Today, we are thrilled to recognize one of our freshman, Greenleigh Eldridge, for exemplifying the Critical Thinking graduate profile attribute in her math class! 🧠 This attribute is all about being an innovative problem-solver, and Greenleigh embodies this by using what she learns to move forward and create new solutions. She consistently demonstrates her resourcefulness and open-mindedness, showing a deep respect for evidence and reasoning. By taking time to observe the situation and show positive risk-taking, Greenleigh is a true model of a thoughtful and engaged student. #JCSgraduateprofile
Beautiful week ahead and so many opportunities to come out and support your Colts!
This week, we want to recognize the critical role our Speech and Language Pathologist plays in our school community. Our SLP for WJHS is Ms. Katie Travis and we are so thankful for her! The specialized support you provide, from articulation and language development to social communication skills, is fundamental to student success. We are grateful for your professional and compassionate work that makes a meaningful difference every day. More to come this week about the integral part SLPs play in our school!
Starting the week strong with an important lesson! Our health classes collaborated with the Youth Service Center's Mrs. Andrews for a valuable session on healthy relationships. Students took a personal inventory to identify their strengths and weaknesses and gained insight into what positive relationships look like in today's society. They walked away with valuable information to apply in their own lives. Thank you to the YSC for their partnership! ❤️
The Lady Colts soccer team traveled to Gatlinburg this weekend and is bringing home the championship of the Smokey Mountain Cup!
Go Colts! 🏆🏆
It's a beautiful Sunday! 🌤️We hope you're enjoying the weekend, but wanted to bring this back to the top of your feed! School pictures are Tuesday for grades 9-11! Plan accordingly!📸
Shout out to Scooters Coffee for providing a weekend pick me up to our staff with these BOGO coupons...stay caffeinated!
Have a great weekend Colts☕️☕️
Get ready for your close-up, Colts! 📸 School Picture Day for grades 9-11 is just around the corner, on Tuesday, August 26th!
Check out the students from WJHS who earned an academic honor from the College Board National Recognition Program for their strong performance on @CollegeBoard assessments and hard work in high school. Achieving academic success is the hard part. Being recognized for it should be easy. We had too many to recognize on one post, so make sure to check out both!
Sophomores/juniors: Find out how you can claim an award next year on @MyBigFuture:
https://www.bigfuture.org/nrp
Sophomores/juniors: Find out how you can claim an award next year on @MyBigFuture:
https://www.bigfuture.org/nrp
Check out the students from WJHS who earned an academic honor from the College Board National Recognition Program for their strong performance on @CollegeBoard assessments and hard work in high school. Achieving academic success is the hard part. Being recognized for it should be easy. We had too many to recognize on one post, so make sure to check out both!
Sophomores/juniors: Find out how you can claim an award next year on @MyBigFuture:
https://www.bigfuture.org/nrp
Sophomores/juniors: Find out how you can claim an award next year on @MyBigFuture:
https://www.bigfuture.org/nrp
Today in Mrs. Onkst's AP Literature class, students dove into a compelling Socratic Seminar to discuss "The Man in the Well" by Ira Sher. It was an incredible experience to watch them navigate the story's complex themes, asking profound questions and building on each other's insights. This is what critical thinking is all about! #JCSgraduateprofile #criticalthinking
Always so grateful for the generous donations from our community members! These supplies assist our YSC in supporting students in need! Thank you to the kind individual or group who brought these to Mrs. Andrews today and for investing in our students!
Check it out! Questions, contact Ms. Andrews in the YSC!
Today was a day of discovery in AP Biology with Ms. Davenport! Our students are taking the lead, designing and conducting their own experiments. It's so exciting to see them apply what they've learned and explore new questions. We can't wait to see their results! 🔬
We are excited for this career exploration opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in engineering and advanced manufacturing through Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown.
NaviGo Scholars partners with businesses to give high school students hands-on career experiences. Business sponsors work directly with students—introducing them to career pathways, developing workplace readiness skills, and highlighting real-world opportunities. Each group meets twice a month with a dedicated coach. Coaches play an active role, guiding students in setting goals and ensuring that sponsor expectations around soft skills, workplace culture, and career readiness are fully integrated.
One session at the sponsoring business site for immersive, hands-on learning.
One session at a community college campus for coaching and career planning.
About the TMMK NaviGo Scholars Group:
Meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings (September–April)
One session at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, KY
One session at Bluegrass Technical & Community College (Newtown Campus)
NaviGo Coach is Liza Holland
Timeline:
Applications: Open now through September 3rd (midnight)
Toyota review: September 4–5
Student notifications: Monday, September 8
School notifications: Tuesday, September 9
First Coaching Session: September 16, 5–6:30 PM (BCTC – Newtown)
First Toyota Session: September 23, 5:30–7:30 PM (TMMK plant)
To learn more, visit: https://navigoprep.com/navigo-scholars/
NaviGo Scholars partners with businesses to give high school students hands-on career experiences. Business sponsors work directly with students—introducing them to career pathways, developing workplace readiness skills, and highlighting real-world opportunities. Each group meets twice a month with a dedicated coach. Coaches play an active role, guiding students in setting goals and ensuring that sponsor expectations around soft skills, workplace culture, and career readiness are fully integrated.
One session at the sponsoring business site for immersive, hands-on learning.
One session at a community college campus for coaching and career planning.
About the TMMK NaviGo Scholars Group:
Meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings (September–April)
One session at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, KY
One session at Bluegrass Technical & Community College (Newtown Campus)
NaviGo Coach is Liza Holland
Timeline:
Applications: Open now through September 3rd (midnight)
Toyota review: September 4–5
Student notifications: Monday, September 8
School notifications: Tuesday, September 9
First Coaching Session: September 16, 5–6:30 PM (BCTC – Newtown)
First Toyota Session: September 23, 5:30–7:30 PM (TMMK plant)
To learn more, visit: https://navigoprep.com/navigo-scholars/
🎨 SCAD Visits Mrs. Grogan’s Classes! 🐝
Students in Mrs. Grogan’s classes had the exciting opportunity to meet with a representative from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)! 🎓✨
During the visit, students learned all about the incredible opportunities SCAD has to offer — from its innovative academic programs in design, animation, fashion, and more, to the vibrant campus life across multiple locations including Savannah, Atlanta, and even internationally. They also got an inside look at SCAD’s athletic programs, showcasing how students can pursue both their creative passions and athletic goals.
To top it all off, students walked away with some awesome SCAD swag! 🎁
A huge thank you to SCAD for inspiring our future creatives and giving them a glimpse into the world of possibilities in art and design!
Students in Mrs. Grogan’s classes had the exciting opportunity to meet with a representative from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)! 🎓✨
During the visit, students learned all about the incredible opportunities SCAD has to offer — from its innovative academic programs in design, animation, fashion, and more, to the vibrant campus life across multiple locations including Savannah, Atlanta, and even internationally. They also got an inside look at SCAD’s athletic programs, showcasing how students can pursue both their creative passions and athletic goals.
To top it all off, students walked away with some awesome SCAD swag! 🎁
A huge thank you to SCAD for inspiring our future creatives and giving them a glimpse into the world of possibilities in art and design!
A huge thank you to our amazing technology coordinator, Andrew Cosciuc! 🙌 He's been working hard to make sure every student is set up for success this school year. From getting new Chromebooks ready and tech accounts set up, to making sure student IDs are good to go, Andrew has been a tremendous help. We appreciate all you do!
Starting out the week celebrating our JCS Excellence in Education High School Teacher of the Year - Mr. McClain! He invests so much in our school, gives his time and effort to help others and our students truly enjoy taking his classes! We are incredibly lucky he is part of the WJHS family! Congratulations!
Ready to make a splash? Join the bass fishing team!
Seniors, it’s time to mark your calendars! 🗓️ We have some very important informational sessions coming up to help you navigate your final year and prepare for your future.
