What a great first full week of school. The students and staff have done an exemplary job of getting back into a learning routine. The 500 hallway teachers are posting a question of the which students may answer for small prizes. Students may want to know a group of Wildcats is called a destruction or a dowt. Congratulations to Deseray Price and Mrs. Joan Noblitt for their selection as our student and staff of the week. Ms. Emma Popp participated in the NSBA World competition and won first place. Congratulations Emma and good luck next year at the University of Georgia. The Freshmen class has a new set of class officers after elections this week. We are looking forward to their leadership.

Football season begins tonight with the scrimmage against Heritage Hills. Mr. Kendall wanted me to remind all students to download their activity pass. Instructions are listed in the athletic section. The annual Band Summer Showcase will take place this Sunday August, 18, from 12-4pm. Check out our next state championship band performing. The thirty plus clubs at JHS hosted callout meetings during homeroom this week. Ask your students what they signed up for and remind them it is never too late to join. Mr. Jochum and Mr. Uebelhor would like to invite all parents to the guidance evening on Wednesday, August 21st. Parents of freshmen and sophomores will meet in the auditorium at 6 followed by junior and senior parents at 7. In the guidance department section we have included information about the School testing day on October 9th. Each grade will have different activates that day. The State of Indiana has published its CTE career guide and I have attached the link. Check out some of the opportunities available for our Career and Technical Education students.

Anyone interested in joining Unified Flag Football should stop by room 205 by Friday to get information about the upcoming season. Join us this year for intramural volleyball! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings in September and October beginning at 6:00pm. You must have a team of at least 4 people to play. You can sign up outside of Mrs. Clark's room #411. Any questions, email Mrs. Clark aclark@gjcs.k12.in.us

School Pictures will be taken on Wednesday and Thursday during English classes. Proofs will be available online in the coming weeks. School fee statements will be mailed next week. Every student is billed for the handbook/activity fee at a cost of $35. There may be additional charges to those students who lost chargers or books and made class changes. These fees can be paid on My School Bucks or by sending a check/cash with your student to school. Thank you to German American Bank for their donation of hygiene products and cash to keep JHS supplied. Check out the JHS jobs board for employment opportunities. Enjoy the weekend and Go Cats.

"I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans but also to feel satisfied with myself." - Cristiano Ronaldo

This week's Student of the Week is Ms. Deseray Price

This week's Student of the Week is Mrs. Joan Noblitt

Thank you for making Jasper High School Great.

August 18th Band Showcase 12-4

August 21st Parent Information Night 6 & 7 pm

August 21/22nd School Pictures

September 2nd No School (Labor Day)

September 4th Graduation Items Presentation

September 21st Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner

October 9th School SAT Day (voluntary)

October 9th Tour of Opportunity (Freshmen)

October 11th End of First Quarter (Athletic Verification)

October 14-18th No School (Fall Break)

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July 28th – August 3rd

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Athletic Events – Week of: August 19th to August 24th

Monday – August 19th

Girls Golf HOME vs FP/H Hills/S Valley – Buffalo Trace 4:45PM

Volleyball at Loogootee – FR 1st – JV 2nd – Varsity 3rd 5:15PM

Girls Soccer at Ev Central at EVSC Fields – JV 1st 6:30PM

Tuesday – August 13th

BG Cross Country at KY/IN Border Clash – Owensboro 6:00PM

Volleyball HOME vs Ev Reitz – JV 1st 6:30PM

Wednesday – August 14th

Girls Golf HOME vs Floyd Central – Sultans 4:15PM

Boys Tennis HOME SIAC Tournament 6:00PM

Thursday – August 15th

BG Cross Country at Forest Park Invite 6:00PM

Girls Golf at Ev Memorial – McDonalds Golf Course 6:00PM

Freshman Football HOME vs Ev Memorial 6:30PM

Boys Soccer at Ev Memorial - JV 1st 6:30PM

Volleyball HOME vs Ev Central – JV 1st 6:30PM

Friday – August 16th

Boys Tennis at Jeffersonville Invite 6:00PM

Varsity Football HOME vs Ev Memorial 7:30PM

Saturday – August 17th

Boys Tennis at Jeffersonville Invite 9:00AM

Girls Soccer at Ev Reitz – Daniel Wertz Fields – JV 1st 11:00AM

Girls Golf HOME Tony Blessinger Invite – Buffalo Trace 12:30PM

The annual Band Summer Showcase will take place this Sunday August, 18, from 12-4pm.

Counselors will be meeting with all seniors to go over college application information, scholarship information, creating a Parchment account, and dual credit information.

There will be a parent information meeting on August 21 in the JHS Auditorium. It will be grade-level specific. Counselors will be presenting important information that parents should be aware of throughout the school year.

9/10 Grade presentation will begin at 6:00pm

11/12 Grade presentation will begin at 7:00pm

There will be a School Day SAT test on October 9. This test will be open to any Juniors and Seniors. The cost of the test is $60 for all juniors. The cost for seniors is $60 unless you qualify for F/R lunch then the cost is $8.00. (The fee reduction does not apply to Juniors). If you would like to register for the School Day SAT there is a sign up sheet in the guidance office. You must pay for the test when you sign up. The deadline for registration is August 30.(Please note the registration deadline has been adjusted)

On October 9 the PSAT will be given at Jasper High School to all Sophomores and any Junior that would like to take the test. Sophomores do not need to register for this test. Any Junior who would like to test for National Merit recognition must sign up in the guidance office. The deadline for Juniors to register for the PSAT is August 30. (Please note the registration deadline has been adjusted)

October 9

Seniors- SAT Testing or Community Service or College Visit or Job Shadow.

Juniors- SAT Testing or PSAT Testing or Community Service or College Visit or Job Shadow

Sophomores- All sophomores will be taking the PSAT (will be dismissed after PSAT with parent permission)

Freshmen- Tour of Opportunity- More information to follow.

Any senior planning to attend Indiana University who would like to be considered for the Wells Scholarship nomination should submit a resume to Mr. Jochum by August 30.

There will be a College Fair at Southridge High School on September 24 from 1-3pm. Any Junior or Senior is welcome to attend. They will be responsible for their own transportation and will need to turn in a signed permission slip.

Guidance Office Evening office hours will begin on September 9 from 5-7pm (Monday evenings only). Email your counselor if you would like to set up an appointment.

Sean Jochum: sjochum@gjcs.k12.in.us

Brian Uebelhor: buebelhor@gjcs.k12.in.us

Congrats to the newly election Class of 2028 Class Officers!!

LOADS of new books continue to arrive! Check the table near the center window for a new selection.

We’ve had a super first week in the library…more than 400 books have been checkout since the beginning of school!!

There are coloring sheets, a puzzle, word games, a checker/chess board, and loads of new bookmarks and books!

August “this or that” slips are available. You can also submit a slip stating your “favorite summer read” to the jar on the circulation desk, for the August prize drawing.

Housekeeping: lunch works a bit differently this year. If you wish to use the library during lunchtime this year, you must sign up in the library with sjburns by the end of homeroom. This must be done each day in order to use the library. The spaces are limited.

Additionally, you must have a yellow teacher issued hall pass to come into the library for any reason: printing, finding a book, studying, etc.

Finally, if there is a book you would like in the library, see me to add it to our wishlist.

Wishing you a most magical year!! Happy Reading!!

Next week during homeroom students will visit the club call out in the cafeteria. Most of the clubs will have tables set up describing the activities and steps to sign up and participate.

Anyone interested in joining Unified Flag Football should stop by room 205 by Friday to get information about the upcoming season.

Key Club

Our first Key Club meeting will be Friday, September 13th in the LGI during homeroom! We are very excited about all of our volunteering opportunities!

If a student is interested in being on the Key Club Leadership Team this year, please stop by Mrs. Kennedy’s room (204), and pick up an application for these positions. The due date for the application is Monday, August 26th.

Join us this year for intramural volleyball! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings in September and October beginning at 6:00pm. You must have a team of at least 4 people to play. You can sign up outside of Mrs. Clark's room #411. Any questions, email Mrs. Clark aclark@gjcs.k12.in.us

Spell Bowl Team

Our first Spell Bowl meeting will be held Monday, September 9th in room 204 during homeroom! Be sure to attend to pick up materials and learn more about our annual competition. The Spell Bowl competition will take place after school on Monday, November 4th. Students must be able to attend this event.

Interact Club is a student-led service club for those who are passionate about making a difference while learning about the world and themselves. And having fun! We will do two service projects this school year for our school or community.

These are the clubs offered at JHS:

Academic Teams, BPA, Dance Marathon, Earth Club, FFA, German Club, GSA, Interact, JAG, Key Club, National Honors Society, Octagon Club, Performing Arts, Obscure Sports, Robotics, SADD, SOFA, Spanish Club, Spell Bowl, MotorSports,, Archery, Speech and Debate, Young Latinos Unidos, FCA, ED Rising, FCCLA, Take 3, Yogioh Club

Here are a few community events of interest.

Mrs. Kunz has put together a jobs board slide show with all the jobs employers have notified us exist in the community. If you are looking for a job check out these opportunities, JHS Jobs Board.

Howdy Wildcats!! Here is your 08/13 edition of Wildcat News Relaese via email!

School Wide News -

Jasper High School Performing Arts will hold auditions on Tuesday, August 13 from 3-5 pm in the JHS auditorium. If working backstage, come fill out paperwork. If auditioning for class, be prepared to cold read. If auditioning as a singer, bring a prepared one minute vocal selection. A quick dance number will be taught. We hope to see you there!!! This year JHS will be performing the classic musical Guys and Dolls in November!

Anyone interested in joining Unified Flag Football should stop by room 205 by Friday to get information about the upcoming season.

JHS club sign-ups are this week during homeroom, be sure to attend to see all the clubs our high school has to offer this year!

Our first Key Club Meeting will be Friday, September 13th during homeroom in the LGI. If interested in a Key Club leadership position this school year, please pick up an application in room 204. This application will be due Monday, August 26th.

Spell Bowl- First meeting will be Monday, Sept. 9th during homeroom in room 204.

Student Council started off with some Welcome Back Bulletin Boards for the month of August!!

Join us this year for intramural volleyball! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings in September and October beginning at 6:00pm. You must have a team of at least 4 people to play. You can sign up outside of Mrs. Clark's room #411. Any questions, email Mrs. Clark aclark@gjcs.k12.in.us

Teachers and club sponsors let us know if there is anything we need to announce!!

Follow JHS activities via the following social media outlets:

• Jasper High School Website
• GJCS APP (download through the App Store or Play Store)
• Twitter (@JasperWildcats)
• Facebook
• Instagram on jasperhighschoo1

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Location: 1600 Saint Charles Street, Jasper, IN, USA
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