September 1, 2025 - January 5, 2025

September 1, 2025

Happening This Week:

Monday, January 6th:

Students return to school

Wednesday, January 8th:

Key Club Meeting, Grand Staircase, Afterschool

Friday, January 10th:

Scholastic Images on Campus, All Lunches

Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.

Second Semester Begins

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Jackson County High School as we begin the Second Semester on Monday, January 6th!

Here’s what you need to know to get off to a great start:

New Classes Begin: Students will start their Second Semester schedules on Monday, January 6th.
Check Your Schedule: Be sure to log in to Infinite Campus to review your updated schedule.
First Period Arrival: At 7:49, tudents will be released to their First Period (Second Semester) class.
Prepare for Success: Review your course Supply Lists and gather any materials you’ll need.
Empower Program: Daily transportation to Empower is provided for students participating in this program.

We can’t wait to see our Panthers back on campus, ready for a fantastic semester ahead!

2025 Washington Youth Tour

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. If any teachers are interested in chaperoning, you can contact their community relations representative, Karen Ewing, at kewing@jacksoneomc.com.

READBowl '25

Get ready to turn your love of reading into a championship adventure!

JCHS is inviting YOU to compete in the ultimate reading challenge—READBowl '25! This exciting competition begins the week before the College Football National Championship Game (2nd Monday in January) and wraps up with a live crowning of the World Champions of Reading on the morning of the NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday.

Why join the team?

Read what you love: Books, articles, recipes—anything counts!
Show your skills: Track your reading minutes on our Google Form and help JCHS dominate the leaderboard.
Win prizes: READBowl participants will be entered into a weekly drawing for a fantastic prize.
Be a part of something big: Represent JCHS in the Varsity Conference (9th-12th).

How it works:

Each week is a quarter—track your reading minutes using the linked Google Form and watch our team climb the leaderboard.
Compete with schools across our district and nation and celebrate with leaderboard updates and halftime highlights.
Let’s put JCHS on the map and bring home the trophy!

If you love reading and want to make history, this is your moment. Sign up now and join the Panthers on the path to victory!

Order Your Yearbook

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

Join the FREE Camp Logistics this Summer!

When: June 23–27, 2025
Where: Gainesville Campus, University of North Georgia
Who: High School Students

Explore one of the most in-demand careers in North Georgia – Logistics!

What’s Included:

Learn about logistics and hear from industry experts in the mornings.
Enjoy free lunch every day.
Go on exciting afternoon field trips to local logistics companies.

Why Attend?

Learn about a growing career field.
Get inspired to plan your future.
It’s completely FREE!

Sponsors: University of North Georgia & Syfan Logistics

Don’t miss out on this fun and informative week! Check out the flyer for more details or ask us for a copy.

Scholastic Images

Scholastic Images, our official supplier for Letter Jackets, Class Rings, Caps & Gowns, Graduation Announcements, Senior Swag will be on campus at Jackson County next week on Friday, January 10th during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!

- Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
- We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!

- Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($337)!
- Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
- We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

Seniors, pay your Jackson County Senior Dues (which includes your Cap/Gown/Tassel) and check it off your list!

- Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee)

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or anytime we are on campus during lunch!

Find out additional ordering information HERE!

Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to Zack Scott – January's Rotary Student of the Month for Jackson County High School! Zack chose Ms. Brooke Curtis as his most influential teacher.

Building Connections and Memories at JCHS!

Before the holiday break, the JCHS Key Club had the joy of hosting 150 elementary students from WJES, NJES, GSES, and HES! Students decorated cookies, made ornaments, played games, and toured JCHS.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including Dunkin’ Donuts for their generous donation, Sugar Mommas and Company for their sweet contribution, Key Club Sponsors and fundraisers, and a Key Club Grant that brought it all together.

The spirit of connection doesn’t stop there! Key Club members will continue building relationships by writing letters to our pen pals throughout the year.

Thank you to all who contributed to this special experience for our students and young visitors!

Work-Based Learning Highlight

Learn more about Work-Based Learning in Jackson County Schools by tuning in to the Business Radio X podcast! WBL teachers, Greg Maxwell of Jackson County High, and Kate Wilson of East Jackson High, talk about the advantages of WBL for students and community businesses.

Listen to the podcast at the link below:
Business RadioX website

Boys Wrestling Wins Walnut Grove Duals

Girls Basketball moves to 4-0 in Region Play

Boys and Girls Swim Take First Place at the Cherokee Bluff Invitational

Basketball Teams Honor Heather Backer

Important Dates:

Friday, April 4th:

Cap and Gown Delivery

Friday, May 2nd:

Senior Picnic

Wednesday, May 7th:

Golden Apple and Crown a Senior Day

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

Scholarship Opportunities

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!

Your One-Stop-Shop for all Senior Information

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

Enter the Young Georgia Authors Competition!

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, Poe, Personal Narrative, or 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

Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Have questions? Reach out to Mr. Malone for more information!

Certificate of Enrollment

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).