Open Mats

Wrestling open mats will start after school every Tuesday and Thursday after spring break for boys and girls wrestling

JC Reads Spirit Week

Read Like a Champion

2023 Congressional Art Competition

Boys Volleyball Club

MAC Scholars Dinner

RYLA Leadership Program
Any sophomore or junior that is interested in a summer leadership program centered around service learning, should check their graduation google classroom for information on attending RYLA this summer.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Welch in the counseling office. Application deadline is 2/22

Cedar Hill Elementary Tutors
Cedar Hill Elementary is looking for High School students that would be interested in helping tutor, specifically in Math.They currently offer tutoring after school on Tuesday, but could be flexible during the day, too.

This would be a GREAT opportunity to earn NHS Service Hours or A+ tutoring hours. 

If any students would be interested in tutoring for hire (parents hire them), please reach out to Principal Mrs. Fick:
stacy.fick@jcschools.us

Blind Date with a Book

It's time for Epsilon Beta's annual Blind Date with a Book.  Stop by the library any time in the whole month of February to choose a wrapped book and hopefully find a date that won't disappoint!  Participants are entered into a drawing for a prize and also get a sweet treat just for participating.

MAC Scholars Fundraiser
Mac Scholars will start a fundraiser next week - Tuesday through Friday called Crush 4 Crush. Club members will be selling crush soda and candy during each lunch shift.  Money will go towards college visits as well as activities during Black History Month.

NCC Tours

Students who signed up to tour NCC will be receiving a pass today for Tuesday’s tour.  All programs will tour tomorrow minus Early Childhood, which will tour on Wednesday.  Students will report directly to the NCC commons at the beginning of 5th period.

NCC Graphic Design 

Cinderella's Closet

Have you considered going to prom, but the cost of a dress makes the dream out of reach?   Come to Cinderella’s Closet and let our Fairy Godmothers make you the Belle of the Ball in the dress of your dreams.  You have been selected to receive a prom package including a dress, shoes and accessories at no cost to you.   All you need to do is make an appointment for yourself through your counselor and get ready to be treated like a princess!

The Princess Treatment – What to expect at Cinderella’s Closet

• You will enjoy selecting a dress from our large inventory of formal gowns, assisted by your very own Fairy Godmother.  Come ready to be pampered!

• Accessories, including shoes and jewelry, may be chosen to complete your look, based on availability.

• Minor Alterations will be provided to make your dress “fit for a princess”.  

• All items selected are free of charge and are yours to keep.

• One adult female guest may accompany you to Cinderella’s Closet for support.

Appointments at Cinderella’s Closet will be made on the following day(s).  Appointments must be made through your counselor - please do not contact Cinderella’s Closet directly.  Remember to allow at least 2 hours for your appointment.  After your time is set, you will receive an appointment certificate with all the information you will need for an amazing experience.

Saturday, March 4, between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Please remember to bring your appointment certificate, signed by a parent/guardian with you to Cinderella’s Closet.  You must also bring a student ID or letter on school letterhead verifying your name and grade.  You must have these items in order to keep your appointment.

Event location: The Masonic Home, 6033 Masonic Dr., Columbia, MO 65201

We know that you will have a memorable and magical experience at Cinderella’s Closet!  Please act now and make your appointment soon.  Space is limited!  We look forward to seeing you and helping you select the dress of your dreams.

Best Wishes,  

 Cinderella's Closet of mid-Missouri

*Applications available in JCHS Counseling Office

Fleming Frenzy

Reminder today at each lunch shift we will be selling Fleming Frenzy shirts.  Shirts, water bottle and admission into the boys basketball and wrestling against Helias tonight and tomorrow night for $20. We will also be selling them at the gate tonight and tomorrow night. Let’s have a huge red out event to support our students.

Winter Sports Attendance & Guest Form

Winter sports is just around the corner… as a reminder, ticket sales start January 23th and you can only have 9 unexcused absences the day tickets go on sale.  If you have questions on how to make up hours, please see your principal.

Guest Forms can be picked up in the main office and the counseling office.

Winter Sports Fundraiser

HALO House
The temperature is dropping quickly. It's too cold not to have a stable living space. We at HALO are reaching out to help house any young ladies who may need residential assistance or individual services.

Nichols Career Center Sign up
Friendly Reminder -- the Deadline to sign up for Nichols Career Center Tour is Friday, January 13! 

Learn more about their programs by watching the video below, and then complete the google form to sign up.

If you have any questions, please email your JCHS Counselor.

https://youtu.be/z3S0npQiCZE

1/10/23

Nichols Career Center Sign Ups
Juniors interested in learning more about Nichols Career Center and touring programs you might be interested in applying to for the upcoming school year need to complete the Nichols Career Center sign up using the form in Google Classroom.

Junior Boys
Young men who exhibit high standards of leadership, character, scholarship and citizenship should apply for Boys State.  

Students are required to participate in the full eight-day program. Selection qualifications include:
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 19
by June 24, 2023.
• Must have successfully completed their junior
year in a Missouri high school.
• Must be endorsed by the high school principal
or the high school principal’s designee. 

If you are interested in applying for this amazing opportunity, please complete the form in Google Classroom.

Common Scholarship Work Session
Seniors -- If you need help with the Common Scholarship, please attend one of the upcoming senior scholarship work nights located in the JCHS counseling office from 4-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 12
Tuesday, January 17 
Wednesday, January 18

ACT Prep

Students wanting math ACT practice in preparation for the December 10th ACT test are welcome to attend a study session on Monday, December 5 at 7:30am in room 109.  Those planning to attend should meet promptly at 7:30am at door 4 by the loading dock to be let into the building.