An updated secure entrance is a bond priority. We want to ensure our students and staff feel safe in the learning environment. These images are preliminary architectural drawings of what a secure entrance might look like in our buildings.
Reminder: Preschool promotion is Friday, May 10th at 2pm at the EMS.
Roofing needs are evident throughout the district. These were identified in our facilities study, which was completed in March 2023. You can access the district facilities study here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kfl1CA4GCy-7H9dndbj6LWIAL3k4t0h/view
Today's fire alarms are more than just a sound and siren to alert staff and students. New fire safety systems can accomplish many emergency communications. The current systems at the school buildings have reached the end of life and are no longer supported by our alarm company.
The bond will improve access to the football/track stadium so all patrons can enjoy our activities. Several ADA issues at our stadium make attending a game challenging for many community members.
⚾️HS Baseball Regionals⚾️
📅 Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
🆚 Kansas City Christian
⏰ 2:00 pm
📍 Maur Hill Mount Academy (1000 GREEN STREET
ATCHISON, KANSAS 66002)
Maur Hill made a few announcements regarding the games:
🟢 No passes will be accepted.
🟢There will be an admission fee.
Adults - $8
Students - $6
🟢 Gates will open at 1:30
A link to the bracket is below.
https://kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Baseball/2-1ARegional.cfm?Activity=2&Class=8&WeekID=5825
Our retirement social to honor Linda Poppa is this afternoon. The social is at 3:30 to 4:30 in the EMS library.
High school bond projects include ADA access and parking lot improvements, restroom renovations, a new gym HVAC system, and a new Vo-Ag classroom. Other classroom additions will allow all high school classes to be in one building for improved security.
Did you know? During severe weather the high school in Winchester and the EMS in Nortonville are used as weather shelters. Keys are provided to local first responders to open buildings when a storm severity indicates the need. Please pass on to others in our community!
The bond will improve HVAC systems, roofing, lighting, secure entrances, and ADA accessibility throughout the district. Replacing aging systems will create better, more energy-efficient buildings.
The start time for this evening's JCN band concert for 6th—through 12th grade has moved to 6:00 p.m. Students have a 5:30 call time. The time change was made due to incoming storms, which could be very strong this evening.
Hard to believe the May 21st bond election is a couple of weeks away. Check out the JCN bond overview video! If you have any questions you can call the district office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLlQ8vzSWcc
The bond will repair and replace the deteriorated parking lot at the high school and bring ADA parking to the front of the building, creating safe access for all who visit JCN.
Track Seniors and Parents, the Seniors and Senior Parent's recognition will be between the 400s and the 300 Hurdles tonight.
The bond replaces HVAC, boilers, and other components that are nearing the end of their life. This will improve air quality and increase energy efficiency. A new HVAC will be installed at the high school gym to improve the experience of athletics and fine arts programming.
JCN is excited to host 2A Regional Track 📆 Thursday, May 16th, 2024 🏃♂️🏃♀️Regional Track ⏰ 3:00 pm with Field Events 📍Jefferson County North High School 302 5th Street Winchester, KS 66097 Shirts are available for pre-order!
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HS FBLA National Qualifiers would like you to join them with an Ice Cream Social before the band concert, Monday, May 6th from 6pm - 7pm.
📅 Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
🥎 Softball - CANCELLED
⚾️ Baseball 🆚 MHMA ⏰ 3:00 pm 📍Benedictine College Baseball Field
Senior night for baseball will be recognized in between games!
The cost of the bond projects is predicted to increase by 4.2% every year we wait. The $5.5 million in projects would cost $7.04 million in 2030. The state will pay 6% of the bond cost if it passes this year. The state bond assistance is predicted to be zero in 2025.
The little chargers track practice for today is canceled due to weather! The meet is still on for Saturday. Field events start at 10 am with running events to follow.