A MESSAGE FROM

SUPERINTENDENT LINTHACUM

In nine months we will open Capital City High School, and for the first time in the history of Jefferson City Public Schools our community will have two public high schools to serve our 9th -12th grade students. Construction at the site continues at an impressive pace, and our expectations are that the building will be “under roof” by the end of this month, with structural steel and concrete complete. You can keep up with progress at the site at any time on the  “ Renovation & Construction Updates ” page of our district website, where you can also see  construction photos  or view the  Work Zone Cam . You can also now follow CCHS on Twitter at  @CCHSCavs .

 

After engaging with community members and students to determine the name for Capital City High School, the colors of royal blue and silver, and the Cavaliers mascot, we spent the past several months working with Firehouse Design to finalize the new official Capital City High School logo, which I am excited to share with you today! As we launch the new CCHS brand we will have usage guidelines for the proper way to use the logo, and we will ask that any group or person who wants to use the logo work with our district Communications Department (573-659-3018) to obtain permission and high-resolution artwork. In the near future, we will work to tighten all of our district brand standards at every level.

This is an exciting time, having a second high school will undoubtedly help us raise the bar in so many ways. I look forward to continuing on this journey with all of you as we take this next step in our journey to become   #JCStrongerTogether  as a district and as a community.

JCPS Announces CCHS Staff Appointments

Jefferson City Public Schools is pleased to announce the following administrative staffing appointments for Capital City High School, that will go into effect July 1, 2019.

Ben Meldrum, Principal

Mr. Meldrum has 18 years of experience in education, all with JCPS. Prior to becoming principal at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, Meldrum was a Cooperative Career Education teacher at Nichols Career Center for 11 years and then Assistant Principal at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center for two years. His educational background includes receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri State University, a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Missouri, and Specialist of Education in Superintendency from William Woods University. Meldrum will become the very first principal of Capital City High School in the fall of 2019.

Mike Shipp, Assistant Principal

Mr. Shipp has 26 total years of experience in education. Most recently, 11 of those years have been with JCPS and include the roles of science teacher at TJMS, head and assistant Baseball coach at JCHS, and Assistant Principal at Simonsen for the past five years. Prior to coming to JCPS, Shipp was an Assistant Principal at California High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Science at William Jewell University, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Southwest Baptist University, and a Specialist in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Jeff Jennewein, Assistant Principal

Dr. Jennewein has 17 years of experience in the education field. Prior to coming to JCHS, he has served as a PE teacher and head basketball coach at LaMont High School, administration department graduate assistant at Northern State University, PE teacher and head basketball coach at Richland High School, Athletic Director at Vienna High School, ISS teacher and head basketball coach at Vienna High School, health teacher and head basketball coach at West Plains High School, and health teacher and head basketball coach at Desoto High School. He has spent the past four years with JCPS as an Assistant Principal at Simonsen 9th Grade Center. Jennewein’s professional educational experience includes receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of Central Missouri, a Master’s Degree in Administration from Northern State University, a Specialist in Superintendency from Missouri State University, and a Doctorate in Teaching and Learning from Missouri Baptist University.

Emily Vallandingham, Associate Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

Mrs. Vallandingham has 12 years of experience in education, 10 of them being with JCPS. She taught English for two years at Parkway Central Middle School. Since coming to JCPS, she has served as an English teacher, Department Chair, MU Fellows mentor, technology applications teacher, instructional coach, and Administrative Intern. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from University of Central Missouri, and a Specialist in Administration from Arkansas State University. Emily will work with teachers and the instructional leadership team to continue to improve teaching and learning.

Tim Ritter, Counselor Director

Mr. Ritter has 10 years of experience in education with nine years at Simonsen 9th Grade Center as a school counselor. He spent one year in Columbia as an academic interventionist and assistant basketball coach at Oakland Jr. High School and as an assistant baseball coach at Rock Bridge High School. Ritter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Westminster University, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Stephens College, and Specialist in Administration from Arkansas State University. Tim will be leading the counseling team at CCHS. He will work with the administrative team in developing the schedule and supporting student needs. Please join us as we celebrate and welcome these #DifferenceMakers into their leadership roles with Capital City High School and Jefferson City Public Schools.

JCPS 2019-2020 DRAFT CALENDAR

The 2019-2020 calendar was presented to the Board of Education for a first-reading at their October 8, 2018 meeting.  

A second-reading occurred at the November 12, 2018 BOE meeting. The Board of Education will hear a third-reading and take a final vote of the proposed calendar at the December 10, 2018 meeting.

Check out the DRAFT 2019-2020 JCPS student calendar here  - and be sure to take a look at the rationale information noted on the webpage.

Please submit your feedback to communications@jcschools.us before Wednesday, December 5th .

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Teacher of the Year Nominations

Want to nominate one of our deserving educators for the 2019 Eisinger Teacher of the Year award? Nominations are now being accepted. The nomination window will close on January 9, 2019.  Fill out the online nomination form here .

Educators eligible for this award include full-time certified teachers, school librarians, guidance counselors or instructional coaches. You are welcome to nominate as many teachers as you would like. The nominated teacher must have five years of teaching experience, with two of those years being served in the Jefferson City Public Schools. For more information, call the JCPS Foundation at 573-659-3743 or  click here

Phone & Text Alerts

from JCPS

PHONE ALERTS

The Jefferson City Public Schools provide phone alerts to all families and staff through the School Messenger calling system. Phone numbers for these calls are taken from the district's databases. If you are a parent and you believe you did not receive a call from either your child's school or the district, please contact your child's school and double-check to make sure your phone number is correctly entered into the district database.

TEXT MESSAGES 

JCPS utilizes the text message feature through the SchoolMessenger notification system as well. Are you a parent/guardian and are not receiving texts from JCPS - and you'd like to? Check out the information here .

JCPS Winter Weather Procedures

Many considerations come into play when the district makes changes to the regular school schedule or implements bus snow routes due to inclement weather. Because the safety and well-being of our students and employees is our top priority, we will consider canceling school, delaying school start time, dismissing school early, and/or we will utilize snow routes if conditions are determined to be too risky after roads have been tested and weather forecasts are analyzed. 

Click here for complete weather related information!

An anonymous gift of $10K brought a burst of holiday cheer to a special education classroom at  Moreau Heights Elementary just in time for  #GivingTuesday ! 🎁

The surprise gift was presented to Cindy Conley by the  Jefferson City Public Schools Foundation team & board members, with Moreau Heights staff & JCPS administrators on-hand to witness. Special Education materials & therapy tools can be very expensive: the donation will help fund future expenditures.  #JCMO   #JCStrongerTogether

Be sure to watch the heartwarming video here !

NSN Broadcast Media Students

Visit  NicholsStudentNews.com  to see the latest and greatest work from our NCC Broadcast Media students! Way to go, NSN Team! #JCStrongerTogether 

Student Athlete SHOUT OUTS!

Congrats to these Jaybirds who made their commitment official yesterday by signing on to be a college athlete, while furthering their education! #JayPride

Devin Roberson signed a National Letter of Intent to participate in Track and Field at the University of Missouri. Devin played Football and competes in track and field for the Jays. He was the Football Team Captain, 3x All-State in track, 2017 State Runner Up in Discus and 2018 Discus State Champion. Devin was also Rotary Club West Student of the Month in October 2018.

 

(Pictured with Devin is his mother, Mandy, sister, Alexis Roberson, and his grandparents, Don and Fern Cook and Ann Cook. 

Back Row (l-r): Jay Assistant Track Coaches Gary Ferguson, Alonzo Findley, and Chris Lueckenhoff, and Jays Track Head Coach: Melvin Myers )

Jack Shinkle signed a National Letter of Intent to play Baseball at Lindenwood University in St. Louis. Jack was a member of the 2016 Baseball State Champion Team, was the Jays 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, and is also on the honor roll at JCHS.. 

(Pictured with Jack are his parents, Jeff and Jennifer Shinkle.

Back Row (l-r): Jay Assistant Baseball Coach Brett Skinner, Head Baseball Coach: Kyle Lasley, and Assistants J.R. Simmons and Jim Womack.)



Justin Wood signed a National Letter of Intent to play Baseball at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Justin was a member of the 2017 State Champion Baseball Team, a 2018 All-District Pitcher, and 2018 Academic All-State.

(Pictured with Justin are his parents, Sarah and Travis Wood, and his brother, Grant Wood

Back Row (l-r): Jay Assistant Baseball Coach Brett Skinner, Head Baseball Coach: Kyle Lasley, and Assistants J.R. Simmons and Jim Womack.)