September 24, 2023

Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.

2023-2024 JCSS Calendar

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.

 Strategic Planning Survey 

We value input from all stakeholders, including students, staff, families, and community members. Your insights are crucial in shaping our future.

The survey is now live and will remain open until Friday, October 6. We encourage everyone to participate and share your thoughts.

Click HERE to complete the survey.

 International Club 

The International Club meeting will be on Tuesday, September 26th from 3:10-4. We will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this meeting with a guest speaker. You won't want to miss it! Please have your ride here promptly at 4pm.

 Wrestling Managers 

Do you like sports? Are you looking to enhance your leadership abilities while in high school? The wrestling team is looking to add young ladies to our team of managers for this season! Any 9th-11th grade young ladies interested should see Coach Gassman or Coach Muehling  for more information.

 JCHS Book Club 

 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! 

 Game Day Spirit 

 Girls Lacrosse 

Do you want to learn more about girl's lacrosse? Come out for the Girls Lacrosse Clinic with a former high school and college girl's lacrosse coach to get ready for the upcoming season! Contact Coach Knight or Coach Crawford for details! 

 Soccer Interest Meeting 

 Key Club Fundraiser 

Key Club is selling Jaxco Key Chains for $5! See any Key Club member to purchase yours today!

 Good Luck to our Mountain Bike Team! 

Good luck to the Mountain Bike Team as they head to Acworth this weekend for Clash at the Creek!

 Order Your Yearbook Early 

Be sure to order your yearbook today to secure a guaranteed copy.  Yearbooks sold out early last year! 

 Last Chance to Purchase Your Pink Out Shirt 

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.

 Jaxco Holiday Market 

 Congressional App Challenge 

Representative Collins is excited to host the Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. This nationwide event allows students to compete with their peers by creating a software application, or "app," for the internet, personal computer, tablet, mobile device, or other platform of their choice.

 FALL EXAM SCHEDULE & EXEMPTION INFORMATION  

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY


EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES:  December 19th & 20th



CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EXAM SCHEDULE.  

Congratulations to Chandler Blake and M.J. Spurlin! They have been crowned as Jackson County High School's Homecoming Queen and King during last Friday's exciting football game! 

  Homecoming Week Highlights 

Homecoming week at Jackson County High School was a fantastic experience for both students and staff. We captured so many great pictures of the dress-up days throughout the week that we couldn't include them all in our newsletter. 

Please take a moment to view the pictures in this folder or check out our social media sites to see them all. It was heartwarming to see so many of our students and staff participating in these fun days. Thank you for making Homecoming week so memorable! 

Click HERE to view this week's homecoming photos.

 HOCO Pep Rally Bash 

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To make sure all Panthers got in on the Homecoming excitement, we threw an epic Homecoming Pep Rally Bash in the Panther Pavilion on Friday! Many of our amazing athletes, spirited cheerleaders, amazing marching band, dedicated coaches, and inspirational teachers all brought their A-game to the event. Don't miss out on these awesome snapshots of the good times!
Click HERE to view the photos.

  National Merit Scholarship Program 

Congratulations to Justin Smith on receiving a Letter of Commendation for the National Merit Scholarship Program!

  IT Professionals Day  

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. David Jones at Jackson County High School for his exceptional dedication in ensuring our digital world runs smoothly. He's the backbone of our tech support, and we're immensely grateful for his expertise and unwavering support.

  Work-Based Learning Spotlight 

JCHS senior, Siearra Townley has WBL at West Jackson MS with Mrs. Mardos in an 8th grade Spanish class. Thank you to Mrs. Mardos for accelerating Siearra’s involvement, and give credit to Siearra for jumping right in and teaching lessons. Siearra is pursuing teaching as a profession, and her WBL is helping her gain valuable insight in which age group she wants to ultimately teach.

  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!

On October 5th at 4:00 PM, UNG Dual Enrollment will host a senior only event, Nighthawk Next Phase, to discuss the why and how to continue at UNG after high school graduation. This event is open to 12th grade students who are currently participating or have participated in the past in UNG's Dual Enrollment program . 

Join us for this unique opportunity! Sign up using the QR code or email your counselor for the link to sign up!

Boost your test prep! Find SAT, ACT, and AP study guides available for checkout at the JCHS Library Learning Commons.

 🎓 Class of 2024 Highlights Reminders 🎓 

Communication:  

Cap and Gown Package (includes your senior dues):

Senior Pictures:

Yearbook orders and Tribute Ads:

 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.

A GREAT DAY FOR CROSS COUNTRY

It was a GREAT DAY of running at the Apple Hawkins Invitational at Apalachee!

Varsity Girls - 3rd out of 15 teams

Erin O'Brien - 8th out of 148 runners

JV Girls - 3rd out of 8 teams

MS Boys - 2nd out of 16 teams

WJMS Bryce Leitsch - 4th out of 141 runners


Almost every varsity boy hit a PR as well!

VOLLEYBALL KEEPS ROLLING

Volleyball scored wins over Gainesville and North Hall this past week.  This week is the final week of the regular season.  The region tournament will be the following week, followed by the state tournament.

The Panthers are now 25-5 on the season.

FOOTBALL WINS ON HOMECOMING

On Friday Night, the Panther Football team celebrated Homecoming with a WIN over Apalachee.


After cruising out to a 35-0 lead at halftime, the team used the second half to get some valuable experience for a lot of players on the team.  The final score was 35-17.


This week, we travel to Habersham for a BIG region game!


JAXCO CHEER

For the second straight week, Jaxco Cheer is bringing home a second place trophy!

This weekend at North Forsyth, the Cheer Cats defeated Habersham Central and Alpharetta in the Class 6A competition to earn the hardware.

Next week, the squad travels to Buford.

SOFTBALL BEATS SHILOH TWICE,CURRENTLY THIRD IN REGION

On Tuesday, the Lady Panther Softball team defeated Shiloh 1-0 and 8-4 in a doubleheader at Panther Park.  They are currently in third place in region 8-AAAAAA.

This week the Panthers have two doubleheaders--one against Habersham at home and one at Gainesville.

Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!