Jenkins Journal

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

Justin.Durham@sccpss.com

Mr. Alfred Williams, Assistant Principal

Alfred.Williams@sccpss.com

Mrs. Faria Polite, Assistant Principal

Faria.Polite@sccpss.com

Attention Jenkins High School Parents!

We are looking for two parent volunteers to join our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Team! Your involvement will help shape and support our school's efforts to promote positive behaviors and academic success for all students.

Meeting Details:

• When: Every two weeks

• Where: Jenkins High School Media Center

• Time: 2:50 PM

If you're interested in making a difference in our school community and contributing to the success of our students, please scan and fill in the Google Form or click on the link to volunteer. We would love to have you on board!

Thank you for your continued support!

PBIS Parent Volunteer Application

Please pick up you shirt from Dr. Kam in room 1310. Thank you.

Ranking

1. An Absolutely True Story (Calvary)

2. No Horse Town (Long County)

3. One Week Before Prom (Johnson)

4. Sweeney Todd (Jenkins)

Best Actress- Eeshani Malkar (Jenkins)

All Star Cast-

Angel de Los Santos (Jenkins)

Diego Pullin (Jenkins)

The Herschel V. Jenkins High School Professional School Counseling Department invites and strongly encourages ALL FRESHMAN and ALL FRESHMAN PARENTS to attend. Parents and students will receive information regarding the 9th Grade Transition, Promotion Requirements, Graduation Requirements, Community Service, and much, much more.

WHERE: HVJ Auditorium

WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2024

TIME: 6:00pm

John Lemburg, a junior at Jenkins High School, has been selected as a member of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Student Advisory Council. John is one of around 20 students chosen nationwide to advise the prestigious news program on students' perspectives on critical issues. As a member of the team, John will provide feedback on stories about national news items important to students, pitch unique stories, and participate in an advanced journalism internship.

John was recognized for his active political and civic engagement in his school and community. He serves as the Junior Delegate for the Jenkins Model United Nations Team where he has been recognized many times for his insightful and apt representation of his assigned country. John is also a member of the Jenkins Student Ambassador Team and participates meaningfully in community activism, such as assisting in the opening and running temporary homeless shelters in times of high need in Savannah. Please congratulate John on his selection and see him if you have ideas for news coverage on issues important to you.

HVJ Warriors will highlight this on 10/28-11/1. This year's theme is "Drug-Free Looks Like Me." We will be doing a variety of activities focused on combating drugs, alcohol and negative behaviors in our school, our families and in our community. Staff and students are encouraged to participate in the theme each day and wear jeans for the entire week within the following guidelines:

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• NO holes in clothing •NO homemade clothing

• NO uncovered shoulders • NO uncovered chests

• NO uncovered bellies • NO inappropriately covered thighs

• NO profane/inappropriate graphic, text, or message

Date: Friday, November 1st.

EVENT: Dia de los muertos (Day of the dead) Selfie Booth.

Place: Cafeteria corner

Cost: $2:00 per student

Go to https://www.bonfire.com/h-v-jenkins-drama-club/

Your purchase will directly support the One Act Team,

and you'll get a new shirt to wear to rep your Warrior Spirit!

(color and style variations are available)

Order now through Sunday, November 3rd!

Mrs. Crain's AP Literature class activity engage in the synthesis of The Murder of Allen Ripley.

This past Saturday, 10/19/24, some members of the Jenkins Robotics team volunteered at GT CEISMC Savannah Campus and mentored 3rd - 5th grade students using LEGO Spikes.

Congratulations to the HVJ Chorus on a fantastic Fall Concert!

Members:

Allred, Skyler

Blue, Mario

Farmer, Kylie

Guzman, Vanesa

Marks, Savannah

McCoy, La'Niyah

Mike, Madison

Mitchell, Amerie

Murphy, Kamryn

Parker, Alexis

Rivera-Rodriguez, Isabella

Robinson, Mason

Rogers, Alyssa

Scott, Jamerson

Wong, Bra'lyn

Dorman, Gianna

Garcia, Gissell

Griffin, Kiana

Potter, Hayley

Smith, McKenzee

Tartt, A'laya

Warriors NJROTC passed their annual military inspection. Thank you to all of the cadets and CWO3

Willoughby.

We are excited to announce that Kaney Ballance has been selected as Herschel V. Jenkins new Dean of Students!

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