services & Robert Rogers-Special Education Teacher

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The 2018 Superintendent's Scholarship recipients

Superintendent's Scholarship awarded to two

08/30/2018

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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and Wildwood Middle School Principal Pat Brockway talk with Jefferson County School students who are members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle’s SADD Chapter

U.S. Sen. talks drug prevention with students

08/29/2018

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin was at Wildwood Middle School Wednesday to talk with Jefferson County School students about drug prevention. About a dozen students who participate in a local SADD chapter took part.

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