Jenkins Journal
Herschel V. Jenkins High School
H.V. Jenkins Journal, Monday August 19, 2024
Herschel V. Jenkins High School
"Herschel V. Jenkins believed that education was the key to improving lives, the cornerstone of a strong community, and the path to a better world."
1800 E Derenne Ave,│ Savannah, GA 31406
Tel:(912) 395-6300
Dr. Justin Durham, Principal
Ms.Consweulo Davis , Assistant Principal
Mr. Alfred Williams, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Faria Polite, Dean of Students
Greetings Warrior Nation!
We experienced an amazing week of instruction last week and we are gearing up for another one. Please ensure that you are on time for school in morning. Students are expected to be in their homeroom classes by 7:20 am. The car rider line in the back of the school will close at 7:30 am. If you arrive after this time you will need to report to the front of the school to enter.
Remember that Wednesdays and Fridays are "Spirit Wear Day" students are allow to wear a Jenkins shirt or sweatshirt with the appropriate uninform bottom.
Parents, please check parent portal for grade and attendance information.
Capturing Greatness
Important Reminders
Uniforms and School Supply Give Away
In light of Tropical Storm Debby, many of our community partners are offering assistance with uniforms and school supply give away. There are two distribution sites, West Chatham Elementary (820 Pine Barren Rd.) and Student Affairs (768 Grant Street).
Attention Class of 2025 and 2026 Students and Parents!
Please see below for upcoming on-site college admissions information sessions at Jenkins High School.
Peach State Tour:
Peach State Tour information sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom Webinars. These sessions will allow students to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. These events are FREE and open to ALL high school students and their families, but space is limited! The Peach State Tour colleges will be at Jenkins High School Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm.
Click on the link below to secure your spot for this event.
https://www.peachstatetour.org/
Please see below for other upcoming college visits at Jenkins High School this Fall.
Northwestern University-Friday, September 6th at 10:00 am
Augusta University- Wednesday, September 11th at 10:00 am
Georgia State University- Friday, September 13th at 10:00 am
Albany State University-Wednesday, September 25th at 10:00 am
Kennesaw State University-Wednesday, October 16th at 10:00 am
Click on the link below to sign up for upcoming college school visits.
Drop Off and Pick Up
- Please drop students off in the designated area during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
- Students can not be dropped of in the back of the school after 7:30 am. They will need to enter through the front of the school and report to the front office to receive a tardy pass to class.
- Please do not block traffic in the afternoon when splitting into the double lanes for pick up. Please pull forward and obey the staff members on duty. It is imperative that you be patient and stay focused.
PowerSchool Access
As we prepare for the start of the 2024-25 SY, we want our families to be aware that all Student email passwords have been reset in preparation for the new school year.
SAT Information
Jenkins Student Spotlight
Cell Organelles Campaign in Honors Biology
Working on Cell Organelles Campaign in Honors Biology. Most of the students are creating videos but some chose to do posters.
Honors Chemistry
Mrs. Fortney’s Honors Chemistry Class calculating the average atomic mass of a fictitious element called beanium.
Athletics
Class of 2024 Zaer Hernandez Signs to Play Baseball at USC Salkehatchie
Congratulations Zaer! Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!
Vote for the top 2024 running back in the Greater Savannah area in an open poll
Jayaun Albert and Ryan Scott are in the running for "Top Running Back in Greater Savannah." Go vote for them!!!! Let's show some Warrior love.
Vote for the top 2024 running back in the Greater Savannah area in an open poll
There are some talented running backs in the Greater Savannah area. Here's a chance for readers to weight in and pick their favorite in an open poll.
Administrative Team
Mrs. Faria Polite, Dean of Students
Ms. Consweulo Davis , Assistant Principal
Mr. Alfred Williams, Assistant Principal
Two Way Communication
Our school mission is to ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels. Herschel V. Jenkins High Schools will provide a world-class educational that produces students of character prepared for the future. To ensure we communicate the necessary information to our stakeholders, I would encourage parents/guardians to contact me @ Justin.Durham@sccpss.com to share ways to improve our communication. We will correspond every Sunday via Bright Arrow (Parent and student email), JHS Facebook, the JHS webpage, and the SCCPSS webpage. Please let us know if you are not receiving this correspondence at (912) 395-6300 .
Email: Justin.Durham@sccpss.com
Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/jenkins/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 1800 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 395-6300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialhvj?mibextid=LQQJ4d