The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
JMS yearbooks arrived this morning. We will do our very best to have them sorted and to your homerooms to distribute during the final check in at 3 p.m.!
Extras are available, and Ms. Linville will be selling tomorrow on the patio (outside Mr. Boston's room and the art room hallway) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Books are $50, cash or check made payable to Jackson Middle School. If students have questions about orders, they should see her during that same time frame tomorrow on the patio.
Supplements will be in during the summer, and we will arrange a time for outgoing eighth graders to pick up.
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Also, I want to mention that students will be cleaning out lockers on Thursday and Friday; please look for these items coming home as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
This is a reminder concerning the 8th grade field trip for tomorrow. They can have their phones and may carry a drawstring bag if needed for Sunscreen or a hat. If students want to listen to music they will need to have headphones. They need to remember to bring money for lunch in the food court or their packed lunch if that was their choice. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
Tomorrow, 5/29, will be the Jackson IReady celebration in the afternoon! Students need to have sunscreen, a change of clothes (if they plan to do waterside), and a towel! We ask students to wear a shirt and shorts over bathing suits for this event. In case of rain the events will be modified. Go Generals!
Good afternoon Jackson parents, students, and staff; we want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
WCS Summer Nutrition Program is up and running this summer. For more information please see the following link:
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
Thanks!
The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff. This week we will begin the General Summative Assessment. All students will be testing Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Anyone that has missed testing will make up as they are at school.
Please remember that student devices should be completely charged in order to test on these dates. Also, student phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing. Students need to secure these devices in their lockers. If you have a device, your teacher may ask you to remove it and you can get it back later.
All students need to arrive on time for school each day. It is important to get a good night rest, and eat something in the morning before testing. Please help encourage students to perform your best on these Summative Assessments, as they are important for helping with instruction next year, as well as for students benefits later in their educational career.
We hope you have a great evening and Go Generals!
Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff. This week we will begin the General Summative Assessment. 8th grade will take the Science test tomorrow, and then the whole school will test on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Please remember that student devices should be completely charged in order to test on these dates. Also, student phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing. Students need to secure these devices in their lockers. If you have a device, your teacher may ask you to remove it and you can get it back later.
All students need to arrive on time for school each day. It is important to get a good nights rest, and try and eat something in the morning before testing. Please help encourage students to perform your best on these Summative Assessments, as they are important for helping with instruction next year, as well as for students benefits later on in their educational career.
We hope you have a great evening and Go Generals!
The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are teaming together to provide income-eligible students of West Virginia with supplemental food benefits for the summer of 2024. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1591188
The 8th grade parent meeting with PHS counselors is tonight in the JMS cafeteria at 6pm! This meeting is for parents and students do not need to attend.
Good evening parents, students, and staff. Want to remind 8th grade students of upcoming scheduling this week and 8th grade parents about the scheduling meeting with PHS at Jackson cafeteria on Tuesday evening at 6pm.
Also, General Summative Assessment has been scheduled for May 13, 15, and 16th for Jackson Middle School. 8th graders will test on May 13. Then the whole school will test on May 15 and 16. Students will test in the morning of these days and it is important for students to be here on time. If you miss any of these tests, we will need to make them up. If your student knows they will be out any of these days, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for testing. Thank you and have a great evening! Go Generals!
Good evening Jackson 8th grade parents, students, and staff. Next Monday, PHS counselors will be here to talk to all 8th graders concerning scheduling for next school year. On Tuesday, May 30, there will be a meeting in the Jackson cafeteria for 8th grade parents with a PHS counselor. The counselor will go over scheduling items and if you have any questions you can talk to them at that time. This meeting will begin at 6 pm in the JMS cafeteria. The rest of the week, counselors will then be talking to students individually to start the scheduling for next year. I encourage anyone that has questions to please come to the meeting on Tuesday evening beginning at 6pm in the cafeteria. We hope you have a great evening! Go Generals!
The MOV Health Department will be at Jackson on Monday, April 8, to provide meningococcal and TDAP vaccinations. They will ONLY be given to students who have a signed consent form from a parent. These vaccination boosters are required before students can begin 7th grade, and this is a great opportunity to get them done in advance without missing instruction time. If you are interested, please email Nurse Cassie at candrews@k12.wv.us or call her at 304-420-9551.
Buses may be delayed this morning due to high water in several areas across the county. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely pick up and deliver students this morning.
All Wood County Schools after-school and evening activities will be CANCELLED tonight (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) due to incoming inclement weather. Schools will dismiss at their normal times today.
NJHS will be sponsoring a pajama and hat day to benefit the Wood County Society this Friday, March 15. For a $1 donation, students can wear a hat or pajamas to school. Donations will be collected in homeroom, and contributions exceeding $1 will be appreciated and welcomed, too! Let's make this a friendly competition with other county middle schools for a good cause! The Wood County Society supports local youth and adults with developmental differences. Thank you for your participation and support!