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.
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.
1/9/24: North Jefferson Elementary School is experiencing issues with the main phone line. Our staff is working with the provider for a fix. If you need to contact the school today, please call (304) 676-5339. Thank you.
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.
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.
North Jefferson's students enjoyed a special reader today! Miss West Virginia visited classrooms throughout the building for a special read-aloud.
Kindergartners in Mrs. Nugent's classroom enjoy learning through play and other hands-on opportunities. Keep up the great work, kindergarten!
As we kick off this season of giving, we're grateful to Shepherdstown Rotary for their generous gift supporting NJES students in need. The organization donated funds to our school's coat drive. Read more here 👉 http://rb.gy/7pdeoy
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
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!
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!
A special thank you to the Shepherdstown Rotary for reading and donating books to our first graders!
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.
Congratulations to Hector Martinez for his winning entry in the JCS Attendance Awareness Poster Contest. Hector was recognized at the November 13 Jefferson County Board of Education meeting. Read more here at http://rb.gy/aayc2w!
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!
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!
A reminder that all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Congratulations to Hector Martinez on being named a finalist in the district-wide Attendance Matters Poster Contest! Contest winners will be announced on Monday, November 13, during the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Visit http://rb.gy/7uqc7 to view all our student finalists!
Happy Halloween from North Jefferson!
Hip Hip Hooray! Everyone loves Pajama Day!
