August 1, 2022
New to Infinite Campus Portal? CLICK HERE to get your portal activation key BEFORE clicking on the activation link. You will be required to enter your student's student ID, social security number, and date of birth to obtain your personal code. For assistance with the steps, please click on the Infinite Campus Parent Guide.
Chromebook Insurance: The Jackson County School System has partnered with Worth Ave. Group to provide voluntary Student Chromebook Insurance. The insurance is available for the entire 2022-23 school year and costs a one-time fee of $28. The insurance will help cover any damage that may occur to the Chromebook by the student throughout the year. The deadline to purchase this voluntary insurance is September 9. Visit the JCSS device insurance page to make your purchase.
Student Voluntary Insurance for Accidental Coverage: Please be aware of the student accident coverage available for families. It provides coverage for accidental injuries occurring while at school, when school is in session, and while participating in school-sponsored and supervised activities. Coverage includes all school-sponsored athletics except High School Football. Click HERE to learn more.
Vaccine Reminder: Students 16 years of age and older, that are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday. Students will not be allowed to stay in school if they do not receive the vaccine.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: To apply for free and reduced meals, parents can log into Infinite Campus, or by clicking HERE.
Jackson County Academic Team (JCAT) is a parent organization that promotes academic achievement by providing an avenue to support the students and staff of Jackson County High School. If you are a parent, teacher or community member who would like to be involved at the high school level, please reach out to JCAT at jcatpanthers@gmail.com or visit the website to learn more about how your contributions can help JCHS students and our school.
Mr. Jason Wester, Principal
It is truly an honor to be a part of the Panther family and community. JCHS is a special place. The vision of JCHS is to promote student success, lifelong learning, and global citizenship through leadership, character, and performance. Our mission is to foster a supportive learning environment that offers purposeful, rigorous, and diverse educational experiences and encourages all students to develop a passion for learning as responsible global citizens. We believe that growth and success happens when schools and families work together for our children's best interests and prioritize academic success. We look forward to this school year and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas you would like to contribute. Let's have a great year, Panthers!
August 1: Students will review First Days Papers in Advisement. Families may view the First Days Papers via their Infinite Campus Account (directions will be sent to families later) or online.
August 2: Deadline for schedule change requests at 3:05PM, Football Parent Meeting (see below)
Parking Passes: Students may purchase parking passes all week outside of the cafeteria during all lunches.
Chromebooks and chargers will continue to be distributed this week.
August 23: Tentative School Student Picture Day
September 2: Teacher Workday
September 5: Student and Teacher Holiday
ESPORTS
We're excited to announce that JCHS will be participating in GHSA eSports this season. Please click here to learn more or email randrews@jcss.us for more information!
SEASON PASSES
We're excited to announce that JCHS is introducing Season Passes for Athletic Events. Please click here to learn more!
JCHS is committed to providing students with opportunities to participate in a diverse array of student activities, which will promote their intellectual and social growth and development. To accomplish this goal, Jackson County High School provides a number of clubs, activities and student publications. Click here to learn more about the extracurricular opportunities available at JCHS.
NEW for 22/23: We're excited to announce that JCHS is competing in First Robotics this year! Please click here to learn more!
Members from CFA Leader Academy & Beta Club woke up extra early this morning (reported there at 6:45am) to volunteer at iServe in Athens. Great job, Panthers! iServe Ministries #ProudtobeJC #successatjc
JC Band and Color Guard Students putting in the work! By the time July is over, students will have over 100 hours of practice time logged to start the season. We are grateful for their hard work, dedication, and determination. We can't wait to see their show this year!
Volleyball vs. Baseball!
Great way to end the first day of school! Volleyball showed Baseball who was the boss, but a lot of fun was had by all! Great student and faculty support in the stands as well! #PROUDtobeJC #SUCCESSatJCSS
Class of 2022 Senior Gift to JCHS
The new "Panthers" sign looks amazing and will be a great photo spot for our students and visitors to JCHS. The planning and effort made by the 2022 Senior Class Officers cannot be understated. This gift will serve as a reminder of our first graduating class from our new building. Thank you to the 2022 Senior class for the amazing senior gift! #Classof2022 #ProudtobeJC
Julia Buwick
9th & 10th Grade, A-L
jbuwick@jcss.us
Madison Wittman
9th & 10th Grade, M-Z
mwittman@jcss.us
Caitlyn Cook
11th Grade & 12th Grade A-L
caitlyn.cook@jcss.us
Julie McCutcheon
12th Grade M-Z & Dual Enrollment
jmccutcheon@jcss.us
Facebook: @jacksoncountyhighschool
Instagram: @jchspanthers
Twitter: @panthers_jchs
Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!