Today is the last day of the first semester. Students have finished their finals and school will resume next year on January 6th at 8 am. First semester grades will be stored on Monday the 6th at 3 pm. We would like to thank Mr. Uebelhor for serenading our students with Feliz Navidad at the end of the day. Lola Ruhe and Mrs. Kathy Gutgsell were the Student and Staff of the Week winners. The HOSA class helped county families with assistance this year from their Hopes for HOSA fundraiser. Thank you to all the classes for reaching a new record in assistance. Key Club visited the cultural center to help Santa last week. Our little wildcats distributed hot chocolate and sang carols for our students and staff. The JHS Student Life Committee supplied students with Ice Cream Sandwiches on Monday as a treat before finals.

Take a moment and look at Mr. Elrod's message for yearbook photos and senior ads. Thank you to Kelly Buechlein Photography for their contribution to the yearbook. The JHS Student Life Committee supplied students with Ice Cream Sandwiches on Monday as a treat before finals. We want to thank Tim Flick and his business for his generous contribution of $250 to the Wildcat Crew. Wildcat Crew is a staff-based group that promotes unity, recognition and positivity for our JHS staff. Oink Restaurant partnered with the Crew to conduct a fund-raiser. Jasper High School staff enjoyed pizza from Legacy Restaurant to celebrate the end of the semester. We want to thank Tracy and her staff for making the pizza for this delicious and relaxing activity.

Good luck to our Boy's and Girl's basketball teams as they take on the Southridge Raiders in a varsity only double header this evening. The ladies begin at 6:30 with the boys following around 8 pm. The JV teams will play Saturday at noon and 1:30. The Swim and Dive team is hosting the Wildcat Invite on Saturday at 9 am. Wrestling is on the road at Harrison for a 10 team invite. The Boy's basketball team will close out the week at home against Corydon. Come check out our Wildcats in action. The JHS Student Council held elections for the Basketball Homecoming Court participants. Check out the class representatives.

Caleb Patterson, AJ Christianson and a few other students are completing the Apprenticeship Applications for the Pipefitters Union. The basic requirements to apply are: Must be 18 years of age the year of application, Hold a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, Physically able to perform the work of the trade, and to successfully complete the WorkKeys examinations in Applied Mathematics-basic math, algebra, geometry, measurements and problem solving (must get a grade of 4 or higher), Applied Technology-ability to solve problems related to electricity, mechanics, etc. (must get a grade of 3 or higher) and Graphic Literacy-answer questions related to graphs, charts and diagrams (must get a grade of 4 or higher). If a grade is not received, the test must be taken again. If they are accepted into the program, they will be required to spend 8,500 hours on the job (welding), under supervision, over a 5 year period. They will also be required to complete 246 hours of classroom training during those years. Congratulations and good luck to these students as they prepare for training in a critical labor force.

Have a great weekend and Go Cats and Hoosiers!

" The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" -Buddy the Elf

This week's Student of the Week is Ms. Lola Ruhe

This week's Staff of the Week is Mrs. Kathy Gutgsell

Thank you for making Jasper High School Great.

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December 18th-20th Finals

December 23-January 3rd- Holiday Break

January 6 -School Resumes

January 20 - MLK Day (snow make-up)

January 27th David Gomez Presentation

February 5th- GJCS Professional Development Day (no school)

February 17th- Presidents' Day (no school)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid site is now open for Students and Parents to complete their applications for next year. Any student considering attending college should complete the FAFSA to be eligible for financial assistance. I would encourage all families to fill out a application regardless of need as many colleges require FAFSA completion for all types of assistance. Many schools require submission for competitive non-need based scholarships or grants. The application is much easier than in the past. Click on the link for more information and to complete your application. FAFSA

Dear Parents,

As we approach the graduation season, here’s important information about senior portraits and yearbook ads:

• School Portraits: We can use your child's school portrait if preferred.
• Professional Photos: If not yet scheduled, consider local professionals. We have a preferred list available upon request.
• Budget-Friendly Options: For those on a budget, we can recommend affordable or even free amateur photographers, including talented yearbook staff members.

Photo Submission Details:

• Photos Needed: Choose up to 2 photos.
• Submission Link: Photographers should have a submission link. Contact me if they haven’t received it.
• Photo Requirements:
  • Yearbook Photo: Vertical, professional, no props (e.g., cars, pets).
  • Graduation Ceremony Photo: Horizontal, more personal, optional.
  • Resolution: High resolution, no watermarks. Photographers should submit directly.

Deadline: February 14th, but earlier submissions are appreciated.

(More details were sent to students via email on November 15th.)

Yearbooks and Senior Ads:

• Availability: 2025 Yearbooks and Senior Ads are now available for purchase.
• Details and Purchase: Visit linktr.ee/JHSmedia for links and more information.

For questions, please reach out.

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Athletic Events – Week of: December 23rd to January 4th

Monday – December 23rd

Boys Freshman Basketball HOME vs Forest Park 6:00PM

Tuesday – December 24th

No Events Scheduled

Wednesday – December 25th

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Thursday – December 26th

No Events Scheduled

Friday – December 27th

Boys Wrestling at Connersville – Spartan Classic 9:00AM

Girls Basketball at Toyota Tournament – Gibson Southern 11:30AM

BG Swimming HOME – Diving Invitational 1:00PM

Saturday – December 28th

Girls Basketball at Toyota Tournament – Gibson Southern TBA

Boys Wrestling at Connersville – Spartan Classic 9:00AM

Girls Wrestling at Mooresville – Holiday Classic 9:00AM

BG Swimming HOME vs Bedford NL/Jeffersonville 11:00AM

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Monday – December 30th

No Events Scheduled

Tuesday – December 31st

Boys JV & Girls Wrestling at New Albany 8:30AM

Wednesday – January 1st

No Events Scheduled

Thursday – January 2nd

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Friday – January 3rd

Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Ev Central 6:30PM

Saturday – January 4th

Girls Basketball HOME – JV vs Mater Dei – V vs Pike Central Noon

Boys Freshman Basketball at Princeton 4:00PM

Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Princeton 5:30PM

Several scholarships have been emailed to seniors. It is important that seniors check their email daily for new scholarships.

College Goal Sunday will be held at Vincennes University Jasper Campus on February 23, 2025 at 2pm. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get help completing the FAFSA.

https://www.vinu.edu/financial-services/welcome.html

Academic Counselors will be meeting with seniors immediately after Christmas break to distribute the local scholarship packet. All of this information will be available on January 6, 2025, and will be posted on the JHS Student Services website.

For your planning purposes. All Juniors will be taking an SAT test during the school day on March 5th. This is a state requirement.

There will be a class change period 1 week after the semester break. All class changes will require a class change request form with a parent/guardian signature. The class change request form can be found on the JHS Student Services website.

Credit Recovery- Any student who fails a core class(math, English, science, or social studies) can make this class up with an online credit recovery course. There is a $50 fee for these courses. See your academic counselor for more information.

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

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

Congratulations to our 2025 Basketball Homecoming Court. Homecoming will be Jan 24.

Several students went to the fantastic public library field trip -- get a library card and learn the multiple resources available to you. Card applications and pamphlets are available at our JHS circulation desk.

The Parents Supporting Education writing contest forms and coloring pages are available at the circulation desk. Submissions are due by January 10, 2025.

The last of the new books are out and available on the window table in the library. Included in these selections is Beckett Dodd’s first novel, “The Fight for Five Million”. Beckett is the son of our own Mr. Dodd. Visit the library to check it out -- would be a great read over break!!

Teacher favorites and some student favorites are displayed and available for checkout. If you would like to add your favorite to the display, just come to the circulation desk.

Miss Bernadine welcomed the Little Wildcats to the library on Tuesday, reading, “I Love My Hair” by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. Bernadine also won the drawing for the design a bookmark event in November. Drawings will resume in January…write a two sentence story on “new beginnings”.

Submissions to the arts magazine, The Paws, will be accepted all during the school year this year. Bring in a hard copy to the library, or email a copy of your outstanding work to sburns@gjcs.k12.in.us.

Happy Winter Break and Happy Reading!!

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.

The Miss Shamrock Pageant and the St. Patrick’s Celebration, here in Ireland are busy getting a head start on the 2025 March events. We will be holding the 2025 pageant a littler earlier next year, so we are starting to advertise sooner. Could you please share in your announcements, enewsletter and/or website for the months of Decemeber and January. I will reach out to you in Janurary with a few other fliers. I have attached a pdf form for you to use in your enewsletter/website, and the registration form. Please email me back, so I know this email went through.

The Miss/Teen/Little Miss/Mister Shamrock pageant is a great chance for them to work on there public speaking skills, confidence and earn scholarship money.

Thank you so much, we appreciate your support!

Lauri Olson
St. Patrick’s Celebration- Miss Shamrock Director

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 12/12 edition of Wildcat News Release via email!

School Wide News -

Guidance Information →

Several scholarships have been emailed to seniors. It is important that seniors check their email daily for new scholarships.

College Goal Sunday will be held at Vincennes University Jasper Campus on February 23, 2025 at 2pm. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get help completing the FAFSA.

https://www.vinu.edu/financial-services/welcome.html

Academic Counselors will be meeting with seniors immediately after Christmas break to distribute the local scholarship packet. All of this information will be available on January 6, 2025, and will be posted on the JHS Student Services website.

For your planning purposes. All Juniors will be taking an SAT test during the school day on March 5th. This is a state requirement.

There will be a class change period 1 week before and 1 week after the semester break. All class changes require a class change request form with a parent/guardian signature. The class change request form can be found on the JHS Student Services website.

Credit Recovery- Any student who fails a core class(math, English, science, or social studies) can make this class up with an online credit recovery course. There is a $50 fee for these courses. See your academic counselor for more information.

Toys for Tots Information →

Toys for Tots is an organization put on by the Marine Corps as a way to give kids a gift for Christmas. Interact Club asks that you bring in any toys that are new and properly packaged for kids from the ages 0-14. We also ask that you take the toys you bring in to your homeroom and you keep them there till we pick them up. Every Friday club members will come to pick up the toys and tally up point for each homeroom. The homeroom with the most points will receive donuts or lollipops.

Stuco Information →

JHS Student Council is sponsoring Dress Up Days for Finals Week. We will count Spirit Points this week!!

Optimist of the Month →

November Optimist Youth of the Month - Joseph Menjivar Ruiz

Yearbook →

Use the link below to order your yearbook!

https://yb360.walsworthyearbooks.com/login/webBannerRedirect.html?snap=&schoolstore=jasper_high_school_325638/wkAlZq2yY2wc0zpofG1oC3c0

If you have any photos that you would like to see in the yearbook send them in to yearbook snap! (password: JHSwildcats)

https://yb360.walsworthyearbooks.com/login/webBannerRedirect.html?snap=8w6w8u65v06CZC8HcZ6inVZ6&schoolstore=

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

Email: gmauck@gjcs.K12.in.us
Website: https://jhs.gjcs.k12.in.us/
Location: 1600 Saint Charles Street, Jasper, IN, USA
Phone: (812)482-6050
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Twitter: @JasperWildcats