Many people think missing a few days of school each month is not a big deal. But absences add up quickly, and too many - excused or unexcused - can have a negative impact on academic achievement. Students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits! Learn more about National Attendance Awareness Month here 👉 www.jcswv.org/attendance
National Arts in Education Week celebrates the value of the arts in our schools and classrooms. #BecauseOfArtsEd, our students often have the opportunity to participate in arts-inspired events and showcases at the regional, state, and national levels. Thank you to our JCS educators who work tirelessly to inspire this type of dedication, creativity, and love of the arts in our students!
Page Jackson KKids volunteered for the United Way Day of Caring on Tuesday! They helped Mrs. Walter spruce up their outdoor classroom. They weeded, planted bulbs, spread mulch, and tidied the classroom area. Nice job!
Today, we remember and reflect.
Did you know Jefferson County Schools has a Parent and Education Resource Center? That's right, and our PERC is already working hard to organize activities to help connect our students across the district. If you are interested in learning more about PERC, are looking for resources to support a student, or simply want to come out and make new friends, be sure to visit www.jcswv.org/perc.
9/7/23: UPDATE 9/7/23: Firefighters concluded their investigation at Page Jackson Elementary School and determined that there is NO DANGER to students or staff. Students returned to the building safely. We appreciate the quick response of our first responders and ongoing trust of our families as we work to keep our school safe.
From a sea of blue to sunshine rays of yellow, color days continue here at PJES! Friday is green 💚
The heat isn't the only thing making us see red! Today was RED day in Kindergarten; so many students joined to help kinders's learn their colors. Wednesday is BLUE day!
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!
PAWS on top, everybody STOP! Page Jackson celebrated being safe, respectable, and responsible today with a visit from panda! Students learned about good choices and the consequences of making them, even when it's hard!
PAWS on top, everybody STOP! Page Jackson celebrated being safe, respectable, and responsible today with a visit from panda! Students learned about good choices and the consequences of making them, even when it's hard!
What a great week getting to know our students. Here are a few reminders as we move into next week.
Car Rider arrival time is 8:50.
Car Rider dismissal time is 3:25.
Tuesday, September 5th, we will begin welcoming parents in for lunch.
Emergency contact forms need to be checked, changes made and medical form updated. Please return to school as soon as possible.
Please visit our PJES website for information...https://pjes.jcswv.org/o/pjes
There's still time to visit the Stuff-A-Bus drop-off location at the Jefferson County Fair and donate school supplies for our students! Donations will continue to be collected this evening from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers at the JCS Transportation Department for being available this week to collect these much-needed supplies!
Celebrate the start of school with a trip to the Jefferson County Fair! Our friendly staff from the JCS Transportation Department are on hand to collect your donations of school supplies for students in need every evening this week from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. They're also happy to share information about how you can become a bus operator for Jefferson County Schools - a great way to make your mark in our caring community of educators!
It's another exciting day at PJES! Kindergartners are here! After uniting with their teachers, all Kinders jumped right in learning the ropes with a great breakfast. How about a round of a-PAWS for these little Pandas!
Students were greeted with excited and eager smiles this morning! Welcome back PJES!
Welcome back, JCS! We're so excited to begin another new school year with our students and staff. It's going to be a great year!
It's the first day of a new school year, and buses are back on the road! Remember to be patient and use extra caution while driving today, especially in residential areas and school zones. A big THANK YOU to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school! 🚌
