We hope you will enjoy these additional photos from last month's eighth-grade visit to Washington D.C. These photos show the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Students interested in laying the wreath were invited to participate in an essay contest. The students who earned the privilege this year based on their outstanding essays were Amara Crawford and Carson Westgerdes. Congratulations, to them. This was an amazing experience for all of the students in attendance.
Recently, a 2005 Jay County High School graduate was a guest speaker in our building. Registered Nurse Sarah Ullom spoke to Mrs. Price's junior high FACS class as a part of the careers unit. Ms. Ullom explained how she started as a student in Jean Anne Poole's Health Occupations Education class and is now in a nursing management role at IU Health Jay Hospital. She spoke about the various places a nurse can work, the types of nursing degrees, and what an ever-changing day in her shoes can look like.
Pictured are students being coached through a simulation of an in-air flight crew care team providing care to a critical patient. Thank you for taking the time to share about your career and the field of nursing, Sarah! It's always a good day to share in the Patriot Pride!
You've heard the saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Well, there's no risk of dullness around here! While the academic work continues day in and day out, our staff and student organizations ensure that there are plenty of opportunities for play as well. Enjoy these photos from Tuesday's Student Council-sponsored Student vs. Teacher Night!
Senior Honors Night Invitation Information
Due to the FAFSA and SAR reports being released later than usual, Senior Honors Night invitations may come out later than they have in years past. Below are dates you should be aware of.
April 5th: First round of recipient names are due back to the Guidance Office
April 12th: Senior Honors Night Invitations will be sent out in the mail
April 19th: The remaining recipient names are expected to arrive.
April 22nd: Senior Honors Night Student Invitations will be sent out in the mail or phone calls will be made at this time to invite the remaining students who will be receiving an award or scholarship to attend Honors Night.
The 2024 Senior Honors Night is on Monday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Our construction trades students have been busy acquiring new skills while completing a practical and beneficial project. The softball program will be enjoying new benches and equipment holders this season in the dugouts thanks to the work of Mr. Dishman's students. These students can take pride in knowing that the work they have produced has improved the campus and will be utilized and enjoyed by students for years to come. Great work, Mr. Dishman and students!
Spring Break is on a lot of minds, but the learning continues. Recently, students in Mrs. Aker's dual credit Biology II class completed a lab activity. Students measured the rate of a reaction using enzyme assay and rate experiments. They achieved good results. The enzyme was from a turnip!
Bus 2 takes on D.C. There are lots of smiles. It looks like a great time is being had by all!
Last evening, students and faculty chaperones departed for the annual 8th-grade Washington D.C. trip. Depicted are students from bus #2 at a stop in Gettysburg. They are pictured in front of the 19th Indiana Infantry Regiment Monument. We hope to continue to share photos from the trip throughout the next few days. Stay tuned!
We love collaboration, and what could be better than our high school students working alongside our preschool students? Recently, Mrs. Dues's cooking students and Mrs. Myers's preschool classes teamed up to make some yummy puppy chow!
Recently, students in Mrs. Daniels's Medical Interventions class tapped into their ingenuity to complete a lesson. Students were tasked with creating a prosthetic hand with which they were then required to pick up a Styrofoam cup. Depicted is student Mackenzie Weesner demonstrating her prosthetic hand creation in action!
How cool is this?! Junior high students in Miss Muhlenkamp's PE classes recently participated in an archery unit (safely, of course). What a unique PE experience for our students!
Birds are chirping and temps. have been warmer--sure signs that spring is almost here! With that, spring sports, a trip to the nation's capital, the FFA banquet, prom, a band trip, awards programs, and many more activities and events are drawing near. In many cases, planning is underway. This photo shows our junior high National Honor Society officers and leaders planning the spring dance! We can't wait to continue sharing all the great things that will happen at Jay County Jr.-Sr. High throughout the last few months of the school year. Stay tuned!
Even more photos!
Additional Read Across America Day photos.
Last Friday, March 1, several members of the Jay County Jr.-Sr. High National Honor Society volunteered to read to students in the various Jay County elementary schools for Read Across America Day, which is observed on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Jay County students from the smallest to the tallest enjoyed the day, and we hope you will enjoy seeing the photos (multiple posts). As March is National Reading Month, we encourage our Jay County families to make reading a habit!
Last weekend, two Jay County Jr.-Sr. High students earned gold medals at the Indiana State School Musical Association (ISSMA) state-level solo and ensemble contest. Please join us in congratulating senior Hannah Boggs and junior Emma LeMaster on their success. Congratulations, ladies! We are proud of you!
Parents of 8th-grade students attending Washington, D.C., we will have our final meeting on Tuesday, March 5th in the auditorium at 6 pm.
The JCHS Academic Team competed in the Eastern Indiana Academic League´s Invitational at Knightstown High School in Knightstown on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Of 17 competing schools from East Central Indiana, Jay County placed in the top 3 in 4 disciplines, earning a first-place plaque in Math, second-place ribbons in Fine Arts, and third-place ribbons in both English and Social Studies. The Science team narrowly missed the top 5 with a sixth-place finish. Congratulations to the Academic Team!
Six Jay County students participated in the Academic World Quest at the University of Indianapolis this past Saturday. The competition is sponsored annually by the World Affairs Councils of America and tests students' knowledge of world politics, economics, and geography with the goal of promoting world peace.
Congratulations to the team of Tinatin Japaridze, Jovana Markovic, Cameran Paxson, and Isabella Puusepp for placing third and winning a $250 cash prize for the school at the Academic World Quest. Great job, students!
Check out the very cool things happening in Mr. McFarland's 8th-grade First Aid class! Students have been learning about bloodborne pathogens and how healthcare workers use PPE to protect themselves from becoming ill. Students find this interesting because they don't expect the equipment to be so uncomfortable. They also don't realize that correct handwashing is tough! During the lesson, a special lotion is applied to students' hands before they wash their hands as they normally do. Afterward, a black light is used to indicate where they didn't wash the "glow germ" lotion off. Then they learn to wash their hands correctly!
In the accompanying photos, Brayden O'Brian shows his "clean" hands. Brayden O'Brian and Parker Moore are rocking the gowns and gloves. The photo from the rear of the classroom features guest speaker Contessa Stilts, Assistant 911 Director for Jay County. Contessa visited the classroom to explain the process of becoming a 911 dispatcher to the class. She played some cool games with the students to help them understand how the job works. Thank you to Contessa Stilts and all of our community members who have volunteered their time to help our students grow. Great job to all!
