September 10, 2023
September 11: 4.5 Grades will post at 3:30PM
September 12: International Club Meeting, 3:10- 4pm
September 13:
Key Club Meeting, 3:15 Grand Staircase
Deadline to register for Senior Sunrise, 10:00 AM
FBLA meeting at Empower, 3:30-5
September 14: Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch by this date to ensure continued benefits without any interruptions.
September 15: Senior Sunrise, 6:45AM
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
September 20: ESP Meeting, 3:15-4:00, Teacher Rec Required
September 21: JCSS Community Engagement Session, 6PM Empower College & Career Center
September 22: Homecoming Pep Rally
September 23: Homecoming Dance, 8-11, JCHS Gym
September 26: Georgia Tech College Visit, 11:00
September 27: Key Club Meeting, 3:15 Grand Staircase
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.
Remembering September 11th, 2001
On Monday, September 11th, we unite as a nation to remember and honor the lives lost and the indelible impact of the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful day in 2001.
22 years have passed since that defining moment in our history, yet the memories are etched into our hearts and minds, and the spirit of unity and resilience remains unwavering.
We pay tribute to the heroes who rushed into danger, the first responders who sacrificed so much, and the countless ordinary people who became extraordinary in their acts of compassion and bravery.
Together, we rise above adversity, demonstrating the strength of our nation and the human spirit.
Let us always remember that even in the darkest hours, we can find the light of hope and unity.
AP Courses Exam Registration is LIVE!
JCHS AP Letter 2023-2024For students enrolled in AP courses, registration for 1st Semester AP exams is now available through Total Registration. Parents and students can locate the AP testing exam schedule, AP Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP webpage.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
Reminder: Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch by September 14th to ensure continued benefits without any interruptions. Visit this link to apply today!
Literacy Month
Governor Brian Kemp has officially declared September as Literacy Month in the state of Georgia. Literacy is all about how we use language to understand things and share our thoughts. It is a vital skill that helps us learn, explore the world, understand what others are saying, and express our own ideas.
During this special month, we're highlighting fundamental literacy skills and emphasizing their real-world relevance, aiding students in more effectively navigating their academic and personal paths.
International Club Meeting
The International Club meeting will be held on September 12th at 3:10-4pm. The theme is Hispanic Heritage Month. It's not to late to join the club! Please be sure to have your ride pick you up by 4.
Purchase Your Pink Out Shirt
It's that time of year again! Our Pink Out football game is set for Friday, October 6 against Shiloh High School. Cheerleading will be selling Pink Out T-shirts from now until Monday, September 25.
If you would like to place an order for a Pink Out T-shirt, scan the QR Code and fill out the Google Form. All payments must be made by Monday, September 25. Contact Coach Chase at hchase@jcss.us with questions.
Join JCAT
JCAT Meeting Wednesday, September 13 at 7pm. Email jcatpanthers@gmail.com for location information.
JCAT is an academic booster club. Any JCHS parent is welcome to join!
Game Day Spirit
JCHS Homecoming Dance
Ticket Information
$20 each
Tickets are Pre-Sale ONLY via SchoolPay beginning September 11th.
Tickets will be on sale until Thursday, September 21st at 3:30 PM
Purchase Homecoming Tickets here: https://bit.ly/jchs-hoco-ticket
NO tickets will be sold at the door
Guest Information
Guests must be in at least 9th grade and no older than 20 years old
Guest forms are available at JCHS in the main office, cafeteria, & JCHS website.
Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Wednesday, September 20th at 12PM
Order Your Yearbook Early
Be sure to order your yearbook today to secure a guaranteed copy. Yearbooks sold out early last year!
4.5 Weeks Grade Post 09/11
4.5-weeks grades will be finalized by September 11th @ 3:30. Please check Infinite Campus to view 4.5-weeks grades.
Student academic goal setting will occur in Advisement the week of.
7 Mindset Honorees
Jackson County High School would like to congratulate David Tra and Aly Lord for being recognized as the 7 Mindsets honorees for the Everything Is Possible mindset! The Everything Is Possible Mindset orients us toward understanding the importance of and increasing the expectations we have for ourselves, our world, and the future.
ESP CLUB
The ESP Club had an interest meeting this week, and WOW, the turnout was amazing!
Our school community is full of incredible individuals who are passionate about inclusion and raising awareness for kids with Special Needs. It's truly heartwarming to see so many of you wanting to be involved and make a difference.
📅 Don't forget, our first official meeting is on Wednesday, September 20th, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm. Mark your calendars and be part of this fantastic journey!
And remember, to attend, a teacher recommendation (https://bit.ly/jchs-esp-rec) is required.
Let's keep the enthusiasm going and work together to create a world where EVERYONE, regardless of ability, has access to transformative experiences.
Join ESP Club and be a part of something truly special! Together, we can make an incredible impact in our community.
Congratulations to the newest Inductees in National Honor Society!
This week, the JCHS National Honor Society inducted 63 new members to the club. These sophomores and juniors were invited to join based on their scholarship, character, service, and leadership observed since beginning high school. This is the largest induction group we have ever had!
Suicide Prevention Week
Key Club is bringing awareness to Suicide Prevention Week by providing a coloring wall outside the LLC. Coloring is a great way to relieve stress! Students are welcome to grab a coloring sheet from the wall and either keep it or return it to the folder in order to be added to the display.
In addition to the coloring wall, Key Club will be presenting mental health tips throughout the week to help students cope with stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout. Key Club will also share some online resources on how students can live a balanced life. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. All JCHS students will receive an email with this information.
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
JCHS students Kamryn Shaw-Foreman (12th), Cale Ayton (11th), & Madison Ming (11th) are in WBL as Architecture Apprentices. They are understudying from Rick Sellars, a retired professional architect, and facilitated through Mrs. Neufeld. Each completed or will complete her CTAE pathway. Their multi-year project is to create accurate drawings of the old and new mill buildings in Jefferson.
2023 District 14 Honor Chorus
Congratulations to our chorus students who auditioned and were accepted into the 2023 District 14 Honor Chorus!!
Tropical Game Day Vibes
Aloha, Panther Nation! Our Panthers are bringing the tropical vibes and Game Day spirit to a whole new level! Take a look at these students and staff decked out in their Hawaiian wear, ready to spread the island charm and conquer the field!
🎓 Class of 2024 Highlights Reminders 🎓
Communication:
You can find all the latest information about all things Class of 2024 in this section of the Panther Press
CHECK YOUR EMAIL regularly as updates are sent to your email
Cap and Gown Package (includes your senior dues):
Order Cap and Gown Package (which includes your senior dues) at www.scholasticimages.com
Payment Options:
Online: Visit www.scholasticimages.com
In Person: Scholastic Images On Campus Days- October 6th, November 10th, December 15th, January 12th, February 9th, March 7th, March 8th, April 19th (Cap & Gown Delivery Only), May 10th
Cap and Gown Packages should be ordered by November 30th for proper sizing, but any package ordered after March 1st will incur a $20 late charge
Senior Pictures:
Your formal (tux or black drape) photo for the yearbook must be taken by Cady Studios. Your senior photos must be taken by November 1st to appear in the yearbook. You may submit a casual photo by an outside photographer. Instructions on how to do so will be sent in early October
Yearbook orders and Tribute Ads:
Yearbooks and Tribute Ads can be purchased at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Tribute Ads must be purchased by December 1st. Yearbooks sold out completely in early February. Order now to secure your copy.
Senior Sunrise
Please join your fellow classmates for a Senior Sunrise Event. Donuts will only be ordered for those who register by 10:00 AM on Wednesday--September 13, 2023. Please register at this link.
Please come out and enjoy a sunrise with your Class of 2024 friends!
**This event is only for Seniors.**
Check out bold.org for TONS of scholarship opportunities!!
Lots of opportunities to check out several UNG campuses coming soon!!
What better way to earn money for college than by simply doing all the steps you are already doing to prepare for college?! Juniors and Seniors create a BigFuture account TODAY to get started. No Essay-No Minimum GPA-No Testing Requirement
BIG WEEK AHEAD!
COMPETE & CLIMB, PANTHERS.
STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
We are proud to announce our first two Student Athletes of the Month for the 2023-24 school year. Kylen and Abbott were nominated by their coaches following an amazing month of August -- leading in the classroom and on the field.
PANTHER PODCAST IS BACK!
Listen in as seniors:
Chandler Blake, Sydney McCutcheon, Maegan Brownlee, Kylen Hewell, MJ Spurlin, and Bo Souto talk sports. Awesome job by our Student Athletes!
VOLLEYBALL MOVES TO 20-1
Panther volleyball added one more victory this week defeating Apalachee in a Region Game, moving to 20-1 on the season.
We will travel to North Forsyth on Tuesday for a BIG region match-up!
FLAG FOOTBALL
Flag Football debuts next month! This weekend, our coaches and some team members got some work in at the Atlanta Falcons skills clinic. Can't wait to see this group on the field!
JAXCO CHEER
Jaxco Cheer competed at their first tournament at Lambert over the weekend. JV returned home with a 2nd place trophy. Varsity wowed the crowd on the mats against some extremely competitive teams.
STATE CHAMPION HONORED!
This week during the JCHS faculty meeting we were able to present Jose Pacheco with his 2023 WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RING! Jose was out of town Friday night but made it back home to JAXCO for this honor! We are #ProudtobeJC
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