Re-Entry Plan for 2020-2021 School Year Message from the Superintendent Jackson County School began the school year with a graduated re-entry model which utilized a blended learning option. On October 26, 2020, elementary schools resumed five (5) days per week of in-person instruction. Middle and high school resumed five (5) of in-person instruction... READ MORE >
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INFORMATION RELEASE - January 24, 2021 - Status of In-Person LearningJackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE January 17, 2021 IN-PERSON LEARNING ANNOUNCEMENT For Elementary and Middle School Students Students at the elementary and middle school level will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. For High School Students Since Jackson County is no longer RED on the map published by the... READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 30, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - Christmas Break READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 19, 2020 Schedule for December 21-22, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 12, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING CONTINUES FOR DECEMBER 14-18, 2020 READ MORE >
VIRTUAL SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications for the second semester of Virtual School are being accepted until thedeadline of Friday, January 8, 2021. Applications are available on the Jackson CountySchools Website at https://sites.google.com/boe.j...All students wishing to enroll in Virtual School courses for the second semestermust submit an application by... READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 9, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 10 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE Saturday, December 5, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
Information Release December 2, 2020 In-Person Learning Resumes on Thursday, December 3, 2020 Jackson County Schools will resume in-person instruction for all students, from pre-school through grade 12, beginning on Thursday, December 3, 2020. In-person instruction will continue on a daily basis, five (5) days per week for all students, unless the WVDE map... READ MORE >
COVID Dashboard Available on the JCS Website November 30, 2020 Jackson County Schools has released a COVID Dashboard on the website thattracks active positive cases of COVID cases within schools as reported by the JacksonCounty Health Department. The COVID Dashboard will include the school or locationname, the number of active confirmed positive cases, and the... READ MORE >
SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR NOV. 30 – DEC. 4 Saturday, November 28, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Monday, November 23, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
School Calendar for 2021-2022 Approved The Jackson County Board of Education, at its regular session on November 19, 2020, approved the 2021-2022 school calendar. The first day of school for students will be August 18, 2021. The traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Breaks are included in the calendar. The projected last day of school for students is May... READ MORE >
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Thursday, November 19, 2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
TECH SUPPORT TO CONTINUE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Jackson County Schools (JCS) will be operating in a remote learning environment for the week of November 9-13, 2020. School employees will be reporting to work on regular school days to provide support to students. In an effort to support the remote learning needs of students experiencing... READ MORE >
SCHOOLS MOVING TO REMOTE LEARNING Saturday, November 7, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
KidsConnect FREE Wifi is available outside of ALL Jackson County School buildings. Look for the KidsConnect signs marking the location outside of the school. Location list is also available at https://5il.co/lxze READ MORE >
We want to honor all those who served and thank you for your service! READ MORE >
Information Release October 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
Gilmore Elementary School is having a Virtual Open House! Thank you for visiting! Mrs. Knopp Principal Mrs. Schiefer's Kindergarten Miss Speece's Kindergarten Mrs. Smith's 1st Grade Mrs. Cummings 2nd Grade Mrs. Cedar's 3rd Grade Mrs. Martin's 3rd GradeMrs. Curry's 4th GradeMrs. Shinn's and Mr. Hupp's 5th Grade Mrs. Worley's 5th Grade Powerpoint... READ MORE >
FREE COVID TESTING ANNOUNCED READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS READ MORE >
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PRESS RELEASE September 22, 2020 BOE Continues Two Day In-Person Attendance Model The Jackson County Board of Education, at a September 22, 2020, Special Session, voted to continue the two (2) day per week attendance model currently in place. After evaluating current COVID-19 trends in the county, the Board determined that returning to a full... READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE September 22, 2020 BOE Continues Two Day In-Person Attendance Model The Jackson County Board of Education, at a September 22, 2020, Special Session, voted to continue the two (2) day per week attendance model currently in place. After evaluating current COVID-19 trends in the county, the Board determined that returning to a full... READ MORE >
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS MEAL DELIVERY PLAN FOR FULLY REMOTE LEARNING DAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 During the current COVID-19 crisis, Jackson County Schools is offering FREE meals to ALL STUDENTS. Meals are available for pickup at all schools between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Meals are also available for pickup at... READ MORE >
Remember next week September 14-18, we are going A-K on Monday and Tuesday, off on Wednesday, and L-Z on Thursday and Friday. READ MORE >
Enhanced Face Covering Announcement September 6, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution and concern for student and staff safety, Jackson County Schools is increasing the face covering requirement for students in grades 2 and below. Students in grades 2 and below will now wear face-coverings at the following times: 1) when riding a school bus, 2) when entering and... READ MORE >
Re-Entry Plan for 2020-2021 School Year Message from the Superintendent It is the goal of the Jackson County Board of Education to open schools to person-to-person instruction on September 8, 2020. This goal is contingent on the COVID-19 conditions present in Jackson County, at that time, and will be dependent on the orders of the Governor and... READ MORE >
Jackson County Virtual School Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does Jackson County Schools offer Virtual School as an alternative to attending school on a daily basis? A: Jackson County Schools provides a Virtual School option for students enrolled in Jackson County Schools, in kindergarten through grade 12. Q: Is Virtual School the... READ MORE >
REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED The Jackson County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year at its meeting on July 23, 2020. This calendar revision was necessary due to the Governor’s order that schools would not re-open until at least September 8, 2020. In order to comply with the new target date set by the Governor,... READ MORE >
Jackson County Schools is currently accepting enrollments for the fall semester for Virtual School. Virtual school classes are available to students in kindergarten through grade 12. To participate in the virtual school program, students must be enrolled in Jackson County Schools. Students will receive grades for all courses taken through the virtual... READ MORE >
Enjoy a free gift of summer reading! Get 60 days of access to ReadingSpot, our digital library with thousands of titles.https://apps.apple.com/in/app/... READ MORE >
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Here are some learning opportunities that can be utilized this summer or anytime.Readworks - Free reading comprehension instruction for K-12 gradehttps://www.readworks.org/Camp Candlewick - is an online virtual book camphttps://camp.candlewick.com/Epic - Digital Library for Kids 12 & Underhttps://www.getepic.com/ READ MORE >
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Gilmore thanks our bus drivers who delivered meals and packets during this time! READ MORE >
SURPLUS LAPTOPS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE The Jackson County Board of Education has declared a number of MacBook laptop computers as surplus property and has authorized the sale of these used devices to the general public. The cost is $250 per MacBook. These devices have been in service for approximately five years and will be retired from student use after this... READ MORE >
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Sandyville Pride has provided beautiful Northern Spruce trees for planting. While you pick up a packet this week, you can pick up a tree for planting! READ MORE >
Even Superheroes Stay Home, a free Superhero book for kids, written and illustrated by Jamie McGaw.https://evensuperheroesstayhom... READ MORE >
Counselors’ Corner Volume 2 Coping Strategies during the Quarantine Period Fear and anxiety about the unknown or a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Take Care of Yourself and Others 1. Taking care of yourself, your... READ MORE >
Counselors’ Corner Hello parents and students of Gilmore Elementary School! We really miss seeing you during this stoppage of our school year! We know that you are doing your best to stay safe and healthy at home. I thought I would give you some coping strategies and activities to use while you are away from our school. I hope these ideas will help your family... READ MORE >
MEAL PLAN DELIVERY FOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020 AND BEYOND https://5il.co/f6bx READ MORE >
Here are some signs made by staff at Gilmore Elementary while you drive by to pick up lunches and packets! READ MORE >
When we practice our social distancing during our meal pickup on Monday, be sure to check out posters from Gilmore School! We miss our students! READ MORE >
Click on this to receive the complete "Meal Plan Location Updates for Monday April 13, 2020" READ MORE >
YOU Can Help Fund WV Schools for the Next 10 Yearsin 5 Minutes or Less! Educators, Business and Community leaders: With census worker mobilization on hold, it’s imperative that we encourage on-line participation for the 2020 Census. This is critical for federal dollars for k-12 and higher education in West Virginia. For the first time, you can choose to respond... READ MORE >
Help Stop the Spread With the heightened attention on COVID-19 prevention efforts, I want to emphasize the importance of good preventative measures to stay healthy. Washing your hands and encouraging your children to do the same, will help in stopping the spread of germs. Germs live everywhere, even on the most unexpected surfaces! I want to challenge... READ MORE >
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is posting the WVDE ESEA Waiver Request for assessment administration for public comment per the requirements of the United States Department of Education (USED). The waiver request is based on the state's decision to suspend statewide summative assessments, reporting, and accountability calculations for spring 2020.... READ MORE >
IMPORTANT INFORMATION · Meal boxes containing items for five breakfasts and five lunches will be distributed on Monday, April 6, 2020. · Some items in the meal boxes are perishable and must be refrigerated. · The meal boxes have a shelf life of seven days. · Meal boxes are available for pickup or delivery by bus. · You will... READ MORE >
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Gilmore Elementary PTO will be having Teacher and Community helpers read to students on the Facebook page daily at 10:00! READ MORE >
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JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS MEAL DELIVERY PLAN (For March 20, 2020, and on) During the current COVID-19 crisis, Jackson County Schools is offering FREE meals to ALL STUDENTS. Meals are available for pickup at all schools between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Meals are also available for pickup at the locations listed below. The meal will consist of the day’s... READ MORE >
Gilmore students have access to I-ready and AR through our Gilmore Symbaloo. READ MORE >
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Gilmore Students participated in a Sock Hop last Friday! READ MORE >
K-2 student made Oobleck during Dr. Suess week! READ MORE >
Last Friday we read books around the campfire with families for our 2nd grade and 4th grade Flashlight Friday! READ MORE >
Our custodian Cindy Riggs joined in the fun of Dr. Seuss week as Cindy Lou Who! READ MORE >
Next Week is Dr. Suess Week! We will be having lots of Dr. Suess activities! READ MORE >
Gilmore students recognized for displaying respectful behavior for the month of January. READ MORE >
Mrs. Cummings' class read about volcanoes in Reading class. Then they worked with a partner and made a volcano. They had a lot of fun! READ MORE >
Thank you Sandyville Senior Center for giving us this beautiful picture! It is actually a large puzzle which has been put together and framed! READ MORE >
Kids had fun dancing at the behavior bash! READ MORE >
Awesome new bulletin board created by helpful parent Amanda Thomas! The kids enjoyed created unique snowflakes! READ MORE >
The kids had a great time running the stations and experiencing Egypt Day! READ MORE >
Everyone had a great time at Math Make and Take Night! READ MORE >
Our Veteran's Day Celebration went fantastic! Thank you Veterans for coming and thank you for your service! Thank you Mrs. Shiefer for setting all this up! READ MORE >
Last Friday was STEM activities with 5th grade. They built catapults and tested for distance and accuracy. READ MORE >
Kids on Halloween parade day. October 31st. READ MORE >
Halloween Parade Oct. 31 at 2:15! READ MORE >
DIRECTORY INFORMATION Jackson County Schools may disclose, without written parental consent, certain categories of personally identifiable information designated as “directory information.” Directory information is defined as information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an... READ MORE >
DIRECTORY INFORMATION Jackson County Schools may disclose, without written parental consent, certain categories of personally identifiable information designated as “directory information.” Directory information is defined as information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an... READ MORE >
The following are links to view the 3 proposed calendars for the 2020-2021 school year.2020-2021 School Calendar Draft A2020-2021 School Calendar Draft B2020-2021 School Calendar Draft C READ MORE >