Happening This Week:
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Monday, August 4th:
ESP Interest Meeting, 3:15-4:15 PM, Grand Staircase
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
ESP Interest Meeting
ESP Club will be holding an Interest Meeting Monday afternoon August 4th from 3:15pm-4:15pm on the Grand Staircase and Tuesday morning August 5th from 7:30am-8:00am in Room 5109 Lower C Hall.
ParentSquare
Have you downloaded the ParentSquare app to stay in touch with all the communications happening at Jackson County High School and Jackson County Schools? Click this link for more information.
2025-2026 Georgia Student Advisory Council
Make Your Voice Heard! Join the 2025-2026 Georgia Student Advisory Council!
Want to make a real difference in education across Georgia? State School Superintendent Richard Woods is looking for students in grades 10-12 to serve on his Student Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 school year.
What You’ll Do:
Meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss state policies and real classroom issues
Share your perspective and help shape decisions that impact students statewide
Serve as an ambassador for your school and your peers
📅 Apply by: September 5, 2025, at 5 p.m.
📧 Questions? students@doe.k12.ga.us
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Students must apply by September 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a public high school are eligible to apply.
Selected students will be contacted via email. All students may visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on September 30, 2025 at 10 a.m. to determine if they have been selected.
Infinite Campus Portal
The Infinite Campus Portal is a vital resource for parents and students, offering easy access to:
Grades & Report Cards: View detailed student grades for every assignment, including up-to-date averages for each course and information on missing assignments.
Attendance Records: Monitor student attendance and absences.
To ensure you can access this information anytime, anywhere, download the Campus Parent app on your mobile device. This free app is available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app's notification settings allow you to receive push notifications any time a new grade is entered or an absence or tardy is recorded.
For more details, please refer to our Parent Portal Resource Guide.
Free & Reduced Meals Application
Families are encouraged to fill out a Free and Reduced Meal Application by visiting the JCSS website. Filling out a Free and Reduced Meal Application does not guarantee approval, however families who are approved will not be required to pay for any meals throughout the year. The State of Georgia is covering the cost associated with reduced meals, so all students approved through the Free and Reduced Application will eat free for the entire 2025-26 school year.
Back To School Information
Explore the Back To School pages in the Panther Press HERE.
School Window Family Guide
School Window Family Guide (3).pdfSchool Window is our payment platform that allows families to pay schools directly, offering an easily accessible website aimed to be user-friendly. The platform allows families to find their student(s) school and item of payment in an easy manner. Direct JCHS link is HERE.
Stay Connected – Set Up Your StudentSquare Account
Dear JCHS Students,
Welcome to a new school year at Jackson County High School! Whether you’re new to JCHS or returning, staying connected is key to making the most of your high school experience. StudentSquare is the platform we use to share important school updates, announcements, and reminders from teachers, coaches, and staff.
If you haven’t set up your StudentSquare account yet, now is the time! You can receive messages by email, text, or app notifications once your account is activated.
📌 Here’s how to get started:
Activate Your StudentSquare Account - Watch this short video for directions on activating your StudentSquare account.
Add Your Cell Phone Number (optional but recommended) - Use these directions to add your cell phone number in Infinite Campus. This allows you to receive StudentSquare messages by text or app notifications.
No Cell Phone? No Problem! - Once you activate your account, messages will automatically go to your school email (ending in @jcss.us), so you won’t miss out.
Get the App for Easy Access - Download the StudentSquare app to read messages quickly and get notifications.
Download the Apps:
Helpful Tutorials:
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Jill Weldon, JCHS Media Specialist, at jweldon@jcss.us.
Congratulations to Our Speech & Debate Standouts!
We are proud to celebrate the recent achievements of our Jackson County High School Speech & Debate students in the National Speech & Debate Association Honor Society!
From July 1–31, the following students earned recognition for their hard work, dedication, and excellence in speech and debate under the guidance of their coach, Mr. Smolinski:
Madeleine Hoppe – Merit, Honor
Gavin Jones – Merit
Parker Todd – Honor, Excellence
Each new degree represents countless hours of learning, practice, and growth. We are incredibly proud of these Panthers for representing JCHS with excellence!
Facebook: @jacksoncountyhighschool
Instagram: @jchspanthers
X: @panthers_jchs
JCHS PTO Facebook: @JAXCOPTO
Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!
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