Students in Ms. Kowalski's 7th Grade Social Studies classes excavated Terracotta soldiers as part of their Ancient China Unit. Students enjoyed "digging out" the soldiers. Ms. Kowalski was able to provide this opportunity to her classes due to a grant she received.
Students in Ms. Kern's WV History classes are having daily visits from JJ, their West Virginia Elf. JJ has been teaching them about the different activities and places in West Virginia through his shenanigans. Below see JJ attend a WVU game, participate in the grand opening of Tudor's, ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad, go rafting with a special guide, parachute from the New River Gorge and go trail riding at the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.
HFMS Families: Please help us to congratulate our FFA team for their exciting placements at the State FFA event this week. We had two teams that place 5th and 1st overall. Our first place team also consisted of individual winners, Maddie McDonald-tied for 4th place, Julie Athey-2nd place, and Monica Fernandes-1st place! Congratulations to Taylor, Cali, Abigail, Brooke, Maddie, Maddie, Julie, Monica, and Ms. Hargis! We are so proud of you all!
HFMS Families: Jefferson High School is holding a scheduling information meeting for parents of 8th grade students attending JHS on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00pm in the JHS Auditorium. Students will then schedule at HFMS with JHS Counselors on Dec. 12. Please contact your HFMS Counselors with any questions.
HFMS Families: Just a reminder that our FFA is holding a Cookies and Canned Goods event this evening from 4-6pm. Bring at least one canned good item to enjoy cookies and cocoa with staff, friends, and family. Please consider stopping in during this two hour window to support a great cause!
8th Grade students in Ms. Barker's WV History classes created maps of West Virginia using play-doh. Students created the different geographical features and labeled the parts of West Virginia.
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HFMS Families: Join us on December 4th from 4-6pm to celebrate the season with cookies and community! We will have cookies and cocoa in the cafeteria for students and families. In order to join the festivities, we ask that you bring canned goods to donate in support of the FFA canned Food Drive.
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.
8th Grade students in Ms. Waller's and Ms. Musser's classes completed four labs investigating surface tension. In the first lab, they created a soap boat out of aluminum and investigated what happened when they initially put it in the water and what happened when they added soap to the outside of the boat. In the second lab, the students filled a pie plate with water and a generous amount of pepper. They added a drop of dish soap to a q-tip and investigated what happened to the pepper when they placed the q-tip in the middle of the plate. In the third lab, students poured milk into a plate and added food coloring. They investigated what happened when they placed a q-tip with dish soap in the center of the plate. In the fourth lab, students created density towers using their knowledge of the density of the following items: corn syrup, vegetable oil, dish soap, water, and rubber alcohol. Students created a hypothesis and wrote down their observations for each lab.
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!
Congratulations to Ms. Alyson Whitacre who won the State Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Outstanding Service as a Teacher of Western Civilization. Ms. Whitacre originally won the local Bee Line 2023 Chapter Award for Outstanding Teaching in Social Studies in April. The chapter said that "Ms. Whitacre stood head-and-shoulders above other applicants for her abiding commitment to reaching the greatest percentage of learners in her classroom to ensure that the most students possible can grasp historical concepts." Ms. Whitacre has taught 7th Grade Ancient Civilizations for six years. In teaching, she is passionate about making history hands-on, interactive, and movement based. Ms. Whitacre's personal passion is archaeology. This summer she participated in a dig in Yorkshire, England of a medieval village. She unearthed pottery and structures from the 1200s. Pictured with her are representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Eric Vandell, principal at HFMS.
HFMS Families: FFA clothing orders close on Tuesday, November 14th. If you would like to purchase an item, please use the following link: https://stores.inksoft.com/harpers_ferry_ffa_199523/shop/home
A reminder that all Jefferson County schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
HFMS Families: The Homecoming Dance will be held on Friday, November 17th from 3-5pm in the school gym. Cost is $10 which includes entry, snacks, and drinks. Student attire must follow the school dress code. Please see the attached flyer for more information. **Flyers are being sent home with students today.
