August 20, 2023
August 21: Empower Robotics Meeting, 3:30-4:30
August 23: Key Club Meeting, 3:15
August 23: FCCLA Meeting, 3:15
August 24: Debate Club and Mock Trial
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
August 28: Future Dawgs Information Meeting, 11:00
August 29: Senior Class Meeting, 11am
August 29: Spanish Honor Society (Current Members Only, 3:15
August 29: Cover to Cover Book Club, 3:30-4:30
September 1: No School
September 4: No School
September 6: Underclassman Picture Day
September 8: Immunization Deadline
September 14: Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch by this date to ensure continued benefits without any interruptions.
September 22: Homecoming Pep Rally
September 23: Homecoming Dance, 8-11, JCHS Gym
September 26: Georgia Tech College Visit, 11:00
September 30: Hall County College Fair, 6-8pm
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
Attention Parents/Guardians: We need your immediate attention to complete some essential forms for the 2023-204 academic year at Jackson County High School.
JCHS Parent/Guardian Form: Please complete this digital form with your emergency contact and check-out information. It is required for all students and your prompt reply is greatly appreciated.
Secondary Handbook Sign-off: The Jackson County School System will be using student handbooks for policy and procedure sign-offs. Once you have reviewed the handbook, please sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to acknowledge that you have read and understood the information.
JCSS 2023-24 Medical Form and Occupational Survey Form: Your student was given paper copies of these two important forms on the first day of school. We kindly request that you complete and return the forms to the school as soon as possible.
Recycling Challenge
Join the Environmental Club Plastic Film Recycling Challenge!
JCHS Debate Club and Mock Trial
Are you interested in pursuing a career in law or politics? Consider joining the debate and mock trial club. We will go over the policy of formal debates, academic research, and simulations of real live trials and debates.
JCHS Wrestling
Any Ladies (8th grade-Seniors) interested in being a part of Lady Panther Wrestling this season please contact Coach Muehling (jmuehling@jcss.us) and use this link to fill out a questionnaire.
Spanish Honor Society
Get Your JCHS Spirit Wear
Check out these sites for all things Jaxco spirit wear! Don't miss out - your Jaxco spirit awaits!!
Support the JCHS Volleyball program by shopping HERE.
Empower Robotics
Please join us for our Informational Meeting for Empower Robotics 2023! We will meet after school on Monday, August 21st at Empower College And Career Center room D131. Transportation from JCHS to Empower will be provided. You must have your own ride home at 4:30PM. All are welcome!
GSBA Video Contest
Georgia School Boards Association is sponsoring its annual high school student video contest for member districts across the state. Winners will be recognized at the GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference in Atlanta, and the first, second and third place winners will be awarded $1,000, $500, and $250 respectively for their school's video production program! Find out more HERE!
Show Your Game Day Spirit!
Get ready for some Panther football! 🏈 Show your game day spirit every Friday to cheer on our Jaxco Panthers.
JCHS Book Club
Join us for our first meeting of the year! Information about our club will be shared and snacks will be provided! Our meeting is on Tuesday, August 29th!!
Join Esports
Please join us for our Informational Meeting for JCHS Esports 2023! We will meet after school on Thursday, August 17th at Empower College And Career Center room E13. Transportation from JCHS to Empower will be provided. You must have your own ride home at 4:30PM. All are welcome!
Graduation Dates Announced
The Class of 2024 Graduation dates have been announced! We look forward to celebrating this year’s senior class in May!
Senior Meeting
Senior Dues
Your senior year has arrived, and graduation is on the horizon! To make sure you're all set for the big day, it's time to pay your Jackson County Senior Dues. These dues cover your Cap, Gown, and Tassel for graduation.
Payment Options:
Online: Visit www.scholasticimages.com
In Person: Check for Scholastic Images days below
Scholastic Images Days: September 8th, October 6th, November 10th, December 15th, January 12th, February 9th, March 7th, March 8th, April 19th (Cap & Gown Delivery Only), May 10th
Don't delay! Settle your dues early to guarantee a stress-free senior year. If you have any questions, reach out to Beth Pitman (epitman@jcss.us).
Future Dawgs Meeting
Future Dawgs join us for an informational meeting with our UGA Representative. Juniors and Seniors please complete the form to save your seat for this meeting!
GA Tech Meeting
Join us for this unique opportunity! Sign up using the QR code or email your counselor for the link to sign up!
College Fair
Check out the amazing colleges featured at this event!!
Coca-Cola Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a competitive scholarship for U.S. high school seniors, rewarding leadership, academics, and community involvement. Recipients receive substantial funding for higher education based on their potential to make a positive impact. Apply Now!
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
JCHS Junior, Landon Attaway is in his first year of WBL (4th block) at Attaway Poultry Farms, a family business. Landon’s early exposure to the business and his CTAE agricultural classes confirmed this is the right career path for him. Landon says, “I’ve been learning and growing my knowledge the last three years, and I know this what I want to do. It’s hard work but worth it.”
Opening Game Highlights
Jackson County High School Football kicked off the season with a fantastic 16-0 victory against Dawson County High School on Friday night. The team's performance was outstanding, and Panther pride was on full display. 🏈🎉
📸: The Braselton News
VOLLEYBALL SURGES TO 10-0
The Panther varsity volleyball team kept on doing their thing this week, defeating Shiloh, Seckinger, and Mountain View (all in straight sets) to move their season record to 10-0.
This week, we will host Habersham, Collins Hill, and Athens Christian before heading to the prestigious Aloha Bash at Brookwood this Saturday.
CROSS COUNTRY OPENS SEASON
Our cross country squads took to the fields of Apalachee on Saturday against 23 of the top running schools in the state.
Our boys had a solid day, finishing in the middle of the field, while our girls finished in 6th overall.
Erin O'Brien led the way for the girls with a top 15 finish out of 138 runners, while Alex Southivong finished in the top 3rd of the field (158 runners) for the boys.
FOOTBALL WINS
Varsity Football gave Coach Korey Mobbs his first win as a PANTHER this Friday night in a dominating performance over defending Region 7-AAA Champions Dawson County.
The defense led the way, shutting out the Tigers offense in what ended up in a 16-0 win for the Panthers
SOFTBALL HAS A BIG WEEK AHEAD
Our Softball team dropped it's only game last week, but fortunately have plenty of opportunities to get back on the winning track this week.
The Panthers will host North Hall on Monday, travel to Mill Creek on Wednesday, and then play two games at Victor Lord Park on Saturday this week.
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Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!