May Edition of the Panda Post!!!
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
Happy Friday!
I hope you all had a great last week of April. Our week was full of learning and we are still assessing our students using the AIMSWEB platform to celebrate their growth between the fall and now. I am super proud of our Pandas for persevering even when it was hard. We have so many fun things planned during the month of May to celebrate the end of the year.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of May 4-8 is Staff Appreciation Week. We will be showering our staff with food and small tokens of our appreciation for all they do every single day. Please send in a note or a token of appreciation to a teacher or staff member that has made a difference in your child's life this year!
May 4--Donuts for Staff from Mrs. Shaffer
May 5--Lunch provided for staff by our PTVO
May 6 and 7---Second Grade Field Trip
May 7---Popcorn Bar for Staff
May 8--K Field Trip
Raffle for Staff
Week of May 11-15
May 12 No School Election Day
May 14--Wear Orange in honor of National Prader Willi Syndrome Day
May 15--Field Day (Rain Date May 22!)
Have a fantastic weekend!
I hope you all had a great last week of April. Our week was full of learning and we are still assessing our students using the AIMSWEB platform to celebrate their growth between the fall and now. I am super proud of our Pandas for persevering even when it was hard. We have so many fun things planned during the month of May to celebrate the end of the year.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of May 4-8 is Staff Appreciation Week. We will be showering our staff with food and small tokens of our appreciation for all they do every single day. Please send in a note or a token of appreciation to a teacher or staff member that has made a difference in your child's life this year!
May 4--Donuts for Staff from Mrs. Shaffer
May 5--Lunch provided for staff by our PTVO
May 6 and 7---Second Grade Field Trip
May 7---Popcorn Bar for Staff
May 8--K Field Trip
Raffle for Staff
Week of May 11-15
May 12 No School Election Day
May 14--Wear Orange in honor of National Prader Willi Syndrome Day
May 15--Field Day (Rain Date May 22!)
Have a fantastic weekend!
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..
Happy Friday!
We had a wonderful turnout for our two days of Kindergarten Registration. Do not forget to come out to our Spring Fling tonight from 5-7 p.m. You can purchase tickets at the door! It's a beautiful evening for some outside fun!
Mark Your Calendars:
The week of May 4-8 is Staff Appreciation Week! We have a lot of fun things planned to show our staff how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work each day. You too can participate by sending in a note to your child's teacher or favorite specialist.
May 6---Second Grade Field Trip
May 7--Second Grade Field Trip
May 8--Kinder Field Trip
May 12--No School Election Day
Have a fantastic weekend!
We had a wonderful turnout for our two days of Kindergarten Registration. Do not forget to come out to our Spring Fling tonight from 5-7 p.m. You can purchase tickets at the door! It's a beautiful evening for some outside fun!
Mark Your Calendars:
The week of May 4-8 is Staff Appreciation Week! We have a lot of fun things planned to show our staff how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work each day. You too can participate by sending in a note to your child's teacher or favorite specialist.
May 6---Second Grade Field Trip
May 7--Second Grade Field Trip
May 8--Kinder Field Trip
May 12--No School Election Day
Have a fantastic weekend!
📚✨ Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! ✨📚
Do you have a little one ready to start their school journey? Now is the time to register for Kindergarten for the upcoming school year! 🍎✏️
Kindergarten is an exciting milestone where children begin building friendships, developing important skills, and discovering a love for learning.
📝 Who can register?
Children must be 5 years old on or before July 1, 202 to enter Kindergarten.
📅 Registration Dates: Thursday, April 23, 2026 and Friday April 24, 2026
📍 Location: Page Jackson Elementary School 370 Page Jackson School Road, Charles Town, Wv 25414
You are encouraged to register online at www.jcswv.org
📌 What to bring:
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Proof of residency
Any additional required documents
Don’t miss this important step in your child’s education! We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners. 💙
#KindergartenReady #FutureLearners #BackToSchool
Do you have a little one ready to start their school journey? Now is the time to register for Kindergarten for the upcoming school year! 🍎✏️
Kindergarten is an exciting milestone where children begin building friendships, developing important skills, and discovering a love for learning.
📝 Who can register?
Children must be 5 years old on or before July 1, 202 to enter Kindergarten.
📅 Registration Dates: Thursday, April 23, 2026 and Friday April 24, 2026
📍 Location: Page Jackson Elementary School 370 Page Jackson School Road, Charles Town, Wv 25414
You are encouraged to register online at www.jcswv.org
📌 What to bring:
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Proof of residency
Any additional required documents
Don’t miss this important step in your child’s education! We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners. 💙
#KindergartenReady #FutureLearners #BackToSchool
TGIF! What an amazing week back after a week off from school. Thank you to everyone who made career day such a special day for our students. Thank you Mrs. DuVal for organizing such a great event! It is hard to believe that we are almost to the halfway point of the 4th quarter. Progress Reports will be going home on Weds, April 22nd.
Do you have a rising Kindergarten student or know someone that needs to register for Kinder? Come out on April 23 or 24th to Page Jackson's Kindergarten Registration! See the updated information on our school's webpage.
Please join us for our annual Spring Fling on Friday, April 24 from 5-7 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes and fun! This is a rain or shine event.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of April 20-24
April 22- Progress Reports Go Home
April 23- Kindergarten Registration
April 24-Kindergarten Registration
Spring Fling 5-7 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Do you have a rising Kindergarten student or know someone that needs to register for Kinder? Come out on April 23 or 24th to Page Jackson's Kindergarten Registration! See the updated information on our school's webpage.
Please join us for our annual Spring Fling on Friday, April 24 from 5-7 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes and fun! This is a rain or shine event.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of April 20-24
April 22- Progress Reports Go Home
April 23- Kindergarten Registration
April 24-Kindergarten Registration
Spring Fling 5-7 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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
We want to take this time to wish you all a happy and safe Spring Break! Our building will be closed for the entire week and teachers will not be checking e mails. Should you need anything please leave a message on main phone line (304)728-9212 and we will respond upon reopening on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Thank you to everyone who made our spring book fair a success. We could not have done this without our amazing parent volunteers!
We will be inching closer to the halfway mark on the fourth quarter. Please remind students over the break of safe school behaviors. We are here to help your child navigate big emotions, academic struggles, and more!
Mark Your Calendars:
Spring Break - Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 12--We will reopen and students report on time on Monday, April 13.
April 23 and 24 is our Kindergarten Registration --Information came home on Thursday, April 2. if you have an upcoming Kindergarten student or know a kindergarten student in our district, please share the information.
Progress Reports for home on 4/22.
Become A PASS Volunteer!
PASS (Providing Academic and Self-esteem Support) is a school-based program designed to boost the academic skills and self-esteem of identified students. PASS Volunteers are only required to commit to a minimum of 30mins/week. Adult volunteers receive training and are paired with students at the elementary and middle school levels to work one-on-one for thirty minutes each week during school hours. PASS volunteers serve as mentors as well as tutors for these students, providing consistent support, encouragement, and modeling. Please contact your School Counselor, Christa DuVal, at christa.duval@k12.wv.us or 304-728-9212, x9454 to request an application.
Have an amazing break!
Thank you to everyone who made our spring book fair a success. We could not have done this without our amazing parent volunteers!
We will be inching closer to the halfway mark on the fourth quarter. Please remind students over the break of safe school behaviors. We are here to help your child navigate big emotions, academic struggles, and more!
Mark Your Calendars:
Spring Break - Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 12--We will reopen and students report on time on Monday, April 13.
April 23 and 24 is our Kindergarten Registration --Information came home on Thursday, April 2. if you have an upcoming Kindergarten student or know a kindergarten student in our district, please share the information.
Progress Reports for home on 4/22.
Become A PASS Volunteer!
PASS (Providing Academic and Self-esteem Support) is a school-based program designed to boost the academic skills and self-esteem of identified students. PASS Volunteers are only required to commit to a minimum of 30mins/week. Adult volunteers receive training and are paired with students at the elementary and middle school levels to work one-on-one for thirty minutes each week during school hours. PASS volunteers serve as mentors as well as tutors for these students, providing consistent support, encouragement, and modeling. Please contact your School Counselor, Christa DuVal, at christa.duval@k12.wv.us or 304-728-9212, x9454 to request an application.
Have an amazing break!
🌸 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 🌸
We are excited to welcome our newest learners to our school community! Kindergarten is a special time filled with growth, discovery, and fun.
Children must be 5 years old before July 1, 2026 to enroll. We look forward to partnering with families to create a strong and successful start to your child’s educational journey.
Join us for Kindergarten Registration and take the first step toward an amazing year ahead!
We are excited to welcome our newest learners to our school community! Kindergarten is a special time filled with growth, discovery, and fun.
Children must be 5 years old before July 1, 2026 to enroll. We look forward to partnering with families to create a strong and successful start to your child’s educational journey.
Join us for Kindergarten Registration and take the first step toward an amazing year ahead!
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Happy Friday!
We are one week away from a much deserved break. Students will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. They will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2026. We are in the last quarter. Please continue to come to school on time and stay at school unless you are sick. We love seeing you here everyday!
Mark Your Calendars:
Spring Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair---Week of March 31-April 2
Spring Break---April 3-April 12
Have a wonderful weekend!
We are one week away from a much deserved break. Students will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. They will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2026. We are in the last quarter. Please continue to come to school on time and stay at school unless you are sick. We love seeing you here everyday!
Mark Your Calendars:
Spring Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair---Week of March 31-April 2
Spring Break---April 3-April 12
Have a wonderful weekend!
TGIF! What a wild week with the weather again! Report cards were sent home today, if you did not receive your child's report card please contact their classroom teacher. We will be celebrating the completion of the third quarter this week! Wednesday is our PBIS Awards Assembly at 10 a.m. Please bring a valid photo ID and no siblings may attend. Friday, students who demonstrated good behavior choices for 80% of the third quarter will participate in a STEM activity. Thank you to our PBIS committee and parents who made this happen.
A HUGE thank you to our Administrator in Residency, Priscilla Rodd and the community and parents who put on an amazing Black History Assembly. The students learned a lot about a significant case in WV history.
The Book Fair is returning one last time to Page Jackson. Our book fair will be Monday, March 31-Thursday April 2. More information will be upcoming from our PTVO.
Volunteers Needed:
We are still looking for Approved Volunteers to assist with setting up for the Career Fair, supervision of students, and overseeing station rotations. If you are interested and available on March 31st between the hours of 930am-230pm, please email your School Counselor, Mrs. DuVal, at christa.duval@k12.wv.us.
We are no longer accepting applications for Career Day presenters. Thank you to everyone that applied. We are looking forward to a great Career Day!
Mark Your Calendars:
3/25 PBIS Awards Assembly 10 a.m.
3/27 PBIS Reward Activity
3/31-4/2 BOOK FAIR
4/2 Two Hour Early Dismissal for Students
4/3-4/12 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
Have a great weekend!
A HUGE thank you to our Administrator in Residency, Priscilla Rodd and the community and parents who put on an amazing Black History Assembly. The students learned a lot about a significant case in WV history.
The Book Fair is returning one last time to Page Jackson. Our book fair will be Monday, March 31-Thursday April 2. More information will be upcoming from our PTVO.
Volunteers Needed:
We are still looking for Approved Volunteers to assist with setting up for the Career Fair, supervision of students, and overseeing station rotations. If you are interested and available on March 31st between the hours of 930am-230pm, please email your School Counselor, Mrs. DuVal, at christa.duval@k12.wv.us.
We are no longer accepting applications for Career Day presenters. Thank you to everyone that applied. We are looking forward to a great Career Day!
Mark Your Calendars:
3/25 PBIS Awards Assembly 10 a.m.
3/27 PBIS Reward Activity
3/31-4/2 BOOK FAIR
4/2 Two Hour Early Dismissal for Students
4/3-4/12 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
Have a great weekend!
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.
TGIF!
The weather went from 80 to 40 very quickly. Please make sure your child is dressing in layers. The building temperature can fluctuate when we do not have steady temperatures. March is definitely coming in like a lion and a lamb at this point!
Mark Your Calendars:
3/13 End of Third Quarter
3/17 Wear Green in honor of St. Patrick's Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
March 30-April 2--Spring Book Fair More Information from PTVO will be coming soon!
Have a great weekend!
The weather went from 80 to 40 very quickly. Please make sure your child is dressing in layers. The building temperature can fluctuate when we do not have steady temperatures. March is definitely coming in like a lion and a lamb at this point!
Mark Your Calendars:
3/13 End of Third Quarter
3/17 Wear Green in honor of St. Patrick's Day
3/20 Report Cards Go Home
March 30-April 2--Spring Book Fair More Information from PTVO will be coming soon!
Have a great weekend!
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
Stay up to date with the Panda Post!!! March Edition
JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3, due to weather.
Happy Friday!
We made it through February and I am in hopes that spring is near! It has been a long and cold winter with a lot of indoor recess. We know fresh air rejuvenates us all here at Page and look forward when we can return to the playground! We will be taking down our giving tree that has helped our students with cold winter weather hats and gloves in March.
Have you checked our lost and found lately? We have so many coats and jackets. If you are missing an item, please come in during our school hours 8:40-3:30 and take a look. If we do not have these items claimed by the end of March they will be boxed up for the year.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of March 2-6 Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss Celebration
3/2--Wear as many colors as you can! K Kids at Wright Denny will come read to our students
3/3---Wear your favorite hat!
3/4--Wacky Wednesday, Wear your wackiest combination.
LSIC Meeting 4 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
We made it through February and I am in hopes that spring is near! It has been a long and cold winter with a lot of indoor recess. We know fresh air rejuvenates us all here at Page and look forward when we can return to the playground! We will be taking down our giving tree that has helped our students with cold winter weather hats and gloves in March.
Have you checked our lost and found lately? We have so many coats and jackets. If you are missing an item, please come in during our school hours 8:40-3:30 and take a look. If we do not have these items claimed by the end of March they will be boxed up for the year.
Mark Your Calendars:
Week of March 2-6 Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss Celebration
3/2--Wear as many colors as you can! K Kids at Wright Denny will come read to our students
3/3---Wear your favorite hat!
3/4--Wacky Wednesday, Wear your wackiest combination.
LSIC Meeting 4 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Friday!
Only one more week left in February which is so hard to believe! We hope you had an amazing week and enjoyed the three day weekend as well as the unexpected two hour delay on Tuesday. We have a lot of fun events planned for March so stay tuned!
Have an amazing weekend!
Only one more week left in February which is so hard to believe! We hope you had an amazing week and enjoyed the three day weekend as well as the unexpected two hour delay on Tuesday. We have a lot of fun events planned for March so stay tuned!
Have an amazing weekend!