Today, JCHS held a powerful ceremony to honor the brave individuals who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces—a tradition we proudly uphold in Jersey 100. We were privileged to have Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and White House Director of Ceremonies, Mr. Thomas Groppel, as our keynote speaker. Mr. Groppel presented two commemorative plaques honoring Jerseyville natives Arnold and George Cisco, who made the ultimate sacrifice. These plaques will now have a permanent place of honor at JCHS.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Thomas Leslie, Mr. Brad Kimble, Mrs. Erin Bittles, Mr. Brent Stater, Father Martin Smith, our incredible student presenters, the talented band and chorus, the FFA for the flag presentation, and the entire JCHS community of staff and students who made this meaningful event possible. We are also deeply grateful to the Veterans and families who joined us today. It’s an honor to celebrate you! 🇺🇸 #Jersey100 #VeteransDay #HonoringHeroes
Join us in honoring our Veterans at JCHS on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in the Main Gym.
This special event is open to the public, so feel free to attend! If you can't make it in person, no worries – you can watch the live stream on NFHS. The stream is FREE, but you'll need an NFHS account to access it.
Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/jersey-community-high-school-jerseyville-il/evt96b07df9c0
Grafton Elementary - Mrs. Klunk's class has been studying tornados for Science. Today the students experimented and made their own tornado in class.
JCHS Adobe and Design students used their skills to turn 2nd grade monster doodles into keychains, posters, and plush toys!
Our young citizens at Grafton Elementary had a fun and educational experience on Monday as they participated in a mock election! Each student learned the importance of signing their name to receive a ballot, just like real voters do. After casting their votes, they proudly received their "I Voted" stickers.
JCHS Spanish teacher Andrea Lamer organized a meeting with Spanish class students and third-grade students in Mexico City, Mexico. 🇲🇽 The third-grade students presented their projects about "The Day of the Dead" (Día de Los Muertos). Our JCHS students enjoyed the presentations and this cultural learning opportunity!
Reminder:
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by JCHS is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th at 9:30 am!
JCHS hosted the Tri-County Career Fair on November 4th, which included students from Jersey, Calhoun, Brussels, and Carrollton. Students enjoyed two keynote speakers: Nick Manns - Jersey County Sheriff and Joey Smith - Chief Information Security Officer at Schnucks. Over forty professionals from the community also gave presentations to students in break out sessions about their chosen career fields. What a GREAT day to be a Jersey Panther!
Enjoy the November edition of the Panther Insider...a monthly newsletter for all things JCHS Athletics! Follow this address or scan the QR Code. https://view.gogipper.com/page/2354711
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Congrats to Kiley King, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for October! She compiled a record of 27-19 as the #1 singles player. She finished in 2nd place at the IHSA Sectional and advanced to the IHSA State Tournament where she went 1-2. Congratulations, Kiley!
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Congratulations to Gage Walker, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for October! Gage, a senior on the JCHS football team, recorded 47 tackles and 1 interception during the month. He also rushed for 3 touchdowns and had 1 receiving touchdown. Great job, Gage!
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JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Male Athletes of the Month for September! These outstanding young men embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics, exemplifying our core values and commitment to our vision. Congrats to all!
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JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Female Athletes of the Month for September! These outstanding young women embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics, exemplifying our core values and commitment to our vision. Congrats to all! #OnTheProwl
Mr. Krumwiede's Healthcare Occupations Class at JCHS has been busy visiting Jersey Community Hospital and hearing from Healthcare Professionals in our community. Pictured below is Mr. Krumwiede's class with Survival Flight Nurse Sarah and Paramedic Ryan.
Brenley Kelly made JCHS history at the IHSA Cross Country Sectional in Olney. Brenley broke the school record with a time of 19:59! Congratulations, Brenley!!!!!! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our JCMS and JCHS students who performed at the ILMEA Festival at WIU on Saturday!
JCMS: Mia Edwards, Harmony Jantzen, Emmy Rothe, Lainey Williams & Benjamin Edgell
JCHS: Natalia Hein (8th), Bella Reed (8th), Rylie Roth-Wood (8th), Jacob Hetzel, Islee Hileman, Jovee Hileman, Abigail Wedig, Myles McDuffie, Anna Beauchamp, Kimberlee Ford, Chloe Hartman, Willow McCoy, Loial McCoy, Abigail Piazza, Benjamin Westfall & Benjamin Zimmerman.
Congrats to our October staff and students of the month: Kim Scoggins, Pam Sanford, and Rachel Evans. Students: 5-Leo McKeller, Keegan Depper, Nolan LeBlanc, 6-Kade Lakin & Molly Campion, 7-Aiden Phillips & Brooklynn Robertson (not pictured). Thanks for making JCMS a great place to be.
West Elementary had a Spooktacular day!
Jersey Wrestlers attended the Blackburn College Wrestling Spencer Lee Camp today! Spencer is a 3X NCAA Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist...Iron Sharpens Iron!
Grafton Elementary - Our 2nd graders unleashed their inner monsters, bringing their imaginative creatures to life on paper. But that wasn't all! Talented high school students took these drawings and turned them into cuddly reality, sewing each monster from scratch.
