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!
North Jefferson's students ended the week with Crazy Hat Day!
#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!
Things were looking a little crazy today! North Jefferson's students and staff enjoyed Crazy Hair Day.
North Jefferson is seeing red! Students and staff came donned in red to kick off the first day of Red Ribbon Week.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
Hello NJES Families,
I wanted to take a brief moment to let everyone know that I will be taking a maternity leave effective immediately. I will return to North Jefferson Elementary School upon our students’ return from winter break on January 2, 2024.
I thank everyone for their support and patience during my absence. I truly believe that I am a part of the best school family in Jefferson County. During my leave, we have a team of dedicated professionals that will step up and ensure our students and families’ needs are met.
In my absence, Ms. Kitty Hall (kitty.hall@k12.wv.us) and Ms. Allison Bivens (abivens@k12.wv.us) will be available to handle all school matters. Please do not hesitate to reach out to either of these ladies with any questions or concerns that you may have. Again, I thank you in advance for your willingness to place your trust in our interim NJES administrative team. You are in great hands during my absence.
Sincerely,
D. Nicole Johnson, M.Ed.
Head Principal, NJES
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!
10/13/23: Jefferson County Schools prioritizes safety in all that we do. Thursday afternoon (10/12), we received a notification about a widely shared message calling for violence. We consulted with federal and local law enforcement agencies and found no immediate danger connected to the non-specific threat. The threat level did not change as a result of the message. In an abundance of caution, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is conducting extra patrols around our schools. We are grateful for their partnership and dedication to protecting our children. If you see something, say something. You can report suspicious activity by calling 866-WVWATCH (866-989-2824).