September 17, 2023
September 20:
ESP Meeting, 3:15-4:00, Teacher Rec Required
HoCo Dance Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Noon
September 21:
HoCo tickets will be on sale until 3:30 PM
JCSS Community Engagement Session, 6PM Empower College & Career Center
September 22: Homecoming Pep Rally
September 23: Homecoming Dance, 8-11, JCHS Gym
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
September 25: Last day to order Pink Out shirts
September 26:
Georgia Tech College Visit, 11:00 AM
International Club Meeting
September 27:
Key Club Meeting, 3:15 Grand Staircase
Jaxco Dance Fall Showcase, 7:00 PM
September 30: Hall County College Fair, 6-8 pm
October 3: Fall Chorus Concert
October 4: International Baccalaureate Interest Meeting, 7:00 PM JCHS Cafeteria
October 27: West Side Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
AP Exam Registration
Please Read: AP Informational Letter
For 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, 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.
IB Exam Registration
Please Read: IB Informational Letter
Current IB course and diploma candidates should register for exams by October 10th.
Please view the JCHS IB Program website for additional information.
JCSS Support Person of the Year Finalist
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Mr. Ware has been selected as one of the three finalists for Support Person of the Year in the JCSS District!
His dedication and unwavering commitment to our school community have not gone unnoticed, and we couldn't be prouder of this well-deserved recognition.
BOE Approves Calendars
The JCSS Board of Education approved the 2024-25, 2025-26 School Calendars during a Board meeting on Monday night.
Strategic Planning Community Engagement Session
The Jackson County School System will be hosting a Community Engagement Session, as part of its Strategic Planning process, next Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. inside the Student Center at the Empower College and Career Center. The event is open to all community members who want to provide valuable input into the future of the school system. RSVP by scanning the QR code or by visiting HERE.
IB Interest Meeting
All 8th, 9th, and 10th graders and their families are invited to an interest meeting about International Baccalaureate courses. We'll discuss course content, IB exams, college credit, and program applications. The meeting is Wed. Oct 4th at 7pm in the cafeteria.
Spirit Chains
This week Student Council is supporting United Way by selling spirit chains to decorate our school during spirit week. You can purchase spirit chains on School Pay OR with cash. See Ms. Lord or any Student Council member if you have any questions!
Jaxco Dance Fall Showcase
Join Jaxco Dance on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 PM in the auditorium for our Fall Showcase! Tickets are just $5 online or at the door through Go Fan! We will celebrate all things dance and are ready to show off for you! It is a night of dance you do NOT want to miss!
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.
Game Day Spirit
ESP Club Meeting
The first official ESP meeting will be on Wednesday, September 20th @3:15pm-4 a teacher recommendation is required for this meeting.
The ESP club is all about inclusion and raising awareness for kids with Special Needs. The Extra Special People (ESP) club envisions a world where every person, of every ability, in our community has universal access to transformative experiences.
First club event will be in October
Pumpkin Painting October 25th after school
3:15-4:00
Contact Ms. Barnhill, Ms. Taylor, Coach Thorpe, and/or President Emma Mardos and Vice President Audrey Jones with any questions!
School Pay link for club dues
Global Goals Week
Participate with NHS and Beta Club in Global Goals Week: September 15 - September 24
Global Goals Week is an annual event that takes place in September to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a set of 17 goals that were agreed upon by all United Nations member states in 2015. They aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
#GlobalGoalsWeek is an opportunity for the world to come together to drive action. Student volunteers from 1,000+ US schools invested 1.2M hours to build a better world with progress for the #SDGs! #Youth2030
So far this school year, JCHS Beta Club and National Honor Society members have contributed 1,238 hours of community service to help make the world a better place!
Order Your Yearbook Early
Be sure to order your yearbook today to secure a guaranteed copy. Yearbooks sold out early last year!
Homecoming Court
Congratulations to this year's Jackson County High School Homecoming Court! Join us on Friday, September 22nd at the Panther football game to find out who will be crowned as our Homecoming King and Queen. Don't miss this exciting moment!
HOCO Spirit Week
Homecoming Dance
HOCO Dance Info
Ticket Information
$20 each
Tickets are Pre-Sale ONLY via SchoolPay
Tickets will be on sale until Thursday, September 21st at 3:30 PM
Purchase Homecoming Tickets HERE.
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, & HERE.
Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Wednesday, September 20th at 12PM
JCHS Compete at Bands of America
🎵🎉 Sending JCHS Band Off to the National Stage! 🎉🎵
Let's shower our incredible JCHS band with a wave of well wishes as they embark on an exciting journey to Louisville, Kentucky, to compete in Bands of America (BOA), a prestigious national marching band competition!
This is a remarkable opportunity for our dedicated band students to showcase their extraordinary talents on a national stage. They've poured their hearts and souls into perfecting their show, and we couldn't be more proud of their dedication and hard work.
Thank you for representing Jackson County High School so well! We can't wait to celebrate your success!
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
Congratulations to Gabriel Lopez for becoming JCSS’s first Work-Based Learning student with our newest industry partner Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority (JCWSA). Gabriel is a senior at JCHS, and is an apprentice as a Desktop Support Technician for their Information Technology Department. Gabriel took the Computer Science CTAE pathway with Mr. Andrew’s and Ms. Rommelman. He plans to pursue this career field at UNG after graduation. A special thanks to Ms. Rommelman for identifying and helping prep Gabriel’s resume and interview skills.
JCSS Work-Based Learning Job Board
Stay connected with Jackson County Schools' Work Based Learning programs! We're dedicated to helping local businesses and students thrive together. Explore our shared job listing board regularly for exciting opportunities that could be your next big step!
🎓 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.
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 PICKS UP BIG WINS
After a tough, five set loss to North Forsyth this week, volleyball finished the week with wins over Mill Creek, Sequoyah, and Houston County.
On Saturday, they had the opportunity to play at LakePoint against some of the top teams in the state, and finished fifth overall.
The Panthers are now 23-5 on the season.
FOOTBALL
An amazing comeback effort by our Panthers came up just short on Friday night at North Forsyth.
After a close first quarter in a half, the Raiders scored back-to-back touchdowns to end the half.
Our Panthers never gave up, and had a chance to tie the game at the end, but came up just short, 42-35.
This week is HOMECOMING WEEK!
JAXCO CHEER
Jaxco Cheer had a GREAT weekend at Walnut Grove. Both the JV and Varsity Cheer Cats finished second in the event.
The varsity team had ZERO deductions in their routine, a very encouraging sign for them as the season progresses.
SOFTBALL DEFEATS LANIER
Panther Softball had to reschedule a doubleheader with Gainesville that was supposed to be played on Tuesday.
On Thursday, our Panthers JV and Varsity swept the Lanier Longhorns at Lanier High School.
The JV won their game 21-1, while the varsity rallied in the seventh inning to pick up a 4-3 region win.
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