Dear Families,
I hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to remind you that if you have not yet signed and returned your student's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form, please do so as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, students cannot be issued a Chromebook for school use until a signed AUP form has been received. To avoid any delays, please ensure that the form is completed and returned at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
I hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to remind you that if you have not yet signed and returned your student's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form, please do so as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, students cannot be issued a Chromebook for school use until a signed AUP form has been received. To avoid any delays, please ensure that the form is completed and returned at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Students in Mrs. Dixon's class have a goal for the year: read 100 books by May!
It's called "Read for a bead," and all students will be able to read a book of their choice and answer comprehension questions to prove they understand what they read. After reading and answering questions, they can select a bead of their choice for a keychain. The hope is that by May, they will have a big book party to celebrate the major accomplishment! Good luck, Mrs. Dixon's class!
It's called "Read for a bead," and all students will be able to read a book of their choice and answer comprehension questions to prove they understand what they read. After reading and answering questions, they can select a bead of their choice for a keychain. The hope is that by May, they will have a big book party to celebrate the major accomplishment! Good luck, Mrs. Dixon's class!
Good evening, Ranson families,
What a fantastic first week! We loved seeing our students return and welcoming new faces to Ranson.
This week was filled with learning, engaging conversations, and opportunities for students to reconnect with friends and make new ones. We also completed our first fire drill successfully.
Please remember:
Students may enter the building beginning at 8:05 a.m.
Traffic congestion may occur during arrival and dismissal times.
Car riders must enter campus from Old Leetown Pike.
The Mildred Street entrance is reserved for buses only. There is signage stating Buses Only.
Following these traffic patterns helps us keep traffic flowing safely and prevents backups onto Mildred Street.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to another great week of learning!
Have a wonderful weekend!
RES students and staff had a surprise visitor on Wednesday. Deputy Aaron Hutcherson and K-9 Rugby walked through the school and visited classrooms, letting students meet Rugby and hear about his role in our county.
Good Evening, Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming your students tomorrow! Our staff is well-prepared and excited to begin a wonderful new school year with your children.
As with any first day, there may be a few bumps along the way as we continue to balance class sizes due to ongoing enrollment. We are currently working through some overflow situations, particularly in our Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classes, which are at capacity. Our hope is to resolve these challenges as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we navigate this first week of school. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We value our partnership with families and are here to help.
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
Warm regards,
Ms. Terry
Principal
We are looking forward to welcoming your students tomorrow! Our staff is well-prepared and excited to begin a wonderful new school year with your children.
As with any first day, there may be a few bumps along the way as we continue to balance class sizes due to ongoing enrollment. We are currently working through some overflow situations, particularly in our Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classes, which are at capacity. Our hope is to resolve these challenges as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we navigate this first week of school. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We value our partnership with families and are here to help.
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
Warm regards,
Ms. Terry
Principal
August 3, 2026
Dear Ranson Elementary Families,
It is with great excitement and honor that I introduce myself as the new Principal of Ranson Elementary School. My name is Sybil Terry, and I bring 40 years of experience in education to this role. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to helping students achieve success, and I am thrilled to join the Ranson Elementary community.
As we begin this new school year together, my goal is to move our students forward academically, socially, and emotionally while providing a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. I am eager to meet and work with all of our students and families and look forward to building strong relationships throughout the year.
Like many schools across West Virginia, we have been affected by the statewide shortage of teacher applicants. As a result, we will begin the school year with some long-term substitutes in our building. Please know that these individuals are highly qualified and experienced in the subjects and grade levels they will be supporting. They along with all teachers will be reaching out to introduce themselves through Rooms, email, or a phone call prior to the start of school.
I believe that strong communication between school and home is essential to student success. I maintain an open-door policy and welcome you to contact me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have. My top priorities are your child's safety, well-being, and education.
I would like to invite you to stop by and meet me, along with my administrative team, on Tuesday, August 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Joining me will be:
• Ms. Laura Schuyleman, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Amy Ashman, Administrator in Residence
We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have as we prepare for an exciting school year.
We also welcome and encourage parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, we will be sending information regarding our brief volunteer training sessions. We hope you will consider sharing your time and talents with our school community.
You should receive your child's bus information on Monday, August 3. If you have questions regarding transportation or bus schedules, please contact the Transportation Department directly.
In addition, you can expect to hear from your child's teacher during the week of August 10.
Our Open House will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event will provide students and families with an opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and become familiar with the school. Due to time constraints, Open House is not intended for parent-teacher conferences, but rather as a chance to say hello and help students feel comfortable and prepared for the first day of school. As an additional treat, the Almost Heaven Frozen Custard Truck will be on school grounds during Open House. Families are welcome to stop by and purchase a sweet treat while visiting the school. We hope this provides an enjoyable opportunity for families to connect, celebrate the beginning of a wonderful school year, and make lasting memories as we prepare for an exciting year ahead.
As a reminder, breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students.
I am truly honored to serve the students, families, and staff of Ranson Elementary School. I am beyond excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, fun, and engagement. Together, we can make this a wonderful and successful school year for every child.
If you need to contact me, please feel free to reach out at:
Sybil Terry
Principal, Ranson Elementary School
📧 sybil.terry@k12.wv.us
I look forward to meeting each of you soon!
Warm regards,
Sybil Terry
Principal
Ranson Elementary School
Dear Ranson Elementary Families,
It is with great excitement and honor that I introduce myself as the new Principal of Ranson Elementary School. My name is Sybil Terry, and I bring 40 years of experience in education to this role. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to helping students achieve success, and I am thrilled to join the Ranson Elementary community.
As we begin this new school year together, my goal is to move our students forward academically, socially, and emotionally while providing a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment. I am eager to meet and work with all of our students and families and look forward to building strong relationships throughout the year.
Like many schools across West Virginia, we have been affected by the statewide shortage of teacher applicants. As a result, we will begin the school year with some long-term substitutes in our building. Please know that these individuals are highly qualified and experienced in the subjects and grade levels they will be supporting. They along with all teachers will be reaching out to introduce themselves through Rooms, email, or a phone call prior to the start of school.
I believe that strong communication between school and home is essential to student success. I maintain an open-door policy and welcome you to contact me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have. My top priorities are your child's safety, well-being, and education.
I would like to invite you to stop by and meet me, along with my administrative team, on Tuesday, August 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Joining me will be:
• Ms. Laura Schuyleman, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Amy Ashman, Administrator in Residence
We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have as we prepare for an exciting school year.
We also welcome and encourage parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, we will be sending information regarding our brief volunteer training sessions. We hope you will consider sharing your time and talents with our school community.
You should receive your child's bus information on Monday, August 3. If you have questions regarding transportation or bus schedules, please contact the Transportation Department directly.
In addition, you can expect to hear from your child's teacher during the week of August 10.
Our Open House will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event will provide students and families with an opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and become familiar with the school. Due to time constraints, Open House is not intended for parent-teacher conferences, but rather as a chance to say hello and help students feel comfortable and prepared for the first day of school. As an additional treat, the Almost Heaven Frozen Custard Truck will be on school grounds during Open House. Families are welcome to stop by and purchase a sweet treat while visiting the school. We hope this provides an enjoyable opportunity for families to connect, celebrate the beginning of a wonderful school year, and make lasting memories as we prepare for an exciting year ahead.
As a reminder, breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students.
I am truly honored to serve the students, families, and staff of Ranson Elementary School. I am beyond excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, fun, and engagement. Together, we can make this a wonderful and successful school year for every child.
If you need to contact me, please feel free to reach out at:
Sybil Terry
Principal, Ranson Elementary School
📧 sybil.terry@k12.wv.us
I look forward to meeting each of you soon!
Warm regards,
Sybil Terry
Principal
Ranson Elementary School
What better way to end the school year than with a Staff vs. 5th Grade basketball game? RES students cheered on their favorite teams this morning and enjoyed a halftime performance by our own cheerleaders and third graders.
Yesterday, RES celebrated fifth grade with a matriculation ceremony, honoring their accomplishments this year. We wish you the best in middle school!
Congratulations to our Kindergarten students for graduating! As part of their celebration, Kindergarten classes created posters with their handprints, intending to add to them in fifth grade. We are so proud of you all!
Congratulations to fifth grader Kiera Hayes on winning Ranson Mayor for the Day! Keira visited the mayor's office and took a tour of the city's facilities.
Students and families at RES enjoyed a concert by the 5th-grade band and 4th and 5th-grade chorus. The students did an amazing job!
We want your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our JCS Communications and Engagement Survey to help us plan and improve: https://forms.office.com/r/a7sZnG0uuR
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 to help us plan for next year: https://forms.office.com/r/a7sZnG0uuR
CANVAS UPDATE: 5/8/2026
Canvas was down the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, due to a reported data breach. Early reports indicate this impacts over 8,000+ public schools, colleges, and institutions across the country. JCS is an impacted organization.
Indications so far are that the information involved includes student/staff names, JCS/WVDE-issued student/staff ID numbers (not social security numbers), email addresses, and messages between users on the platform.
JCS has no evidence of a compromise to internal district systems. Our Technology Team is actively assessing impact and implementing precautionary safeguards.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed. For more information, visit the Instructure Incident Updates & FAQs: https://www.instructure.com/incident_update
JCS Communities: All JCS schools have been released from their SECURE or LOCKDOWN. WMS families will be picking their students up at Sam Micahels Park today. We ask that you follow your regular pickup practice, as not to overwhelm our schools or roads as law enforcement continue their work..
Mrs. Mossburg's class and some second-grade friends took the initiative and helped contribute to keeping our Earth clean on Wednesday afternoon. They ventured out to the playground area and picked up any trash they could see. Thanks for keeping our playground beautiful!
Congratulations to RES' Students of the Month and Principal's Award. These students were selected by their teachers and Mr. Astorino for displaying honesty through the month of March.
As the year comes to an end, fifth grade students in Mrs. Dixon's class created shadow images of themselves, writing advice they would tell their younger self. Teachers in the building also have the opportunity in the coming weeks to write messages to the fifth graders as they finish elementary school and begin their middle school journey.
JCS Families: Schools and offices are experiencing intermittent phone and internet outages. If you are unable to reach your students school please use the backup phone number found on our website: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers
Kindergarten students at RES celebrated the end of their Kings and Queens unit by dressing like royalty. All three classes paraded through the halls for their royal subjects and enjoyed tea parties in their classrooms.
