JCS Families: JCS will dismiss 3 hours early today, Friday, February 6, due to impending winter weather.
4 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
100 days smarter! Students and staff at RES celebrate the 100th day of school on February 4 by dressing up.
4 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Kindergarten teachers dressed in gray wigs and glasses
Kindergarten students wearing 100 day smarter hats
third grade students dressed in wigs with glasses and canes
Kindergarten students wearing sweaters, suspenders, and fake eyebrows
Kindergarten students wearing hair curlers and using a walker
School nurse with her two daughters dressed in gray wigs
Fourth and fifth-grade students represented RES today at the county's elementary Math Field Day. They showed their math skills by solving different problems to complete challenges. Great job today, Ranson Rockets!
5 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Fourth and fifth grade students sitting together
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying fairness through the month of December.
5 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Students posing with Mr. Astorino with their certificates
Two students posing with Mr. Astorino
Spotted! RES's very own Elf on the Shelf and principal, Mr. A, welcomes students on the last day before winter break.
6 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Mr. A sitting on a bookshelf dressed as an elf
On Tuesday, December 16, RES students listened to special musical guests from Harpers Ferry Middle School. The middle school's jazz band and choir played and sang several holiday songs to welcome the upcoming holiday break.
6 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
RES students watching and listening to HFMS choir
RES students watching and listening to RES jazz band
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying self-control through the month of November.
6 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
K-5 students posing with Mr. Astorino
Two students posing with Mr. Astorino
Before Fall Break, Mrs. Sutch's class hosted own Friendsgiving feast in class. The students had a wonderful time celebrating friendship!
7 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Mrs. Sutch's second grade class eating snacks at their Friendsgiving.

JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.

7 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
Gobble Gobble! No turkeys here! Mrs. Mills' students helped these turkeys disguise themselves so they'd be safe. Great job helping them, first grade.
7 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
A turkey disguised as Mr. A
A turkey disguised as a Christmas tree
A turkey disguised as Rumi
A turkey disguised as McDonald's french fries
A turkey disguised with sunglasses and bows
Mrs. Cruse’s class has been hard at work on their ELA research projects focused on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Students have shown tremendous effort, creativity, and dedication throughout this unit, and their final projects truly reflect their hard work. From detailed models to imaginative presentations, the quality of work has been outstanding. Here are just a few examples of the impressive projects turned in this week.
7 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
a diorama showing an ancient temple
A diorama of Machu Picchu with buildings, landforms, and the sky
A diorama of an ancient temple with drawn bricks
A paper with a written presentation
A diorama showing sand, water, and trees

Gobble Gobble! These turkeys are ready for the ball! This week, Kindergarten students listened to a read-aloud of Turkey in Disguise and dressed their own turkeys for the November Ball. Check out these creative costumes!

7 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Paper turkeys disguised as different people or items
Paper turkeys disguised as different people or items
Paper turkeys disguised as different people or items
Student reading a book to class
Our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Joy Ribot, brought global learning to life with an engaging cultural presentation titled “Pinoy Pride: A Peek at the Philippines.” Mrs. Ribot, who joined Ranson Elementary from the Philippines, shared her heritage with all kindergarten classes in a vibrant and interactive way.
Students explored the Philippines on a world map, learned about its three main island groups and even sang the country’s national anthem. They admired traditional attire, viewed colorful displays about festivals and customs, and sampled authentic Filipino food. The classroom was filled with eye-catching visuals, including currency, traditional clothing designs, and cultural artifacts.
This experience gave our students a meaningful opportunity to celebrate diversity and appreciate the rich traditions of another country. Thank you, Mrs. Ribot, for helping our young learners see the world beyond the classroom!
7 months ago, Ranson Elementary School
Ms. Ribot showing the Philippines on a world map
A poster showing Welcome to Mindanao
A poster with Filipino clothing and currency
A poster displaying a map of the Philippines and various locations within the country
Jefferson County CEP notification:

The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.

If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201

Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
10 months ago, Jefferson County Schools

JCS Families: It is August 1, and the countdown to the new school year has begun! Check out our back-to-school dates for students, the new cell phone policy, and more in this special Back-to-School Beacon: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/beacon-august-2025

11 months ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment ( about 4 minutes) to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/171vPKXMme
about 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS REMINDER: All JCS schools will operate on a 2-hour early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, May 30, for faculty senate meetings. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning to say hello and goodbye one last time before summer break.
about 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS REMINDER: JCS offices and schools are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, May 27, for the last week of school! Make sure to finish the year strong and attend through the last day.
about 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS Families: Please read this end-of-year update from Superintendent Bishop about attendance and safety: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/superintendents-update-may-20
about 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools
JCS Update: Jefferson County Schools is experiencing internet and phone outages today, April 11, 2025. We are working with our service provider to resolve the issue. If you are unable to reach your student's school, please use the alternative school phone numbers: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers
about 1 year ago, Jefferson County Schools