Last week, first grade students in Mrs. Mills' class enjoyed a tea party as a reward for positive behavior. Students dressed in fancy outfits and enjoyed macarons, cucumber sandwiches and tea or lemonade. Way to go, Mrs. Mills' class!
Over the past two months, the librarian and STEAM teacher collaborated with students in grades 2–5 to create habitat dioramas. Students worked independently or with partners to research an animal and its habitat in the library. They then applied their research in STEAM class by designing and building detailed dioramas of their chosen habitats. Using a variety of materials available in the STEAM classroom, students selected the supplies that best represented their learning and creativity. The finished projects are now on display in the school.
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying empathy through the month of January.
JCS Families: JCS will dismiss 3 hours early today, Friday, February 6, due to impending winter weather.
100 days smarter! Students and staff at RES celebrate the 100th day of school on February 4 by dressing up.
Fourth and fifth-grade students represented RES today at the county's elementary Math Field Day. They showed their math skills by solving different problems to complete challenges. Great job today, Ranson Rockets!
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying fairness through the month of December.
Spotted! RES's very own Elf on the Shelf and principal, Mr. A, welcomes students on the last day before winter break.
On Tuesday, December 16, RES students listened to special musical guests from Harpers Ferry Middle School. The middle school's jazz band and choir played and sang several holiday songs to welcome the upcoming holiday break.
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying self-control through the month of November.
Before Fall Break, Mrs. Sutch's class hosted own Friendsgiving feast in class. The students had a wonderful time celebrating friendship!
JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
Gobble Gobble! No turkeys here! Mrs. Mills' students helped these turkeys disguise themselves so they'd be safe. Great job helping them, first grade.
Mrs. Cruse’s class has been hard at work on their ELA research projects focused on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Students have shown tremendous effort, creativity, and dedication throughout this unit, and their final projects truly reflect their hard work. From detailed models to imaginative presentations, the quality of work has been outstanding. Here are just a few examples of the impressive projects turned in this week.
Gobble Gobble! These turkeys are ready for the ball! This week, Kindergarten students listened to a read-aloud of Turkey in Disguise and dressed their own turkeys for the November Ball. Check out these creative costumes!
Our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Joy Ribot, brought global learning to life with an engaging cultural presentation titled “Pinoy Pride: A Peek at the Philippines.” Mrs. Ribot, who joined Ranson Elementary from the Philippines, shared her heritage with all kindergarten classes in a vibrant and interactive way.
Students explored the Philippines on a world map, learned about its three main island groups and even sang the country’s national anthem. They admired traditional attire, viewed colorful displays about festivals and customs, and sampled authentic Filipino food. The classroom was filled with eye-catching visuals, including currency, traditional clothing designs, and cultural artifacts.
This experience gave our students a meaningful opportunity to celebrate diversity and appreciate the rich traditions of another country. Thank you, Mrs. Ribot, for helping our young learners see the world beyond the classroom!
Students explored the Philippines on a world map, learned about its three main island groups and even sang the country’s national anthem. They admired traditional attire, viewed colorful displays about festivals and customs, and sampled authentic Filipino food. The classroom was filled with eye-catching visuals, including currency, traditional clothing designs, and cultural artifacts.
This experience gave our students a meaningful opportunity to celebrate diversity and appreciate the rich traditions of another country. Thank you, Mrs. Ribot, for helping our young learners see the world beyond the classroom!
Jefferson County CEP notification:
The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.
If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201
Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.
If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201
Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
JCS Families: It is August 1, and the countdown to the new school year has begun! Check out our back-to-school dates for students, the new cell phone policy, and more in this special Back-to-School Beacon: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/beacon-august-2025
JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment ( about 4 minutes) to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/171vPKXMme
JCS REMINDER: All JCS schools will operate on a 2-hour early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, May 30, for faculty senate meetings. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning to say hello and goodbye one last time before summer break.