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.
Legos in the ELA Classroom -- 8th Grade students began a new unit in their ELA / Reading classes about the Holocaust. To begin the unit, students selected a Holocaust victim's identity card to learn about their life and answer questions about them. The students then created a monument to their individuals using Legos and wrote a memorial plaque for them.
HFMS is happy to share that our Back to School Dance will take place next week, 9/14, from 3-5pm. Cost is $10-which covers entrance, food, and drink. Additional food and drink will be available for $1, while supplies last. All funds will go to supporting our Guidance Department. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Today's HFMS Football game versus Romney will be played as scheduled, weather permitting. This also includes the possibilities of moving the start time back or cancelling if the weather becomes too severe. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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.
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.
HFMS Cross Country: Practice for 9/5 and the meet scheduled for Wednesday, 9/6 vs Romney, has been canceled.
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!
All students are visiting the library this week to learn procedures and check out a library book.
Good morning. Bus 2005 for HFMS is running approximately 20 minutes late this morning. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
HFMS Football: The game scheduled for 8/31 against Capon Bridge has been cancelled. Players should stay after school for regular practice.
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!
Great first week at Harpers Ferry Middle School with teachers building classroom community. From vertical learning to to stations to collaborative learning to hands on experiences, this week shows that it is going to be a wonderful year!
Greetings HFMS families! Please join us on Wednesday, August 30 for our annual Family Barbeque followed by Meet The Teacher Night. Barbeque begins at 5:00 pm followed by our Meet The Teacher event from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
HFMS Cheer tryouts will take place on Monday, August 28th and Tuesday, August 29th from 3-5pm. Students must have a completed sports physical to attend tryouts. Students wishing to try out must attend both days.
HFMS Picture day will take place on Wednesday, September 6th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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!
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces on this first day of the new school year! Welcome back, Tigers!!!
Late Bus Information: Bus 1694 and both Ranson buses from HFMS are running on a delay due to a bus issue.
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!
