Best of luck to the Patriot Boys' Basketball team on Friday. If you can't be at the game you can view it online at: https://www.ihsaatv.org/HuskySportsNetwork/
Jay Schools are closed Friday, February 25, 2022. It will be an eLearning day.
Luke Vormohr of the Jay County High School boys basketball team is swarmed by teammates Wesley Bihn (32), Brady Davis and Blake Bogenschutz (right) at the conclusion of Tuesday’s 83-46 victory over the visiting Winchester Golden Falcons. Vormohr, who has Down syndrome, started the game and made a layup, then returned to the court in the final minute to hit a pair of 3-pointers. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney). See today's Commercial Review for the full story. Proud of all!
Jay Schools are now closed today, Friday, February 18, 2022. An eLearning Day will be implemented.
We appreciate SRO Cody Jessee! Thanks for all you do to keep kids safe. Also, thanks to county leadership and the school board for supporting an SRO in our schools.
Director of Bands Opening
Jay Schools are on an eLearning day, Friday, February 4, 2022.
The National Weather Service has advised that Jay County is under a Winter Storm Warning from 1:00 PM Wednesday to 1:00 AM Friday with a possible 12 - 16 inches of snow. Jay Schools will be on an eLearning day, Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Given the second wave of snow and wind forecasted, we may well be in the same situation on Thursday. Given the confidence of the weather service in this forecast, our early announcement is intended to give everyone time to prepare.
We will review the situation as it develops and update everyone on our social media, parent emails and text messages and our local radio WPGW.
The NWS update is at the link below:
https://youtu.be/9C2xbncji0o
Due to the National Weather Service Wind Chill Advisory, Jay Schools will be on an eLearning Day, Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
New Bus Driver Recruiting Bonus- CDL and Yellow Card Reimbursement
New applicants will have the opportunity to earn a sign-on bonus to become a certified bus driver.
A $1,000 sign-on bonus will be paid to those approved applicants who complete the required training and have a satisfactory 90-Day performance review. An additional $500 will be paid at the completion of 180 school days. In addition, the Jay School Corporation will reimburse candidates for the following training costs upon a 90-day satisfactory performance review:
DOT Physical: JSC will cover the cost at approved facility
Drug Screen: JSC will cover the cost at approved facility
Test Site Fee (1 Max): At Current Cost
Permit Fee: At Current Cost
License Fee: At Current Cost
To qualify you must have or obtain the following:
Have a seven (7) year clear driving status
Obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements
Successfully complete the IDOE Bus Driver Safety Education Course
Complete four (4) hours of observation and eight (8) hours of driving with a certified driver
Complete all steps within thirty (30) days
Obtain a CDL Physical
Pass a pre-employment DOT Drug and Alcohol Screening
Submit to a pre-employment background check
CDL License Helpful Links
Indiana BMV Commercial Driver’s License Overview
Commercial Driver License Manual
School Transportation Law (I.C. 20-27)
Eligibility is based on corporation need. To learn more, please contact Melissa Stephen at mstephen@jayschools.k12.in.us or 260-726-5272.
Jay Schools are now closed today, Friday, December 10, 2021.
An eLearning day will be implemented.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Friday, December 10, 2021
Substitute Teachers Wanted!
Proud to be a Patriot! Happy Veterans Day! Our schools promote patriotism, love of country and freedom. This will not change. Veterans and their families are honored in our schools today.
Jay Schools are now closed today, Wednesday, November 10, 2021. An eLearning Day will be implemented.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Reminder: Wednesday, November 3, 2021, is a regular scheduled school day. It is not a two hour delay day.
Tomorrow, October 6, 2021, is a scheduled Wednesday 2 hour delay for Jay Schools.