Monday is Labor Day and school will not be in session. We hope you may use this opportunity to have some quality family time and an enjoyable weekend. Congratulations to Brayden Giesler and Jolie Painter on their selection as Student and Staff of the Week. GJCS has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to provide free resources for parents as they navigate the issues which sometimes arise in young people's lives. There is information and the website linked below. Nurse Hutton and JHS were able to provide 19 units of blood product to help 57 patients in August. Thank you to all who gave. The Marching Wildcats will kick off their competiton season September 14th. You can see their show tonight at half time of the football game. The Wildcats will host Evansville Harrison in the newly renovated Alumni Stadium. The girls' golf team is in action on Tuesday. Volleyball will be at home twice next week and the boys' soccer team hosts Providence on Thursday. The rest of our events are on the road. JHS Preforming Arts Club will be preforming Guys and Dolls on November 14-17th. More information about tickets will be available closer to the shows date. Mrs. Burns hosts Java and Jargon book club on Wednesday mornings at 7:30. She is also accepting submissions to the arts magazine, The Paws. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the school year. Bring in a hard copy to the library, or email a copy of your outstanding work to sburns@gjcs.k12.in.us.

JHS German Exchange Program still needs hosts for five boys coming from our partner school in Germany. The dates of their stay are September 23rd through October 11th. Exchange students need a bed (not necessarily their own room), food, and transportation to and from school. Please direct inquiries to Mr. Daniel Otto (dotto@gjcs.k12.in.us) and Mrs. Sandy Wehr (skwehr69@gmail.com)."

On Wednesday October 9th JHS will be participating in a school day SAT and PSAT testing day. Seniors and Juniors will either complete SAT Testing or Community Service or College Visit or Job Shadow. Students should have permission forms for their desired activities. All sophomores will be taking the PSAT and will be dismissed after PSAT with parent permission. Freshmen will participate in the Tour of Opportunity where they will visit the work place for careers of their choosing. More details will be available later.

There are a number of new community events included in that section of the newsletter. Take a second and look at the opportunities our community has to offer. Enjoy the long weekend and Go Cats.

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller

This week's Student of the Week is Mr. Brayden Giesler

This week's Student of the Week is Mrs. Jolie Painter

Thank you for making Jasper High School Great.

GJCS is pleased to offer a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL resource for families, ParentGuidance.org.

ParentGuidance.org was developed by licensed therapists and provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support your child(ren). There are over 50 e-courses FREE to families, which are led by licensed therapists as well as an ask-a-therapist section on the website. The courses within ParentGuidance.org will provide you with tools to form stronger bonds with your children.

In addition, GJCS is offering Parent Coaching to all families within the

district. Parent coaching is a CONFIDENTIAL service provided to parents and families.

If you or your family needs extra support, go to ParentGuidance.org, select “Parent Coaching” and select "Register for Coaching" to get started. A coach can meet with you as often as weekly for a 30-minute session to discuss your concerns or needs. You will also be able to message your coach if other concerns arise before your next scheduled meeting.

For more information about the coaching process, click the links below:

• Coaching for Parents
• How Does Coaching Work

Through ParentGuidance.org, parents have immediate access to resources about topics such as anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, self-harm, bullying, family strife and other mental health concerns. One popular course you may want to explore is “Parenting with a Purpose.”

Look for the ParentGuidance.org logo on our homepage (scroll to the bottom) to access this FREE service available to families within our district.

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)

November 11th Veteran's Day Program

November 14-17th Guys and Dolls Musical

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***2024 Moratorium Weeks***

June 30th – July 6th

July 28th – August 3rd

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Athletic Events – Week of: September 2nd to September 7th

Monday – September 2nd

LABOR DAY

Tuesday – September 3rd

Girls Golf HOME vs Tell City/F Park – Buffalo Trace 5:30PM

Boys Soccer at Floyd Central – JV 1st 6:00PM

JV Football HOME vs Ev Harrison 6:30PM

FR/JV/V Volleyball HOME vs Castle – FR/JV 1st 6:30PM

Wednesday – September 4th

Girls Soccer at Ev Mater Dei – Moutoux Park – JV/V play at same time 6:00PM

Thursday – September 5th

Girls Golf vs Southridge/Ev North at Huntingburg CC 5:30PM

BG Cross Country at North Harrison Invite 6:00PM

Boys Soccer HOME vs Providence – JV 1st 6:00PM

Freshman Football at Ev Reitz 6:30PM

FR/JV/V Volleyball HOME vs Ev North – FR/JV 1st 6:30PM

Friday – September 6th

Varsity Football at Ev Reitz 7:30PM

Saturday – September 7th

Varsity Volleyball at Early Bird at Providence 9:00AM

Check out the best Band in the Land tonight during halftime of the football game.

Up coming band competition dates:

September 14 - Paoli

September 21 - Avon

September 28 - Floyd Central

October 5 - Jasper

October 12 - ISSMA Regionals at Center Grove

October 18 - BOA Indianapolis Super Regional

October 19 - Whiteland

October 26 - ISSMA Semi-State at Pike

November 2 - Community Performance at Jasper

November 9 - ISSMA State Finals

Counselors have met with all students. See the presentations below.

Senior Fall Presentation

Junior Fall Presentation

Sophomore Fall Presentation

Freshman Fall Presentation

All students should have an Ivy Tech account to register for dual credit courses. If any student has any trouble creating this account there will be a representative from Ivy Tech here at JHS on Tuesday, September 3 to assist any student that needs help.

There will be a School Day SAT test on October 9.

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..

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.

We MUST have a signed permission slip for each Sophomore, Junior, and Senior for October 9. Please encourage your student to get this turned into the guidance office as soon as possible.

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

Football Homecoming Nominations will take place on Wednesday during homeroom. Nominations will take place on paper and final elections will be next week on a Google form. If you have any questions please talk to Mrs. Ferguson.

We have completed the first jigsaw puzzle and the first collaborative poster of the year! Thanks to all who helped to complete them. The newest puzzle “Disney Magic” was gifted to the library by Mr. and Mrs. Mauck. Come by and put a couple pieces in to help complete it! The new collaborative poster is available as well.

Java and Jargon book club will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the library. There are many things to discuss and we can enjoy the new coffee maker donated by Mrs. Luebbehusen!! We look forward to seeing you in the library!

New books continue to arrive! Check the table near the center window for a new selection. If you want to see a book in our library not currently available, see SJB to add it to our wishlist.

Submission 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.

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

Karley Black with Ice Breaker is the winner of September’s drawing for “best summer read”. September’s drawing will be to submit a blackout poetry page from those pages available at the circulation desk.

Wishing you a most magical year!! Happy long weekend and Happy Reading!!

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.

The Heartland Half Marathon Weekend is almost here!

Join us Friday, September 20th for the Kids Fun Run and Tailgate. Festivities will take place on the square in Downtown Jasper. Children ages 4-14 can register for the 1.1 Mile Kids Fun Run online by visiting the event website at heartlandhalfmarathon.com. A procession led by the JHS Band and Dance Team will travel from the Kids Fun Run to the Jasper Home Football Game in time for kickoff! Don't miss out on this exciting event.

Complete the Kids Run Challenge by participating in the 12-mile challenge over the course of the next few weeks. Participants can print the Running Log below and track 12 miles prior to September 20th. Participants will be entered to win cool prizes! The Heartland Kids Fun Run and Tailgate kicks off the fun-filled, family weekend of events with the Heartland Half Marathon, 5k, and Team Challenge taking place on the next morning, Saturday, September 21st. To register or for more information visit www.hearlandhalfmarathon.com.

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 08/29 edition of Wildcat News Release via email!

School Wide News -

Key Club Information

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.

Guidance Information

Counselors have met with all Seniors and Juniors. See the presentations below.

Senior Fall Presentation

Junior Fall Presentation

Next week Freshmen will be creating an Ivy Tech account to register for dual credit classes. They will need their Social Security number to create this account. Students will be able to create the account at home if they do not want to provide their SSN here at school. This account is necessary if students want to register for any dual credit courses at JHS.

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.

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 that 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.

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.

Spell Bowl Information

Our first Spell Bowl meeting will be Monday, September 9th to learn about our group and pick up the information. The meeting will be in room 204 during homeroom. Our Spell Bowl competition will be on the night of Monday, November 4th. All spellers must be able to attend this event. Hope to see you at the first meeting!

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