We are so proud of our Wildwood Middle School student musicians for earning spots on the first-ever WV Middle School All-State Band! Lillian Wolf - trumpet; Kelli Parker - clarinet; Brady Matthias - tenor sax; Isaac Marsh - percussion; Ben Elliott - trombone will be in Charleston next year to perform!! https://wms.jcswv.org/o/wms/article/1387001
Señora Fontanella, a native of Barcelona in the Catalan region of Spain, shared that region's holiday tradition of Caga Tió- the poop log. Caga Tió is a log with a red hat, friendly face and blankets. When he is hit with sticks, he "poops" presents under his blanket for good girls and boys!
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.
Members of the new Hispanglish Empowerment Club (HEC) at Wildwood Middle School recently traveled to our nation's capital to visit the Mexican Cultural Institute. Students formed the club this year with the help of two faculty advisors, and the group recently marked an important milestone in the election of its first officers! More here 👉 http://rb.gy/puzsj3
Mr. Richer's FACS classes made mashed potatoes this week. They peeled, sliced, mashed, mixed and most importantly enjoyed eating their hard work! Well done, Mustangs! 🥔🥔🥔
In the 7th grade hallway each week, Mustangs have a chance to express their opinions by placing a clothespin on the sign of their choice. Here are some of the results from recent weeks!
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
Just before the break, students from Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Wildwood Middle Schools visited Jefferson High School, where they learned about CTE courses, CTSO clubs, and programs of study available as they enter high school. Special thanks to our high school student ambassadors for representing these programs for our rising freshmen!
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!
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.
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!
This week the WMS Mustangs honor all those who have served in the US Armed Forces. We appreciate their sacrifices and are thankful for their dedication to our nation. We especially celebrate five of our staff who are veterans - Mr. Alexander, Mr. David, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Johnson, and Ms Knight. Thank you for your service!
A reminder that all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Mrs. Reilly's ELA classes conducted a Socratic Seminar this week as part of their Space Race unit. Students created, posed, answered and debated questions about the use of dogs and other animals in the early days of space exploration. The moderated discussion was thoughtful and collegial, with deep thinking about ethics and science. Great job, Mustangs!
Mrs. Reilly's ELA classes conducted a Socratic Seminar this week as part of their Space Race unit. Students created, posed, answered and debated questions about the use of dogs and other animals in the early days of space exploration. The moderated discussion was thoughtful and collegial, with deep thinking about ethics and science. Great job, Mustangs!
Sra. Fontanella's 8th grade Spanish students went "shopping" this week! They created a store, laid out items, and role played the parts of buyers and sellers. Creativity, drama, and learning! Way to go, Mustangs!
Congratulations to Sophia Vella, Brooklyn Branson, and Chloe Walterson on being named finalists 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!
#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!
