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.
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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.
Here's a free virtual STEAM camp opportunity June 1-4. You can choose to attend any day or all of them. This news story contains a Facebook link to learn more about this fun learning event: https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/fort-hays-state-university-offering-free-virtual-summer-camp-june1-4/.
Check out the last day of school for the Class of 2020 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKQ7fjMdcDk&feature=youtu.be. The JHHS staff went on a special road trip this year. Thanks to Mrs. Morris for making a video of this memorable occasion.
Elementary Awards that were not picked up Monday night are in the office. There will be someone in the office all week - stop by, ring the bell, & your packet will be brought to you. Every student had a packet. Otherwise, packets will be passed out in August.
The Kansas State Department of Education is sponsoring a student led event created by senior leaders around Kansas. Senior Appreciation Day is this Wed., May 20. The USD 335 Class of 2020 is invited to participate in this celebration.
"Reading to the mind is what exercise is to the body," according to Joseph Addison. Scholastic Summer Read-A-Palooza is a free reading program where students can earn rewards and unlock book donations. Check it out at: https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer/home.html.
JHES paras, Krista Schloo and Samantha Wichman, enjoyed waving to students during Friday's parade. Fourth grade teachers, Mrs. Latham and Ms. McAlpine, decorated for the parade and enjoyed seeing past and present students. The 4th grade photo is courtesy of Barb Hutchinson.
Thank you to the Jackson County Sheriff Department for leading our JHES teacher parade on Friday. Having a parade escort made it extra special.
Congratulations to these 5 senior ladies for completing challenging curriculum successfully during their high school career!
Congratulations to these high school Cobras for their academic achievements during the 2019-20 school year!
Congratulations to our KSHSAA Citizenship Award winners! Thank you for your outstanding character and the way you have represented Jackson Heights this year.
Middle School: Dawson Cochren & Nathaniel Linck
High School: Kylie Dohl & Drew Holliday
Happy last day of school, Cobras! Thank you to all parents, students, and staff for your flexibility and hard work during continuous learning. We did it! Hope you have a great summer!
As the sun is setting on the last day of school for the class of 2020, it's an honor to spend this evening with you in our parking lot, practicing social distancing & reliving great memories. You all have amazing stories ahead of you and we can't wait to watch you live them out!
Happy School Nurse Day to Terri Oswald! Thank you for taking such good care of our students and staff!
USD 335 loves our teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Tuesday, May 5 is Teacher Appreciation Day. Let's fill teacher email inboxes, phones and Facebook pages with chalked messages on Tuesday!
Here is a link to the plan for re-opening Kansas that Governor Kelly explained on the news this evening: https://covid.ks.gov/ad-astra-a-plan-to-reopen-kansas/.