Let It Snow, Ball!
Please come out and support Jackson Cheer this upcoming Friday as you dance the night away for our annual Snowball Dance!
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Place: Jackson Middle School's Gymnasium
Cost: $5.00
Jackson Cheer's Snowball Dance is a semi-formal event, but students are welcome to come dressed in any school appropriate attire! Concessions will be sold, but all food must stay in our Concession's Room! No food will be allowed in our gym or hallways during the dance. This dance is for Jackson students only! We can't wait to see you there!
Please come out and support Jackson Cheer this upcoming Friday as you dance the night away for our annual Snowball Dance!
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Place: Jackson Middle School's Gymnasium
Cost: $5.00
Jackson Cheer's Snowball Dance is a semi-formal event, but students are welcome to come dressed in any school appropriate attire! Concessions will be sold, but all food must stay in our Concession's Room! No food will be allowed in our gym or hallways during the dance. This dance is for Jackson students only! We can't wait to see you there!
Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, due to the continuing effects of the winter storm. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to ensure our campuses are safe and ready for students to return. Thank you for your continued support.
Due to ongoing inclement weather, including icy backroads, untreated roadways, and extreme cold temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
Due to inclement weather conditions, including snow and ice on roadways, particularly on less-traveled back roads, and ongoing safety concerns with parking lots, Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26.
This decision was made with the safety of our students, families, and staff as our highest priority. Difficult travel conditions and icy surfaces create unsafe conditions for buses, drivers, and pedestrians, and we believe closure is the most responsible course of action.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to continue monitoring district communications for any additional updates.
This decision was made with the safety of our students, families, and staff as our highest priority. Difficult travel conditions and icy surfaces create unsafe conditions for buses, drivers, and pedestrians, and we believe closure is the most responsible course of action.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to continue monitoring district communications for any additional updates.
Due to significant layers of ice on the roadways, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 22.
Due to extreme temperatures and wind chill, Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. Please continue to monitor for updates.
Attention JMS families who are participating in Operation Christmas. Just a friendly reminder that pickup is until 12:00pm today by the gym doors in the upper parking lot. We’d also like to express our gratitude to all the families, staff, and clubs who reached out to help ensure all our students have a blessed holiday.
Wood County Schools will be back in session today and operating as normal, with students attending classes in person and following regular schedules. Please note that WCHS TV Station incorrectly listed Wood County Schools as Code NTID on their website; this information is not accurate.
During today’s Code NTID day, meal boxes are available for Wood County Schools students. Families may pick up meal boxes at the Central Office from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For directions to the Central Office, please visit: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/visit We’re happy to help ensure students have access to meals today.
Dear parents and guardians: Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, and will operate under a Code NTID. To learn more about Code NTID, please visit https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid
Jackson Middle School is currently searching for new head coaches for 6th grade cheer and 7th/8th grade cheer. Applicants must have a WVSSAC certification and be able to pass a background check. Applicants can apply for this position by clicking on the following link:
Online Employment Application | Open Positions
Online Employment Application | Open Positions
Jackson Spirit Week and Winter Wear Accessories Drive.
Big Reds Spirit Nights.
Due to the cancelation of school today, there will be no middle school sports, practices or events.
Update: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Wood County Schools will be closed, Code A.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning, Tuesday, December 2. Please stay tuned for updates.
New NTID Days (Non-Traditional Instructional Day) may be used for winter weather. Students complete work at home (packets for elementary, Schoology for grades 3 - 12). Attendance = work turned in. Families notified via WCS app, calls, website & social media. Meal boxes available. Learn more: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid
All JMS Cheerleading activities will be cancelled for the remainder of this week 11/18-25-11/22/25.
Today's LSIC meeting will take place in the JMS Library at 3:15pm. Please contact the school with questions.
Dear JMS families. Operation Christmas has been in full swing, but time is crucial. If you need assistance, or wish to provide assistance, please email Mrs. Stavrakis at cherish.stavrakis@k12.wv.us If you’ve already reached out, wish lists have been sent home and as soon as they are returned, anonymous copies will sent to those providing assistance. Thanks to the assistance of so many wonderful people, we are able to ensure that all of our students have a wonderful Christmas.