Jackson Middle

Good evening. This is Mr. Kisner with an announcement for our incoming 6th grade students and parents. On August 13, we will have Tour de Jackson from 9am until 11am. This is a time where students will get to meet with their 6th grade teachers, tour the building, work on locks, go over schedules, and hopefully get their IPads. There will also be a parent informational session in the gym at 10:30 am. This is not a required event, however it is a great opportunity for your student to come and see the school before the first day! We hope you have a great evening and we will be sending out more information concerning IPads closer to this date! Go Generals!

Good afternoon, I wanted to resend this info concerning JMS tennis since the picture didn't go through earlier this week! JMS Tennis Practice will begin July 29th from 3:30-5:00 at the Jackson Park Tennis Courts. A Parent meeting will follow practice at 5:00. Any Student interested in being part of the team will need a copy of their physical or have it on file at the office, a water bottle, and tennis racket. If you have any questions email-Coach Jamie at Jamie.white@k12.wv.us

Cross Country will start Monday August 5 at 8 am at JMS. Must have current physical. Any  6, 7, 8th graders welcome!  Questions call Coach Marks 304-481-1741. 

In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.

Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.

All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day

The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.

Sports physicals for $5! June 8 from 9am to 1pm at WVU Medicine MOV Medical Complex, 800 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna (Behind the Grand Central Mall).

The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.

JMS yearbooks arrived this morning. We will do our very best to have them sorted and to your homerooms to distribute during the final check in at 3 p.m.! Extras are available, and Ms. Linville will be selling tomorrow on the patio (outside Mr. Boston's room and the art room hallway) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Books are $50, cash or check made payable to Jackson Middle School. If students have questions about orders, they should see her during that same time frame tomorrow on the patio. Supplements will be in during the summer, and we will arrange a time for outgoing eighth graders to pick up.

Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Also, I want to mention that students will be cleaning out lockers on Thursday and Friday; please look for these items coming home as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!

This is a reminder concerning the 8th grade field trip for tomorrow. They can have their phones and may carry a drawstring bag if needed for Sunscreen or a hat. If students want to listen to music they will need to have headphones. They need to remember to bring money for lunch in the food court or their packed lunch if that was their choice. Have a great evening and Go Generals!

Tomorrow, 5/29, will be the Jackson IReady celebration in the afternoon! Students need to have sunscreen, a change of clothes (if they plan to do waterside), and a towel! We ask students to wear a shirt and shorts over bathing suits for this event. In case of rain the events will be modified. Go Generals!

Good afternoon Jackson parents, students, and staff; we want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!

Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program

WCS Summer Nutrition Program is up and running this summer. For more information please see the following link: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program Thanks!

The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket

Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff. This week we will begin the General Summative Assessment. All students will be testing Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Anyone that has missed testing will make up as they are at school. Please remember that student devices should be completely charged in order to test on these dates. Also, student phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing. Students need to secure these devices in their lockers. If you have a device, your teacher may ask you to remove it and you can get it back later. All students need to arrive on time for school each day. It is important to get a good night rest, and eat something in the morning before testing. Please help encourage students to perform your best on these Summative Assessments, as they are important for helping with instruction next year, as well as for students benefits later in their educational career. We hope you have a great evening and Go Generals!

Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff. This week we will begin the General Summative Assessment. 8th grade will take the Science test tomorrow, and then the whole school will test on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please remember that student devices should be completely charged in order to test on these dates. Also, student phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing. Students need to secure these devices in their lockers. If you have a device, your teacher may ask you to remove it and you can get it back later. All students need to arrive on time for school each day. It is important to get a good nights rest, and try and eat something in the morning before testing. Please help encourage students to perform your best on these Summative Assessments, as they are important for helping with instruction next year, as well as for students benefits later on in their educational career. We hope you have a great evening and Go Generals!