This week was packed with activities and opportunities for our students and future students. A reminder that school will not be in session next week for Spring Break. School will resume on the 31st at 8 am. We want to recognize Maria Duron and Mrs. Julie Henke our Student and Staff of the Week the last week of March. Good luck to the JHS Winter Guard as they compete for State this weekend. Congratulations to everyone who competed in the annual Indiana Association of School Broadcasters contest. Last Monday was the awards ceremony at Butler university where several JHS media students were recognized. Emma Willis and Amelia Ihle in Radio Copywriting ,Eli Clark and Grant Siebert in Sports update, Landon Fuhs and Caelyn Lenardo in Vodcast, Leo Wolf in Radio Spot Production and Cinematography, Kade Ashby placed 3rd in Podcast, Grant Siebert and Dylan Durcholz placed 3rd in Radio Sporting event, and Landon Uppencamp and the RTV2 class placed 2nd in radio imaging. The JHS chapter of Education Professionals qualified 10 for the national competition. Our FFA officers we invited to the Indiana State House and met with our local congressmen. Young Latinos Unidos club took a large group of students to visit USI this afternoon. On Wednesday, JHS was the host for all of the Dubois County 8th grade students as they participated in the annual Career Cruise. Over 100 county employers had interactive displays exposing students to future careers in the county. Then on Thursday many of those employers returned to meet with Juniors and Seniors for a job fair.

Student Council held class officer elections this week and will elect homeroom representatives after Spring Break. We believe the classes have elected a good batch of student leaders. Get tickets to the final performance of the school year! The JHS Theatre Arts class will present The Outsiders on Sunday, April 13 at 2 pm. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or online. It's a one-hit wonder - so we're expecting a full house! ticketor.com/jhsperformingarts

The Jasper Band Mattress Fundraiser is just over a month away.

On Saturday, April 19, there will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost up to 50% less than suggested retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, and even adjustable power bases. New this year -Come try the Purple mattress! Please share this information with family and friends! Check out this video to see how it works. https://vimeo.com/637621858 For more information you can visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18ULWKC9iL/

Calling all golfers! The JHS German Exchange program is hosting a golf scramble to raise funds for our 2026 trip to Pfaffenweiler. I've got 18 great kids participating in this program, most of whom you may have had in a class and would hopefully like to support as they take part in this 40+ year long effort to keep our community connected to the home of our ancestors in Pfaffenweiler, Baden, Germany.

Post Prom will be held at JHS following the prom! Doors will open at 11:30pm and will close at 12:30am. All JHS juniors and seniors are welcome to attend, along with a guest! Tickets are required to get into the event, and are free of charge. Ticket distribution will be during lunch on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1. If you are not at JHS during that time, tickets will be available in the front office after Tuesday. Please pick up your tickets as soon as possible. The JHS PTO will sponsor the Post Prom activities. There is a signup genius for food and desert donations. Here is the link to the sign-up genius Post Prom Food Donations. The PTO is looking for parents to help with Post Prom on Saturday, April 5, 2025. All parents are invited to help! Please click on the Sign Up Genius below to get your slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49ABA62CAAF58-41890532-2025.

Post Prom Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball Tournament will return and Team Sign-ups- will be held during lunch on Mon. March 31. Teams consist of 6 players (one person can sign up for all 6 players, will need players’ names). A captain will need to be identified w/ phone number (to communicate playing times). The tournament will consist of 32 teams only.

Seniors!!! If you have not turned in your information for your elementary school shirts yet... you MUST email Mrs. Ferguson by MONDAY, MARCH 24. Please send your school and size to jferguson@gjcs.k12.in.us Also do not forget that the FAFSA deadline is April 1st. Please use the link provided to complete your FAFSA and fulfill that graduation requirement. Congressman Mark Messmer will hold Academy Day on Saturday, May 3. Information and details are included below.

Have a great weekend a good Spring Break and Go Cats!

“Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Angelo

This week's Student of the Week is Ms. Maria Duron

This week's Staff of the Week is Mrs. Julie Henke

Thank you for making Jasper High School Great.

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

In the September Newsletter, ParentGuidance.Org is focusing on an important issue every parent faces: peer pressure. In this newsletter, you’ll find practical advice and strategies to help your child confidently navigate peer pressure and make healthy, positive choices.

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March 24th-28th Spring Break

April 2nd- School Paraprofessionals Day

April 4th- School Librarian Day

April 5th- Prom at Klubhaus

April 13th- Student Production "The Outsiders"

April 15th- Tax Day

April 17th- PAC Derby Dinner

April 18th- Snow Make-up Day (School in session)

April 20th- Easter Sunday

April 25th- Academic Recognition Night 6:30

May 2nd- Honors Day 8:30

May 5th-9th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 11th- Mother's Day

May 19-21st- Senior Finals

May 21-23rd-Underclassmen Final

May 22nd- Senior Holiday World Trip

May 23rd- Commencement 6:30 (Doors open 5:45)

The following Educators Rising students competed at State and we have 10 out of the 14 qualified for Nationals this summer at Orlando, Florida: Chase Maxwell, Allie Sermersheim, Lila Hawkes, Erin Verkamp, Abby Lukemeyer, Shawna Frederickson, Olivia Hopf, Susanna Kelly, Johnson Dong, Ava Sinclair, Paula Moreno, Lilly Arvin, Lauren Hoffman, and Jairus Schilling.

On Tuesday, March 18th Jasper FFA members got the chance to travel to the Indiana State House in Indianapolis and speak too Indiana State Representative Shane Lindauer (63rd District) and State Senator Daryl Schmitt (48th District). They spoke to them about the importance of Agricultural Education and FFA programs to Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools as well as our other surrounding area schools. Our FFA members learned how Indiana’s Legislative process works first hand by watching Senate and House Committee meetings. Our FFA members talked to Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb about the opportunities/experiences of professional development FFA provided them and has helped them work towards their career aspirations.

Post Prom will be held at JHS following the prom! Doors will open at 11:30pm and will close at 12:30am. All JHS juniors and seniors are welcome to attend, along with a guest! Tickets are required to get into the event, and are free of charge. Ticket distribution will be during lunch on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1. If you are not at JHS during that time, tickets will be available in the front office after Tuesday. Please pick up your tickets as soon as possible.

JHS PTO needs your help! We will again be hosting the Post Prom party after the JHS Prom on April 5. To make this possible, we need your support! We are in need of cash donations, gift card donations (any denomination to local restaurants, stores, etc.), and donations from our Amazon wish list. Please send donations to JHS c/o JHS Post Prom. We accept cash, checks, Venmo, and physical donations.

Thank you for your support! This event would not possible without the generosity of our parents and community businesses! Venmo: @Amanda-Franzel Amazon Wish LIst: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/attpq6P?ref_=wl_share

The PTO is looking for parents to help with Post Prom on Saturday, April 5, 2025. All parents are invited to help! Please click on the Sign Up Genius below to get your slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49ABA62CAAF58-41890532-2025

Post Prom Food Donations

The Post Prom Committee is looking for food donations for JHS post prom. We are planning a dessert/candy bar this year. Donations can be dropped off in the school office the week before prom or dropped off on Saturday morning April 5th from 10:30AM- 11:30AM in the high school cafeteria. Thank you for donating to this fun evening! If you have questions you can reach out to Stacey at 812-630-3227. Here is the link to the sign-up genius Post Prom Food Donations

Post Prom Glow-in-the-Dark Volleyball Tournament

Team Sign-ups- During lunch on Mon. March 31

Teams consist of 6 players (one person can sign up for all 6 players, will need players’ names)

A captain will need to be identified w/ phone number (to communicate playing times).

The tournament will consist of 32 teams only.

The Jasper Band Mattress Fundraiser is just over a month away.

On Saturday, April 19, there will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost up to 50% less than suggested retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, and even adjustable power bases.

New this year -Come try the Purple mattress!

Please share this information with family and friends!

Check out this video to see how it works. https://vimeo.com/637621858

And for more information you can visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18ULWKC9iL/

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***2025Moratorium Weeks***

June 29th – July 6th

July 25th – July 31st

**25-26 PHYSICALS ARE SET – Wednesday, May 7th**

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Athletic Events – Week of: March 24th to March 29th

Monday – March 24th

No Events Scheduled

Tuesday – March 25th

No Events Scheduled

Wednesday – March 26th

No Events Scheduled

Thursday – March 27th

Baseball Scrimmage HOME vs NE Dubois 5:00PM

Softball at Pike Central – Varsity only 6:00PM

Friday – March 28th

No Events Scheduled

Saturday – March 29th

Softball HOME vs Loogootee – Varsity only 1:00PM

Congrats to the winners of the 2025/2026 class officer elections. Student Council homeroom rep elections will take place on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2. If you would like to run please let your homeroom teacher know. Also walk-on applications will be accepted after homeroom rep elections. All students should run for their homeroom even if they want to put in a walk-on application. Class Officers are on student council now so please do not run for a homeroom rep position. If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a wonderful break.

Seniors. This is a reminder that many scholarship deadlines are April 1. Please plan accordingly. Also, remember to check your email frequently for additional scholarships. Student Academic Services is still scheduling evening office hours. Please contact your student's councilor for an appointment.

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

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

Congratulations to Rihanna Carpenter and Ellie Gaug

who found the shamrocks in the building with library stickers on the back.

Upon our return to school, we will welcome April!!

New ‘This or That’ slips will be on the circulation desk, where you may also learn your spring name and easter bunny name. All new word puzzles and coloring sheets will be available as well.

April is filled with exciting things…..poem in your pocket day and poetry aloud on April 25. Sign up at the circulation desk if you would like to read a poem during lunch on April 25.

April is also the month when we celebrate our student artists. Stop by to enjoy the works of our multi-talented students. Thank you to Mr. Dodd and Mrs. Fleck for their hard work on this program.

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.

As a heads up, all library books will need to be returned by May 9, this year. There will be no checkouts that day or after, but the booksale will be running if you need a book during finals week.

Have a Wonderful and Safe Spring Break!

Happy Reading!!

Calling all golfers! The JHS German Exchange program is hosting a golf scramble to raise funds for our 2026 trip to Pfaffenweiler. I've got 18 great kids participating in this program, most of whom you may have had in a class and would hopefully like to support as they take part in this 40+ year long effort to keep our community connected to the home of our ancestors in Pfaffenweiler, Baden, Germany.

The students involved are: Jackson Campbell, Drew Estabrook, Brooklyn Bateman, Kayden Mehringer, Krysanya Grierson, Erin Verkamp, Jenna Peters, Allie Sermersheim, Ava Gehlhausen, Samantha Hulse, Dakota Garland, Eli Werner, Aidan Flynn, Parker Hemann, Corde Leinenbach, Haddie Hollingsworth, Scott Jerger, and Daniel Hoffman. This is a wonderful group who are working very hard to raise the money that will facilitate this 3.5-week-long trip to experience German language, culture, school and family life.

We are looking for teams, hole sponsors, and any donations you may wish to give. If you felt inclined to share the attached flyer with others, that would be a huge blessing in and of itself

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 3/21 edition of Wildcat News Release via email!

School Wide News -

Student Academic Services →

Seniors. This is a reminder that many scholarship deadlines are April 1. Please plan accordingly. Also, remember to check your email frequently for additional scholarships.

JHS Theater →

Come see The Outsiders on April 13 at 2:00pm reserve your tickets now at ticketor.com/jhsperformingarts

Spanish Conversation →

Join Mrs. Johnson for Charla y chocolate, chat and chocolate, or basic Spanish conversation practice on Fridays during homeroom in room 216. Chat topics will change weekly. See Mrs. Johnson for a pass to attend!

Unity in Faith→

Who: Any Jasper High School student interested in knowing more about God and/or growing their relationship with God. Students of any walk of faith or who are just interested in learning about God can join. What: Unity in Faith is a new club at Jasper High School. We study and discuss the Bible, as well as other topics related to God and faith. Where: Meetings are held in the morning at 7:30 AM and during homeroom every other Friday. These sessions cover the same content. Why: Unity in Faith was established to provide students with a welcoming environment to discuss their faith and to help students know more about God and grow in their relationship with God. How: Any Jasper High School student interested in joining should see Miss Mendel in Room 310 for more details.

Prom Information →

Attention Juniors & Seniors: prom registration forms and prom guest verification forms are now available outside the attendance window. All forms and dues must be turned in by TODAY. All completed forms and dues can be turned in to the office.

Yearbook →

Use the link below to order your yearbook! Your LAST day to buy a yearbook is MAY 6th!!!

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

If you have any photos you would like to see in the yearbook, send them 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

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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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