As of 2:30 p.m., the following areas along Route 21 are experiencing high water:
Update - Route 21 north of Old WV 56 - Is now open
Crooked Run
Trace Fork
Liverpool
Turkey Fork
Our buses will use alternate routes for student drop-off in the Crooked Run and Trace Fork areas. Please note that if your child's bus was unable to operate this morning, it will not operate this afternoon.
If a bus is unable to safely deliver students due to high water, students will be transported back to Gilmore Elementary School, which remains accessible via Independence Road.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we prioritize student safety.
Please do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Office at 304-373-1020.
As of 1:15 p.m., the following areas along Route 21 are experiencing high water:
Crooked Run
Trace Fork
Liverpool
Turkey Fork
Route 21 north of Old WV 56
Our buses will use alternate routes for student drop-off in the Crooked Run and Trace Fork areas. Please note that if your child's bus was unable to operate this morning, it will not operate this afternoon.
If a bus is unable to safely deliver students due to high water, students will be transported back to Gilmore Elementary School, which remains accessible via Independence Road.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we prioritize student safety. We will provide another update on road conditions around 2:30 p.m.
Please do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Office at 304-373-1020.
Good Evening,
This is a reminder that students will not report to school on Friday, September 18, 2026, as Jackson County Schools will be holding a Professional Learning Day for employees.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful weekend.
We are pleased to report that main road conditions in the Evans area are now clear. All students who were sheltering at Evans Elementary have been successfully and safely delivered to their respective schools.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and support as we worked to keep all of our students and staff safe this morning. Have a wonderful rest of your day.
Evans Elementary will operate on a two-hour delay today, Thursday, September 10, due to high water.
Please be assured that all students and staff currently at the school are safe and sound. Additionally, students currently on buses are being safely re-routed to shelter in place at Evans Elementary until local roads become passable. Once conditions improve, bused students will be safely transported to their respective schools.
We sincerely apologize for this late notice and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Further updates will be provided as needed. Thank you.
This is a reminder that all Jackson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. Have a great weekend.
Good morning Kenna ElementaryFamilies,
Kenna Elementary will be closed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, due to having no water at the school. The Southern PSD has been contacted and is currently working on a solution. Staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Good evening,
Jackson County Route 26, Gay Road, will be closed Monday, August 24, 2026, through Friday, August 28, 2026
Buses 35, 42, and 46 will be impacted. We have added an additional route to cover the impacted areas.
Bus stop times will remain close to the same as the current times.
Please monitor the Zonar Bus app for bus locations as needed. If you have questions, please call 304-373-1020.
I hope everyone had a great first day of school and is ready to make the second day even better. Just a reminder that if your child rides a bus, you can track the location of the bus on the Zonar App.
The App is located on our website under registrations.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
This is a reminder that the first day of school for Ripley Elementary will be tomorrow, August 19. We are excited to welcome our students back and begin a great school year together.
I would personally like to thank our staff members, Jackson County employees, and community members who assisted with last night's cleanup efforts. Your willingness to step up and help demonstrates the strength and generosity of our community.
Once again, we are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful county. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Unfortunately, Ripley Elementary will be closed tomorrow, August 18th, 2026, due to water intrusion in the front office area. Mrs. Starcher will update the Ripley Elementary community on plans for Wednesday, August 19th. Staff will operate on a Code D. Custodial staff will need to report at their normal times. Other staff members will report at 12:00 p.m. Thank you
Good Evening,
This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. I am thrilled to welcome you to a new school year filled with excitement, opportunity, and anticipation.
Jackson County Schools continues to lead the state in academic achievement across multiple categories and was recently recognized as West Virginia's #1 school district for 2026. This distinction reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, staff, families, and community.
The standard for excellence has been established, and it is our responsibility to continue building upon that success. Together, we must strive each day not only to meet expectations, but to exceed them as we pursue even greater achievements for our students.
Too often, we take for granted the many blessings that surround us, including our communities, our dedicated school employees, and the accomplishments of our students and schools. We must never lose sight of how fortunate we are. Our #1 ranking in West Virginia is not solely an achievement of Jackson County Schools. It reflects the commitment of our parents, citizens, businesses, and communities who place a high value on education and hold us to an exceptional standard. Thank you to our parents, school employees, and community members for your unwavering support and for helping make Jackson County such a remarkable place to live, learn, and grow.
This year, I have included a letter in your child’s opening-day packet explaining which hard-copy forms your child should return to school, as well as the digital forms available on our website. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Thank you, and have a wonderful evening and have a great first day of school.
Good evening,
This is a reminder that the Elementary Track Championship Meet begins tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. at Ripley High School.
Please be advised that due to multiple events on campus, parking will be limited. We recommend using the Ripley Elementary School parking lot, which is just a short walk from the track.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you there!
This is a friendly reminder that Jackson County Schools will operate on an early dismissal on Friday, April 17, 2026, due to scheduled Faculty Senate meetings. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early. Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.
Good morning, Gilmore Elementary families. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools, calling with an important update regarding today’s schedule.
Due to damage from last night’s storms, AEP just informed us, at 7:45 a.m., that they must repair a broken electric pole in our area today. As a result, Gilmore Elementary will lose power starting at 10:30 a.m.
Therefore, we will dismiss students early today, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. Buses: Will run their normal routes starting at 10:00 a.m.
Please ensure someone is available to meet your student at the usual drop-off point or at the school for pick-up. If you have any questions, please call Gilmore Elementary School.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
As our county prepares for potential inclement weather tomorrow morning, we wanted to share our plan for monitoring the situation. JCS administrators are attending a school weather briefing at 8:00 p.m. tonight to gain more insight into the system's timing, and our teams will begin evaluating road conditions at 4:15 a.m. If a delay is necessary, we will send out a formal announcement around 5:30 a.m. Thank you for your patience, and please have a safe and wonderful evening.
JCS will continue to monitor road conditions throughout this evening and early tomorrow morning. As of now, our drivers have reported good road conditions throughout the county. If a delay is determined for tomorrow, we will send out a communication around 5:30 a.m. Have a wonderful evening.
Good morning,
Jackson County Schools will now be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. While road conditions in the northern part of the county have improved, several routes in the southern region remain hazardous for travel. Employees will operate on a Code B.
Jackson County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026. We will continue to evaluate road conditions this morning and send another communication on or before 7:30 a.m. Thank you.