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 >
PRESS RELEASE August 3, 2020 Jackson County BOE Approves Re-Entry Plan The Jackson County Board of Education approved the Re-Entry Plan for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year at its August 3, 2020 meeting. 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... 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 >