Join us for our SEA meeting this evening at 6:00 PM via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 839 3096 0360
Password: rangers
We'll see you there.
In recognition of National School Lunch Week, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women serving as cooks in our school cafeterias who keep our students fed, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for the important role you play in supporting their success!
Bus 1108 is running an estimated 15-20 minutes late this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will dismiss two hours early today, October 6, for faculty senate meetings.
A reminder tomorrow, October 6th is a 2 hour early dismissal for students for faculty senate meetings. Dismissal begins at 1:40 PM. Thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the upcoming weekend.
The Shipley Education Association (SEA) Fall Fest will now be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, October 13th. Updated information was sent home with students this evening. Thank you for your understanding.
It's National Principals Month, and we're celebrating Dr. Kursey! We're so grateful for his dedication, determination, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for being the guiding light in our school!
As National Attendance Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank our JCS students and families for making it a priority to practice good school attendance! Don't forget submissions for our district-wide attendance poster contest are due this Friday, September 29 - visit www.jcswv.org/attendance for contest details. And keep up the good work! Remember… students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits. That's why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
JCS Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop speaks at the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Rotary Clubs during a lunch on Wednesday. Dr. Bishop will connect with students and the community again during a series of events in the coming months. Visit www.jcswv.org/events for details!
We're proud to recognize and celebrate West Virginia School Service Personnel Day! Our service personnel play an essential role in every aspect of our JCS community, including: ✅ The bus drivers and mechanics who ensure the safe transport of our students ✅ The aides who offer vital assistance in the classroom ✅ The cooks who provide nutritious meals for students and staff ✅ The custodians who keep our schools clean and orderly ✅ The maintenance staff who keep our schools and facilities running safely ✅ And the secretaries who provide crucial administrative support. We offer our most sincere gratitude to these individuals for all they do. THANK YOU!
Did you know that practicing good attendance not only helps high school students stay on track to graduate but also increases their chances of earning a college degree and being successful in their jobs? We all prosper when our students gain the skills and abilities necessary to help them contribute to their communities. As we continue to recognize National Attendance Awareness Month, visit www.jcswv.org/attendance to learn more about why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
ATTENTION: Significant outages at Frontier have made receiving incoming phone calls at C.W. Shipley Elementary School inconsistent today (9/20/23). We have activated our backup number to ensure you can contact the school by phone. Please call (304) 671-9245 to reach the front office today. Thank you.
JCS joined other schools across West Virginia this week in a celebration of freedom! Celebrate Freedom Week was established to educate WV students about the founding of the United States, the values on which it was established, and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. JCS students and staff decorated their schools and classrooms, participated in special activities, and proudly wore their Red, White, and Blue!
Many people think missing a few days of school each month is not a big deal. But absences add up quickly, and too many - excused or unexcused - can have a negative impact on academic achievement. Students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits! Learn more about National Attendance Awareness Month here 👉 www.jcswv.org/attendance
An email was sent earlier this afternoon sharing information about Friday, September 15th. This information was also sent home with students on September 12th. If you have not seen this information, please check your email.
The CWS apparel store is officially open. Use this link to purchase your Shipley gear: https://www.zeroinsports.com/cwses/
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!
Please see updated SEA Meeting Information for those trying to login:
Meeting ID:
839 3096 0360
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rangers
Join us for our first SEA meeting this evening at 6:00 PM via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 661 961 7911
Passcode: rangers
Today, we remember and reflect.
