Check out this cool learning opportunity that students recently had in Mrs. Kerri Wright's junior high Life Skills classroom! The class had been discussing the scientific method and how to form and test a hypothesis. Students made observations about a gummy worm before they put it in water for 24 hours. The next day, students made observations about the gummy worm's appearance after the 24-hour mark. Some even taste-tested the water. Students made observations regarding the appearance, smell, taste, and texture before and after the experiment.
Jay Schools are now closed today, Thursday, August 31, 2023.
No online learning. Students will make this day up on February 19, 2024.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Please join us in congratulating Hannah Laux! Hannah, a current senior, auditioned last May for an All-State Honors Show Choir and was accepted. She will be traveling to Chesterton High School accompanied by Jay County Jr./Sr. High choir director Susan Denney. While there, Hannah will have the opportunity to work with outstanding clinicians in the field along with the other selected participants. The group will then perform on Saturday 9/2. Jay County Jr./Sr. High is proud of you Hannah!
The school year is back in full swing for the Early College program! Students in Mr. Keller's freshman EC class and Mrs. Stockton's sophomore EC class have already had four guest speakers. Our IVY Tech partner institution liaison, Tammy Herschberger, came to help students navigate the process of completing the ICC program. She shared a new digital platform for students to track their progress. Additionally, Ms. Herschberger has been helping all of our IVY Tech dual credit students register for their in-person and online classes. Then, Chief Keith Cockrell from the US Navy came to encourage students to set goals and consider options for their future. Finally, two recent Jay graduates--Lauren Brewster and Destiny McManus--Zoomed with the students to speak about what it has been like getting started as college students and how they were able to successfully transfer their ICC credits. Stay tuned for more updates from the EC program. In the meantime, take a look at how students can save money and time by earning the Indiana College Core. https://www.ivytech.edu/programs/special-programs-for-students/transfer-options/start-as-a-sophomore-pathway-indiana-college-core/
Jay Schools are now closed for today, Monday, August 21, 2023.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Monday, August 21, 2023.
This morning, approximately 50 students from the senior class gathered together to watch the sun rise. This first ever Senior Sunrise was organized by the class officers who plan to bookend the event with a Senior Sunset in the spring. It was a beautiful morning for these Jay County seniors to spend time together creating wonderful senior year memories. After viewing the sunrise, most students headed to Bizy Dips for half price drinks. Thank you to Hannah Long and her crew at Bizy Dips for supporting the class of 2024.
Information regarding Makeup days and Remote Learning / eLearning Plan for the 2023-2024 school year is available here:
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For more information, visit:
https://sites.google.com/jayschools.k12.in.us/elearningvsremotelearning/home.
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are providing Universal Free Breakfast for all Jay Schools students again this year! 2023 – 2024 School Year Breakfast is FREE for all grades, Elementary Schools Lunch $3.05, Jr-Sr High School Lunch $3.30 We encourage all families, regardless of income, to complete and submit a short, confidential school meal application prior to the start of the school year to ensure that there are no gaps in meal benefits for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Parents or guardians can submit this application online using the school website link https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/JAY_IN?langid=1 , during Registration or in person at your child’s school office. It’s an easy and confidential way to ensure your child stays well-nourished at school. Convenient! Pay Online for School Meals with My School Bucks If you would like to use a debit or credit card to pay for school meals, visit MySchoolBucks.com You may also continue to send cash or checks to the school. Getting started is a simple three-step process! 1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”. 2. Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions. 3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. Now you’re ready to make payments! • Make payments anytime, anywhere with your credit/debit card • Check balances whenever • Get low balance notifications If you have questions, please contact Parent Support at 1-855-832-5226 Check Daily Menus with Nutrislice Jay Schools, in partnership with Chartwells K12, is using Nutrislice to publish school menus to an interactive website and free smartphone app. Now our school community can access menus anywhere, anytime! View Daily Menus at: https://jayschoolcorp.nutrislice.com/menu or download the app on iOS or Android. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Jennifer Gelhaus at jgelhaus@jayschools.k12.in.us or (260) 726-9306.
With one more day of school left, let's do one more Early College spotlight! Here is Linda Braun from the math department in her own words:
My name is Linda Braun. I teach Quantitative Reasoning at Jay County Junior/Senior High School. I have taught at Jay schools for 12 years. I am originally from Columbia City, IN. I have lived in Celina, OH; Huntington, IN; and Portland, IN. I completed my undergraduate degree in Math Education at Huntington College. I am currently finishing my Master's in Math Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. My husband and I will celebrate our 32nd anniversary this summer with a cruise accompanied by our 4 children, their two spouses, and our granddaughter. I play piano and organ at two local churches and also participate in choir and bell choir. I enjoy cooking, baking, sewing, and camping.
The school year is coming to a close, but there's still a lot to celebrate! Today, we are featuring yet another dual credit teacher, Ms. Meg Mauger.
Meg Mauger is a 1985 graduate of Jay County High School who left Indiana to attend Wellesley College in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned her BA in Economics and spent her junior year studying at the London School of Economics. After working in Chicago at Northern Trust Bank, she became an entrepreneur, opening her own gourmet deli and catering business, Nutmeg's Food & Wine. Five years later, she sold the business and used the money to return to school where she earned a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan. Meg returned to Jay County in the fall of 2016 to fill a vacancy in the Business Department. Meg says that teaching Personal Finance is her passion, having volunteered to teach this subject in the Denver Public School system prior to her return. She wishes every student at JCJSH would choose to take this course during their junior or senior year. Currently, Meg teaches Introduction to Engineering and Civil Engineering and Architecture for Ivy Tech Dual credit as well as two AP Computer Science courses: Principles of Computing and Computer Science A Java Programming. In her free time, Meg enjoys playing golf and bridge, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family.
******Attention Current 7th Grade Students****** Meet in the Commons tonight @ 6 for a quick meeting in regards to your Washington D.C. field trip in 2023-2024.
Tomorrow we will complete our last day of ILEARN testing for the 2022-2023 year. Remember to charge those Chromebooks, have your corded headphones, and get some good rest. We got this!!
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Yesterday, as part of our Early College Week activities, 52 Early College program students visited the Marion Campus of Ivy Tech. Students learned about Ivy Tech degree programs, including forensic science, nursing, STEM, and agriculture. Students also participated in activities related to soft skills and mental health. It was a great day for these students as they continue to gain understanding of how the Indiana College Core can help them save both time and money in college. Special thanks to our Ivy Tech liaison Tamara Herschberger who works with our students to choose and sign up for their dual credit classes. She was an awesome host!
It's Early College Week, so let's have a teacher spotlight! Today we are featuring Mrs. Lori Reece. Mrs. Reece earned her degree in telecommunications from Ball State University. She has been a teacher in Indiana since 2004 and has been teaching radio and television courses at Jay County Jr/Sr High since 2006. She is currently teaching some dual credit courses in radio and television for the Early College program. Mrs. Reece says, "I pride myself on giving my all to my students and the school. This dedication includes not only the classes but the countless hours spent with after-school sports and other activities as well as summer activities like the Yearbook." Thank you, Mrs. Reece!
Great Day of ILEARN Testing. Remember to charge your Chromebooks and get plenty of rest tonight.
Reminder. . . We will begin ILEARN testing on Tuesday for the 7th and 8th grade! We will test daily moving forward. Please ensure that Chromebooks are charged, and students have “wired” headphones. Remember to get plenty of rest, and eat a good breakfast too. We are excited to see the growth that our students have achieved this year.
Next week is Early College Week in Indiana! Jay County Jr/Sr High is proud of our Early College program. As of last August, we are one of just 44 fully endorsed Early College schools in Indiana. We are preparing to celebrate our success! We will have daily trivia and dress up days as well as additional student and faculty spotlights. Please encourage your student/s to participate and to learn more about Early College opportunities. Monday is dress in rockstar gear because our Early College program and students absolutely ROCK!
