September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2024

September 1, 2025

Happening This Week:

Monday, September 2nd:

Labor Day - No School

Tuesday, September 3rd:

Last Day to Order Purple Out Shirts
FCCLA Meeting, 3:15 PM, Mrs. Curtis' room 5117
ESP Club Meeting, 3:15 PM, Grand Staircase
4.5 wks grading period ends

Wednesday, September 4th:

ESP Club Volleyball Event, 4-6 PM

Thursday, September 5th:

4.5 wks. grades posted by 3:30 PM in Infinite Campus

Friday, September 6th:

Senior Sunrise, 6:45 AM, Jaxco Football Practice Field
National Read a Book Day

Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.

Labor Day - September 2nd

Jackson County High School will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 3. Enjoy the holiday!

Mark Your Calendar!
College Fair

11th and 12th graders are invited to attend the 2024 Probe College Fair on October 7th (9-11 am) at East Jackson High School. To attend students must register for the fair using the QR Code or this link, and completing and returning the permission forms by September 27th. Forms are available in the front offices at JCHS or Empower. A dress code for attending this event is mandatory and is business casual. For questions, see Mr. Maxwell.

MAP Family Report

If your student is in 9th-11th grade, they should have received their MAP Assessment Family Report from their most recent MAP Reading assessment to bring home. We encourage you to review this report and visit this link to discover how you can effectively support your student's learning and academic growth.

Homecoming Dance

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Jackson County High School Homecoming Dance! Join us on Saturday, September 28th, from 7:00-10:00 PM in the JCHS Panther Pavillon for a neon-themed celebration you won’t want to miss.

Don’t forget—Homecoming Guest forms are available now in the front office and at the back table in the café during lunches. Be sure to submit your forms to Mrs. Armendariz by Wednesday, September 25th, at 3:30 PM sharp. Late forms will not be accepted, so get your form in on time!

Application Deadline

If your student is currently enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals Program and receiving benefits, make sure to resubmit your application by 9/12 to avoid any disruption to your benefits. If you would like to enroll in the Free and Reduced Meals Program, please click HERE. Click HERE to Apply.

Good Neighbor Reminder

Attention JCHS Car Riders:

We kindly ask for your help in being considerate neighbors by avoiding the use of nearby neighborhoods as a shortcut to bypass the official car rider line. Morning drop-offs typically take just 1-2 minutes, and our afternoon car rider line is usually cleared out by 3:20 PM.

By utilizing the designated drop-off and pick-up areas, you're helping us maintain safe and smooth traffic flow while also being respectful of the surrounding community. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to making our car rider process efficient for everyone involved!

Save the Date!

Checkout Procedures Reminder

Please review the checkout procedures for Jackson County High School by visiting this link.

Please note that phone calls and emails for checkouts will not be accepted.

#FightWithFowler Shirt

💟 Get your purple on for Coach Fowler! 💟

Coach is battling lymphoma, and we’re joining him in this fight. Proceeds from shirt sales go directly to the Fowler family. Shirts will be delivered to the school. Preorder your shirt by September 3rd at the link below. Let’s show our support for a great cause and an even greater family! Wear your #fightforfowler shirt and help turn Panther Stadium PURPLE at the home game on September 20th.

Order your Fight for Fowler shirt by September 3rd at this link.

Update: As soon as Purple Out shirts arrive, we’ll let you know! You can pick them up either from the Jackson County High School front office or at the gate before the football game on Friday, September 20th. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Briann Nash at bnash@jcss.us.

Essential Apps for Parents & Guardians at JCHS

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal and ParentSquare apps are essential tools for all Jackson County High School parents and guardians.

The Infinite Campus app provides real-time access to your student’s grades, attendance, schedules, and more, while ParentSquare serves as the hub for all school communications. Together, these apps keep you informed and connected, ensuring you never miss important updates, events, or announcements.

Download both today to stay engaged in your student’s academic journey!

Find out more about the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: https://bit.ly/jchs-ic-connect

Find out more about ParentSquare: https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/parentsquare

4.5 Wks Grades Post This Week

4.5-weeks grades will be finalized by September 5th @ 3:30PM. Please check Infinite Campus to view 4.5-weeks grades.

Student academic goal setting will occur in Advisement the week of Sept. 9th.

FCCLA Meeting

Attention FCCLA Members!

Our next meeting is set for Tuesday, September 3rd at 3:15 PM in Mrs. Curtis' room 5117. If you’re unable to attend the Tuesday afternoon session, we have a morning option available on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 AM, also in Mrs. Curtis' room. We’ll be discussing all of our exciting upcoming field trips. Don’t miss out on the chance to stay informed and involved!

ESP Club Meeting

Don’t forget there will be an ESP Club meeting this afternoon at 3:15pm on the Grand Staircase.

ESP Club Meeting

Attention ESP Club Members!

Get ready for an exciting night of volleyball action! This Wednesday, September 4th, join us for the Volleyball Event Night where ESP Club members will have the chance to warm up with our very own Jaxco Volleyball team. Plus, you'll be part of the thrilling opening ceremony! It's going to be a fun-filled evening you won't want to miss. See you there!

Support Key Club

Key Club is selling keychains to support their service projects and member costs to attend Key Club events. Each keychain is $5 and can be purchased from a Key Club Member, Mrs. Powers, or on School Pay. If you purchase on School Pay, please see Mrs. Powers to pick up your keychain.

Speech and Debate Club

SkillsUSA Fall Rally

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Challenge yourself to be bold, try something new. Poetry Out Loud is a school poetry reciting contest that can help you build confidence and prepare for the challenges after high school. Winners who make it the the National Competition at the White House have the chance to $20,000.

Support United Way

Key Club is selling JAXCO bracelets to support United Way. Each bracelet is $3 and can be purchased from a Key Club Member, Mrs. Powers, or on School Pay. If you purchase on School Pay, please see Mrs. Powers to pick up your bracelet. Thank you for helping us support an organization that supports the JC Community!

FFA Mum Sale

It’s not too late! Jackson Empower FFA is selling fall mums. Order using the school pay link or by emailing Melissa.webb@jcss.us Order mums by 9/5!

Poetry Outloud

Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to Ava Antoine, Jackson County High School's Rotary Student of the Month for September! Ava has selected Ms. Hali Chase as her most influential teacher.

Statistical Reasoning Students Take Barbie to New Heights!

In an exciting culmination of their bivariate data unit, Mrs. Scott's Statistical Reasoning students took on the challenge of creating least square regression lines to predict the number of rubber bands needed for a safe Barbie bungee jump from the balcony on Jaxco Main Street. This hands-on activity brought statistical concepts to life as students applied their knowledge to ensure Barbie's thrilling, yet safe, descent! Watch the drop video HERE!

Jackson County High School Work-Based Learning

JCHS Senior, Chloe Satterfield participates in Work-Based Learning (WBL) during fourth block all year. She works at Art Design Promotions in Jefferson, where she can embroider, screen print, vinyl, amongst other printing or alterations needs.

Class of 2025,

Thank you for an amazing class meeting on Tuesday, August 27th. We appreciate your attention and respect during the meeting.

Below are the highlights from Tuesday’s meeting:

Communication

Bookmark the Senior Website HERE. This site will have the latest information about senior celebrations and graduation.
Senior Sunrise will be held on September 6th at 6:45 AM on the football practice field. Please RSVP and vote for breakfast HERE by Monday, September 2nd. (Seniors Only)
Check your school email regularly for updates.
Ensure that your StudentSquare account is activated. Additional help activating your account can be found HERE.

Cap and Gown Package

Click HERE to review cap and gown packages (these packages include your senior dues).
Cap and gown packages should be ordered by November 30th for proper sizing.
Packages ordered after February 1st will incur a $25 late fee.

Senior Pictures

Cady Studios must take your formal (tux or black drape) photo by November 1st to appear in the yearbook. Schedule your photo session HERE.
Cady Studios will be on campus on October 3rd for senior photo sessions (by appointment only).

Yearbook Orders and Tribute Ads

Yearbooks and Tribute Ads can be purchased HERE.
Tribute Ads must be purchased by December 1st.
Yearbooks sell out early (usually by February). Order now to secure your copy.

Thank you again for attending today’s meeting. For questions, please email Elizabeth Pitman.

We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2025. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

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

First Semester Important Dates:

September 2nd:

Deadline to RSVP for Senior Sunrise

September 6th:

Senior Sunrise, 6:45 AM, Football Practice Field (Seniors Only)

September 13th:

Scholastic Images on Campus during lunches

October 3rd:

Cady Studios at Jaxco Campus (appointment only)

November 1st:

Deadline for formal (tux or black drape) photo by Cady Studios to appear in the yearbook

November 15th:

Scholastic Images on Campus during lunches

November 30th:

Cap and gown packages should be ordered

December 1st:

Deadline to purchase Tribute Ads

December 13th:

Scholastic Images on Campus during lunches

Please let us know if you’ll be attending and your breakfast preference by completing the RSVP form by Monday, September 2nd. We can’t wait to see you there!