Congratulations to the JCHS Academic Challenge Team on finishing 15th in the STATE at last week’s competition at EIU! 🧠📚
🔥 Special shoutout to our Top 20 finishers:
🏅 Jaxon Brunaugh – 8th in Engineering Graphics
🏅 Dax Goetten – 12th in Physics
👏 And kudos to those who finished in the top half of their events:
Matthew Weitzel – 24th out of 90 in Chemistry
Dawson Petrea – 26th out of 62 in Physics
Dinah Slusser – 26th out of 88 in English
Corah Derrick – 33rd out of 88 in English
Reese Lorton – 38th out of 88 in English
Jaxon Brunaugh – 40th out of 124 in Math
Dax Goetten – 56th out of 124 in Math
Proud of you all! #JCHSAcademicChallenge #PantherPride #JCHS #OnTheProwl
Tuesday, our 5th graders had an incredible Science Day at JCMS! The students rotated through a variety of hands-on learning stations, each offering exciting opportunities to explore Earth Day themes and other fascinating science topics.
Highlights included interactive presentations from Pere Marquette, where students learned about local ecosystems and conservation efforts, and Bayer, which shared engaging science activities connected to agriculture and sustainability. The local Farm Bureau also offered an insightful session on farming and food production, helping students connect science to their everyday lives.
One of the most fun and creative stations was all about the science behind Shrinky Dinks—students loved watching their artwork transform through heat and learning about the chemistry behind it!
It was a fantastic day full of learning, curiosity, and fun, and we’re so grateful to JCMS staff and all the community partners who made it possible!
JCHS Cheer Tryouts: May 1st at JCHS in the secondary gym. Prep clinics: April 28–30, 3:30–5:00 PM. Wear a white/blue Panther tee, shorts & cheer shoes. Questions? Contact Coach Hansen at maddy.hansen@jersey100.org.
Congratulations to Anna Beauchamp, JCHS Fine Arts Student of the Month! Anna was Fiona, the lead, in the Musical "Shrek". She also performs in the band, including Jazz, and is an ILMEA District Choir Member. Keep up the great work, Anna!
Grafton Elementary thanks our PTO for bringing Mr. Scott Isringhausen (Dept. of Fisheries) to present on Illinois' native fish, owls, deer, and other animals. What a wonderful learning experience! 🦉🦌🐟
ScoreZone for 4/22/25
JCHS May Newsletter with end of the year important dates and information.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0B6NTgt78ABcNnz2trjpeCctVxzx9Q_/view?usp=sharing
🌟 Jersey 100 is beyond grateful for our amazing Administrative Professionals! 🌟
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible office staff for keeping our schools and offices running seamlessly. Your dedication, hard work, and support for our students, parents, and staff never go unnoticed. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙👏
#ThankYou #AdministrativeProfessionals #Jersey100
East – Heather Challans, Lori Tepen
West – Brittany Darr, Melinda Drainer
Grafton – Suzanne Darr
JCAP - Brandi Sullivan
JCMS – Kem Bartlett, Sandy Helderman
Transportation – Laury Capps, Amy Welch
JCHS – Beth Bartels, Lindsey Becker, Ann East, Amber Isringhausen, Jackie Shortal
District Office - Dee Heitzig, Heather Korte, Cassi Kuehnel, Caroline Sutton, Debbie Trochuck
The Virtual Backpack makes it easy for parents and students to access essential flyers, notes, and resources online. Visit the Virtual Backpack on the Jersey 100 website to stay updated anytime, anywhere! https://www.jersey100.org/page/virtual-backpack
JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Female Athletes of the Month for March! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Morgan Allen, Kamryn Drainer and Grace Russell! #OnTheProwl
JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Male Athletes of the Month for March! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Matthew Bishop, Adam Coffman, and Noah Borkowski! #OnTheProwl
Congrats to Anna Kribs, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for March! Anna is a Sophomore on the JCHS Softball team. The shortstop had a great month for the Panthers batting a cool .513 with 9 extra base hits as the leadoff hitter. Great Work, Anna! #OnTheProwl
Congrats to Cameron Judkins, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for March! Judkins is a junior member of the JCHS Track and Field team. He had a great month with three 1st place finishes, one 2nd place finish, and one 3rd place finish. Great job, Cameron! #OnTheProwl
Congratulations to Benjamin Westfall, JCHS Fine Arts Student of the Month! Benjamin is active in the fine arts and is a member of the Choir, Theatre and Band (Symphonic and Jazz.) Keep up the great work, Benjamin!
JCHS will be holding a Mock DUI Crash behind the high school on Wednesday, April 23rd at 10:00 am. There will be several first responders in action, student actors, and a mock air evacuation. This demonstration is being provided in cooperation with local first responders and Jersey 100 in an effort to educate our junior/senior students of the consequences of driving impaired.
Summer Camps are open for registration! Whether your student is looking to build skills, stay active, or just have some fun with friends, we’ve got something for everyone. Don’t miss out! To register, go to https://www.jersey100.org/o/district/page/summercamp
JCHS Band’s final concert was on April 13. Their award ceremony followed the concert. Congrats to our top seniors: Katreona Benedict (Outstanding Senior), Jovee Hileman (John Philip Sousa & Louis Armstrong Jazz Award), & Kiley Pickel (Director's Award & Outstanding in Jazz)!
Former St. Louis Rams player Cliff Crosby visited District 100 students on Wednesday, delivering an inspiring message on behalf of Caron Treatment Centers.
Cliff spoke powerfully about the importance of being present, making positive choices, and never being afraid to ask for help. He encouraged students to stay active—whether through sports, the arts, or other passions—and to surround themselves with uplifting, supportive people.
One key takeaway: our brains aren’t fully developed until age 25. That means the choices we make as teens and young adults—especially regarding what we put into our bodies—can have lasting impacts on our mental and physical health.
Join us in celebrating leadership at JCHS! The National Honor Society is hosting a week full of exciting events to inspire and recognize student leaders who make a difference in our school and community.
Here’s what’s happening:
✨ Leadership-themed social media challenges
✨ Teachers highlighting leadership moments in class
✨ Special video features during announcements
✨ A spotlight article in The JCHS Roar
✨ Senior Leadership Lunch in the library
Plus, NHS members are taking action with a two-part campus beautification project:
🌿 This week – general cleanup and beautification
🌸 Next week – flower planting and the debut of the “Seniors 2025” tree
Stay tuned for updates and get involved — leadership starts with YOU 💪 #LeadWithJCHS #NSLW2025
Braxxtyn Stamper-Rawe, 800 reading steps! 🤩 Grafton Elementary is so proud of your hard work! Keep up the great reading!
