Ripley High School

Good evening. This is a reminder that Jackson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for Election Day. Thank you.

Our second nine weeks Local School Improvement Committee (LSIC) meeting will take place on 11/12/2024 at 5:30 in the Ripley High Library. This meeting will be the Stakeholder Meeting where we will discuss academics and our WVDE Scorecard.

Dear parents of seniors, Ripley High School has signed on to participate in West Virginia’s statewide “College Application and Exploration Week” to be held October 28 - November 1. During the week, the school will host activities to help students learn about and apply to postsecondary education programs, including certificate programs, workforce training and apprenticeship programs, two-year degree programs, four-year degree programs and military service. Students will be given time within the school day to work with counselors to submit applications and research postsecondary options. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity!

Attention all winter and spring sport athletes. Ripley High School will be hosting a meeting about our cardiac response plan on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM in the library. We are now required to host these meetings prior to the start of sports. As part of this, all coaches will supply a form which will require a parent signature regarding acknowledgement of our plan. The meeting is optional, but attendance is highly recommended. If you have any questions, give us a call at (304) 372-7355 or email Athletic Director, Steve Lough at slough@k12.wv.us.

Good evening, Jackson County Schools is asking parents/guardians to provide input and vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar. To view the three (3) draft calendars, please click the following link - https://5il.co/2ytz6 To vote, please click https://tinyurl.com/ypr9zltk

Good evening parents and guardians. This is a friendly reminder that students will not attend school on Friday or Monday due to staff development days for school employees. If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher on Monday, October 14, 2024, please reach out to them as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your child's progress and ask any questions you may have. Thank you, and have a great day!

Congratulations to Gilmore Elementary School for being selected as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. Gilmore ES was 1 of 356 schools throughout the United States to be chosen for this prestigious award. As stated on the NBRS website, "this prestigious award serves not only as a symbol of exemplary American schools, but also as an inspiration for schools across the nation. It affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students thrive". Once again, congratulations to the students, faculty, guardians, and community for being selected as a top school in the nation.

Good evening Jackson County Schools Community, Scores on the 2024 West Virginia Summative Assessment that our students in Grades 3-8 took last spring have been released and show, once again, that Jackson County School Students are performing well. The teachers and staff of all of our schools thank you for the work that you and your children have put into their education and look forward to great things to come. Score reports this year are being released online and instructions for viewing your child's scores have been sent out in an email message to your child's school email account. Paper reports for the WVGSA are not being provided this year by the West Virginia Department of Education. If you have any questions regarding your child's scores, please contact your child's school for more information. Thank you and have a great evening.

It's hard to believe, but today is midterm! Be sure to check your kids grades on Canvas. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the teacher directly via Canvas, email or at (304) 372-7355. If you need any assistance checking Canvas, you can contact us also at (304) 372-7355.

At this time, we are lifting the precautionary lockdown. Law enforcement has investigated the situation, and the threat DID NOT pertain to Ripley High School. Thank you to Ripley PD, Jackson County Sheriff's Department and our SHIELD program for their expedient attention to this matter.

At 8:12 AM today, administration became aware of vague information of an alleged threat to our school. At this time, we do not believe it to be credible. However, out of the utmost caution, we immediately went on a PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN while law enforcement investigates the situation. I will keep you informed as I receive information.

Jackson County Schools and Ripley High School are committed to the safety and education of all our students. Essential to this commitment is open communication with our families and school community about potential concerns when they arise. For this reason, I wanted to share some information regarding unsubstantiated or rumored threats circulating on a social media messaging platform. Please rest assured that we take all threats seriously. Upon notification of reported threats, we contact law enforcement immediately to investigate any threat and its validity. The reported messages are being investigated and appear to be similar to other threats or messages being spread throughout our region. Jackson County Schools has not been identified in a post to our knowledge, but many schools in our region have been named. We understand that situations like this can be concerning, and we want to assure you that we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. Once again, we want to emphasize our unwavering commitment to the safety of our students and staff. We are grateful for the support and collaboration of our school communities and law enforcement agencies. Together, we will continue to work diligently to keep our schools safe and secure. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with me directly at (304) 372-7335. Thank you for your continued trust and support as we work together to keep our school community safe.

Good evening, Jackson County Families. Our guest speaker, Katie Greer, will be at Ravenswood High School Auditorium tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. She is an acclaimed internet safety expert, who leverages her extensive experience with law enforcement to educate families on safe digital practices. The presentation will last an hour and will include various topics such as digital trends affecting adolescents, social media use, and key strategies to help families use technology more thoughtfully and intentionally. If you have any time in your schedule, this will be a worthwhile event to attend. You must be 18 years old to participate in the event. Childcare will be provided. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Mental Health Series September Newsletter

Good evening, Jackson County Families. Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, for our guest speaker Katie Greer. She is an acclaimed internet safety expert, who leverages her extensive experience with law enforcement to educate families on safe digital practices. The presentation will last an hour and will include various topics such as digital trends affecting adolescents, social media use, and key strategies to help families use technology more thoughtfully and intentionally. You must be 18 years old to attend the event. The event will occur in the Ravenswood High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Thank you and have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

LSIC DATE CHANGE: Due to a scheduling conflict, the LSIC meeting will now be held on September 12 at 5:30 PM in the Ripley High School Library for the purpose of elections. Following that meeting, will be another LSIC meeting for the purpose of organization.

Good evening! Just to let you know, there are a few things posted to the website for your attention. Our first official LSIC meeting will take place on 9/10/2024 at 5:30 in the Ripley High Library. This will be our meeting for elections. Following that meeting will be our organizational meeting. All are welcome to attend. Under Counselor Info is a parent needs survey for our Communities in Schools program. Please take a moment to complete this survey. The Media Release form can be found under the documents section. If you do not wish for your child to be photographed, please submit this form to the school. If you need a hard copy, you can request this.

Good evening. I hope everyone had a great opening day of school. This year, Jackson County Schools has attempted to reduce the amount of required forms sent home for parents to complete on opening day. The digital forms we used last year are no longer available due to the company not meeting our school system’s standards. However, there are 3 forms for elementary students and 4 forms for middle/high school students that must be returned to your child's school as soon as possible. The elementary forms include the Acceptable Use Policy, Emergency Card, and Student Code of Conduct. Middle/High School forms include the 3 previously mentioned forms and the MacBook/iPad agreement. Extra forms and basic information that each family should review are located on the JCBOE website under the tab “start of school info.” If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. Have a wonderful evening.

Good evening. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we continue to work together to make Jackson County Schools the best school district in our state. Once again, Jackson County Schools continues to move up in the state rankings. According to the website School Digger, which rates WV school districts, Jackson County Schools has moved up and is now ranked third in the school district listing for our state. This would not be possible without the unwavering support of our great families and employees in Jackson County. As we continue to climb in academic rankings, change is not only necessary, it is inevitable. We will continue to make necessary changes, whether it is schedule adjustments, student acceleration, student remediation, or offering unique opportunities for students to grow. Leading the state will not come easy. It will take hard work, determination, and perseverance from our children, as well as for the entire community to demand high expectations and excellence in our schools. I believe in the power of public education as well as our parents, our employees, and especially our communities. Anything is possible; we must be willing to outwork all others to accomplish our goals. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Ripley High Students can pick up their Macbooks on the following dates and times: Seniors and Juniors August 15 1pm-6pm Sophomores August 19 1pm-6pm Freshman August 20 1pm-6pm Can't make your scheduled time? No worries! You'll get your MacBook on the first day of school. Please note students must pick up their MacBooks—friends and parents or guardians cannot pick them up. Students enrolled after August 7th: Your MacBook will be ready during the first week of school.