This week at JCHS, students showed what it means to lead with purpose, kindness, and service-- by celebrating National Student Leadership Week. Sponsored by National Honor Society and in existence since 1983, the week highlighted the impact of positive leadership—from thanking mentors and uplifting peers to taking action through meaningful acts of service.
Students made a difference in both big and small ways, supporting one another and giving back to our school and community. We ended the week by celebrating our seniors and the lasting impact they’ve made, with donuts and Senior leadership shout-outs in the library.
NHS sponsor Mrs. Leslie added, "Together, these moments show that leadership is about serving others and creating a stronger community."
JCHS Book Club: Annual Visit to JCMS
The Jersey Community Middle School’s One Book, One School initiative is a powerful reminder of what happens when an entire school community comes together through reading. This year’s selection, Alone by Megan Freeman, sparked meaningful conversations around perseverance, resilience, and facing challenges head-on, and finished with an exciting culmination of an in-person author visit presentation with Mrs. Freeman.
What makes this experience even more special is the connection it builds beyond the middle school. JCHS librarian Mrs. Leslie also shares this book with her high school book club each year, helping to bridge the two schools, spark meaningful discussion, and to create a shared reading experience across grade levels. Several of those JCHS book club members accompanied Mrs. Leslie on a "field trip" today in order to listen to the author in person.
It’s inspiring to see how one story can unite students, spark discussion, and build a stronger community.
Congratulations to Gus W., Ayla S., Nayomi H., Eloise S., Delilah H., and Zoey G. for demonstrating determination, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude each day. Your hard work and positive mindset truly set a great example for others!
Keep pushing forward—we are so proud of you! 💙
Their dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have set the standard for excellence, and their peers have recognized them with glowing praise and nominations!
We’re so proud to have you all on our team! Thank you for everything you do – you make a difference every day. 🙌
Congratulations to:
🔷Danielle Jones 🔷 Tiffany Cazier 🔷 Christy Schilling 🔷 Matt Murphy 🔷 Chad Roach 🔷 Judy Nurnberger 🔷 Phyllis Decker
#Jersey100Proud #StaffOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #PantherPride #WhereKidsComeFirst
Exciting news! We’ve been selected as a 2026 Water and Environment grantee through the American Water Charitable Foundation. This project will engage JCHS AP Environmental Science students in teaching elementary students about watersheds and nonpoint source pollution.
A big thank you to Alli Gettings for her outstanding work in writing the grant and helping make this opportunity possible!
#AWCF #KeepCommunitiesFlowing #2026WaterAndEnvironment
The JCMS track team recognized their 8th grade athletes at their last home event of the season. It was a very successful night for all.
8th grade girls and boys and 7th grade girls all placed 1st. The 7th grade boys placed 2nd. We had approximately 75 new personal records overall.
Girls' Top Finishers
1st Place Finishers
100 Meters: Evelyn Hughes (8th)
200 Meters: Parker Warford (7th), Jada Price (8th)
400 Meters: Elliott Fallin (7th)
800 Meters: Kiyah Knoche (8th)
1600 Meters: Kiyah Knoche (8th)
100m Hurdles: Sophia Kirsch (7th)
4x100 Relay: Kirsch, Crotchett, Ontis, Atteberry (7th)
4x100 Relay: Jantzen, Williams, Egelhoff, Price (8th)
4x200 Relay: Fallin, Piper, Richie, Warford (7th)
4x200 Relay: Bruce, West, Hughes, West (8th)
4x400 Relay: Crotchett, Wade, Piper, Fallin (7th)
SMR 1600m: Warford, Piper, Rojas, Fallin (7th)
Shot Put: Kenzi Schulte (8th)
Long Jump: Claire Challans (7th), Lana West (8th)
2nd Place Finishers
100 Meters: Jada Price (8th)
200 Meters: Annabel Rojas (7th), Evelyn Hughes (8th)
800 Meters: Cheyenne Epstein (7th)
100m Hurdles: Annabel Rojas (7th), Lana West (8th)
SMR 1600m: Egelhoff, Price, West, Cazier (8th)
Shot Put: Mackenzie Hanlon (7th), Harmony Jantzen (8th)
Discus: Adley Walker (7th), Kenzi Schulte (8th)
High Jump: Annabel Rojas (7th), Lyla Blackburn (8th)
Boys' Top Finishers
1st Place Finishers
100 Meters: Josue Porras-Sanchez (8th)
200 Meters: Josue Porras-Sanchez (7th), Grayson Mangara (8th)
400 Meters: Kyle Darr (8th)
800 Meters: Carter Johnson (7th)
1600 Meters: Carter Johnson (7th), Dylan Green (8th)
4x200 Relay: Gallup, Ford, DeSherlia, Zenku (8th)
4x400 Relay: Wittman, Gresham, Laubscher, Porras-Sanchez (7th)
4x400 Relay: Hutchens, DeSherlia, Ford, Dunham (8th)
High Jump: Grayson Mangara (8th)
Long Jump: Josue Porras-Sanchez (7th), Kyle Darr (8th)
2nd Place Finishers
400 Meters: Aiden Wittman (7th)
1600 Meters: Mason Warren (8th)
110m Hurdles: Aiden Wittman (7th), Grayson Mangara (8th) and Kyle Darr (8th) tied for second
4x100 Relay: Craigmiles, Crader, Dunham, Mangara (8th)
SMR 1600m: Gallup, Crader, Zenku, Young (8th)
Grafton Elementary kindergarten through fourth grade students celebrated Earth Day in a meaningful way with a school-wide book swap! 📚🌎 Over 1,200 books were donated, and students earned “book bucks” to shop for new-to-them reads.
Many even picked out books for siblings, family members, or classmates. Thanks to their kindness and generosity, every student went home with a book today—what a wonderful way to share the joy of reading while caring for our planet! 💚
Huge congratulations to Madisyn Burch, Amelia Jumper, Morgan Allen, and Belle Peuterbaugh for blazing their way to a NEW school record in the Girls 4x200m relay with an incredible time of 1:49.18!
