Information Release - Ripley Middle - May 29, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley Elem - May 26, 2021 READ MORE >
Press Release - Board Vacancy Filled - May 20, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley Elem, Ripley Middle and Ravenswood Middle - May 17, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ravenswood Middle School - May 15, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - FACE COVERING UPDATE - May 14, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - HJK & Ripley High School - May 14, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley Elementary - May 13, 2021 READ MORE >
Soon, your child will bring home this important Student Technology Survey Form. To help us get accurate information, please help them complete it. Once it's completed, please have them return it to school by May 29th. Thank you for your help! READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley Middle - May 9, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - Evans Elementary - May 6, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - Kenna - May 3, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley High - May 3, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - Evans, RES, RMS and RHS - May 2, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - Ripley High & Ripley Middle - April 29, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Fairplain Elementary - April 28, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley High - Ravenswood Grade - April 28, 2021 READ MORE >
Press Release - School Board Vacancy (April 2021) READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley High - April 20, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ripley Elem - April 16, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - HJK - Ravenswood Grade - April 13, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ravenswood Middle School - Ravenswood High School - April 12, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ravenswood Middle School - Bus 43 - April 5, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - HJK & Ravenswood Middle School - April 1, 2021 READ MORE >
Information Release - Ravenswood High School - REMOTE LEARNING - March 31, 2021 READ MORE >
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Information Release - March 24, 2021 - Ravenswood Middle School READ MORE >
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Information Release - March 17, 2021 - Ravenswood High READ MORE >
Information Release - March 16, 2021 - Ripley High School READ MORE >
Information Release - February 12, 2021 - Ravenswood Middle and Ripley Middle READ MORE >
Information Release - February 11, 2021 - Ripley Middle READ MORE >
Information Release - February 10, 2021 - Ravenswood High READ MORE >
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Information Release - February 9, 2021 - Ripley High, Kenna Elem and Ravenswood Grade READ MORE >
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 >
Information Release - February 7, 2021 - Ripley Elementary - Ripley Middle READ MORE >
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Information Release - February 5, 2021 - Fairplain Elementary READ MORE >
Information Release - February 4, 2021 - Ripley Middle School (8th Grade Remote Learning) READ MORE >
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Information Release - February 1, 2021 - Ripley High School READ MORE >
Information Release - January 28, 2021 - Ravenswood Grade and Ravenswood High Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 26, 2021 - High School In-Person Resumes READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 25 2021 - High School Announcement READ MORE >
Information Release - January 25, 2021 - Ravenswood and Ripley High Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 24, 2021 - Status of In-Person LearningJackson County Schools READ MORE >
Information Release - January 24, 2021 - Evans - Fairplain 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 >
From The Office of West Virginia Secretary of State Mac WarnerStudent Leaders Recognized for Voter Registration Efforts; Warner announces 2019-2020 Honorary Secretary of State award-winnersCharleston, W. Va. – Following last week's announcement of the 2019-2020 Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools, today, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the list of... 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 13, 2020 3:25 p.m. 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – COUNTY OFFICE DECEMBER 7, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE Saturday, December 5, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 4, 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 22, 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL November 15, 2020 Jackson 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL November 12, 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – November 7, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 4, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL November 1, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL October 31, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – October 29, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL October 25, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL October 22, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL October 21, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 17, 2020 Jackson County School READ MORE >
Information Release October 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 11, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 11, 2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
JCS JCHD Joint Press Release - Ripley High - 10-10-2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY October 7, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 7, 2020 READ MORE >
FREE COVID TESTING ANNOUNCED READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL OCT. 6, 2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL & BUS 25 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL October 3, 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 >
INFORMATION RELEASE – KENNA ELEMENTARY September 17, 2020 The Jackson County Health Department has notified Jackson County Schools of a confirmed one (1) positive case of COVID-19 at Kenna Elementary School. The Jackson County Health Department has completed their investigation of this case and have contacted those individuals thought to be... 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 >
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 >
Jackson County Schools Athletic Event Information August 28, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia SecondarySchool Activities Commission (WVSSAC) has implemented guidelineslimiting spectators at athletic events. As a result of these guidelines, alltickets will be pre-sold within the WVSSAC guidelines, and NO TICKETSwill be sold at... 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 >
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Jackson County Schools will administer the Free SAT School Day to 12th grade High School students. The administration of the exam provides seniors who would have taken the state SAT School Day in spring 2020 as juniors, with an opportunity to obtain SAT scores to be submitted for college admissions and to qualify for state's PROMISE Scholarship. The SAT is a... READ MORE >
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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 >
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. To download the form use the following link: 2020 Student Physical Form READ MORE >
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MEAL PLAN DELIVERY FOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020 AND BEYOND https://5il.co/f6bx READ MORE >
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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 >
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 >
Due to issues of iPad connections before spring break and the inability for student iPads to update and install Apps while not at school. JCS has changed middle school iPads to use the WVDE “Captive Portal” for filtered internet usage while not at school. Apps will not work until students sign into the captive porthole. Directions follow: [Captive Portal picture... 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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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 >
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus designated SARS-CoV-2.The outbreak of COVID-19 originated in China in December 2019. Since then, thousands of confirmed cases have been reported, predominantly in China but in a rapidly growing number of countries worldwide. In order to best protect our students, staff and... READ MORE >
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS 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. No changes to Spring Break were necessary. Spring Break remains scheduled for March 30 – April 3, 2020. As a result of the calendar changes, school will... READ MORE >
We would like to wish Ravenswood High School student Levi French, and Ripley High School students, Garrison Phillips and Trey Jones, congratulations for receiving the Honorary Secretary of State award for their efforts to register eligible students to vote.U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, middle, spoke with Honorary Secretaries of State from four counties on... READ MORE >
You can download and fill out Jackson County Schools Universal Preschool Applications for 2020-2021 in the following formats:PDF - Universal Preschool Application 20-21Microsoft Word Fillable Form - Universal Preschool Application 20-21 READ MORE >
Over the next few weeks, our middle and high schools will be implementing "SOS - Signs of Suicide" training. We are excited to offer an online resource that allows parents to learn about our suicide prevention programming and check in on their child’s mental health by taking an anonymous online mental health screening. Find out more: www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent. READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE November 8, 2019 For immediate release: The Jackson County Board of Education, at its November 7, 2019 regular session approved the 2020-2021 school calendar. The first day of school for students will be Thursday, August 13, 2020. The approved calendar concludes the first semester on December 18, 2020 and includes traditional... READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONPROPOSED 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR The Jackson County Board of Education will hold the second of two public meetingsregarding the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar on Monday, October 21, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Jackson County Schools Administrative Office. The proposed school calendar... READ MORE >
Jackson County Board of EducationProposed 2020-2021 School Calendar September 20, 2019 The Jackson County Board of Education will hold its second public meetingregarding the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar on Monday, October 21,2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Jackson County SchoolsAdministrative Office. The proposed school calendars may be... 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 >
PRESS RELEASE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONPROPOSED 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR August 27, 2019 The Jackson County Board of Education will hold the first of two public meetings regardingthe proposed 2020-2021 school calendar on Monday, September 16, 2019, beginning at 7:00p.m. in the Boardroom of the Jackson County Schools Administrative Office. The proposed... READ MORE >
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 Click for Schedule READ MORE >
Jackson County Schools Superintendent Blaine Hess has been elected as President of the West Virginia Association of School Administrators (WVASA) for the 2019-2020 school term. Mr. Hess currently serves as Vice President of WVASA and is serving his second term on the Governing Board of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Mr. Hess previously... READ MORE >
Ripley, WV— Sarah Gallagher is researching the life of Corporal Leroy Ferguson and is looking for help telling this hero’s story as part of the Memorializing the Fallen — a teacher professional development program from National History Day®. Sponsored by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the program... READ MORE >