Our show choirs opened their competition season last Saturday at the Ball State Mid-America Show Choir Competition. Both groups placed very well. Just Treble, the all-girls group, placed first runner-up and earned the People's Choice and Best Vocals caption awards. Patriot Edition, the mixed choir, placed second runner-up and earned the Best Crew caption award. Congratulations to our choral director, Mrs. Susan Denney, and all of the students involved! Best wishes as you continue your competition season!
Make your plans to attend this weekend!
Let's brighten up this gloomy January week with another ray of senior sunshine! This week's Early College Senior Spotlight student is Hannah Laux. Last semester Hannah finished the final two classes required for her completion of the Indiana College Core. The ICC will allow Hannah to register for college as a sophomore. Hannah is a member of both Just Treble and Patriot Edition show choirs and currently serves as president of Patriot Edition. Earlier this year Hannah was accepted into the All-State Honors Show Choir. She is also a member of the student council, National Honor Society, and the swimming and diving team. After high school, Hannah will be attending Ball State University to major in Social Studies Education with a concentration in geography. Hannah has earned admittance to the Honors College and is a current finalist for Ball State's Whitinger Scholarship, "the signature scholarship of the Honors College." Please join us in congratulating and encouraging Hannah as she finishes her senior year!
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.
