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*Reminder* Spirit Night at 5 Guys Ranson Tonight from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. When you show the flyer (sent home in backpacks) or mention Wright Denny while ordering, a percentage of the sale will be donated to our school. Come and show your support!
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National Arts in Education Week celebrates the value of the arts in our schools and classrooms. #BecauseOfArtsEd, our students often have the opportunity to participate in arts-inspired events and showcases at the regional, state, and national levels. Thank you to our JCS educators who work tirelessly to inspire this type of dedication, creativity, and love of the arts in our students!
![Washington High School's Synergy Dance Ensemble performing on stage at Arts Ed](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5225173/large_h2Xwc9ucs8w4ol3SIZhbrQ.jpeg)
![CTMS Jazz Band performing on stage at Arts Ed](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5225174/large_57YiPu6s_c2wwzu1OCoDbw.jpeg)
![JCS student and teacher standing in front of the student's portrait at a local art show](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5225177/large_CdqMTqR7DQ86JKUbHkIrZA.jpeg)
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![Middle School All-County Honors Choir performing on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5225180/large_tCnIQCuyzBcexH_xIrsvJw.jpeg)
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The Wright Denny KKids went to Happy Retreat to help during the United Way Day of Caring on Tuesday. These volunteers enjoyed hearing from George and Charles Washington and learned a lot about the house from their direct descendant Walter Washington. Students filled many bags with trash from the walking trails and helped pick up sticks in the yard.
![Students in front of white house](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5222370/large_NW1TINzjb3JecEf_EMRZAg.jpeg)
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On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, visit the Ranson Five Guys location anytime from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. When you show this flyer or mention Wright Denny while ordering, a
percentage of the sale will be donated to our school. Come and show your support!
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Five volunteers are needed to assist teachers with tasks in the workroom for approximately 1 to 2 hours a week. If you can assist contact our office secretary Maria Raso maria.raso@k12.wv.us or 304-725-2513
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Today, we remember and reflect.
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Boxtops for Education app information.
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Did you know Jefferson County Schools has a Parent and Education Resource Center? That's right, and our PERC is already working hard to organize activities to help connect our students across the district. If you are interested in learning more about PERC, are looking for resources to support a student, or simply want to come out and make new friends, be sure to visit www.jcswv.org/perc.
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Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
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Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
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A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!
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There's still time to visit the Stuff-A-Bus drop-off location at the Jefferson County Fair and donate school supplies for our students! Donations will continue to be collected this evening from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers at the JCS Transportation Department for being available this week to collect these much-needed supplies!
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Celebrate the start of school with a trip to the Jefferson County Fair! Our friendly staff from the JCS Transportation Department are on hand to collect your donations of school supplies for students in need every evening this week from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. They're also happy to share information about how you can become a bus operator for Jefferson County Schools - a great way to make your mark in our caring community of educators!
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Filing out after GREAT first day! Welcome back WDIS; we can't wait to see you again tomorrow!
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Welcome back, JCS! We're so excited to begin another new school year with our students and staff. It's going to be a great year!
!["Welcome back, students! We've missed you!" message with photo of students departing a school bus](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4981403/large_jke-0IwMx4VWsBsopQnmUw.png)
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It's the first day of a new school year, and buses are back on the road! Remember to be patient and use extra caution while driving today, especially in residential areas and school zones. A big THANK YOU to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school! 🚌
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A reminder that Monday, August 21, is the first day of school! We hope you've had an ✨amazing✨ summer and can't wait to see you tomorrow for the start of the new school year!
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It's opening day for the Jefferson County Fair - come out and support our 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA students!
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The start of a new school year means sharing the road. Please keep the following safety tips in mind when buses start rolling on Monday. We can't wait to see you then!
🚌 Be alert and watch for children, especially near schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots.
🚌 Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. NEVER pass a bus from behind when it is stopped to board or offload children.
🚌 Be especially careful when children are present in school zones and residential areas.
🚌 Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
🚌 Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
🚌Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick up children at school.
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Wrapping up back-to-school shopping this weekend? Consider including a few items for the JCS Stuff-a-Bus school supply drive! Volunteers from the JCS Transportation Department will be on hand throughout the next week to collect donations of backpacks, crayons, pens and pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other necessary school supplies. Special thanks to City National Bank for being our community partner in this annual event to serve JCS families in need!
See the schedule below for dropoff locations and times:
🚌 City National Bank at The Potomac Marketplace (Ranson location)
Saturday, August 19 | 8 a.m. - Noon
🚌 Jefferson County Fair
Weekdays, August 21-25 | 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, August 15 | 12-4 p.m.