PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2020
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGES APPROVED
The Jackson County Board of Education made changes to the school calendar at its meeting on February 20, 2020. Link to Revised calendars http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/o/jcs/browse/78499
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGES APPROVED
All schools in Jackson County will now be closed on Fri. Feb. 7, 2020, Code A
Jackson County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Friday, February 7, 2020.
All schools in Jackson County will be on a 2-hour delay on Tue. Jan. 21, 2020.
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
2019 - 2020 Second Semester at a Glance
Universal Preschool Applications for 20-21 can be found at https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/browse/95852
Wayne Worth, creator of the video documentary "On the Road in West Virginia: Our 55 Counties", visited Ravenswood Middle to speak with Mr. Jason Gump's 8th grade WV History students about his project.
Approved Calendar for 20-21 https://5il.co/b98i
Celebrating National School Lunch Week - What is it?
Special Announcement: Kenna Elementary School in Jackson County will be closed on Mon. Oct. 7, 2019 due to Power Outage, Code A
Great News! Jackson County is ranked third in WV. To see the full results, visit SchoolDigger at https://www.schooldigger.com/go/WV/districtrank.aspx
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A Financial Aid 101 Workshop is being offered at Ravenswood High School for seniors planning to continue their education after high school. This includes technical training or a two/four-year college.
The Governor has proclaimed September 20, 2019, as WV School Service Personnel Day. Jackson County Schools salutes our hard-working service personnel and their contribution toward the education of our students.
- Blaine C. Hess
September 17, 2019
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, players, coaches, students, staff, and community of Roane County.
Ravenswood High
Jackson County Teacher of the Year, Miranda Parsons, and Board President, Bobbi Ferrell, at the Teacher of the Year Gala in Charleston.
Teacher of the Year Gala
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Former Ripley Elementary students came back to encourage current RES students to make good life choices. They shared the following message with approximately 100 students: Work hard, persevere, stay away from drugs, try hard in school, respect authority, and always do your best.
The Jackson County Board of Education presented an “Education Service Award” to recent retirees at this evening’s Board Meeting.
Ravenswood High School’s Rave Revue was recognized for their 1st place finish in Cathy Justice’s, West Virginia’s First Lady, “Songs for West Virginia” contest.
"I love this!”, says Kenna Kindergarten Teacher Deanna Cunningham. ”Teamwork, cooperation, counting, color recognition, and so many other skills.”
Great news!
You can now take the SAT at Ravenswood High! Use Center Code: 49008 for the following dates: October 5, November 2, and May 2.
Ravenswood High
Kenna Elementary’s 5th-grade students have begun the school year with a collaboration to create an electronic tour guide of their building.
Ravenswood Middle Community Open House Information
Ripley Middle School students are receiving iPads today. This is year 2 of the 1:1 initiative at our middle schools. Ravenswood Middle School students are scheduled to receive iPads next week.
On August 19, 2019, the new Ravenswood Middle School opened for students. The $13.1 million project was funded by the School Building Authority of West Virginia and the Jackson County Board of Education.
Excitement filled the hallways as community members, parents, grandparents and students toured the new Ravenswood Middle School during orientation.
2019-2020 Opening Day
Jackson County School's 2018 - 2019
Teacher of the Year
2018 - 2019 Jackson County School's
Service Personnel Employee of the Year
2018 - 2019 Jackson County School's
Elementary, Middle and High School
Teacher's of the Year
Jackson County School's 2018 - 2019
Individual School Teacher's of the Year &
Service Personnel Employee's of the Year
Jackson County Schools would like to give special thanks and shout outs to Cheryl Miller, Mayor Rader, WVU’s Mountaineer, and all of our volunteer readers at our Title 1 Parent Involvement station at the 2019 Jackson County Junior Fair.
Kenna Elementary’s Meet the Teacher Information
Public Preview of School Library Books Information
Ravenswood High School’s Freshman Orientation Information
Evan's Elementary Open House Information
2019 - 2020
Ravenswood and Ripley High School
1:1 Deployment Information
2 weeks till the first day for students in Jackson County Schools! 1st day for students is Monday Aug 19th
Our facilities are looking great with some new updates over the summer.
A sneak preview of the new Ravenswood Middle School gym.
Ripley High’s track has been completed and is ready for walkers and runners as of this morning.
Ripley High’s new track received some finishing touches today.
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The exterior of Evans Elementary School receives a fresh coat of paint for the coming school year. https://5il.co/8qz0
Superintendent Hess, along with other WV Superintendents, meet in Washington, DC with Senator Manchin. https://5il.co/8qyz
Jackson County Board of Education Board Meeting Schedule 2019-2020. Location: Jackson County Schools Administrative Office 1 School Street. Time: Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m unless otherwise noted. Check NEWS Feed for complete schedule.