September 19, 2022
Chromebook Insurance Deadline Extended!
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 extended to September 30.
Visit the JCSS device insurance page to make your purchase.
Driver's Education Training:
Where: Jackson County Lanier Tech Campus (631 S. Elm St., Commerce)
When: October 22, 23, 29, and 30th.
Need to apply for a grant scholarship? Apply by September 30th
Questions: Email DriversEd@laniertech.edu
Jaxco Basketball Informational Meeting:
Who: All men interested in trying out
When: Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 7:30AM
Where: Upstairs Health Room
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
If you think missing a day here or there won’t matter, think again. By missing just one day every two weeks, you would be on track to miss two full weeks in a semester or nearly a month of school for the year. #SchoolEveryDay
Congratulations to our JCHS Perfect Attendance winners for the week of September 6-9, 2022! These students were present for all classes every day with no check ins/out or tardies! Over 36 students received Atlanta Braves tickets to the September 18th game.
Next lottery selection is September 19th! We're giving away free HoCo Dance Tickets and select edition JaxCo Spirit Wear!
Homecoming Dance Info.:
Date
Saturday, October 1st, 8:00-10:30PM, JCHS Main Gym (Panther Pavilion)
Ticket Information
$20 each
Tickets are Pre-Sale ONLY via SchoolPay
Tickets will be on sale until Thursday, September 29th at 3:30PM
NO tickets will be sold at the door
Guest Information
Guests must be in at least 9th grade and no older than 20 years old
Guests forms are available at JCHS in the main office and cafeteria
Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Wednesday, September 28th at 3:00PM
The Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy is BACK:
The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ is a national high school leadership program sponsored by Chick-fil-A Operators, focused on making impact through action. Visit the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy website for more information.
All students are welcomed to apply. Click HERE if you would like to apply. Applications are due September 30th.
Questions: Email Mrs. Peterson or Mr. Lockard
Book Drive: Do you have any old books that are taking up space?
If so, WE WANT THEM! Give your old book to a new home!
Our Peer Leadership class is having a Book Drive Challenge. All first period classes are challenged to donate books. These books will be distributed during our JCHS Fall Festival that is being held on October 26th. Our goal is to be able to provide kindergarten aged students and older a book that they can enjoy.
The Book Drive will end on September 30th. The first period class with the most books donated will win a PRIZE. Let the challenge begin!
Save the Date! October 26th
JCHS is hosting a West Side Pride Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 26th, 6-8PM, at the JCHS Bus lanes!
If you would like to have a booth or activity please contact Coach Croteau.
JCHS AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT BEGINS THIS WEEK!
Purpose: To offer after school academic support that provides additional reinforcement of skills needed for academic success. Support will be available for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Dates Offered: Support will take place each Tuesday and Thursday from September 20th to December 8th
Time: 3:15-4:15
How do I register my student? Please complete THIS FORM if you would like for your student to attend after school support on Tuesday and Thursday for Week 2 (September 26-30) from 3:15-4:15. The form will close on September 21st at 5:00PM for Week 2. Completing the form will help us plan for numbers and provide bus transportation as needed. If you have completed the form in a prior week, you DO NOT need to complete the form again.
Please note: Food will not be provided. If desired, please bring a snack from home.
Our Panther Nation Seniors enjoyed their first-ever Senior Sunrise Breakfast on Friday, September 16th!
Congratulations to the 2022 Homecoming Court!
Order your West Side Community Pink Out Shirts by clicking HERE!
September 16: Counselors will set up in the Cafeteria to answer student questions or concerns
September 20: JCHS After School Academic Support from 3:15-4:15
September 22:
Jaxco Basketball Informational Meeting, 7:30AM, Upstairs Health Room
JCHS After School Academic Support from 3:15-4:15
September 24: ACT Free College & Career Planning Event, 10AM-12:30PM, Click HERE to register (more info. in the counselor's corner section)
September 26-30: Start prepping for our HoCo 2022 Spirit Week! The Spirit Themes are posted by day in the attached flyer.
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
September 26-30: HoCo 2022 Spirit Week!
September 27: UGA Visit for Seniors
September 28: Make-Up Picture Day
September 29:
JaxCo Dance performs Cabaret at 7PM in the Fine Arts Auditorium
JCHS Book of the Month Club Meeting from 6-7PM at The Inside Story Bookstore & Cafe
September 30:
HoCo 2022 Pep Rally at the end of the school day. Don't worry--we have a plan that allows JCHS students at the Empower Campus in the afternoon to attend the Pep Rally.
9 Weeks Grading Period Ends
Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy applications due.
October 1: Homecoming Dance
8:00-10:30PM in the JCHS Panther Pavilion
October 4: Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy Kick-Off Meeting, 3:15PM, Room 4141
October 7: Teacher Workday (No School)
October 10-14: Fall Break (No School)
October 25:
PSAT (all 9th & 10th grade students, and registered 11th grade students)
West Side Pride Fall Festival, 6-8PM, JCHS Bus Lanes
November 11th: Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches for Letter Jackets and Cap & Gown Package
November 12: JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament (this is the rescheduled date)
The JCHS Geometry classes enjoyed Glowometry on Friday to practice congruent triangle proofs and prepare for their test! Students enjoyed working together to complete proofs while racing to the finish for their prize
Extra Special People Club
The JCHS ESP Club had its first meeting on Thursday to discuss plans for the school year. ESP exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities & their families, changing communities for the better. The ESP Club is open to all interested in helping support our Special Needs Program. ESP Club Sponsor: Emily Libengood
Welcome to the JAXCO DANCE studio!!!
So many months of preparation and hard work have gone into this! A HUGE thank you to our principal, Mr. Wester and our plant manager, Keith Ware, for their time, belief, and dedication to our program!
JCAT is proud to recognize these students for their hard work and dedication towards your academic success!
JCAT is a joint venture between teachers, parents, and community members designed to serve Jackson County High School and its students. Any parent or teacher may be a member of JCAT regardless of financial contribution. Participation can come in many forms, including – but not limited to – volunteering, serving as a mentor, partnering with JCCHS to provide educational experiences for students, or providing financial support. While parents may be involved in numerous booster clubs and groups at JCCHS, JCAT serves to enhance the academic mission of the school. Learn more about JCAT here.
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Did you know that Jackson County High School has Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for students to strengthen their skillset and grow in their career ambitions? WBL is a structured experience that connects the student’s career goal and classroom learning with a productive work environment.
WBL Job Board
ALL are welcome to please visit our WBL Job Board if you are seeking a job opportunity. Click here to see the WBL Job Board.
Upcoming WBL News:
The Jackson County Government Human Resources Department is hosting a job fair. See this flyer for more information.
We have SO MANY amazing opportunities and events occurring at JCHS. The digital flyer carousel below is a "one-stop-shop" to learn about the "happenings" at JCHS. We will house all of our digital flyers in this section of the Panther Press each week. Also, the digital flyers are displayed throughout the school on our Visix boards.
THE PAW PODCAST IS HERE
The latest edition of the PAW Podcast can be found HERE. This week, runners Erin O'Brien and Brody Wooten, as well as Coach Brittley Blount, speak about the season so far and other topics.
FOOTBALL DROPS FIRST REGION GAME
Panther football took a 3-0 lead into the 4th quarter Friday night, but two late touchdowns gave North Forsyth the 14-3 win.
The JV Panthers upped their record to 4-0 with a 35-0 shutout of Apalachee.
VOLLEYBALL IMPROVES TO 26-2
Panther Volleyball picked up 4 more wins this week, defeating Hart County, Lanier, Shiloh, and Clarke Central. The team is currently ranked 11th in Class 6A.
COMP CHEER STARTS SEASON
The JV and Varsity Competition Cheer teams finally got to start their seasons this past Saturday at North Gwinnett. The JV won their division and the Varsity had ZERO deductions and placed second.
BIG REGION WINS FOR SOFTBALL
Panther softball picked up two region wins this week, defeating Gainesville 21-0 and 19-0. They dropped a game 4-1 to Lanier. They will face Shiloh twice and Apalachee once this week.
NEW INFORMATION:
Beginning September 16 a counselor will be set up in the Cafeteria every Friday to answer student questions/concerns.
UGA Visit: UGA will be visiting JCHS on Tuesday, September 27th during Advisement. Seniors: if you would like to join this meeting, please complete this form.
Class of 2026: Please click HERE to access the JCHS Guide to High School Transition Packet.
NACAC: Students may attend virtual college fairs through NACAC. They can register for these events HERE.
REMINDER INFORMATION:
JCHS September Scholarship Newsletter is LIVE
Click HERE to view.
The Fall 2022 PSAT is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th.
Click here to view additional information about how to prepare for the PSAT and what to expect on PSAT administration day.
Visit our JCHS PSAT web page for more information.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please email caitlyn.cook@jcss.us
The Probe College Fairs are great opportunities for students to attend in order to get more information about many options available after high school. There are two local fairs in Gainesville and Athens.
Watch us GROW!
We will introduce and highlight new JCHS employees in the Panther Press over the next few weeks.
Paraprofessional – Special Education
Jim Hamilton began his Paraprofessional career in 2016, after retiring from a career in corporate sales and account management. He recently relocated back from Whidbey Island, WA to NE Georgia. During his high school and college years, Mr. Hamilton worked with youth and young adults while serving as a Summer Camp Counselor. He coached Little League and taught Sunday School for a number of years. Having a heart for children, the choice was simple when selecting his second career. It was like a duck being drawn to a body of water. Mr. Hamilton loves riding his bicycle, trying new recipes on his grill and spending time with his grandchildren.
Hey, y'all! I'm Stephanie Langley. I began teaching science in 2006 and have taught biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and went back for my Masters degree after my oldest was born in 2010. (Gooooo Dawgs! Sic' em! ❤️🖤)
I love ALL sciences, but I really love teaching physical sciences like chemistry and physics. It is so fun to learn from playing and just figuring out how things work!
Aside from teaching science because I love it, 👩🔬 I really just love working with kids. It's amazing to see kids stretch, grow, take chances, learn from mistakes, and have fun while they're doing it. I've been around the block a time or two (or 3...), but teaching high schoolers keeps me young. 😆
My husband, Reid, and I live in this community and truly love the home we have built in Jackson County. We have 2 boys who also attend JCSS schools. Our oldest son, Lawson, who loves basketball 🏀 more than anyone else I know, is a 7th grader at WJMS. Our youngest, Weston, who can name every NFL player ever 🏈, is a 4th grader at GSES. I am so excited to join the JCHS faculty and serve the community where I live! I can't wait to meet everyone and become a part of the Jaxco family! ❤️🖤
Mark Lockard is a first year English teacher and recent graduate of UGA's Master of Arts in Teaching program. He also holds degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School and Martin Methodist College (now UT Southern). A lifelong reader, Mr. Lockard is passionate about all things ELA. Mr. Lockard believes reading, writing, and speaking are ways we can better understand ourselves and our world, so he is eager to help students develop their skills with rigor and joyful practice.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Lockard enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, playing tennis, watching college basketball, and spending time with his wife Whitney and their daughter Josephine.
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