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Jefferson City Schools had a vast representation at the Art in the Park contest recently held at Hurricane Shoals. We would like to congratulate the following students on their placement in the art contest:
- Rosalee Morris, Kindergarten, 1st place
- Jacob Milliken, 3rd grade, 2nd place
- Kayley Piche, 4th grade, 3rd place
- Emily Anderson, 5th grade, 2nd place
- Ansley Boyd, 5th grade, 3rd place
- Brooke Boswell, 3rd grade, Honorable Mention
- Eva Morris, 1st grade, Honorable Mention
In addition to the art competition, an essay contest required students to write about music - both what it means to them and what instrument they would like to play. We are pleased to announce that two of our students were essay contest winners. Haley Allen, a fourth-grader at Jefferson Academy, won a guitar, and Aleya Plumblee, an eighth-grader at Jefferson Middle School, won a banjo.
Congratulations to all students who entered the competitions, and a special thank you to our art and music teachers for helping our students get involved with these opportunities!
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Commended Students for 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program |
JHS Principal Rob McFerrin recently announced that Katherine Law and Drew Tonge have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Drew Tonge said, "It is an honor to be competing with students from across the nation." Katherine Law said, "This recognition means a lot to me, and I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of the teachers and staff here at the high school."
Congratulations to Katherine and Drew!
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It Takes a Village!
Building a world-class band program requires exceptional dedication and commitment on the part of directors, support staff, and students. Parent volunteers and band booster members who willingly sacrifice their time and work tirelessly behind the scenes play a vital role in the overall success of our band program. It is exciting to experience the growth within this program, and we look forward to the continued success and accomplishments of our band students.
Marching Band
The marching band has grown from 60 to nearly 80 members. The 2021 production is more advanced than those of the past several years, and the band is moving forward from last year’s undefeated season in their size classification by attending two national-level marching band competitions, as well as competing in the AAAAA size category at local events. The marching band has also debuted new, modern uniforms that carry the tradition of our Diamond J, while also depicting the physical features of our mascot.
Concert Bands
The total concert band enrollment has gone from 58 to 95 students, which has allowed them to separate into two level-specific ensembles. The concert program went to the state assessment for ratings for the first time since 2017 and received straight superiors in the highest classification for difficulty. Additionally, the wind ensemble was selected via blind audition for a major regional festival at Georgia State University, where they will perform a 40-minute featured program.
Jazz Ensemble
The jazz ensemble formed a fully-functioning, 20-piece big band that, in its first year of existence, performed an hour-long concert, participated in middle-school recruiting, and received straight superiors at its performance evaluation. This year, they plan to be more active with local and regional jazz festivals, as well as supporting community events.
We appreciate Nick Golding, JHS Band Director, and Michael Pace, JMS Band Director, for their outstanding leadership! Thank you to the JCS Board of Education members for their support of the band program and unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Fall sports are off to a great start! Several of our teams remain undefeated as they advance in region play. We wish the best of luck to our student-athletes as they compete each week. The support of our Dragon fans and community does not go unnoticed.
GO DRAGONS!
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While it’s not the official GHSA Bass Fishing season, two members of our newly established JHS Bass Fishing Team won their first Bass Nation Tournament at Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, Georgia this past weekend. Cole Griggs and Camden Gunter took home first place in the tournament and won $1,000 in scholarship money.
Congratulations to Cole and Camden!
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Ms. Alex Coley at Jefferson High School was awarded an $800 grant from the TangerKIDS Grant Program to fund a "Home Away From Home" project to teach basic life skills. These skills include cooking, laundry, and other chores around the home. Ms. Coley says, "This grant means that we are going to be able to provide resources that will enable our students to be contributing members of their households". So far, the grant money has allowed them to purchase adaptive cooking tools such as non-slip mixing bowls and cutting boards, and color-coded measuring cups. In addition to the cooking tools, they will be purchasing laundry equipment such as non-slip hangers and sorting baskets. Congratulations to Ms. Coley and her class for being awarded this opportunity to better serve students! |
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September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. During the week of September 20-24, JCS raised $3,500 to donate to the Rally Foundation. Pictured above is JHS Principal Rob McFerrin presenting the donation to the Buffington family, who accepted the check on behalf of the Rally Foundation.
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The Jefferson School System Foundation hosted alumni night at the Field House on September 24th, prior to the football game. Alumni were invited to enjoy food and fellowship while preparing to cheer on the Dragons. Pictured above from left to right are Foundation board members Ms. Gina Dee Barker, Ms. Guy Dean Benson, Ms. DeMaris Gurley, Dr. John Jackson, Ms. L'Resu Thompson, Mr. Al Westmoreland, and Mr. Ronnie Hopkins. Not pictured are Mr. Alex Bryan and Mr. Steven Hix. For more information about the Foundation, please visit their website.
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The Jefferson School System Foundation honored the 1971 football team during alumni night on September 24th. The 1971 Dragons were the first in Jefferson High School history to win a region championship. Thank you to the Jefferson Foundation for hosting alumni night and recognizing these individuals! |
Congratulations to JHS senior Emily Puckett for being selected by State Superintendent Richard Woods for his Student Advisory Council. The first meeting is on October 19th at the Georgia Department of Education office in Atlanta. Emily says, "I am very excited to have the opportunity to represent students across the state and have an impact on educational decisions." In her application process, Emily wrote essays on the improvement of standardized testing. |
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JCS values our Partners in Education and is always seeking new relationships to aid in educational excellence. If you are interested in getting involved with our Partners in Education program, please reach out to Sydney Casey at sydney.casey@jeffcityschools.org.
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On September 14th, JES hosted a Community Coffee for parents and interested stakeholders. Families were surveyed in advance to determine topics of interest. School improvement goals, schoolwide data, curriculum, and student wellness discussions were facilitated by various school leaders. The night ended with a question-and-answer session. JES will host additional parent meetings on the following dates at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria: November 18, February 17, and April 21. |
During the month of September, fourth-grade students at Jefferson Academy visited the JCS Wetlands. They participated in three rotations to learn more about the value of wetland areas: trees as habitats and everyday items produced by them, water cycle, and how environmental factors affect trees over their lifespan. JHS students assisted with this event as part of a career readiness experience. |
JMS will be hosting its annual Glow Run on October 22nd. If you are interested in registering for the race or becoming a Glow Run sponsor, please see the links below.
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Thank You JCS Custodians!
Saturday, October 2nd, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Our custodians go above and beyond to keep our schools clean and to provide a safe learning environment for our students. These individuals work day and night doing whatever it takes to get the job done. We want to say thank you for making our schools a clean and healthy place for students to learn!
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