❄️ Elsa is at it again! Due to the weather, *Frozen Jr.* has been rescheduled! ❄️

The show will now take place:

• Saturday, 1/25 at 2:30pm & 7:00pm

• Sunday, 1/26 at 2:30pm

• Monday, 1/27 at 7:00pm

• Tuesday, 1/28 at 7:00pm

If you have tickets for Thursday or Friday’s show, don’t worry—your tickets are good for any of the rescheduled performances! Just bring your ticket, and we’ll see you there! ⛄️

Buy Tickets Here

Jackson County High School will host its first-ever Curriculum Fair on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This event offers an exciting opportunity for attendees to engage with teachers about course offerings, attend informative presentations, and interact with athletic coaches and club sponsors from Empower and JCHS.

Presentation topics include:

• College Admissions (5:00 PM)

• College Credit Opportunities (5:00 PM)

• Paying for College (5:45 PM)

• Work-Based Learning (5:45 PM)

• Teen Mental Health (6:30 PM)

• 2025 Graduation (6:30 PM)

Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to win prizes valued at over $2,000! Available prizes include:

• 6 Prom Tickets (2025)

• 6 Homecoming Tickets (2025)

• 6 Parking Passes (2025-2026)

• 6 All-Sports Passes (2025-2026)

• 4 Yearbooks (2025)

In addition, we have makeup basketball games scheduled for Wednesday night due to recent inclement weather. The girls' game will start at 6:00 PM, followed by the boys' game at 7:30 PM.

To make things even more exciting, pick up a "Passport Ticket" at the door. If you visit five different tables and collect five stickers, you'll be entered into the prize drawing and receive FREE ADMISSION to the basketball game!

 Panthers, We Need Your Help!  East Jackson High School has pulled ahead in the First Quarter, and we need everyone’s help to close the gap! Submit your Second Quarter reading totals by NOON today! Every minute counts!

🏆 The Third Quarter of READBowl is Here!  🏆

We’re halfway through the challenge—let’s keep up the momentum and make this our best quarter yet!

Third Quarter Overview:

• Starts Monday, January 22nd, at 8:00 AM and runs until Sunday, February 2nd, at 11:59 PM.

• Track your reading minutes throughout the week to join the competition and earn a chance to win prizes!

• Every reader counts, and every page gets us closer to victory!

How to Get Involved:

• Submit your reading totals by noon on Monday, February 3rd to be part of the Third Quarter standings.

• Haven’t participated yet? It’s not too late—jump in and join the challenge now!

Let’s turn the page to victory and show what Panthers can do!  Ready, set, READ!

Members of the JCHS band participated in the 75th Anniversary University of Georgia JanFest Band Festival! JanFest is a prestigious three-day event that brings together talented high school musicians from 130 schools across the Southeast.

Huge kudos to these outstanding students for earning this incredible honor: Isaac Fondren, Logan Stinchcomb, Logan Wagner, McArthur Machabvunga, Mason Waite, Tatiana Duits, Lauren Rice, Charlotte Gibson, Aubree Sanders, and Kendall Goetzman.

JCHS senior William Tyler Bryant has successfully completed the Agricultural Metal Fabrication and Entrepreneurship CTAE pathways and is now participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL). Recognized for his exceptional performance among peers, Tyler received a strong recommendation from Mr. Greg Gilman (Empower Instructor). He is currently a welding apprentice at Choice Equipment in Jefferson, where he is gaining hands-on experience with steel, aluminum, and various welding technologies. Tyler is particularly enthusiastic about learning a new laser welding technology utilized in Choice Equipment's Food Service Industry. 

DISTRICT FEATURE: Through back-to-back battles with cancer, Jackson County High School's Chris Fowler has felt the tremendous support from the Jackson County community through Fight For Fowler. Read more by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/fowler. 

Join the Empower Technology Student Association on Thursday, January 30, for an exciting Electric Go-Kart event!

📍 Location: Mechatronics Lab, Empower

🕒 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Come experience hands-on learning and high-speed fun! For more details, contact:

📧 jsimmons251@jcss.us

📧 don.loggins@jcss.us

Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity!

Join us for Girls Lacrosse Tryouts on the following dates:

📅 Dates: January 27-29th

⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Grass Practice Field

This is your chance to join an amazing team, grow your skills, and compete this season. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Knight, Coach Stratemeyer, or Coach Crawford for more information.

📢 Interested in Trying Out for the JCHS 2025-2026 Softball Team? 🥎

If you want to be part of the JCHS Softball Team, make sure to complete the 2025-2026 Interest Form to receive important updates about tryouts, workouts, and meetings!

If you have any questions, contact Coach Croteau at KCROTEAU@JCSS.US.

Saturday, February 1st:

• Cap and gown packages, which include senior dues, must be ordered by February 1 to avoid a $25 late fee.

Friday, February, 7th:

• Scholastic Images on Campus

Friday, March, 7th:

• Scholastic Images on Campus

Friday, April 4th:

• Cap and Gown Delivery

• Scholastic Images on Campus

Friday, May 2nd:

• Senior Picnic

• Six Flags Grad Nite

Wednesday, May 7th:

• Golden Apple and Crown a Senior Day

Friday, May 9th:

• Scholastic Images on Campus

Wednesday, May 14th:

• Senior Breakfast and Senior Walk

Saturday, May 17th:

• 2025 Jackson County High School Commencement Ceremony, 10:00 AM, Akins Ford Arena in Athens

Six Flags Over Georgia is hosting their annual Grad Nite on May 2, 2025, from 7 PM to 2 AM!
This private event is exclusively for high school seniors and their chaperones.

Space is limited!
To register, complete the required Google Form, which includes your permission slip, student info, emergency contact details, and SchoolPay receipt submission.

Students cannot provide their own transportation, as Six Flags employees will not allow student drivers into the park.

We will meet at the school at 5:00 PM and return around 3:30 AM. Your registration fee includes food, transportation, and admission!

Check StudentSquare for the link to sign up!

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

• Who: JCHS Juniors & Seniors

• Date: April 19, 2025

• Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Location: Lake Lanier

Ticket Details:

• Early Bird Tickets: $75 (available until Friday, February 28)

• Regular Tickets: $85 (starting March 1)

• Tickets will NOT be sold after Monday, April 7

If you are a senior who purchased a ticket last year, scan the QR code or click this link for more details.

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, so make sure to reserve your copy now: bit.ly/jchs-yearbook-25

Jackson EMC is accepting applications for the 2025 Washington Youth Tour. You can find flyers with QR codes to register on the bulletin boards down upper & lower A halls, upper B hall and lower C hall. Registration is open until January 31. More information is available at www.jacksonemc.com/wyt.