Anti-bullying Workshop to be held on Thurs., Sept.16 at 5:30 in JEC library. Led by school counselor, Ms. Caudle.
JEC kindergarten workshop reminder: Sept 12. Two opportunities: 9 AM or 2 PM.
As a friendly reminder, parents need to submit a Dr note or parent note for the school to code absences (within 3 days). Attendance matters for your child's success.
🏀 Lady Jag Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts will be Aug 26–28 from 3:05–4:30
✔ Students must attend all 3 sessions.
✔ Bring sneakers, shorts, water bottle, and a permission slip.
As a reminder to families, students need dropped off prior to 8 AM- Doors open at 7:30 AM. Do not leave students unattended prior to 7:30 AM.
Classes begin at 8 AM and all staff/ students are secured in their classrooms.
Students arriving late need to be signed in at the front door. Do not drop and go. You will need to buzz the front office as we do not have a clerk.
Primary entrance: There is no staff at Jag Doors (door 3) after 7:55. You MUST report to Door 1- main entrance. Again, all staff and students in the classroom at 8 AM.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Kindergarten students have been assigned a teacher! Stop in and meet the teacher and check out the classroom. Two opportunities to visit- Join us Monday, Aug. 25 shortly after morning arrival at 8:20 OR stop by after dismissal at 3PM.
Kindergarten Meet the teacher! Students will be assigned a homeroom. Join us Monday, Aug. 25 at 8:20 OR 3PM.
🏀 Lady Jag Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts will be Aug 26–28 from 3:05–4:30
✔ Students must attend all 3 sessions.
✔ Bring sneakers, shorts, water bottle, and a permission slip.
📩 Lady Jag acceptance letters will be sent Friday, Aug 29.
📅 Team practices TBA next week
🚸📚 School starts tomorrow in Wood County! Please be mindful of changing traffic conditions as buses return to the roads and students walk to school. Safety must be our top priority—slow down, stay alert, and help keep our children safe! 🚌👣
Updated Kindergarten attendance dates for opening days of school. All students will be assigned a homeroom teacher by Monday., Aug. 25.
Correction: As a reminder- K students with last name A-L attend on 8/20 and K students with last name M-Z attend on 8/21. You may have received a letter in the mail that was correct- but handed wrong dates at Open House. Just correcting the info. Dismissal at Door 2 at 2:50.
Magtipon, mga sobrang estudyante! Ang aming mga koridor ay handa sa misyon. Open House bukas 4–6 PM.🦸♀️🦸
Все учащиеся WCS должны заполнить соглашение с авторизованным пользователем. Пожалуйста, заполните одно соглашение для каждого ребёнка, используя этот QR-код. *iPad не будет отправлен домой учащимся JEC.
🦸♂️ Calling All JEC Superheroes! 🦸♀️
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Join us for our Back-to-School Open House!
📅 Date: Monday, August 18
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
💥 The countdown is on… only 1 week until we launch into another heroic year at JEC!
🦸♂️🦸♀️ 2 Weeks Until School Starts… and Our Heroes Return! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Grab your capes, sharpen your pencils, and power up those brains — it’s almost time to blast off into a new school year! 💥📚
🎉 Join us for our SUPER Open House 8/18 4-6PM
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUG. 20, 8 AM
🦸♂️ Jefferson Elementary’s Super Start to the School Year!
Answering your most heroic questions...
🦸♀️ What supplies does my child need?
At Jefferson Elementary, Wood County Schools provides all necessary school supplies—because every hero deserves the right tools! However:
*A backpack is recommended to send items to and from home.
*A water bottle with a locking lid is encouraged to limit hallway traffic.
*Sneakers are a must for gym (2–3 days a week) and for using the mulched playground equipment.
🚫 Crocs, slides, and open-toe shoes will not be allowed on playground equipment for safety reasons. Students in those shoes may play on the field or walk the track instead.
🗂️ When will class rosters be posted?
The week of Open House — August 18! Your hero’s classroom assignment will be revealed then.
🏠 When is Open House?
🗓 August 18 from 4–6 PM
Come meet your teachers, tour the building, and get powered up for the year ahead!
⏰ When does school start?
🦸♂️ First day of class: August 20 (*Aug. 25 for Prek)
🕗 Classes begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive before 8:00 — doors open at 7:30 AM.
🚪 What about arrival and dismissal?
ARRIVAL
PreK–Grade 1: Drop off at Door 3 on Plum Street.
➡️ PreK must be escorted by an adult and greeted by a staff member.
Grades 2–5: Drop off at Door 1 (main entrance horseshoe).
Late? Please escort your student to the front door and sign them in.
DISMISSAL
Grades K–2: 2:50 PM
Grades 3–5: 2:55 PM
PreK: Times vary (full- vs. half-day).
🚫 Cars are not allowed in the main horseshoe during dismissal. Please park and meet your student at their designated door (locations to be announced before school starts).
🍎 Will my child get breakfast?
Yes! All students receive a free breakfast each school day. Fuel for heroes!
🏥 What support staff are available?
We’re a full team of superheroes behind your child’s success:
Full-time School Nurse
Communities in Schools Social Worker
Family Liaison
Two School Counselors
👩🏫 Who’s who in the building?
Principal: Mrs. Lowers
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Hopkins
Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction: Ms. Oxender
It’s Time to Suit Up — School will be Back in Action! 💥🦸♀️ (25 days!!!)
Calling all young heroes from across the multiverse —
Whether you hail from Gotham, Wakanda, Metropolis, or Queens…
Your mission begins NOW at Hero Headquarters: Jefferson Elementary Center!
This year, we’re teaming up to:
🧠 Think bigger than Bruce Wayne’s tech lab
⚡ Move faster than The Flash late to class
🗣️ Speak kinder than Captain America’s pep talks
🛡️ Stand stronger than Wonder Woman’s shield
🕷️ And stick together like Spidey and his amazing friends
🗓️ Your first heroic assignment?
Report to Open House on Monday, August 18 from 4–6 PM!
🦸 Tour the school
🧑🏫 Meet your teacher
🏫 See your classroom
📸 Snap a few superhero selfies
No cape? No problem.
💥 You already have the most important superpower — being YOU.
And trust us…
🗯️ We have a SPOT for YOU!
So grab your mask (or your backpack) and get ready to fly into a new year —
because at JEC, every student is part of the ultimate team!
Food boxes will be available to students tomorrow ( Wes., July 16) from 12-2pm at the rear of school (Door 22) at Jefferson Elementary Center.
BACK TO SCHOOL IS HERE — AND IT’S GOING TO BE SUPER! 💥🦸♂️
Welcome to a MARVEL-ous new year at Jefferson Elementary Center — where every student is a hero in training and every classroom is a base of operations for BIG learning adventures!
🦹♂️ Whether you're faster than a speeding pencil...
More powerful than a library full of origin stories
Or just really great at helping others save the day —
WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU!
This year, we’re on a mission to:
Soar to new heights in learning.
Strengthen our minds and hearts.
Smash through challenges.
And assemble an unstoppable team of kindness, courage, and curiosity!
Suit up and report to Hero Headquarters on Monday, August 18 from 4–6 PM for Open House.
Tour the school, meet your teacher, and gear up for a KAPOW-worthy school year!
Let’s make this year INCREDIBLE — because at JEC,
💥 🦸🏻♀️Every hero counts. Every hero belongs. And every hero SHINES! 🦸🏿♂️💥 And we have a SPOT for YOU!
Last day to pick up your child's personal items/water bottles/awards from front office. 12:30-3:30.