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.
JCS REMINDER: JCS offices and schools are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, May 27, for the last week of school! Make sure to finish the year strong and attend through the last day.
JCS Families: Please read this end-of-year update from Superintendent Bishop about attendance and safety: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/superintendents-update-may-20
JCS Update: Jefferson County Schools is experiencing internet and phone outages today, April 11, 2025. We are working with our service provider to resolve the issue. If you are unable to reach your student's school, please use the alternative school phone numbers: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers
JCS Families: Please read this important attendance update from Superintendent Bishop: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/attendance-update-from-dr-bishop
JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 7th as staff participate in professional learning.
JCS Families: There are several bus scheduling adjustments this morning. Please review the JCS Bus Status Tracker for updated information. https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker
JCS Community: All activities and events are canceled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions.
JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County are covered in snow, with precipitation expected to continue through the evening and temperatures remaining below freezing. Students and staff will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule; this is the final NTID day.
JCS offices will open at 10 am; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.
JCS Community: JCS will operate on a 3-hour early dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to weather. This allows our students to be in school with their teachers, eat breakfast and lunch, and be home before any unsafe road conditions.
All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. AlphaBEST after-school care and Boys and Girls Club transportation will not run today.
JCS Community: Check out the JCS Winter Weather and Calendar Update for important information. https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/winter-weather
JCS Community: Jefferson County Schools are open and operating on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
JCS Community: Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to the weather forecast. JCS will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions throughout the evening and morning and communicate any change by 7am to families.