Re-Entry Plan for 2020-2021 School Year Message from the Superintendent Jackson County School began the school year with a graduated re-entry model which utilized a blended learning option. On October 26, 2020, elementary schools resumed five (5) days per week of in-person instruction. Middle and high school resumed five (5) of in-person instruction... READ MORE >
Information Release - February 7, 2021 - Ripley Elementary - Ripley Middle READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 26, 2021 - High School In-Person Resumes READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 25 2021 - High School Announcement READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - January 24, 2021 - Status of In-Person LearningJackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE January 17, 2021 IN-PERSON LEARNING ANNOUNCEMENT For Elementary and Middle School Students Students at the elementary and middle school level will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. For High School Students Since Jackson County is no longer RED on the map published by the... READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 30, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE - Christmas Break READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 19, 2020 Schedule for December 21-22, 2020 READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE DECEMBER 13, 2020 3:25 p.m. READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 12, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING CONTINUES FOR DECEMBER 14-18, 2020 READ MORE >
VIRTUAL SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications for the second semester of Virtual School are being accepted until thedeadline of Friday, January 8, 2021. Applications are available on the Jackson CountySchools Website at https://sites.google.com/boe.j...All students wishing to enroll in Virtual School courses for the second semestermust submit an application by... READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE December 9, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 10 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE Saturday, December 5, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
Information Release December 2, 2020 In-Person Learning Resumes on Thursday, December 3, 2020 Jackson County Schools will resume in-person instruction for all students, from pre-school through grade 12, beginning on Thursday, December 3, 2020. In-person instruction will continue on a daily basis, five (5) days per week for all students, unless the WVDE map... READ MORE >
COVID Dashboard Available on the JCS Website November 30, 2020 Jackson County Schools has released a COVID Dashboard on the website thattracks active positive cases of COVID cases within schools as reported by the JacksonCounty Health Department. The COVID Dashboard will include the school or locationname, the number of active confirmed positive cases, and the... READ MORE >
SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR NOV. 30 – DEC. 4 Saturday, November 28, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Monday, November 23, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Thursday, November 19, 2020Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL November 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
TECH SUPPORT TO CONTINUE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE REMOTE LEARNING Sunday, November 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DURING REMOTE LEARNING Jackson County Schools (JCS) will be operating in a remote learning environment for the week of November 9-13, 2020. School employees will be reporting to work on regular school days to provide support to students. In an effort to support the remote learning needs of students experiencing... READ MORE >
SCHOOLS MOVING TO REMOTE LEARNING Saturday, November 7, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
KidsConnect FREE Wifi is available outside of ALL Jackson County School buildings. Look for the KidsConnect signs marking the location outside of the school. Location list is also available at https://5il.co/lxze READ MORE >
Parent Memo 11-5-2020Please click the link above to read an important message about the possibility of the county being orange next week and what to expect at Ripley Elementary. READ MORE >
The book fair is coming and in a virtual way! Think Kroger Click List for books! Attached to this news item are 9 links. Each link takes you to a PDF file of about 50 books and their prices. You'll be able to make your choices and send to school. Our PTO will be shopping for your child! More details coming soon!Book Fair 1Book Fair 2Book Fair 3Book Fair 4Book... READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 yearbooks have arrived! They have been sorted and given to teachers to hand out over the coming days. Yearbooks for last year's 5th graders have been sent to the middle school. If you missed out on ordering due to the closure of schools in the spring, we were also able to acquire a small number of extra softcovers. You can get a softcover edition... READ MORE >
Picture day is coming. Visit Lifetouch and enter the picture Day ID EVTZDR4WT to preorder your photos. Picture day is currently set on two days October 27 and 29. These days were scheduled before the resumption of 5 day a week instruction in the elementary schools.EDIT: Students who have been coming Monday/Tuesday will have their pictures done on Tuesday. ... READ MORE >
Information Release October 15, 2020 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
FREE COVID TESTING ANNOUNCED READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL & BUS 25 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
INFORMATION RELEASE – BUS 19 Jackson County Schools READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE September 22, 2020 BOE Continues Two Day In-Person Attendance Model The Jackson County Board of Education, at a September 22, 2020, Special Session, voted to continue the two (2) day per week attendance model currently in place. After evaluating current COVID-19 trends in the county, the Board determined that returning to a full... READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE September 22, 2020 BOE Continues Two Day In-Person Attendance Model The Jackson County Board of Education, at a September 22, 2020, Special Session, voted to continue the two (2) day per week attendance model currently in place. After evaluating current COVID-19 trends in the county, the Board determined that returning to a full... READ MORE >
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS MEAL DELIVERY PLAN FOR FULLY REMOTE LEARNING DAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 During the current COVID-19 crisis, Jackson County Schools is offering FREE meals to ALL STUDENTS. Meals are available for pickup at all schools between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Meals are also available for pickup at... READ MORE >
Enhanced Face Covering Announcement September 6, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution and concern for student and staff safety, Jackson County Schools is increasing the face covering requirement for students in grades 2 and below. Students in grades 2 and below will now wear face-coverings at the following times: 1) when riding a school bus, 2) when entering and... READ MORE >
Parents, you'll find the beginning of the year forms below:Counseling BrochureSafe Schools FY21Safe Schools Policy Distribution by PrincipalsTobacco PolicyParent Involvement PolicyParent Right to RequestCode of Conduct SummaryStudent Code of Conduct READ MORE >
Re-Entry Plan for 2020-2021 School Year Message from the Superintendent It is the goal of the Jackson County Board of Education to open schools to person-to-person instruction on September 8, 2020. This goal is contingent on the COVID-19 conditions present in Jackson County, at that time, and will be dependent on the orders of the Governor and... READ MORE >
Follow the link below to the Ripley Elementary School Student and Parent iPad Expectations. iPad Expectations READ MORE >
Jackson County Virtual School Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does Jackson County Schools offer Virtual School as an alternative to attending school on a daily basis? A: Jackson County Schools provides a Virtual School option for students enrolled in Jackson County Schools, in kindergarten through grade 12. Q: Is Virtual School the... READ MORE >
REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED The Jackson County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year at its meeting on July 23, 2020. This calendar revision was necessary due to the Governor’s order that schools would not re-open until at least September 8, 2020. In order to comply with the new target date set by the Governor,... READ MORE >
Jackson County Schools is currently accepting enrollments for the fall semester for Virtual School. Virtual school classes are available to students in kindergarten through grade 12. To participate in the virtual school program, students must be enrolled in Jackson County Schools. Students will receive grades for all courses taken through the virtual... READ MORE >
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Yearbooks will be on sale until June 19. You can go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and order them. Due to school closing, we have only sold about half of our contracted sales. Last year we were not sent any extra yearbooks to sell. Usually the Yearbook Staff uses the last 9 weeks to do makeup pictures, but that didn't happen this year. Only students who had pictures... READ MORE >
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SURPLUS LAPTOPS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE The Jackson County Board of Education has declared a number of MacBook laptop computers as surplus property and has authorized the sale of these used devices to the general public. The cost is $250 per MacBook. These devices have been in service for approximately five years and will be retired from student use after this... READ MORE >
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MEAL PLAN DELIVERY FOR MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020 AND BEYOND https://5il.co/f6bx READ MORE >
Click on this to receive the complete "Meal Plan Location Updates for Monday April 13, 2020" READ MORE >
YOU Can Help Fund WV Schools for the Next 10 Yearsin 5 Minutes or Less! Educators, Business and Community leaders: With census worker mobilization on hold, it’s imperative that we encourage on-line participation for the 2020 Census. This is critical for federal dollars for k-12 and higher education in West Virginia. For the first time, you can choose to respond... READ MORE >
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is posting the WVDE ESEA Waiver Request for assessment administration for public comment per the requirements of the United States Department of Education (USED). The waiver request is based on the state's decision to suspend statewide summative assessments, reporting, and accountability calculations for spring 2020.... READ MORE >
IMPORTANT INFORMATION · Meal boxes containing items for five breakfasts and five lunches will be distributed on Monday, April 6, 2020. · Some items in the meal boxes are perishable and must be refrigerated. · The meal boxes have a shelf life of seven days. · Meal boxes are available for pickup or delivery by bus. · You will... READ MORE >
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JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS MEAL DELIVERY PLAN (For March 20, 2020, and on) During the current COVID-19 crisis, Jackson County Schools is offering FREE meals to ALL STUDENTS. Meals are available for pickup at all schools between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Meals are also available for pickup at the locations listed below. The meal will consist of the day’s... READ MORE >
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Students have access to Accelerated Reader, i-Ready, and other school resources through the RES Symbaloo. READ MORE >
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Please review the Parent Memo below. There has been widespread illness at RES. READ MORE >
During Fire Prevention Week, the Ripley Volunteer Fire Department spoke with students at Ripley Elementary. Students saw fire fighters in their equipment to familiarize them with the sight and sound of the suits. The department talked to students further about what to do if a fire were to break out. READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Horne's class were given an extra credit assignment. If they wanted, they could make a pumpkin in the likeness of a character from their favorite book. Creativity is top notch! READ MORE >
Mrs. Bennett sent student work to the Black Walnut festival. Several of our students came back with awards. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Below are the administration instructions for the Fall 2019 WV School Climate Survey for parents or caregivers of students at: Ripley Elementary School, Jackson County (035-209). The online parent survey will be available from October 7 through November 15, 2019. You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection. You are... READ MORE >
Climate Survey and Parent Memo's are up. These should be arriving 10/8. School lunch week is coming and parents are invited to come to school and eat with your child. There is also a climate survey. Please read and return signed. You will find these items here: https://5il.co/ap5o READ MORE >
DIRECTORY INFORMATION Jackson County Schools may disclose, without written parental consent, certain categories of personally identifiable information designated as “directory information.” Directory information is defined as information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an... READ MORE >
DIRECTORY INFORMATION Jackson County Schools may disclose, without written parental consent, certain categories of personally identifiable information designated as “directory information.” Directory information is defined as information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an... READ MORE >
The following are links to view the 3 proposed calendars for the 2020-2021 school year.2020-2021 School Calendar Draft A2020-2021 School Calendar Draft B2020-2021 School Calendar Draft C READ MORE >