Don’t miss the final jazz performance of the year! Join us for the Spring Jazz Concert on Monday, March 30 at 7:00 PM in the JCHS Auditorium. Come support this amazing group of musicians one more time!
Students in Ms. Beauchamp's 1st-grade class who are reading at a 2nd-grade level created these posters of a president of their choice. Students researched and then—with the help of digital coaches Mrs. Fessler and Mrs. Wittman—imported their facts and photos into Canva to create these amazing posters!
Join the JCMS 2026-2027 cheerleading squad. Please reach out to Coach Hansen with any further questions. Go Panthers! 📣🐾
Score Zone, 3/23
Congratulations to Mary Jones on earning State Runner-up honors for her FFA Equine Entrepreneurship SAE!
This Week in Jersey Activities
JCHS 8th grade students in Ms. Mitchell's art classes recently completed a series of lessons exploring major historical art movements, culminating in a creative self-portrait project inspired by Cubism. As part of the unit, students researched influential artists and presented their findings to the class, building a deeper understanding of each movement’s style and significance.
For their final project, students combined their knowledge of Cubist techniques with their developing skills in acrylic painting. The result was a collection of vibrant, abstract self-portraits that showcased both their creativity and their ability to apply artistic concepts in a personal and meaningful way.
For their final project, students combined their knowledge of Cubist techniques with their developing skills in acrylic painting. The result was a collection of vibrant, abstract self-portraits that showcased both their creativity and their ability to apply artistic concepts in a personal and meaningful way.
The JCHS production of Disney's The Little Mermaid was FINtastic!!! Under the direction of first-year director Mrs. Cara Rojas, the show was a fan favorite from start to finish! We have incredibly talented students at JCHS!!!
JCMS Football sweeps East Alton Wood River on the road in their spring season opener!
7th Grade: Jersey 42, EAWR 12
8th Grade: Jersey 20, EAWR 8
JCHS Jazz Ensemble performed at Essentially Ellington regional festival at SIUE.
They worked with and got adjudicated by Jeff Campbell (Eastman School of Music), Pharez Whitted (NIU, and Jazz at the Lincoln Center Representative), and Jason Swagler (SIUE). They also attended master classes from the world renound Dennis Mackrel and Reggie Thomas.
The following students were given merit award recognition for their performance!
Anna Beauchamp, Islee Hileman, Makayla Allison, Abigail Wedig, Roanna Newton, Gregory Sams, Myles McDuffie, Hayden Longley, Jack Trexler, and Carter Butler.
JCMS had an incredible turn out at our Family Learning Night. Students and families enjoyed a variety of activities with a fun circus theme.
Jersey Community High School is actively seeking a Career/Technical Education (CTE) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year with expertise in construction, welding, electrical, or even agriculture!
Did you know?.....CTE teachers can earn certification through multiple routes:
* Traditional Professional Educator Licensure through a college or university.
* CTE Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
The CTE-ELS can be earned through:
- 60 College Credit Hours AND 2,000 hours of relevant work experience OR
- 8,000 hours of relevant work experience
More Information:
https://roe17.org/file/253/How-to-Apply-for-an-CTE-ELS-App-Helpful-Info%201.pdf
Whether you are a certified teacher or an experienced tradesman looking for a new career path with great hours, we want you to apply!
Apply Here:
https://www.jersey100.org/page/employment
Questions? Contact JCHS Principal Thomas Leslie at thomas.leslie@jersey100.org
Did you know?.....CTE teachers can earn certification through multiple routes:
* Traditional Professional Educator Licensure through a college or university.
* CTE Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
The CTE-ELS can be earned through:
- 60 College Credit Hours AND 2,000 hours of relevant work experience OR
- 8,000 hours of relevant work experience
More Information:
https://roe17.org/file/253/How-to-Apply-for-an-CTE-ELS-App-Helpful-Info%201.pdf
Whether you are a certified teacher or an experienced tradesman looking for a new career path with great hours, we want you to apply!
Apply Here:
https://www.jersey100.org/page/employment
Questions? Contact JCHS Principal Thomas Leslie at thomas.leslie@jersey100.org
Score Zone, 3/19
🐾Huge shoutout to our Jersey 100 March Staff of the Month!
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:
🔷Heather Korte 🔷 Erica Heitzig 🔷 Rachel Evans 🔷 Abby Kurth 🔷 Diane Fessler 🔷 Mindy Ayres 🔷 Lindsy Phillips
#Jersey100Proud #StaffOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #PantherPride #WhereKidsComeFirst
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:
🔷Heather Korte 🔷 Erica Heitzig 🔷 Rachel Evans 🔷 Abby Kurth 🔷 Diane Fessler 🔷 Mindy Ayres 🔷 Lindsy Phillips
#Jersey100Proud #StaffOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #PantherPride #WhereKidsComeFirst
Score Zone, 3/18
The JCMS staff is excited to welcome our students and families to our annual Family Learning Night tomorrow evening. Join us for a night filled with engaging, circus-themed activities happening all throughout the building.
We can’t wait to see you there!
There was a little mischief in Mrs. Cole’s classroom at Grafton Elementary! 🍀 Students built a clever leprechaun trap, but he was too fast and made his escape. Even though they didn’t catch him, the fun (and excitement) was worth it! 🌈✨
Sixteen 7th grade JCMS band students participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest at Coolidge Junior High School in Granite City on Saturday, March 14th. Two solos and one ensemble received superior ratings with a perfect score. All others received excellent ratings.
JCHS is proud to recognize its ISBE Student Advisory Member, Cloud Sutton, for representing Jersey 100 at the Student Advisory Council’s Student Summit 2026 in Springfield!
Cloud and his group presented on School Culture and Chronic Absenteeism, sharing important insights and ideas to help improve schools across Illinois. We’re incredibly proud of the way he represented our district!
We also appreciate Dr. Kate Sievers and Mr. Nick Wyatt for attending the summit and supporting this important work.
Here’s what Cloud had to say about his experience:
“The Summit was an incredibly rejuvenating experience. Truly, the topics—positive and negative—that our audiences had covered were, in most cases, something I didn't know or think of when it comes to advising education legislation. From how school architecture affects students' mental health, to how awesome having a variety of school clubs can be for inclusivity. It was honestly one of the greatest events I have gone to. The future of Illinois is in good hands!”
Way to go, Cloud! 👏💙
Cloud and his group presented on School Culture and Chronic Absenteeism, sharing important insights and ideas to help improve schools across Illinois. We’re incredibly proud of the way he represented our district!
We also appreciate Dr. Kate Sievers and Mr. Nick Wyatt for attending the summit and supporting this important work.
Here’s what Cloud had to say about his experience:
“The Summit was an incredibly rejuvenating experience. Truly, the topics—positive and negative—that our audiences had covered were, in most cases, something I didn't know or think of when it comes to advising education legislation. From how school architecture affects students' mental health, to how awesome having a variety of school clubs can be for inclusivity. It was honestly one of the greatest events I have gone to. The future of Illinois is in good hands!”
Way to go, Cloud! 👏💙
Welcome Back, JCMS Wrestlers!
Our state wrestlers were welcomed back to town yesterday with a police escort and a warm reception from the community in the JCMS lobby. It was a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments this season!
A special thank you to the Jerseyville Police Department for helping make the escort possible and for showing their support for our student-athletes.
Thank you as well to our community members who came out to cheer them on and show their support. 💙
Our state wrestlers were welcomed back to town yesterday with a police escort and a warm reception from the community in the JCMS lobby. It was a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments this season!
A special thank you to the Jerseyville Police Department for helping make the escort possible and for showing their support for our student-athletes.
Thank you as well to our community members who came out to cheer them on and show their support. 💙
