All regular bus routes have resumed for Jackson County Schools.
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 19, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A.
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A.
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A.
Update - Jackson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code C.
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A.
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 12, 2021. No remote learning will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A.
Update 6:50 am 2-11-2021 - Jackson County Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 11, 2021, due to ice and or snow conditions. No remote instruction will be provided. Employees will operate on Code C
Jackson County Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 11, 2021, due to ice and or snow conditions. No remote instruction will be provided. Employees will operate on Code A
RE-ENTRY PLAN FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR (REVISED 2-8-2021) @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/397201?org=jcs
Information Release - February 4, 2021 - Ripley Middle School (8th Grade Remote Learning) @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/394956?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 26, 2021 - High School In-Person Resumes @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/387705?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 25 2021 - High School Announcement @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/387061?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 24, 2021 - Status of In-Person Learning @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/386140?org=jcs
Information Release - January 24, 2021 - Evans - Fairplain @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/386136?org=jcs
IN-PERSON LEARNING ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION RELEASE JANUARY 17, 2021 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/382217?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE December 30, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING FOR JANUARY 4-15, 2021 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/372971?org=jcs
JCS Schedule for December 21-22, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/371220?org=jcs
REMOTE LEARNING CONTINUES FOR DECEMBER 14-18, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/363471?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE December 9, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 10 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/363471?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/361413?org=jcs
IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE Saturday, December 5, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/361205?org=jcs
Information Release December 2, 2020 In-Person Learning Resumes on Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/358798?org=jcs
Information about the "COVID Dashboard Available on the JCS Website" @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/357324?org=jcs
To effectively and safely serve the health and wellness needs of our entire community, the staff of Jackson County Schools Wellness Center will be joining forces with Ripley Family Care. Patients, including staff and students, will be seen at the Jackson County Schools Wellness Center site, as needed, by appointment only. For more information, please contact Ripley Family Care at 304.372.1033.
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Monday, November 23, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/354595?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 22, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/354314?org=jcs
School Calendar for 2021-2022 Approved @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/353016?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL November 15, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/348837?org=jcs
TECH SUPPORT TO CONTINUE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/348786?org=jcs
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/348786?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL November 12, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/347226?org=jcs
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DURING REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/343225?org=jcs
SCHOOLS MOVING TO REMOTE LEARNING Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/343134?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – November 7, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/343123?org=jcs
KidsConnect FREE Wifi @ ALL Jackson County Schools. Look for the signs marking the location at the school. Location list @ https://5il.co/lxze
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 4, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/341215?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 1, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/338644?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL October 31, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/338544?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – October 29, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/337303?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL October 25, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/333486?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL October 22, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/332226?org=jcs
Information Release - October 21, 2020 - Secondary School Announcement @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/331413?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 17, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/328483?org=jcs
Information Release October 15, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/327642?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 11, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/324465?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 11, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/324467?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 10, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/324369?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY October 7, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/322632?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 7, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/322630?org=jcs
FREE COVID TESTING ANNOUNCED @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/321844?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/321842?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/321840?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE - RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/321837?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL & BUS 25 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/321012?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL 10-3-2020 @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/319967?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – BUS 19 @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/319894?org=jcs
INFORMATION RELEASE – GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL @ https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-jcs/articles/information-release-gilmore-elementary-school
PRESS RELEASE - BOE Continues Two Day In-Person Attendance Model @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/312731?org=jcs
MEAL DELIVERY PLAN FOR REMOTE LEARNING DAYS @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/308359?org=jcs
Update Face Cover requirements updated Sept 6, 2020 @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/302366?org=jcs
Athletic Event Information August 28, 2020 @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/297035?org=jcs
Check out the Revised School Re-Entry Plan (Rev. 8-21-2020) @ https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-jcs/articles/announcement-of-revised-school-re-entry-plan
Jackson County Schools - Virtual School Frequently Asked Questions can be found @ https://5il.co/ivew
Summer Meal Plan Extend - Information @ https://5il.co/ilu4
Enrollment Open for Jackson County Virtual School goto https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/274737?org=jcs for information!
2020-2021 School Calendar Revisions - Due to the order by Governor Justice to delay the start of school until at least September 8, 2020, it is necessary to revise the school calendar. The revised calendar reflects a delayed start to school and schedules 180 instructional days for the school year. The needed revisions do shorten or eliminate some of the traditional breaks in the school year. You may view a copy of the proposed revisions to the school calendar are @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/o/jcs/browse/78499
From time to time JCS has surplus equipment for sale. Listings are @ https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/browse/145357
If you have not received your P-EBT by June 30, 2020, please use this link www.emergencymealsurvey.com/wv to submit a claims resolution form.
This form will be available June 30 – July 17, 2020.
This form is not an application for benefits, but will allow a formal ticket to be created for your individual case if you have still not received full benefits by that time.
If you have additional questions or need more information regarding P-EBT please visit https://wvde.us/covid19/wv-pebt/#update
The WVDE has a re-entry survey for parents, staff, and the community. Please share your re-entry thoughts https://wvde.us/school-system-re-entry/re-entry-surveys/
Ripley High School Graduation ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM. It will be live streamed at the following: https://pscp.tv/RipleyHSWV
Ravenswood High School's 128th commencement ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM. It will be live streamed here: https://t.co/eudwwWYX4D streaming will start at 5:50 PM. @REDDEVILRADIO (WMOV) will also be broadcasting graduation over the radio and on their website.
Ravenswood High School's 128th commencement ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM. It will be live streamed here: https://t.co/eudwwWYX4D streaming will start at 5:50 PM. @REDDEVILRADIO (WMOV) will also be broadcasting graduation over the radio and on their website.
Press Release - Graduation 2020 Information @ http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/260365?org=jcs
Jackson County Schools will administer the Free SAT School Day to 12th grade High School students. Information @ https://5il.co/h700
Summer Meal Update Beginning June 15, 2020 Information @ https://5il.co/h701
Free Sports Physicals Information at https://5il.co/gvy8
"WVBE Resolution - 2020 Graduating Seniors" can be found at https://5il.co/gt4d
Meal Plan Update for Monday, June 1, 2020 is available at https://5il.co/gt4b
Jackson County student athletes may schedule free sports physicals at the Ripley Wellness Center location May 26 - June 5, by appointment only (372-7341), or at the River Valley Health and Wellness Center in Ravenswood (273-1033), June 9 - 11.
https://5il.co/g4wh
Meal Plan Update for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - important please read https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Message from our school nurses... check it out... https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZmNiNjZmNDUwOTc1MTE5ZGE5MWU0NDA5MTFjYmU2ODA
MEAL PLAN UPDATE AND DELIVERY PLAN FOR APRIL 20, 2020 AND BEYOND CAN BE FOUND AT http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Meal Plan and Locations Updates for Monday April 9, 2020 please visit Meal Plan update for Monday April 13, 2020
Middle School Student iPads - Important Update for connecting to home Wifi - Directions goto this link http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/article/226868?org=jcs
Video Update Message about Meal Plan for Monday April 6, 2020 watch by clicking here https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=YjQzM2RlNzhiZDBjZGE1NDgwYzljZTliNzlhYmYzMGU
NEW - Meal Plan locations and Bus Stop update for Monday April 6, 2020 found here https://5il.co/en63
NEW Meal Plan update for Monday April 6, 2020 click here to see http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Parents - FDA alerts patients and health care professionals of
EpiPen auto-injector errors related to device
malfunctions and user administration https://5il.co/e8gj
March 24, 2020 Meal Service Update plan here https://5il.co/e48r
Snak Paks are available for pickup at schools today.
Message from the Members of the Jackson County Board of Education March 19, 2020 Watch NOW https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=M2ZhMGE5MWQzN2Y5YjhhZWIyYWE0MjEyMGQ4ZGNhMGY
Student Meal Plan Revision for Friday March 20, 2020. Please call for delivery at the specific location. Read this to find the school you should call https://5il.co/dvhn
REMINDER - if you are having your meal delivered. You must be at the location where the bus is stopping to pick them up. Revised plan located at https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Video Food Service Update March 18, 2020 https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZDkxMjhiNDYyZDk2NjA1Yjc4NWFiNTgxNDk1OGJhNmQ
JCS Staff Update for March 17, 2020 please goto https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Meal Delivery Plan and Locations March 17, 2020 https://5il.co/dvhn
Video Update Frequently Asked Questions March 17, 2020 https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MTZiMGJiZTRiYmU3ZWFiZWY1MjNlNTgxNzUyNjY5M2M
Frequently Asked Questions for School Closure
Food Service Plan message from Blaine Hess, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools:
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZjMyNTJkNGE1MGJhOTQ4MmFkNzFmMjcwZGQ1ZjkwNDE
Monday, 3-16-20, 5:20 pm: Updates for Employees, Frequently Asked Questions posted and technology assistance page - For the most current COVID-19 updates visit http://jacksoncountywv.apptegy.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
Monday, 3-16-20: The district plan has been updated. For the most current updates visit https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/o/jcs/page/coronavirus-information-updates-page
IMPORTANT - Coronavirus District Plan
Jackson County Schools will be closed beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020. All employees will report for work under Code D.
COVID 19 District Plan
2020 FFA Banquet - Ravenswood High & Middle
Important information about the Coronavirus is found on Jackson County Website News Feed. https://www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us/article/202919?org=jcs
Join us for Family STEM Night @ Kenna Elementary School on Tuesday, March 10th - Jackson County elementary students & their families are welcome.
All schools in Jackson County will be on a 2-hour delay on Fri. Feb. 28, 2020.
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
Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
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
PRESS RELEASE
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.