Jasper High School

It was a sad week as we found out Dolly Parton passed away at 80 years old. Jude Kuczynski, who plays our Friday hallway music, honored her by dedicating the day to Dolly and her music. Mrs. Parton was a huge proponent of reading, so Mrs. Burns had a special section in the library this week. You can check that out in the Book Banter section. We did have lots to celebrate as our athletic teams were racking up multiple victories every day. Ava Ballard and Mrs. Kyla Beier were recognized as the student and staff of the week. Mrs. Beier's class made cookies with a twist. Each member of the kitchen groups had to overcome a physical limitation. Each year she has the Blind, Deaf, Mute cookie lab, where students collaboratively make cookies while either blindfolded, wearing ear plugs or taping their mouths. It was enjoyable to watch the kids work together to make some really good cookies. Mrs. Venderley's Ed Professions class spruced up the school with their innovative bulletin boards above the student lockers. This is the third year her classes have done this and this year's are the best.

Student Fees:

We sent out invoices with student fees on Friday. I have received some questions regarding the Student Activity Fee. There is a misconception that this fee is for the student athletic pass. While a portion of the fee does go to the athletic department, the fee is used for many other student activities. A large portion goes to cover transportation and admission to Holiday World and commencement for our seniors. We use the money for our student of the week prizes and rewards, brining in performances like the Shakespeare group and the JCTA performances. The fee covers transportation and registration for our academic teams and treats for all of our students. While students can attend athletic events and student performances for free, the fund is used for many other student activities at Jasper High School.

Athletics and Clubs:

Mr. Kendall asked that I correct the date for the first moratorium week for 2027. The moratorium week for athletic practices will be July 3rd-July 9th. The Volleyball team was winning matches in 3 sets all week. Coach Jennifer Hopf notched her 150 victory earlier this week. Senior Nora Breitwieser set the school record for digs. Nora will be the one wearing the Libero jersey and diving all over the floor. She is exciting to watch. The Volleyball team will be in action at Brownstown Central on Saturday. Boys tennis is at home for our invitational tonight and tomorrow. Girls golf is at Vincennes. The boys Cross Country team travels to Crawford County while the Soccer team looks to stay undefeated at New Albany. The JHS FFA is collecting canned food for the Can-Structure competition. All food donations will be donated to local food banks. The Interact club is collecting board games for the new Boys and Girls Club. If you would like to donate drop off your canned food or board game at the main office from 7-4.

Community Events:

The City of Jasper has provided us with a fall activities calendar outlining all of the activities going on in Jasper in September and October. Alive after 5 is supporting local artists and information is included below. Tri-Kappa is having a garage sale to raise money to support the community. Crane has provided us with their monthly STEM education newsletter.

Tonight is youth night at the Football game this evening. Jasper will host the Evansville Harrison Warriors at 7:30 and we will recognize our youth JFL players. The student theme is USA. Students and parents are encouraged to wear Red, White and Blue. Show up and be loud and proud. Have a wonderful weekend and Go Cats!

-Alice Morse Earle

This week's Student of the Week is Ms. Ava Ballard

This week's Staff of the Week is Mrs. Kyla Beier

Thank you for making Jasper High School Great.

September 7th Labor Day (No School)

September 16th Professional Development Day (No School)

October 19-23rd Fall Break (No School)

November 16th FAFSA Parent Meeting (6 pm auditorium)

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Student Academic Services counselor assignments

Heather Hawkins- Students P-Z hhawkins@gjcs.k12.in.us

Cam Harris- Students H-O charris@gjcs.k12.in.us

Erin Jochum- Career Counselor ejochum@gjcs.k12.in.us

Sean Jochum- Students A-G sjochum@gjcs.k12.in.us

We will be having evening office hours on Mondays starting on September 14th. Email your counselor if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Counselors have met with all Seniors. You can view the Fall Senior Presentation here.

Counselors have met with all Juniors. You can view the Fall Junior Presentation here

Counselors have met with all Sophomores. You can review the Fall Sophomore Presentation here

The Dubois County Community Foundation Scholarship application is now open. All seniors were emailed information about the application process. The deadline for this application is Oct. 5th. www.dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

There will be a College Fair for Seniors at Southridge High School on Sept. 22. from 11-12:30. All students will need to turn in a Permission slip for College Fair to attend. Transportation will be provided for students who do not want ot drive. This is for seniors only.

Presentations from the parent information night.

9th and 10th Grade

11th and 12th Grade

On October 7th, students will be participating in a variety of activities.

Seniors- will have the option to take the SAT the cost is $60 ($8 for any F/R lunch student) or do Community Service, Job Shadow, or College visit.

Juniors- will have the option to take the PSAT- there is no fee for the PSAT. or The SAT- the cost of the SAT for Juniors is $60 (F/R discount does not apply to Juniors) or do Community Service, Job Shadow, or College visit

Sophomores- all sophomores will be taking the PSAT- There is no registration necessary. All Sophomores will automatically be registered. There is no fee for the PSAT

Students register for the SAT in the Student Services Office with Mrs. Ruxer. Payment to take the SAT is expected at the time of registration. The deadline for registration is August 28. No registration will be accepted after August 28.

Freshmen- All freshmen will be participating in the Tour of Opportunity- more information to follow

All Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors MUST turn in a permission slip signed by a parent for October 7th. Students will not be allowed to leave after testing without a signed permission slip. Permission Slip for OCT 7

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

Cameron Harris: charris@gjcs.k12.in.us

Heather Hawkins: hhawkins@gjcs.k12.in.us

***2027 Moratorium Weeks***

July 3rd – July 9th

July 23rd – July 29th

**26-27 PHYSICALS ARE SET – Wednesday, May 5th**

Athletic Office Phone (812)482-4450

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Athletic Events – Week of: August 31st to September 5th

Monday – August 31st

Girls Golf HOME vs Barr Reeve/Pike Central – Buffalo 5:00PM

JV Football HOME vs Ev Harrison 6:30PM

Tuesday – September 1st

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

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

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

Wednesday – September 2nd

Girls Soccer at Ev Mater Dei – Varsity only 6:00PM

Thursday – September 3rd

Girls Golf at Southridge – Huntingburg CC 4:30PM

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

Freshman Football at Ev Reitz 6:30PM

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

Friday – September 4th

Varsity Football at Ev Reitz 7:30PM

Saturday – September 5th

Volleyball at Providence – Early Bird Invite 9:00AM

BG Cross Country at Columbus North Invite 9:00AM

Girls Soccer HOME vs Providence – JV 1st 10:00AM

JV Football at Ev Reitz 11:00AM

The JHS Marching Wildcats held their showcase on Sunday and had a good showing. The competition season really heats up in September. We have some very talented students and we are looking forward to seeing the completed show.

Honoring Dolly Parton for her tireless work and generosity to improve literacy around the world!

Thank you to Mr. Lichlyter’s class for completing our first cooperative coloring project!!

This poster supports the library themes of travel, journey, and adventure through books.

The drawing for September is to write the title of your book and its geographical location on a sticky note and put it on the map. Then submit your name on a slip of paper for the drawing.

There are new books everywhere in the library. Have a look around!

Happy Reading!

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 some events in our communities.

School Wide News ↓

Octagon:

Octagon Club will be having their regular monthly meeting in the gym during CCD on Friday the 28th. Students should bring their belongings (especially their device). Be prepared to have the group picture taken!

FFA:

Young Latinos:

The first Young Latinos meeting will be held on Friday, August 28th in the school cafeteria.

ROBOTICS CALLOUT:
The Jasper Robotics team (a.k.a the Thundercats) will be holding a callout practice on Monday, August 31st from 6-7 pm in room 613.

SOFA CALLOUT:

Interact:

SADD:

WILDCAT CORNER:

Wildcat corner came out with their first Friday special, a USA themed shirt for Friday's game. Shirts may be ordered at wildcatcornerstore.com which is also linked in your GJCS bookmarks.

Student Academic Services ↓

Student Academic Services counselor assignments:

Cam Harris- Students H-O charris@gjcs.k12.in.us

Erin Jochum- Career Counselor ejochum@gjcs.k12.in.us

Sean Jochum- Students A-G sjochum@gjcs.k12.in.us

Office Hours:

We will be having evening office hours on Mondays starting on September 14th. Email your counselor if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Guidance Presentations:

Counselors have met with all Seniors. You can view the Fall Senior Presentation here.

Counselors have met with all Juniors. You can view the Fall Junior Presentation here

Dubois County Community Foundation Scholarship:

The Dubois County Community Foundation Scholarship application is now open. All seniors were emailed information about the application process. The deadline for this application is Oct. 5th. www.dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Southridge College Fair:

There will be a College Fair for Seniors at Southridge High School on Sept. 22. from 11-12:30. All students will need to turn in a Permission slip for College Fair to attend. Transportation will be provided for students who do not want to drive. This is for seniors only.

Parent meetings:

We will have parent information meetings on August 26 to discuss grade-level-specific topics.

9th and 10th grade - 6pm

11th and 12th grade - 7pm

School-wide testing day:

On October 7th, students will be participating in a variety of activities.

Seniors- will have the option to take the SAT the cost is $60 ($8 for any F/R lunch student) or do Community Service, Job Shadow, or College visit.

Juniors- will have the option to take the PSAT- there is no fee for the PSAT. or The SAT- the cost of the SAT for Juniors is $60 (F/R discount does not apply to Juniors) or do Community Service, Job Shadow, or College visit

Sophomores- all sophomores will be taking the PSAT- There is no registration necessary. All Sophomores will automatically be registered. There is no fee for the PSAT

Students register for the SAT in the Student Services Office with Mrs. Ruxer. Payment to take the SAT is expected at the time of registration. The deadline for registration is August 28. No registration will be accepted after August 28.

Freshmen- All freshmen will be participating in the Tour of Opportunity- more information to follow

*All Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors MUST turn in a permission slip signed by a parent for October 7th. Students will not be allowed to leave after testing without a signed permission slip. Permission Slip for OCT 7

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Location: 1600 Saint Charles Street, Jasper, IN, USA
Phone: (812)482-6050
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