Happening This Week:
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Monday, April 21st:
13.5 wks. grades will post in Infinite Campus
Tuesday, April 22nd:
Spring Band Concert, 6:00 PM, JCHS Auditorium
Thursday, April 24th:
Spring Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM, JCHS Auditorium
Friday, April 25th:
Westside International Festival, 5-8 PM, JCHS
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
Spring Chorus Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Love & Heartbreak at the JCHS Chorus Spring Concert 2025!
Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 PM
JCHS Auditorium
Admission is free, and donations are welcome to support our talented performers. Don’t miss it!
Colorguard Tryouts
Ready to perform under the Friday night lights? Join the award-winning Jackson County High School Colorguard! Tryouts are scheduled for April 21st through 25th, from 4:15 to 6:30 PM meet at the Grand Staircase at JCHS. Open to all upcoming 9th–12th graders. Don’t miss your chance to shine! Scan the QR code on the digital signage to let us know you are interested. See Mrs. Pitman with any questions!
Mark Your Calendar – Westside International Festival at JCHS!
Mark your calendars for the Westside International Festival at Jackson County High School on April 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, and cultural displays featuring unique costumes, music, art, and more from different countries. Free entry. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate global diversity!
IB Exam Meeting
Students taking IB exams this year: Please meet Mr. Nichols in the cafeteria on Tuesday, April 22nd, for a 10-minute meeting. The first meeting will be at the beginning of second period, and a make-up meeting for students at Empower will be at 1:45pm. If you cannot attend either meeting, please email Mr. Nichols (anichols@jcss.us).
JCHS Bands Spring Concert
Join us for an evening of incredible music on April 22 in the JCHS Auditorium – Free Admission!
Percussion at 6:00 PM
Full Band at 7:00 PM
Spring Recital 2025
Join Jaxco Dance on May 7 and 8 at 7 PM in the JCHS auditorium as we celebrate dance around the world! From Memphis to Mozambique to Milan, we will explore dance in other languages, cultures, and communities! We will recognize our seniors and end the evening with a tribute to the Queen of Rock N' Roll- Tina Turner! This promises to be our biggest recital yet! Tickets are on sale at GoFan now or at the door!
Summer Health & Physical Education
Want to get ahead on credits? Jackson County High School is offering a Summer Health & Physical Education course for any JCSS student entering grades 9–12 in the 2025–2026 school year. Complete your Health & PE credit early and free up room in your schedule for other electives!
In-Person Days: June 2nd & June 20th at JCHS Panther Pavilion
Online Sessions: June 3rd–19th on Canvas
Cost: $200 per student
Register here: bit.ly/JCHS-PE-HEALTH-2025
Semester 2 Exam Schedule
JCHS End of Course (EOC) Exams, Final Exams, AP Exams, and IB Exams are coming up. Parents/Guardians and students, now is the time to plan ahead. Check the schedules and mark these important dates on your calendar.
Important Reminders:
No Early Exams – Students must take their exams on the scheduled date.
No Check-Outs – Students cannot check out during an exam period. Please plan ahead.
Attendance Matters – If a student misses an exam, a zero will be entered in Infinite Campus until the exam is made up.
Senior Exemptions – Only SENIORS with a weighted A average in a course may be exempt from that final exam.
EOC Testing – EOC exams will take place during 1st & 2nd periods at 8 AM at JCHS.
Exam Descriptions:
End of Course Exams: EOCs are Milestone tests required for students enrolled in the designated courses: American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. Students not enrolled in these courses will not be required to take an EOC.
Final Exams: All 9th-11th grade students, along with seniors who do not have a weighted A average in their courses, will take final exams.
Advance Placement Exams: AP exams are available for students enrolled in an AP course during the 24-25 school year. To take an AP exam, students must be registered through College Board.
International Baccalaureate Exams: IB exams are required for students enrolled in an IB course.
Prom Royalty
Congratulations to our 2025 JCHS Prom King and Queen — Brianna Brooks and Josh Mendoza — crowned Saturday at Prom!
Administrative Professionals Day
This week, we are celebrating Administrative Professionals Day by recognizing the incredible team that keeps JCHS running each and every day.
Thank you to Ms. Leann Armendariz, Ms. Amy Elrod, Ms. Briann Nash, Ms. Suzanne Schultz, and Ms. Kristy Skinner for your dedication, professionalism, and the support you provide to our entire school community. We are truly grateful for all you do.
National Honor Society
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 National Honor Society Officers!
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
JCHS senior Andrea Segraves is currently participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) at North Georgia Aviation (NGA), located at the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville, Georgia, during her 4th block this spring. She plans to attend Auburn University’s School of Aviation with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Through her internship at NGA, Andrea has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside aviation mentors and pilots. She assists General Manager Madisen Sims with a variety of tasks, including flight and equipment check-ins and check-outs, scheduling, public relations, customer communication, and front desk responsibilities. Outside of her internship, she is also working toward earning her pilot’s license. Thanks to Andrea’s positive impact, NGA has joined as a new WBL partner, now offering opportunities for both administrative and mechanical assistant roles.
THE WEEK AHEAD
THE WEEK AHEAD
SUMMER CAMPS ARE COMING UP
SUMMER CAMPS ARE COMING UP
SPRING SIGNING DAY A SUCCESS
SPRING SIGNING DAY A SUCCESS
UPCOMING TRYOUTS
UPCOMING TRYOUTS
Senior Events Schedule
Class of 2025
Dates to Remember:
Friday, May 2nd:
Senior Picnic
Six Flags Grad Nite
Wednesday, May 7th:
Golden Apple and Crown a Senior Day
Wednesday, May 14th:
Senior Walk
Senior Reception
Friday, May 16th:
Mandatory Graduation Practice, 4 PM, Akins Ford Arena in Athens
Saturday, May 17th:
2025 Jackson County High School Commencement Ceremony, 10:00 AM, Akins Ford Arena in Athens
Please plan to move your vehicle from the parking decks by 12:45 to ensure East Jackson High School students and staff will have parking for their Graduation Ceremony.
Senior Picnic
Important Senior Information
The countdown is on, and we are so excited to celebrate all the milestones ahead with you! As we prepare for senior events and graduation, we need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Please take time to carefully read all the information on the Jackson County High School Class of 2025 Senior Website. This site contains everything you need to know about senior celebrations, graduation rehearsal, and the ceremony.
It is extremely important that both students and families review this information in full. Staying informed is the key to a stress-free and successful end to senior year.
The website will continue to be updated with any new details, so please check back often.
Scholastic Images
CONGRATULATIONS Jackson County CLASS OF 2025! We cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by and before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with class.
Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. See the attached flyer to pick which package is best for you and order as soon as possible!
Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR Click Here https://tinyurl.com/JacksonCoAnn to order your Official Jackson County Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!
We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate this milestone with you! Congratulations Class of 2025 Graduate!
Google Takout
Hey Class of 2025—Take Your Work With You!
Graduating seniors, don’t forget to save all your important files before your JCSS account is deactivated!
With Google Takeout, you can easily transfer everything from your JCSS Google Drive and Gmail to a personal Google account—projects, papers, emails, and more.
To learn how, check out this quick guide:
📄 Click here to view the instructions
Senior Letters
Parents, family members, friends, and teachers who wish to send a letter to a senior may do so by mailing it to JCHS no later than Monday, May 5.
Letters may include memories, well-wishes, encouragement, and congratulatory remarks. They will be distributed to seniors during the Senior Reception on May 14.
Important Note: Senior Letters are intended solely as letters, not as graduation gifts. Oversized items will be discarded, and we cannot guarantee the delivery of money, as letters are not stored securely.
Please ensure that letters are properly addressed to the senior:
Jackson County High School
c/o Senior Letter for [Senior’s First and Last Name]
152 Jaxco Junction
Hoschton, GA 30548
2025 Youth Lead GA Summit
Attention Rising 11th and 12th graders!
How to Apply: Visit this link to apply!
Deadline: April 30th
Students will be notified of acceptance in May.
Don’t miss out on this incredible leadership experience! Go Panthers!
🪴 Ceramics Spring Planter Sale 🪴
Looking for the perfect planter to showcase your spring greenery? Stop by the Jaxco Gallery on May 1 from 3:30–5:30 PM to browse a beautiful selection of handmade ceramic planters created by Jaxco students in the ceramics studio.
Each piece is unique—and your purchase helps support the JCHS ceramics program and its young artists!
Help Fuel Our AP & IB Testers
AP and IB testing is just around the corner, and we’re excited to support our hardworking students as they take on these important academic challenges! To help keep them energized and focused, we’ll be offering snacks during their scheduled breaks. With over 650 tests being administered, we’re asking for your help in donating snacks.
Here’s our Testing Snack Wish List – bulk sizes from Sam’s Club or Costco are ideal, but all donations are appreciated!
Donations may be dropped off in the Front Office by April 30th.
ACT/SAT Free Strategy and Information Online Sessions
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education offers its expertise in instruction to get you ready for the ACT and SAT as you prepare for college. This no cost, one hour workshop introduces you to both tests, so you can get a feel for their similarities and differences. Guided practice through sample questions and learning several best approaches to these tests fully prepares you for test day. Ease your jitters through this introductory workshop. Online sessions are scheduled for April 23rd and May 21st. Register Now!
Certificate of Enrollment
Attention Students: Need Your Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License? Students MUST request their Certificate of School Enrollment (COE) and Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Certificate BEFORE going to their DDS appointment.
Request Form: https://bit.ly/jchs-request
JCSS Summer Camp Opportunities
The Jackson County School System is once again offering a robust list of summer camp opportunities. Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/summercamps for more information!
Dance Team Kiddie Camp
Join the JCHS Rally Cats Dance Team for Kiddie Camp!
🗓️ June 2–4 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 JCHS Auxiliary Gym
Rising K–5th grade students are invited to learn fun hip hop, jazz, and pom routines taught by the Jackson County High School Rally Cats Dance Team! Camp includes snacks, crafts, games, and a T-shirt.
**$65 per dancer | $55 for additional siblings**
Questions? Email Ashley Ware at aware@jcss.us
📌 Register HERE (Or scan the QR code on the flyer!)
JCSS 2024-2025 Yearly Calendar
April 21st:
13.5 wks. grades will post in Infinite Campus
April 25th:
Westside International Festival, 5-8 PM, JCHS
May 17th:
Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Facebook: @jacksoncountyhighschool
Instagram: @jchspanthers
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JCHS PTO Facebook: @JAXCOPTO
Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!
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