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.
JCS Families,
Jefferson County Schools will operate on a modified Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) on Monday, March 16. All evening activities are canceled.
This decision was made after monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and consulting with the National Weather Service Charleston, WV, office this evening. Forecasted severe storms, including high winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, are creating too much uncertainty to plan for either an early or standard dismissal tomorrow afternoon. Keeping students at home helps us avoid putting them or our staff in harm's way.
What This Means for Your Student:
- Students will not report to school tomorrow and will complete their learning from home.
- K–5 students will find assignments and information posted in Rooms, as we did not send devices home for Canvas access.
- 6–12 students should follow the normal NTID process and connect with their teachers through their usual platforms.
- Teachers and staff will be available to support students from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm.
All LSIC meetings scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Math Field Day has been postponed to Wednesday, March 18.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
Jefferson County Schools will operate on a modified Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) on Monday, March 16. All evening activities are canceled.
This decision was made after monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and consulting with the National Weather Service Charleston, WV, office this evening. Forecasted severe storms, including high winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, are creating too much uncertainty to plan for either an early or standard dismissal tomorrow afternoon. Keeping students at home helps us avoid putting them or our staff in harm's way.
What This Means for Your Student:
- Students will not report to school tomorrow and will complete their learning from home.
- K–5 students will find assignments and information posted in Rooms, as we did not send devices home for Canvas access.
- 6–12 students should follow the normal NTID process and connect with their teachers through their usual platforms.
- Teachers and staff will be available to support students from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm.
All LSIC meetings scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Math Field Day has been postponed to Wednesday, March 18.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
JCS Families: We are currently experiencing phone and internet outages across the county due to a state system outage. If you need to contact your student's school, please use the backup phone number. Secondary phone numbers can be found on our website: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers
JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3, due to weather.
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.
