Jersey Panther Wrestling had a great night that kicked off with the dedication of the new "Wall of Champions" followed by the opening scrimmage/wrestle offs. Lead by Coach Speidel, Coach Chin, and Coach Daniels - the Panthers return two state qualifiers, several sectional qualifiers, and a stellar freshman class! The Panthers open their season on the road on Tuesday night at Belleville East.
JCHS has had an amazing week of giving! Student Council sponsored "Feed the Community Spirit Week" and our students stepped up for a great cause!
JCHS juniors Abigail Steinacher and Leah Van Deven, wearing their Thankful Thursday pajamas, take a moment to show their sublimated keychains and ornaments made in Photoshop.
Score Zone, 11/20
🐾Huge shoutout to our Jersey 100 November Staff of the Month!
Their dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have set the standard for excellence, and their peers have noticed and nominated them with glowing praise!
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:
🔷 Kelsey Wittman 🔷 Lisa Robinson 🔷 Jae Brady 🔷 Amanda Dey 🔷 Heather Challans 🔷 Lindsey Crone 🔷Terri Taake
#Jersey100Proud #StaffOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #PantherPride #WhereKidsComeFirst
Their dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have set the standard for excellence, and their peers have noticed and nominated them with glowing praise!
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:
🔷 Kelsey Wittman 🔷 Lisa Robinson 🔷 Jae Brady 🔷 Amanda Dey 🔷 Heather Challans 🔷 Lindsey Crone 🔷Terri Taake
#Jersey100Proud #StaffOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #PantherPride #WhereKidsComeFirst
Happy National Substitute Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our incredible Jersey 100 substitutes for your flexibility, dedication, and for ensuring our students' education never skips a beat. We appreciate you more than you know!
#SubstituteAppreciationDay #Jersey100Family #ThankASub
#SubstituteAppreciationDay #Jersey100Family #ThankASub
ATTENTION Jersey CUSD No. 100 Families!
Get ready to hit the pause button and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 26th, Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day), and Friday, November 28th.
Whether you're traveling, cooking up a feast, or just relaxing on the couch, we hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday. We'll see everyone back in class bright and early on Monday, December 1st!
Get ready to hit the pause button and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 26th, Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day), and Friday, November 28th.
Whether you're traveling, cooking up a feast, or just relaxing on the couch, we hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday. We'll see everyone back in class bright and early on Monday, December 1st!
Recently on Halloween, the JCHS National Honor Society hosted a dress-up day and costume contest as part of their 4th annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF project. Students and staff were encouraged to “Add some meaning to their Halloweening” by donating at least $1 in exchange for dressing up in costume. In addition, several NHS members also went door to door on Halloween night to trick-or-treat for spare change. All donations will help the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) respond to crisis, deliver vaccines, and ensure education in 190 countries and territories. Winning costumes were chosen in the following categories: best group, best duo, funniest, most creative, and best look-a-like. In total, NHS raised over $300 in donations. Pictured are NHS students assembling candy bags for participants and the student costume contest winners.
Score Zone, 11/19
JCHS Announces Illinois State Scholars from the Class of 2026
JCHS Principal Thomas Leslie is proud to announce the 2026 JCHS Illinois State Scholars. "I was absolutely thrilled to learn that JCHS is home to 23 Illinois State Scholars this year! Our senior class is a little smaller at 167, so for 14% of our senior class to earn this top honor is unprecedented. Our community should be very proud that our students are achieving at such a high level to earn prestigious recognition. This is a testament to our students, families, faculty/staff, and high quality educational programs. These students are shining stars and certainly have very bright futures ahead!"
The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. The combination of students' exemplary college entrance examination scores (ACT) and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record.
2026 JCHS Illinois State Scholars
Abigail Behl, Ethan Benner, Matthew Bishop, Madalyn Bodenbach, Cali Breden, Abigail Chin, Kimberlee Ford, Shayla Friedel, Chloe Hartman, Chase Howell, Bryce Hutchens, Jeremiah Kanallakan, Shane Lamer, Ava Little, Emma Lyons, Brady Maxeiner, Mallory Plunk, Mylie Ramirez, Paul Slusser, Raeanna Speidel, Abigail Wedig, Matthew Weitzel, Taylor Woodring
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Erica Heitzig on being awarded the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Crystal Apple! She was recently recognized for this accomplishment in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Mrs. Heitzig does it all at JCHS - Family and Consumer Sciences, Design, Workforce Development, College and Career Readiness, and the list goes on for miles! Mrs. Heitzig is dedicated to the Jersey community and serves students with her whole heart.
Congratulations Mrs. Heitzig! Thank YOU for being a shining STAR in our special community!
Mrs. Heitzig does it all at JCHS - Family and Consumer Sciences, Design, Workforce Development, College and Career Readiness, and the list goes on for miles! Mrs. Heitzig is dedicated to the Jersey community and serves students with her whole heart.
Congratulations Mrs. Heitzig! Thank YOU for being a shining STAR in our special community!
The JCHS Teach class attended the SIUE Future Teacher Conference today and had a fantastic experience! Taught by Dr. Gwen Brunaugh, the Teach class is a dual enrollment course with Lewis and Clark Community College.
Speaking of our future educators, did you know that graduates of JCHS who enter the teaching field will earn a "Golden Ticket" signing bonus if they are a selected candidate for an open teaching position in JCUSD100?!
Join us this Friday for the JCHS Wrestling Wall Dedication and intersquad wrestle-offs! Come see the updated honor wall celebrating MVC Champs, State Qualifiers, and 100-match winners. Open house starts at 5:00 PM, wrestle-offs at 5:45 PM.
#OnTheProwl
#OnTheProwl
Score Zone, 11/17
JCHS and JCMS were well represented this weekend at the ILMEA District IV Jazz Festival! Great job, everyone!
This Week in Jersey Activities
Today, November 15, we take a moment to say thank you to the Jersey CUSD No. 100 School Board.
Our board members dedicate countless hours each month attending meetings, addressing concerns, and handling responsibilities that often go unseen. Their commitment ensures our district continues to serve students, staff, and the Jersey 100 community with excellence.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all seven members of the Jersey CUSD No. 100 School Board for their service and leadership—you truly are the heart of local education.
Thank you to:
Peggy Perdun (President)
Brad Hagen (Vice President)
Pam Heitzig (Secretary)
Jeff Goetten (Member)
Darcy Graham (Member)
Judy Rowling (Member)
Jake Warford (Member)
Our board members dedicate countless hours each month attending meetings, addressing concerns, and handling responsibilities that often go unseen. Their commitment ensures our district continues to serve students, staff, and the Jersey 100 community with excellence.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all seven members of the Jersey CUSD No. 100 School Board for their service and leadership—you truly are the heart of local education.
Thank you to:
Peggy Perdun (President)
Brad Hagen (Vice President)
Pam Heitzig (Secretary)
Jeff Goetten (Member)
Darcy Graham (Member)
Judy Rowling (Member)
Jake Warford (Member)
JCHS teachers Natalie Zedolek, Shelby Eisler, and Marti Hansen attended the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference. These amazing teachers are passionate about helping their students prepare for “what’s next.” They walked away with many new ideas, and have already started putting them into action with their students! Thank you for going above and beyond! 💙 🐾
JCMS Affirmation Winners: Calum Roe & Henry Warford
During last week’s parent-teacher conferences, we invited families to write affirmations for our staff. We were blown away by the many thoughtful messages shared. All affirmations were entered into a drawing for Walmart gift cards, and the families of Calum and Henry were our lucky winners!
Thank you to everyone who took a moment to lift up our incredible staff with your kind words.
Affirmations are an essential part of our Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) program—simple, positive statements that help build strong relationships and foster a supportive, connected school community.
Fresh air, sunshine, and playtime! West Elementary students enjoying a fantastic outdoor recess this morning, building connections and burning off some energy before diving into their studies.
