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

GMAS Testing will begin on April 24, 2025 and conclude May 2 2025. We are expecting a significant increase in our score. Attendance is not an option. Please help us by ensuring that your student is on time. We want them in the best mental, physical, and emotional space for testing. Also be please be aware that AP testing will begin on May 5, 2025 and conclude on May 16, 2025.

The following people participated in the challenge for the month of March. You are welcome to stop by and pick up a thank you and a job well-done token in the library. Thank you for your participation.

Ms. Muskin

Dereon Corbett

Ms. Newton

Jaudon Lewis

Ms. Ewbank

Kierstin Magwood

Mrs. Crain

Mamadou Diate

Mrs. Wilson

Miley Doan

Mrs. Duncan

Prentiss McMullen

Dr. Bryant-Baker

Faith Priester

Sr. Feliciano

Raina Dunham

JaNya Robinson

Zzyzx McDaniel

Dear Warrior Nation,

Please join us in congratulating our incredible Jenkins Track & Field student-athletes! Our girls' team finished as Region Runner-Up, and our boys' team brought home 1st Place in the Region! 🙌🏽💪🏽 That’s right...we’re #1 in the region!

We also have over 40 students who qualified for Sectionals, an outstanding accomplishment that reflects their hard work, dedication, and Warrior pride.

When you see these athletes in the hallways, please take a moment to show them some love and celebrate this amazing achievement. They’ve been grinding on and off the field, and your support truly means a lot!

• 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.

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