September 7, 2025 - September 29, 2024

September 7, 2025

Happening This Week:

Monday, September 30th:

U.S. Senate Youth Program Applications Due

Tuesday, October 1st:

JCHS National Assessment Day deadline to register for ACT on 10/23/24.
Science Olympiad Info Meetings, Before or After School, Mrs. McFall's room (4206 - Upper A)
IB Diploma Program Interest Meeting, 7:00 PM, JCHS Cafe

Wednesday, October 2nd:

National Custodial Workers Day

Thursday, October 3rd:

Jaxco Dance Fall Showcase, 7:00 PM, Auditorium, Tickets $5

Friday, October 4th:

Project AWARE Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) Opt-out Form Deadline

Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.

Jaxco Game Day Spirit

Show your Panther Pride! 🌺 It's a Hawaiian Out! 🌴 Join us on Friday, October 4th at Apalachee High School as we cheer on our Panthers in tropical style. Wear your best Hawaiian gear and let's bring the island vibes to the game! Go Panthers!

IB Diploma Program Interest Meeting

Attention 9th and 10th grade students and parents! If you're curious about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, join us for an informative session and discover how it can open doors to academic success, personal growth, and lifelong learning skills. Learn about the course options, requirements, and benefits that make IB a great fit for students ready to challenge themselves. Don’t miss this chance to explore how the IB Diploma can prepare you for college and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fall Showcase 2024

Join Jaxco Dance on Thursday, October 3, at 7 PM in the auditorium for our annual Fall Showcase. We will celebrate all things dance and show our audience what we've learned in the last nine weeks. Dance genres include ballet, K-Pop, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and jazz. Tickets are on Go Fan and at the door!

U.S. Senate Youth Program

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in the American political process? The U.S. Senate Youth Program offers an exceptional opportunity for outstanding students to gain firsthand knowledge of government through Washington Week. Each year, two students from every state are selected as delegates, earning a $10,000 scholarship for their college education. This program is an excellent chance for those passionate about public service and politics. Application Deadline: Monday, September 30
For more details, check out the USSYP Student Program Brochure.

Celebrating National Custodial Workers Day

This Wednesday, we’re taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our custodial team here at Jackson County High School. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our custodial staff for all they do!

JCHS National Assessment Day is Wednesday, October 23rd.

We’re excited to announce the upcoming JCHS National Assessment Day, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This day offers all students the chance to participate in key college and career placement exams, supporting our commitment to guiding every student toward their future goals.

Testing Locations:

PSAT – Jackson County High School Campus
ACT and ASVAB – Empower College and Career Center

Transportation:

Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Empower College and Career Center, ensuring all students can easily access their designated testing location.

Testing Information:

9th and 10th Grade: Students will take the PSAT.
- You are automatically registered to take the PSAT (administered at JCHS). No further action is required.
11th Grade: Students will have the option to take either the PSAT, ACT, or ASVAB.
- If you choose to take the PSAT (administered at JCHS) or the ACT (administered at Empower), you must register and pay in advance.
- If you do not wish to participate in the PSAT or ACT, you will be automatically registered to take the ASVAB (administered at Empower).
- To register, please complete this form by October 1st. Be prepared to submit payment, as Section 2 of the form will require it.
12th Grade: Students will have the option to take the ACT or ASVAB.
- If you plan to take the ACT (at Empower), you must register and pay in advance.
- To register, please complete this form by October 1st. Be prepared to submit payment, as it is required in Section 2 of the form.

If you choose not to take the ACT, you will be automatically registered to take the ASVAB (at Empower).

After the October 1st ACT registration deadline, families will receive additional information concerning their specific test and details.

Project AWARE Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

Dear JCSS Family,

The Jackson County School System is committed to the social and emotional health of all students. As part of that commitment, the system was approved for the Project AWARE grant during the 2023-24 school year. This grant provides our school system with three full-time employees dedicated to attending to our students’ social and emotional needs.

This grant provides additional screening for students and allows us to provide more advanced resources, if a necessity arises for a student. As part of this screening, our school will be conducting the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) upon our return from fall break.

This screening has been planned since the inception of this grant, and we look forward to being able to implement this as another resource for our students.

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire administered two times during the school year. Students will take the 25 item survey online. Students will self-report on the 25 behavior attributes using a scale of ‘not true’, ‘somewhat true’, or ‘certainly true’.

The behaviors are grouped into 5 scales:

emotional symptoms
conduct problems
hyperactivity/inattention
peer/relationship problems
prosocial behavior

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, a parent or guardian must sign and return the opt-out option to the front office of your student’s school no later than October 4, 2024. Please click HERE to access the form.

For additional questions, please contact Joni Powell, Project AWARE District Coordinator, via email at joni.powell@jcss.us or Sherry Beauchamp, District MTSS Coordinator, via email at sbeauchamp@jcss.us. To view the SDQ, please visit www.sdqinfo.com.

Sincerely,

Joni Powell

Project AWARE District Coordinator

Jaxco Homecoming King & Queen

Congratulations to Luke Mobbs and Scarlet Maxey, who were crowned Jackson County High School's 2024 Homecoming King and Queen during Saturday's football game!

Jackson County High School Work-Based Learning

Gage Hanson, Senior at JCHS, is employed by SolMax through the Work-Based Learning Program. Gage works in the inventory department as a parts clerk, where he receives, organizes, stocks, and retains accurate counts for the manufacturing facility.

HOCO Spirit Days Highlights

Jersey Day

Zoom Day

Rhyme Without Reason Day

Character Day

Science Olympiad

Hey, science fans! If you missed the Science Olympiad info meetings that were canceled, don’t worry—you’ve got another chance! Stop by Mrs. McFall's room (4206 - Upper A) before school, during advisement, or after school on Tuesday, October 1. Don’t miss out!

Language Club Interest Meeting

Do you love languages? Do you want to connect with your heritage? Then join Language Club! We will be hosting an interest meeting on Thursday, October 3rd during advisement, in Mrs. Cason's room (Rm. 4237). If you are unable to come, but are interested, email Mr. Malone for more information.

Spanish Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society is currently accepting applications. See Mrs. Uesseler (4225) or Ms. Wangenheim (4236) for more information. Deadline to submit applications is Friday, October 18 at 3:00 pm.

THE WEEK AHEAD....

STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

SOFTBALL CONTINUES TO ROLL

BIG HOMECOMING WIN FOR FOOTBALL

First Semester Important Dates:

October 3rd:

Cady Studios at Jaxco Campus (appointment only)

October 18th:

Scholastic Images on Campus during lunches

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

Important Seninor Information Site

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

Senior Photos at Jaxco – Schedule Your Session Now!

Cady Studios will be on the Jaxco campus on Thursday, October 3rd, giving you the opportunity to take your senior photos right here instead of driving to their studio.

Please note that you must reserve an appointment using the link below. Cady Studios must take your formal (tux or black drape) photo by November 1st in order for it to appear in the yearbook. This is the last chance to have your senior photos taken on campus, so don’t miss out!

Schedule your photo session HERE!

Senior Sunrise Rescheduled

Unfortunately, the weather isn’t on our side! Due to the forecast of inclement weather, we must cancel this Friday’s Senior Sunrise. We know this isn’t the news you wanted to hear, but we’ve been battling the weather on these dates.

Good news, though! We’re tentatively planning to reschedule Senior Sunrise for Friday, October 4th. We’ll make the final decision by Wednesday, October 2nd, so be sure to pencil in the new date and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies!

We’ll keep you updated, and we’re hoping to make this special event happen soon!

Will you be 18 years old by November 5th?

Get registered to vote! Go see Mr. Taylor in LC3 and bring a driver license and get registered to vote in this election! Its your civic duty to vote!

Jaxco Falll Festival

Jaxco Holiday Market

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝘅𝗰𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹!

Shop from a fantastic selection of local vendors offering beautiful jewelry, cozy clothing, hand-poured candles, and much more. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or treating yourself, you’ll find something special. Plus, by attending, you’ll be supporting both small businesses and the students of Jackson County High School.

Don’t miss out on this festive shopping experience! Mark your calendar and join us for a day of community fun and holiday cheer.

Are you a local vendor interested in showcasing your products at the Jaxco Holiday Market? We’d love to have you! Apply to be a vendor by completing the application at this link: https://bit.ly/jaxco-market-vendor-24. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your creations and connect with the community!

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

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

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).