Reminder! The Jackson County School System will be closed for students and staff beginning Thursday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Jan. 3. Staff return on Jan. 3 and students return on Monday, Jan. 6! We hope our students, staff and community have a safe break and we cannot wait to see everyone in 2025! 

Join the Georgia Department of Education and Varsity Tutors for an informative webinar designed for students, parents, families, and counselors.

College Admissions 101

• Date: January 23

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Register HERE

This live session is perfect for 8th to 11th graders, offering practical guidance and expert insights to help families navigate the college admissions process.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key factors colleges look for in applicants

• Strategies for building strong transcripts and extracurricular profiles

• Tips for researching schools and planning campus visits

• How to track important deadlines

Start early to set your student up for success. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain a clear timeline and actionable steps for college planning.

Join us in celebrating these Panthers for earning First Place at the JCSS Technology Competition. These students will advance to the Northeast Georgia Regional Technology Competition on January 18th, proudly representing JCHS or Empower:

• Lillian Hayes - Animation

• Brighton Andrews - Audio Production (Empower)

• Jake Simmons - 3D Modeling (Empower)

• Baileigh Cox - Graphic Design

• Walter Norman - Video Production (Empower)

• Bartu Tunctan - Mobile Apps

JCHS junior Quy Lan Johnson is actively participating in CTAE Healthcare courses at Empower, aiming to deepen her knowledge of the healthcare industry, its careers, and various opportunities. Alongside this, she is tackling a rigorous academic schedule, including accelerated placement and dual enrollment courses. This semester, Quy Lan gained hands-on experience through WBL at Hoschton Chiropractic with Dr. Dave Uhry, where she learned about patient interaction, clinical equipment and procedures, research and development, and administrative tasks.

The Jackson County Board of Education proudly recognized JCHS teachers Ms. Stephanie Langley and Ms. Allison Atkins at last week's meeting for their exceptional achievement in being named the district's representatives for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Congratulations to these outstanding educators for their dedication to inspiring excellence in STEM education!

Congratulations to Maka Domingo and Landon Jones, who have been selected as this weeks Student Athletes of the Week!  

Maka went 6-1 on the week for our Girls Wrestling Team, while Landon provided steady scoring, rebounding, and free throw shooting for our boys basketball team this week!

Looking for scholarship opportunities to help fund your future? Be sure to check out the Jaxco Counseling website for the latest updates on available scholarships and application details. Don’t miss out—your next step starts here!

Join the Class of 2025 for a festive start to the holiday season with our Tacky Christmas Sweater & Hot Chocolate Social!

Date: Monday, December 16th
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Auditorium Lobby

Break out your best (or worst!) holiday sweater and come enjoy some warm hot chocolate with your classmates. Let’s kick off the holiday spirit with a cozy morning of fun and festive cheer! This event is just for JCHS Seniors only.

Bookmark the Senior Website HERE. This site will have the latest information about senior celebrations and graduation.

The Young Georgia Authors Competition is now accepting submissions for the 2024-2025 school year!

Submit your original work in one of the following categories:

• Short Story

• Poem

• Personal Narrative

• Research/Academic Paper

Submission Details:

• Typed (double-spaced, 12pt font) or neatly handwritten

• Maximum 1,900 words

• Submit your work to any English teacher or email it directly to jmalone@jcss.us

Have questions? Reach out to Mr. Malone for more information!

Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Don't miss out on the memories! Order your 2024-2025 Jackson County High School Yearbook today and capture every moment of this incredible year. 

Yearbooks will sell out fast, so make sure to reserve your copy now: bit.ly/jchs-yearbook-25

Be sure to "Search By School" to place your order!

🚨 Holiday Update: 🚨 

If you’re planning to get your permit or license during Christmas break, be sure to request your COE by Monday, Dec. 16th. Requests submitted after this date will be processed when school resumes on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Plan ahead and check this off your list! 

Students who will be obtaining their learner’s permit or driver’s license MUST request their Certificate of School Enrollment (COE) and Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) BEFORE you go to your appointment.

Request Form: https://bit.ly/jchs-request

Once requested, you will pick it up from the front office the next day after 1pm. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Armendariz (larmendariz@jcss.us).