Due to a ongoing situation in town JCHS, JCMS and CES are currently on a soft lockdown. There is no immediate danger to any students or staff, this soft lockdown is out of precaution only.
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 elected class officers!
TAKE THE ACT! September 16 is the deadline to register for the October 22 or 23 ACT. Fee waivers are available to juniors or seniors who qualify.
Merit scholarships are widely dependent on your ACT score so take it multiple times to improve your score! For example, a 21 composite will get you $4,000 at Morehead whereas a 28 will get you $9,000. A 28 will get you full tuition at EKU. At UK, a 26 gets you $2,500, a 28 gets you $5,000, and a 31 is full tuition.
Students also receive bonus KEES money based on ACT composites of 15 or higher amounting up to $500.
The deadline to submit applications for both pageants has been extended until Friday, September 9th. Please contact Mrs. Macey Stewart at JCHS with any questions!
Links for the applications:
Junior Miss: https://docs.google.com/document/d/175rB19Eu7w0BUVXCRcrx8Knlp1aJ67sf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116576473162160942621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Miss: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yynyak5TTMKzjDQVLZNGcagMmMK_tP5C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116576473162160942621&rtpof=true&sd=tru
The forty students that took that ASVAB last week will report to the cafeteria at 8:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7, for score interpretation. It should last an hour or so and will require a charged chrome book. The students will analyze their scores and learn what careers are best suited for their skillset.
High performing 9-11th graders should take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 12 in order to get in the pool for National Merit recognition. The registration deadline is September 14 at 3:30pm. The exam costs $18 but fee waivers are available to juniors who qualify. See Mrs. Caudill to pay the fee and/or get registered for the exam.
For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT and full length practice tests, check here https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
Enjoy your nice long weekend! There will be no school on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.
Mrs. Mellanie Hicks made another visit to Mr. J. R. VanHoose’s history classroom and assisted students with reading breakdowns as they analyzed documents relating to the Stamp Act of 1765.
Human body systems forensic anthropologists are using calipers, protractors, and rulers to collect evidence that would allow them to narrow down the ancestry, height, gender, and age of a set of bones from a missing person.
To celebrate the opening weekend of collegiate football, this Friday, September 2, is declared COLLEGE DAY! Sport your favorite team's jersey, t shirt, sweatshirt, etc!
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Amanda Murphy on her new role as senior guidance counselor! On behalf of the 12th grade class, we are very grateful to have her on board in this capacity.
Picture proofs for Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior students should be going out in the morning. If you want to order pictures you must do so online. The code for your student, along with the website is on the proof. If you have questions please contact Tammy Haney @ 789-2500.
JCHS science teachers are analyzing their students’ science ACT and MAP scores for the fall session. We are planning for success for each one of our students!
Make note of this midterm deadline!
Everyone is welcome to come chat with principals, counselors, and teachers!
Our Boys Soccer Team travels to Lawrence County for a big regional matchup!
Big District Volleyball Matchup at Martin County! Travel with our Volley Eagles and cheer them on to a district win!!
Mr. Ross’s and Mrs. Loney’s students applied the job skills they’ve been working on to wash cars! We want to thank all teachers and staff who have signed up for a car wash!
In English I, Ms. Warne and Ms. Wilson had students digging through creatively cultivated ‘trash’ in order to find clues, learn information, and practice making inferences.
JCHS Information Technology Apprentices Ryan Rice, Brannon Campbell, Grace Blackburn, Ben Moore, & Brandon Holbrook learn Cat 5 termination from district specialist Nathaniel Whitaker.
