Jefferson County Schools extends our appreciation to Mr. Justin P. Brown, Sr. for his service as an interim member of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Earlier this year, Mr. Brown applied and was selected in a competitive application process to serve Jefferson County students at a critical time. His dedication, thoughtful decision-making, and calm, steady leadership have been greatly appreciated in helping move our school system forward.
Jefferson County School stands in solidarity with the families, children, educators, and communities in Uvalde, Texas, in the wake of the tragic events of May 24th, 2022. There are no words that can restore what has been taken, not only from those individuals but from all of us. Everyone at Jefferson Schools is here for the community as we support our children together. You can find a list of resources on speaking to children about this difficult topic following this link: https://bit.ly/39SwBoW. We will also have counseling staff available for any of our students or staff who need that support. Please join us as we continue our end-of-year student celebrations and honors while remaining mindful of the impacted communities and our solemn responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of our children.
Good morning T. A. Lowery families,
This message applies to our Pre-School classes for Ms. Hillary and Ms. Samantha. There will be no preschool classes for Ms. Hillary and Ms. Samantha today, March 28 due to insufficient staffing. Thank you for your understanding and I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Mrs. Martin
Congratulations to 5th graders at T.A. Lowery Elementary School on the hatching of their first chick through WVU Extension's Adopt-a-Chick program! This science-based program involves incubating eggs and hatching chicks in school. Lessons include learning how chicks develop, their characteristics, the importance of scientific observation and record-keeping, and some fun STEM activities utilizing eggs. Students have been waiting 21 days for their chicks to hatch, and yesterday their patience was finally rewarded!
Good evening T. A. Lowery families,
Due to the potential for icy weather conditions tomorrow evening, we are cancelling parent teacher conferences that were scheduled for February 24. Conferences will be rescheduled on Thursday, March 3rd from 6:00-8:00 PM by appointment only. Thank you for your understanding and have a nice evening. Thank you!
This week (February 7-11) has been National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize and honor the crucial work performed by school guidance counselors. Shoutout to all JCS counselors for offering our students unconditional guidance, support, and stability all day, every day. We appreciate you!
Jan. 28, 2022: Due to inclement weather anticipated for this evening, ALL after school activities are cancelled for Jefferson County Schools.
Hello T. A. Lowery families, this message is to confirm that all students will be returning to the building on Wednesday, January 26. We look forward to welcoming our students back in person! Thank for all that you have done to support virtual learning while we worked through mandatory quarantines. See you on Wednesday!
UPDATE Jan. 20, 2022: After careful reevaluation by our operations team, weather conditions show that temperatures continue to fall alongside precipitation, creating unsafe road conditions during our travel times. Therefore, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will be CLOSED today. We want to thank our essential personnel as they continue working to ensure our schools will be ready to safely welcome students back on site.
UPDATE: After a careful reevaluation of road conditions and consultation with the WV Department of Highways, all Jefferson County Schools and offices will regrettably be closed today, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Essential personnel, please report for continued ice removal. Thank you for your patience as we continue to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
Hello T. A. Lowery staff and families! Our Parent Teacher Conferences, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 20th, will be cancelled and rescheduled on a later date. Thank you!
All Jefferson County Schools and offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. After-school activities are canceled. Essential personnel, please report for snow removal.
Hello T. A. Lowery families, We have made the difficult decision to shift to virtual learning, tomorrow, January 11 through January 25. This decision is due to a significant staff shortage due to illness and mandatory quarantines. Please click on the links below for more information regarding our virtual learning schedule. We are preparing students today by sending materials home. If your child is absent today, you may come to T. A. Lowery tomorrow from 9:00 - 2:00 to pick up materials. Meal pick up will be available daily from 9:15 - 10:15 at T. A. Lowery. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we continue doing all that we can to support your children.
Thank you all,
Kristen Martin
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Students at T.A. Lowery Elementary School are being dismissed early today, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The early dismissal is the result of a power outage that officials with Potomac Edison say may continue through 2:00 PM. Buses will pick students up for a 12:30 PM dismissal. Students will receive lunch before being dismissed. Anyone needing to contact the school can use the emergency number (304) 676-0338. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
Thank you to the entire Child Nutrition staff at Jefferson County Schools! Our cooks, cafeteria managers, and secretaries have continued to provide tasty, nutritious meals to students during unprecedented circumstances brought on by a global pandemic. Despite staffing shortages and supply chain issues, they served students more than 155,000 meals in October alone. They have not only continued to build good habits in our elementary school students with balanced meals for breakfast and lunch, but are also reducing food waste and helping middle and high school students make good choices by allowing them to make individual decisions on which menu items they choose, including the salad bar.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools has returned to a regular schedule for Fridays. That means that today, Dec. 3, 2021, is a full day of school for all students. Thank you for supporting our staff!
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The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown has donated $1,220 to this year's "Candy Cane Express" Christmas toy drive for needy children attending T.A. Lowery Elementary School in Shenandoah Junction.
The toy drive is intended to assist T.A. Lowery-student families who have been identified as lacking sufficient means to provide their children with toys. It begins on November 1 and lasts through the first week of December. The school provides detailed guidance on the kinds of toys needed, and all the toys collected must be new and unopened. When the drive is over, families come to the school to select their children's toys before the school begins its Christmas break,
The Rotary Club presented its check on November 29 at the school. All the funds for it were raised through individual contributions from Club members.
Dear T.A. Lowery Elementary families,
Please remember that school is closed on Thursday, 11/11, in honor of Veterans Day, and the half-day on Friday, 11/12, is a remote learning day. Our child nutrition services will continue Friday, with food packs available for pickup from 9:30am-10:30am.
Elementary School families may be interested in the following Public Service Announcement regarding a COVID-19 vaccination opportunity for children from 5-11 years old. For Questions regarding the clinics, please call the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416. COVID-19 vaccinations are NOT required for school attendance.
