Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Jay County Jr-Sr High students have many opportunities to take vocational classes and even earn some certifications. This year, we have been fortunate to add Construction Trades back into our course offerings. It's fun to see the growth of the students in this program. These photos show Mr. Dishman's students' progress as they work on a mockup wall unit, a small-scale project consisting of wood framing and drywall. Students cut out an electrical box with a drywall router and patched holes using drywall tape and mud to work on their drywall finishing skills as well. Great job, Mr. Dishman and students! Continue with your hard work!
Jay Schools are now closed for Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
A Remote Learning Day will be implemented.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Check out these Jay County Jr-Sr High students experiencing a truly interactive learning opportunity. Here, Mrs. Daniels's Human Body Systems class is seen dissecting a sheep's heart, trachea, and lungs. These students are studying how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together. This is the definition of "learning by doing!"
Jay Schools are now closed for Friday, January 19, 2024.
An eLearning Day will be implemented.
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.
