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

Mrs. Kristen Wilson, Assistant Principal

Kristen.Wison@sccpss.com

Ms. Kaney Ballance, Dean of Students

Kaney.Ballance@sccpss.com

Medication Alert

As we quickly approach the end of the school year this is a friendly reminder that your son/daughter has medication here in the school clinic.

As per the Savannah Chatham County Board of Education policy any medication that is unclaimed on the last day of school must be taken to Risk Management for destruction. No medications will be stored for future use during the next school year. As well as no medication will be sent home with students .

All medication must be picked up no later than May 21, 2025 by 2 PM from the Nurse’s Office.

Please reply to the attached link or QR code with your student’s name and your choice of pick up or discard. https://forms.gle/tM7S4FUb3zd2o7SE7

The Savannah Engineering Academy will take place June 2-6, 2025 at the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. During that week, students will participate in hands-on activities and local field trips alongside professional engineers from diverse fields including civil, electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, water resources, environmental, and ocean engineering.

More info can be found on the attached flyer or on our website: https://savannahengineeringacademy.net/2025-academy-information.html

The deadline for students to apply is coming up quickly on April 21.

Our very own Gracin Wilson-Bote signed her Letter of Intent to play college softball at St. Andrews University. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in Gracin's success, from the classroom to the field. We can't wait to see how she shines at the next level! Her article is below. 🙂 Go Gracin!

Each year Student Leadership Program teacher and community advisors work together to choose one student from each grade group for a Student Achievement Award. Here are our outstanding leaders this year.

10 - Jaudon Lewis

11 - Amayrani Ruiz Gomez

12 - Leo (Hart) Tedder

Keep Savannah Beautiful will be hosting a Keep Savannah Beautiful Community Event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and I would like to extend this meaningful volunteer opportunity to you. This event would allow students to actively engage with local community leaders, demonstrate civic responsibility, and earn community service hours.

In addition, this event presents a chance for schools to join Keep Savannah Beautiful's Adopt-A-Spot Program, empowering our scholars to take an active role in maintaining a beautiful Savannah.

Students, club sponsors, and organization advisors who may be interested in participating please reach out and register below.

For additional information, please contact Candi Pringle at candip001@gmail.com.

• March 4-Class ring drop-off for those seniors that ordered

• March 21-Movie Night

• March 31-Last day to pay senior dues (School Cash)

• April 7-Caps and Gowns will be distributed during all lunches (Senior dues must be paid in order to receive your Cap and Gown)

• April 7-Last day to turn in Community Service. Extensions will not be given beyond this date.

• April 8-Senior Yard Sign pickup (Package A & B)

• April 10-Senior T-shirt (Package A & B)

• April 11-Universal Studios Grad Bash. Payment can be made through Kelly Tours

• April 14-Last day to turn in prom guest form. Forms are required if your guest is a not a Jenkins student

• April 18-Last day to pay for prom ticket.

• April 21-Last day to turn in prom early release forms. Early release is for Juniors and Seniors only.

• April 25-Prom at Riverfront Marriott, 8PM. Tickets are $85 (School Cash).

• May 1-Decision Day. HVJ Gym, 9:30 AM.

• May 1-Tenative yearbook signing for seniors.

• May 5-9-Senior Exams

• May 5-9 Senior Week

• May 9-Last Day for Seniors. Seniors with Chromebooks will turn them in during the

• week of May 5-9.

• May 12-Honors Brunch (Honor Grads). Honors Graduates will be notified.

• May 13-All fines must be cleared to participate in practice

• May 14-17-Graduation Practice (Jenkins 8 AM-12 PM) and Senior Week activities.

• May 19-Graduation EnMarket Arena 1 PM, senior report time 10: 30 AM,

  practice 11 AM-12 PM

• May 20-22--Diploma pickup 8 AM-11AM, Jenkins

Senior Week: May 5-9

May 5-Powder Puff Football Game

May 6-Senior Nostalgia Movie Night

May 7-Silent Headphone Party

May 8- Field Day

May 9-Senior Lock-In (Pending Principal Approval)

Senior Week May 12-16

May 12-Paintball

May 13-Frames and Games

May 14-Senior Breakfast, graduation practice day 1. Cords , stoles and awards will be

distributed the first day of practice.

May 15-Graduation practice day 2 , Star Castle (Laser Tag, Roller-skating)

May 16-Graduation practice day 3, Senior Cookout.

Mrs. Silva will have GMAS tutorial in her room every Monday starting 3/3/25 from 2:30pm-3:30pm.

Hello Class of 2025,

It is time to CELEBRATE and SHOWCASE your college, military branch, or employment choice!

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the school will host its second annual HVJ Decision Day. This will be a day of celebration for your high school achievements and post-secondary plans. Whatever your decision (college, military, or workforce), you and your family members will be able to show off your plans by decorating your table display with swag and merch (like the ones shown in the photos below). The cost to participate is FREE. However, you must submit letters of acceptance, employment offer letters, or proof of enlistment. Tablecloths and table signs will be provided by the school. The rest is up to you, only your time and talent are needed. Have FUN, be CREATIVE, and rep your decision. We look forward to seeing you shine! If you are interested in participating in HVJ Decision Day, scan or click on the link below.

If you plan on participating, order your t-shirt (amazon, college bookstore, etc.) to wear that day. If you are going into the military contact your recruiter to get a t-shirt, and if you are obtaining employment contact your employer to get a t-shirt to wear. Your family members are asked to wear paraphernalia in support of your decision as well.

Parents, please plan to report to the school on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. SHARP to decorate your table. Also, please include any giveaway items for the juniors. Please see the attached picture for ideas.

SIGN UP HERE

http://tiny.cc/HVJDDAY25

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