We are planning on a fall sports season at this time and the first practice day is August 17. Parents can read KSHSAA COVID-19 considerations for each sport at http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/COVID/Main.cfm.
USD 335 is excited to start a new virtual program this year. We know some middle and high school parents want to learn more about Educere. Please join our virtual parent meeting at 6:00 PM on August 3 at https://meet.google.com/tay-ponk-anr to get answers to your questions.
August 3-School Enrollment
August 12-Washburn Tech Class Starts
August 17-First Day of MS/HS Practice
August 19-JHES Open House & 7th Grade Orientation
August 20-First Day of School
School supply lists are available on the Jackson Heights website. Go to "Documents" and then "Parents".
The USD 335 Board of Education will discuss the first day of school date during a special meeting on Monday, July 27 at 7:00 PM. After the school start date is confirmed, an announcement will be put on district social media.
The Kansas State Board of Education voted on executive order 58 to delay the start of school until Sept. 9, which is a new procedure for statewide school closure in House Bill 2016. To go into effect, the order needed 6 yes votes. By a 5-5 vote, the executive order wasn't upheld.
Beginning today through the entire month of August, https://www.shift23media.com/ is offering 18 free arts courses on film, arts in resistance, digital media, and music for youth ages 13-22. Registration is easy and can be completed at the website above.
Brooke Slipke, French Horn, was accepted to the Kansas Bandmasters Association Middle Level Honor Band this summer. This project was completely virtual, and we congratulate Brooke on earning this great musical honor.
All 3 Jackson County Schools have created a framework for reopening schools. The document can be found on the USD 335 website by clicking on documents and then scrolling to the Jackson County Schools Re-Opening Framework. The beginning of the plan is being shared to provide a general idea of our direction for the new school year. Please keep in mind there will be some differences between districts, input still needs to be given on this, and more details will be coming soon.
All students that will be involved in athletics at Jackson Heights need to have a KSHAA Concussion Form filled out and signed. Please bring the completed form to your physical on July 15. Go to the website, click on "Documents". The form is listed in the "MS/HS" section.
It is our hope to start school as planned on August 18, and the health and safety of every Cobra is of the upmost importance. We also know flexible learning opportunities will be key for the success of all students this year. Let's talk about the road to readiness in USD 335! A virtual invitation will also be sent via Bright Arrow next week. Please RSVP to adrianne.walsh@jhcobras.net or the USD 335 District Office at 364-2194 by July 8 so plans can be made for the proper meeting space.
The 2020-21 JHHS Cheer Squad is: Paige Deneault, Sarah Marshall, Amaya Marlatt, Annie Allen, Sadie Raborn, Mallori Mulroy and Felicity Kirk. Congratulations ladies!
Free KSHSAA sports physicals will be provided by the Community HealthCare System at JHHS on July 15 8:30am-12:00pm. Physicals are required for students to participate in KSHSAA activities. Students should come with physical forms from the May newsletter signed by a parent.
Congratulations to Jill Buck on earning a state proficiency award in agricultural processing at the 2020 State FFA Convention!
A conditioning session will be offered at 8:30 AM on Saturday, June 13 with Mrs. Sides. Per KSHSAA mandate, students need 10 conditioning sessions prior to basketball or volleyball camp or playing on a school summer league team. 15 sessions are required for football players.
The high school graduation date for the Class of 2020 has been confirmed for Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 PM. More details will be coming tomorrow.
If you're searching for something that your kids can do, this is the site for you: https://www.noguiltmom.com/sibling-adventure-log/?fbclid=IwAR3ibrkhRfsw06PW6bM9NYjGLqJ4I_Wh_fpgADbx0pvWm6NNsF5V28GkSxA. You can get 14 free secret missions that encourage your kids to work and play together.
Congratulations to Taylor Wamego, Riley Watkins, Cooper Williams and Carson Williams for Kpreps Class 1A All-State Team. A full list can be seen at: http://kpreps.com/kansas/news/?id=12158&t=kpreps-class-1a-all-state-team-2019.
Congratulations to Jerilyn Nelson for her proficiency award in small animal production and care! You can see the list of state FFA proficiency award winners here: https://kansasffaconvention.org/proficiency-award-winners-announced-during-the-fourth-session/.
JCYC members from all 3 Jackson County schools presented at a commissioner meeting today. Sadie Raborn and Kati Woltje represented Jackson Heights. Thanks to our commissioners for supporting our JCCTCC group that strives to help teens make healthy choices.
