Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Enjoy this report of another recent great day at Jay!
Meagan Rice shared these photos of her students and stated, "My class practicing stocking a vending machine for life skills class. Pictured from the left are Trace Smith, Gavin Phillips, and Lian Cooke working together! We love teamwork!"
Jay Schools will be in session after the 2 hour delay today. Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
It is always a pleasure to share the accomplishments of our students, but today, we are thrilled to share an achievement earned by one of our teachers.
This past November, six educators were recognized with the Goethe-Institut/AATG (American Association of Teachers of German) Certificate of Merit for their achievements in furthering the teaching of German. Mrs. Annemarie McClung, German teacher at Jay County Jr.-Sr. High Schoo,l was one of them.
"Originally from Bavaria, Annemarie initiated the German program at Jay County High School in Portland, IN. As the sole torchbearer of German education at her school, Annemarie juggles multiple roles, including travel coordinator, German club advisor, and world language department chair. She is known for her innovative teaching methods and goes the extra mile to immerse her students in German culture. This includes organizing transformative trips to Germany and local excursions to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. She champions German through creative activities like "Kaffeeklatsch" gatherings and immersion weekends that focus on fostering connections among teachers and students. Annemarie's influence extends well beyond the classroom with her active involvement in AATG Indiana and the Indiana Staatskongress Student Competition. Her unwavering commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and her leadership within the German club resonate not only within the confines of her school but also throughout the broader community of German educators." Please join us in congratulating Frau McClung on this well-deserved recognition.
Jay Schools will be in session after the 2 hour delay today. Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Jay Schools will be session after the 2 hour delay today. Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Jay Schools are now closed for Monday, January 15, 2024. An eLearning Day will be implemented.
Jay Schools on a 2 hour delay, Monday, January 15, 2024.
Meet Madison Hambrock, another Jay County Jr-Sr High Early College senior. Madison is quite an accomplished young lady. She is a 4-year show choir member and letter winner, having participated in both the Just Treble and Patriot Edition choirs. Madison is also a member of the Spanish Club, National Honor Society, and BPA. As a member of BPA, Madison recently participated in the BPA regional contest where she placed 2nd in the small business management team competition and also placed individually in several other events. Madison will have earned the Indiana College Core by the end of the school year which will allow her to enter Ball State University, her chosen college, as a sophomore. Her academic goal is to earn a master's degree in social work, and she eventually hopes to work specifically with children. Please join us in congratulating Madison on her many accomplishments and wishing her the best of luck as she continues her academic journey.
Frau McClung provided some memorable holiday experiences for her students prior to the holiday break. The German classes celebrated German Christmas traditions in class on the last day before break. They tried several German Christmas sweets and wassail, made sustainable ornaments out of clementines, and sang German carols. Additionally, the German Club went on its annual visit to the Christkindlmarkt in Carmel. These students ice skated in Noblesville, enjoyed some German and Swiss specialties at the market, met the "Christkind," and participated in the German Christmas carol sing-a-long hosted by the Indiana German Heritage Society. And finally, the Advanced German students and the foreign exchange students visited Chicago in December. They visited the German village at Lincoln Square along with the Christkindlmarkt at Daley Plaza and tried some ice skating at Tribune Plaza on Michigan Avenue.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
We love to see our students learning practical skills! Students in Mrs. Braun's Quantitative Reasoning class recently did just that. Students presented Dream Car-Practical Car slideshows. They were tasked with determining the cost, down payment, interest rate, amount to finance, and monthly payment for the term of the loan. Then, the students had to determine how their payment fit into a budget of $5,000. Awesome job, kids!
We've been busy getting into a new semester at Jay County Jr.-Sr. High. It seems like a great time for an Early College Senior Spotlight! Today, we are featuring Emily Smith. Emily will graduate with the Indiana College Core (ICC) by earning 47 college credits, which will allow her to enroll in her chosen college, Ball State University, as a sophomore. Emily intends to major in English to pursue a career as an editor. Emily's academic excellence has earned her several awards, including the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award and the Indiana Association of School Principals' Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024 award. Beyond her stellar academic performance, Emily keeps busy with many extracurricular activities. She is a volunteer with the Special Olympics golf and bowling teams and is a member of several organizations including, student council, Spanish Club, and BPA. She recently competed at the BPA regional competition and earned first place in digital communication and second place as a member of the small business management team. We are confident that Emily will continue to shine as she pursues her education at Ball State. Please join us in congratulating Emily on her many accomplishments.
It's a great day to be a Patriot! Members of Mrs. Poole's Health Occupations classes and the HOSA club reached out to the students and faculty to help them fill stockings for residents at Crown Pointe Assisted Living in Portland. With donations of money and items from the staff, advisory classes, and clubs, they were able to gift stockings to all of the residents at the facility and purchase a new coffee pot and a new large-print bingo game. The residents were so grateful and appreciative. Thanks to everyone who donated! Great job Mrs. Poole, students, and all who participated. 'Tis the season of giving!
Mr. Bilbrey's 4th-period Advanced Theater Makeup class recently got into the holiday spirit by creating magical holiday looks according to the theme "We need a little Christmas!" We think these kids did a phenomenal job!
Students in the Business Management/Accounting Pathway recently had the opportunity to earn certification in Microsoft PowerPoint. The MOS (MicroSoft Office Specialist) Exams are industry-recognized certifications that many employers look for when hiring and promoting. In addition to future employment, several colleges will grant college credit if students become certified in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. The students will have the opportunity to certify in Word and Excel next semester. Congratulations to Joseph Belda, Gavin Clay, Marisa Gallegos-Vargas, Blake Kahlig, Isabella Puusepp, Kade Sommers, Kenzie Tobe, Preston Watkins, Robert Weekley, and Valiant Willoughby!
Mr. Keller's Calculus class recently completed a project that required them to construct a box from an index card. The goal was to maximize the number of Skittles the box could hold. Students used optimization to figure out the size of the square that they should cut from each corner of the index card to construct a box with the highest volume. What a fun and creative way for students to see the practical applications of advanced mathematics! Great job, Mr. Keller and students!
The consolidation of the high school and junior high has led to some great benefits, including the broadening of opportunities for our junior high students and the ability for junior high and high school teachers to collaborate. Here is a fantastic example of a collaborative learning activity implemented by one junior high and one high school teacher. Eighth-grade students in Mrs. Price's Family and Consumer Science class were tasked with creating children's books that would be read to Mrs. Dues's afternoon Preschool class as a part of the eighth graders' Child Development/Childcare Unit. The book project turned out well, and the “big friends” seemed to enjoy the reading time as much as the “little friends”!
Enjoy another dose of holiday cheer from the students and staff of Jay County Jr-Sr High! Today we share our junior high secretary, Mrs. Hummel, and administrators, Mr. Brown and Mr. Mangus, showing off their staff dress-up day headgear for "Tree Topper" day. We also have our junior high Student Council officers who assisted Mrs. Fugiett and Mrs. Harris in the library with tree decorating, and finally, a group of students are shown adding some festive decor in Mrs. Ransom's classroom.
