Daily Announcements
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday April 17th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Prom is May 2. To be able to attend you must have 90% attendance - missing not more than 14 days and your fines and fees need to be paid. Talk with your admin if you have any questions/concerns.
Come out tomorrow and support our track teams as we host the Licklider Relays. Everything begins at 10 AM.
Juniors your ACT score report is now available in counseling for pick up with Mrs. Dulce.
Soccer - Tonight’s games are cancelled. Normal practice after school. Follow Team Snap for more information on location of practice
Baseball - The baseball game today has been cancelled.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
The Annual Variety Show co-hosted by JCHS Choirs and Student Council is on Wednesday, April 29th at 7 pm at the Miller Center. We need you to show off your talents by signing up to perform. We are open to all kinds of talents: music, dance, drama, poetry, storytelling, pogo stick routines, magic, stand-up comedy, etc.
Sign up on the Google Form on your counseling Classroom. If you have any questions, ask Sofie Moss, Mr. Otake, or Mrs. McKee
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday April 16th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
This week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn and to take your dress.
Prom is May 2. To be able to attend you must have 90% attendance - missing not more than 14 days and your fines and fees need to be paid. Talk with your admin if you have any questions/concerns.
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
"If you want your friends' signatures in your yearbook come to our signing party this Thursday during all lunches and get your signature pages for free. You must buy your yearbook first!"
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday April 15th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
This week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn and to take your dress.
The boys golf team won the Moberly Tournament today making it a back to back championship.
Hunter Hovis placed first winning the championship with a score of 74
Bubba McGraw was 4 with a score of 77
Doug Lachowicz was 6th with a score of 79
Clayton Harris placed 22nd a score of 87
And Zack Harris placed 30th with a score of 90
Congratulations to all FBLA state qualifiers! Calista Jones, Mikayla Locke, Taylor Giorgione, Mia Purvis, Kendall Fuelling, and Rose Edvall.
Special congratulations to Parker Dunn who placed 6th in the state in entrepreneurship and 8th in the state for intro to social media strategy.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
"If you want your friends' signatures in your yearbook come to our signing party this Thursday during all lunches and get your signature pages for free. You must buy your yearbook first!"
Any girl that is interested in playing basketball next year please meet coach Michaels in the Aux Gym Thursday morning at 815am, Summer schedule will be discussed and handed out, as well as other information that is vital or our organization, again ANY FEMALE interested in Potentially playing basketball next year please see coach michaels at 815 Thursday morning.
Tomorrow, we will have our Student Body Elections and our Marcullus Court nominations. Forms will be posted in the graduating class counseling Classrooms.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday April 14th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
This week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn and to take your dress.
Any girl that is interested in playing basketball next year please meet coach Michaels in the Aux Gym Thursday morning at 815am, Summer schedule will be discussed and handed out, as well as other information that is vital or our organization, again ANY FEMALE interested in Potentially playing basketball next year please see coach michaels at 815 thursday morning.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
"If you want your friends' signatures in your yearbook come to our signing party this Thursday during all lunches and get your signature pages for free. You must buy your yearbook first!"
Tomorrow, we will have our Student Body Elections and our Marcullus Court nominations. Forms will be posted in the graduating class counseling Classrooms.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday April 13th, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance: On Mondays
Dr. Fisher :
This week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn and to take your dress.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
This Wednesday, we will have our Student Body Elections and our Marcullus Court nominations. Forms will be posted in the graduating class counseling Classrooms.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday April 10th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
This week and next week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn in to take your dress.
Congratulations to the Lady Jays for an incredible showing at the girls night out in Springfield yesterday. There were 19 Personal Records and Season’s Bests.
Top Performers
1st Place
Lillian Davis Shot Put
Rae’na Muhammad Both High Jump and Long Jump She also broke her own school record in the High Jump!
2nd Place
4x200 Kimberly Mowatt, Demaria Younger, Morgan Jenkins, Alaya Johnson
Maleighka Luebbering increased her own school record in the Javelin!
Our boys’ team are on their way to the Jim Vaughn Invitational in Springfield.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday April 9th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Just a heads-up that our next prom committee meeting is happening today right after school in Mrs. Wick’s room. See you there to help make this night unforgettable!
This week and next week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn in to take your dress.
Students who sold pizzas for Project Graduation can pick up Today at 4PM in the lower parking lot.
Yesterday was A GREAT DAY TO BE A JAY! Our track teams showed out yesterday in Adkins Stadium - they had 124 Personal Bests or Season's Best! Girls' team is on their way to Springfield. Boys travel to Springfield tomorrow.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
Congratulations to our Jays Baseball team for their big win over Rock Bridge High school last night 6-5.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Ms. Dulce, a proud JCHS alumni and your building's Counseling Secretary
Today is Wednesday April 8th, 2026
Ms. Dulce:
Just a heads-up that our next prom committee meeting is happening Thursday, April 9th right after school in Mrs. Wick’s room. See you there to help make this night unforgettable!
The Red & Black Pop Shop is open TODAY (4/8) during ALL lunch shifts! You’ve only got a few more times to sip in style, so get your drink today!
This week and next week during lunches GEO Club will be signing people up for dress fittings. If you would like to try on and rent a dress for Prom please stop by their table. Each day they will have a sample of dresses for you to look at. We have several hundred dresses to choose from. It costs $10 to rent a dress. When you schedule a time to try on you will receive a permission slip form to turn in to take your dress.
Students who sold pizzas for Project Graduation can pick up Tomorrow (Thursday) at 4PM in the lower parking lot.
"JCHS Choirs is recruiting new members! Open auditions will be held today and Tuesday after school. Want to join without an audition? Concert Choir is open to all! Email your counselor today!"
Do you know a staff member that makes a positive difference in our building or in your life? If you do, go to your google classroom and vote for that special staff member. Staff members will be recognized at the Marcullus assembly.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday April 7th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Just a heads-up that our next prom committee meeting is happening Thursday, April 9th right after school in Mrs. Wick’s room. See you there to help make this night unforgettable!
Congratulations to our Track teams for a solid showing at the prestigious Rusty Hodge Meet last week.
18 teams attended
Jays took 5th
Lady Jays 6th
Medalists
1st Place
Lillian Davis in Shot Put
Rae'na Muhhammad in High Jump
Mikel Carver in Pole Vault
2nd Place
Kashya Levi in Shot Put
Tristan Wong in 400 Meters
Divine Nkwocha in Shot Put
3rd Place
Zavion Finney in Triple Jump
We host a JV tri-meet tomorrow.
Girls travel to Springfield Thursday.
Boys travel to Springfield Friday.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
"JCHS Choirs is recruiting new members! Open auditions will be held today and Tuesday after school. Want to join without an audition? Concert Choir is open to all! Email your counselor today!"
Be sure to come support the Lady Jay Soccer team as they take on Capital City High School! JV kicks off at 5:00 PM, and Varsity takes the field at 6:30 PM. Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on!
The Jay of the Day is Kashya Levi
Let’s make it a joyful Jay Day
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday April 3rd, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Just a heads-up that our next prom committee meeting is happening Thursday, April 9th right after school in Mrs. Wick’s room. See you there to help make this night unforgettable!
Good luck to our Track teams today. They will be competing in the prestigious Rusty Hodge Invitational at Blue Springs South HS.
"JCHS Choirs is recruiting new members! Open auditions will be held today and Tuesday after school. Want to join without an audition? Concert Choir is open to all! Email your counselor today!"
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday March 30th, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
We will resume freshman mandatory tutoring this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Please let the secretaries in the front main office know by 1:00 if you need the activity bus.
"A huge congratulations goes out to our JCHS Choir members who participated in the MSHSAA central district contest last Saturday! This year a whopping TWENTY THREE singing Jays received gold ratings, and will advance to the State competition next month!"
The Scholar Bowl team took 2nd place out of 22 teams at the OMAR tournament over the break. Senior Ben Markway was in the top 10 individual scorers for the tournament. This win qualifies the team to attend the Scholar Bowl National tournament in Atlanta in May.
Interested in Sketch Day 2026?
Show up to an informational meeting in room 313:
Tuesday 3/31 after school 3:45-4:00
OR Thursday 4/2 before school 8:15-8:30
Congratulations to Jefferson City High School Student Council for being awarded the Missouri
Association of Student Councils Honor Council Gold Award. The award is presented for providing an atmosphere where our Student Council has played a vital role in our school.
Our Lady Jays and Jays Track teams are hosting Capital City and Hannibal in a Tri-Meet this afternoon. Field events start at 4, running events, 4:30.
Our annual students vs. staff basketball game is on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Fleming Fieldhouse. Come to watch some of your favorite teachers take on students of every grade in both competitive and comedic games. Admission is $3 and Jay Cafe will be open for drinks and snacks!
This Thursday is the Candidate Meeting for the 2026-27 Student Council. Come to get information and paper work about running for a Student Body Office, a Class Office, or applying to be a committee head. Choose which meeting time works best for you: Thursday morning at 8:15 or Thursday after school at 3:45 in Mrs. McKee's room, 233.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
The Jay of the Day is Connor Leesman
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday, March 20, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Friday by wearing crazy or mismatched socks! We Are All Jays will be hiding ducks around the school if you find one on Friday bring it to their table at lunch to get a prize!
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Seniors are selling Shakespeare’s Pizza to help raise money for Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Order forms are available in the Counseling Office and in the Senior Google Classroom. All orders and money are due back to the Counseling Office by March 30th. The top-selling senior will win a free 40-inch Smart TV.
I hope you all have a fantastic and safe spring break!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm today and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate."
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Friday by wearing crazy or mismatched socks! We Are All Jays will be hiding ducks around the school if you find one on Friday bring it to their table at lunch to get a prize!
Reminder to students, There will be no Physical Science tutoring this week. It will resume after Spring Break.
Come out and support our track team who will be competing in the red and black time trials. Field events start at 4 and running events start at 4:30.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Seniors are selling Shakespeare’s Pizza to help raise money for Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Order forms are available in the Counseling Office and in the Senior Google Classroom. All orders and money are due back to the Counseling Office by March 30th. The top-selling senior will win a free 40-inch Smart TV.
Shout out to JC FCCLA for their success at State Competition this weekend! Taylor Brown received 2nd place in the $20 Clothing Challenge and Cynthia Mendez took 1st place in Fiber Arts! Other entries received a Silver Rating - Gabe McBride in the Pin Design Challenge, Arden Benard in Impromptu Speaking and Cynthia Mendez in her Fashion Construction STAR event.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
March 10-19th Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate." Geo Club will be selling Pot of Gold potatoes and Rainbow Slushies today during all lunches.
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Friday by wearing crazy or mismatched socks! We Are All Jays will be hiding ducks around the school if you find one on Friday bring it to their table at lunch to get a prize!
There will no Physical Science tutoring this week. It will resume after Spring Break.
Students that took the Accuplacer on Friday last week can pick up their scores in counseling.
JCHS Spanish and French students attended a world language competition yesterday at the University of Central Missouri, competing in reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar competitions. French took home 7 first place medals, 5 second place medals, 8 third place medals, and won second place in the poster competition. When all of the medals were combined, JCHS French took 3rd place overall in the competition. Spanish took home 6 first place medals, 2 second place medals, 4 third place medals, and won first place in the poster competition.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Seniors are selling Shakespeare’s Pizza to help raise money for Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Order forms are available in the Counseling Office and in the Senior Google Classroom. All orders and money are due back to the Counseling Office by March 30th. The top-selling senior will win a free 40-inch Smart TV.
Hey Jays! if you're giving blood tomorrow make sure you eat iron rich foods and don't drink any energy drinks if you want to be approved.
DAE will be selling dress raffle tickets at lunch today! Starting at three dollars
GEO club selling at lunch today: Just today and In honor of St. Patrick's Day. Lutzs chips :"pot of gold" potatoes, GEO Energy: like 7Brew but BETTER, cupcakes, cake pops, and slushies. Venmo, Cash App and Cash are accepted
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday, March 16, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate."
March 16 & 17 Geo Club will be selling Pot of Gold potatoes and Rainbow Slushies on March 17 during all lunches.
Our Speech and Debate Team was at it again this past weekend at their National Qualifiers. After the competition was over, the team qualified 10 students to the National Tournament this summer in Richmond, Virginia! Huge congratulations to Birdie Forck, Alissa Smith, Harrison Lane, Townes Baker, Isaiah Migogo, Shamar Heywood, Ava Kersten, Sophia Wormington, Danisha Knox, and Malani Morris! We are proud of you!
We would also like to recognize two of our staff members: Mr. Zach Lovelace for being recognized as the districts Assistant Coach of the Year and Mr. Quentin Trull for being recognized as the districts New Coach of the Year! Congratulations!
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day this Friday by wearing crazy or mismatched socks! We Are All Jays will be hiding ducks around the school if you find one on Friday bring it to their table at lunch to get a prize!
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Hey Jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Remember to stay hydrated this week to increase your chances of donating blood.
Seniors are selling Shakespeare’s Pizza to help raise money for Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Order forms are available in the Counseling Office and in the Senior Google Classroom. All orders and money are due back to the Counseling Office by March 30th. The top-selling senior will win a free 40-inch Smart TV.
Jeff City student council completed the polar plunge on Saturday raising a total of $1200 for special Olympics of MO
Attention Track Athletes...we will meet in the cafeteria after school and then practice indoors.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday, March 13, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate."
March 16 & 17 Geo Club will be selling Pot of Gold potatoes and Rainbow Slushies on March 17 during all lunches.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Hey jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Do you want to give the ultimate gift? The gift of life! If you are 16 or older consider signing up to donate blood on March 18th! Each unit can save up to three lives! Sign ups can be found around the school, on HOSA’s Instagram, and graduation Google Classroom!
Seniors are selling Shakespeare’s Pizza to help raise money for Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Order forms are available in the Counseling Office and in the Senior Google Classroom. All orders and money are due back to the Counseling Office by March 30th. The top-selling senior will win a free 40-inch Smart TV.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Final AP test ordering is this Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate."
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Hey Jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Do you want to give the ultimate gift? The gift of life! If you are 16 or older consider signing up to donate blood on March 18th! Each unit can save up to three lives! Sign ups can be found around the school, on HOSA’s Instagram, and graduation Google Classroom!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Final AP test ordering is this Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your teachers and friends how much you appreciate them!"
Creative Writing Clubs Poetry Reading is back! Join us on March 20th from 8:10 - 8:35 in the library to share poetry and hear others. You can share original work, a poem you love, or just listen to others share. Please email Ms. Hash if you plan to participate."
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Hey Jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Do you want to give the ultimate gift? The gift of life! If you are 16 or older consider signing up to donate blood on March 18th! Each unit can save up to three lives! Sign ups can be found around the school, on HOSA’s Instagram, and graduation Google Classroom!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday, March 9, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Final AP test ordering is this Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your friends and teachers how much you appreciate them!"
Just a reminder for students to use the crosswalk when crossing Lafayette (or any street). The crosswalks are placed where traffic coming from both directions can see pedestrians, and should yield. Students not using crosswalks run the risk of being struck by oncoming traffic. (Being a Jay is cool, jaywalking is dangerous and illegal.)
Seniors–All Departmental Seal of Excellence recipients will be posted in the cafeteria and in the department hallways tomorrow morning. Please check for your name if you believe you should be receiving that award. If your name is not there, please reach out to that department by Monday, March 16th. If you have questions, stop by counseling.
Track practice will begin in the cafeteria today.
A major congratulations goes to our Speech and Debate Team. This past weekend, they were named the 2026 Speech Team District Champions, qualifying a record-setting 27 events to the State Tournament in April. We also had TEN students named DISTRICT CHAMPIONS in their events. A special congratulations to:
-Justina Varner for being District Champion in Dramatic Interpretation
-Sofia Moss and Jackson Wallace for being District Champion in DUET Acting
-Harrison Lane and Townes Baker for being District Champion in DUO Interpretation
-Christina Chari for being District Champion in Prose
-Ava Kersten for being District Champion in US Extemp
-Harrison Lane for being District Champion in Radio
-Lilly Schepers and Ava Kersten for being District Champion in Public Forum Debate
This week, our team heads to St.Louis to qualify students to Nationals! Good luck Jays!
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Juniors- Testing is this week for the ACT and ACCUPLACER. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your chromebook charged for testing.
Check your graduation year Google Classroom for a list of spirit days. Additionally, the library will be selling raffle tickets for a prize basket that contains a Kindle Paperwhite, cozy blanket, two Nee Doh, and a Squishmellow. Tickets are $1 each or 7 tickets for $5 on sale at lunch next week. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Jefferson City Habitat for Humanity
Sign up for Staff V Student basketball in graduation Google Classroom before Wednesday March 10th. Just because you sign up it is not a guarantee that you are on the team! Teams will be announced on the 10th as well
Hey Jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Do you want to give the ultimate gift? The gift of life! If you are 16 or older consider signing up to donate blood on March 18th! Each unit can save up to three lives! Sign ups can be found around the school, on HOSA’s Instagram, and graduation Google Classroom!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday, March 6, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Final AP test ordering is Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your friends and teachers how much you appreciate them!"
Girls bball game tonight against Helias for the championship at 6:00 p.m. Free admission with your student ID and free pizza for students. The theme is red out.
Just a reminder for students to use the crosswalk when crossing Lafayette (or any street). The crosswalks are placed where traffic coming from both directions can see pedestrians, and should yield. Students not using crosswalks run the risk of being struck by oncoming traffic. (Being a Jay is cool, jaywalking is dangerous and illegal.)
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
This week is National School’s Breakfast Week!! One free breakfast has been given out each day this week! Today’s winner is Olivia Henry!
Juniors next week is ACT, ASVAB, and ACCUPLACER testing. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your Chromebook charged for testing.
Check your graduation year Google Classroom for a list of spirit days. Additionally, the library will be selling raffle tickets for a prize basket that contains a Kindle Paperwhite, cozy blanket, two Nee Doh, and a Squishmallow. Tickets are $1 each or 7 tickets for $5 on sale at lunch next week. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Jefferson City Habitat for Humanity
Sign up for Staff V Student basketball in graduation Google Classroom before Wednesday March 10th. just because you sign up it is not a guarantee that you are on the team! Teams will be announced on the 10th as well
Hey Jays, the bi-annual HOSA Red Cross blood drive is back! Do you want to give the ultimate gift? The gift of life! If you are 16 or older consider signing up to donate blood on March 18th! Each unit can save up to three lives! Sign ups can be found around the school, on HOSA’s Instagram, and graduation Google Classroom!
Remember tonight as we show up to the game in all red, to wear the red proudly and respectfully because as a student body we represent JC!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday, March 5, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance: On Mondays
Dr. Fisher :
Hey Jays! Tomorrow is the last day to bring in shoes. We are currently in the lead over Cap City in our shoe drive. Bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office.Thanks to all who have already donated.
Final AP test ordering is Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your friends and teachers how much you appreciate them!" (Continue till spring break)
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
This week is National School’s Breakfast Week!! Be sure to stop by for breakfast, you just might be the lucky one to receive a free breakfast. One free breakfast will be given out each day of National School’s Breakfast Week!!
Thursday’s breakfast winner is Samara Nyatanga.
Juniors next week is ACT, ASVAB, and ACCUPLACER testing. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your Chromebook charged for testing.
Get ready to turn up the heat and keep it cool. This year’s Prom theme is officially Fire & Ice! We’re taking the party outdoors to the stunning, newly remodeled Memorial Park Pavilion. With the stars above and a live band bringing the house down, this is the night we’ll be talking about long after the music stops. Anyone interested in helping to plan should join our Prom Committee meeting on Thursday immediately after school in Rm 231!
Congratulations to our girls basketball team for their victory over Union last night, 88-29, and for breaking the all time school scoring record . They play for the championship against Helias tomorrow night @ 6p.m.!
Come support your boys basketball team tonight as they take on CAPITAL CITY, tip off is at 7pm! The theme is red out
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Hey Jays! We are currently in the lead over Cap City in our shoe drive. Help us keep the lead and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office.. All shoes must be turned in by this Friday.
Final AP test ordering is Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
"We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible choir students for their outstanding performance at Monday's MSHSAA Large Group Contest. Chorale and Cantus both received "Exemplary" Ratings, and Bella Voce received "Outstanding". Chorale is particularly proud to have received a "perfect" Gold, meaning they received the highest score from every judge in every category! Congrats to all choir members for representing JCHS with excellence!"
"The Women's Advocacy Association is selling custom notes, candy, and flower bouquets to celebrate Women's History Month. The order form will be open until 3: 45pm Thursday, March 19th and can be found in your graduating google classrooms or online. Show your friends and teachers how much you appreciate them!" (Continue till spring break)
We Are All Jays Lunch Bunch will meet during all lunch shifts today.
Come out and support your Lady Jays basketball team tonight as they take on Union High School.. Game time is 5:00. Students get in free with a student ID. The theme is red out.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
This week is National School’s Breakfast Week!! Be sure to stop by for breakfast, you just might be the lucky one to receive a free breakfast. One free breakfast will be given out each day of National School’s Breakfast Week!!
Wednesday’s breakfast winner is Stephanie Ayala-Castro.
Juniors next week is ACT, ASVAB, and ACCUPLACER testing. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your Chromebook charged for testing.
Get ready to turn up the heat and keep it cool. This year’s Prom theme is officially Fire & Ice! We’re taking the party outdoors to the stunning, newly remodeled Memorial Park Pavilion. With the stars above and a live band bringing the house down, this is the night we’ll be talking about long after the music stops. Anyone interested in helping to plan should join our Prom Committee meeting on Thursday immediately after school in Rm 231!
Congratulation to our boys basketball team for their victory over Washington High School last night. They play Cap City tomorrow night at Cap City at 7:00 p.m.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Hey Jays! We are currently in the lead over Cap City in our shoe drive. Help us keep the lead and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office.. All shoes must be turned in by this Friday.
If you have paid for your Jostens order, but did not get it picked up, please stop by the main office to pick it up.
Final AP test ordering is Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
Congratulations to our Lady Jays basketball for their win last night over Washington! 54-37. They play again tomorrow night @ 5pm against Union.
Come out tonight and support your boys basketball team as they play their first round of Districts against Washington! Tip off is at 7:15pm! Students get in free with I.D.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
March 1 through March 7 is National School’s Breakfast Week!! Be sure to stop by for breakfast, you just might be the lucky one to receive a free breakfast. One free breakfast will be given out each day of National School’s Breakfast Week!!
Tuesday’s breakfast winner is Sophia Wormington.
Juniors next week is ACT, ASVAB, and ACCUPLACER testing. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your Chromebook charged for testing.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday, March 2, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
Hey Jays! We are currently in the lead over Cap City in our shoe drive. Help us keep the lead and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office.. All shoes must be turned in by March 6th.
If you have paid for your Jostens order, but did not get it picked up, please stop by the main office to pick it up.
Final AP test ordering is Friday, 13th. The cost to order a late exam at this time is $40. Please see Mrs. Welch in counseling to order.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
March 1 through March 7 is National School’s Breakfast Week!! Be sure to stop by for breakfast, you just might be the lucky one to receive a free breakfast. One free breakfast will be given out each day of National School’s Breakfast Week!!
Juniors next week is ACT, ASVAB, and ACCUPLACER testing. Please make sure you know your testing date and location and have your Chromebook charged for testing.
The Jay of the Day - Deegan Mitchell
Let’s make it a state champion
Jay Day
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Thursday, February 26, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance: On Mondays
Dr. Fisher :
Hey Jays! We are participating in a competition to collect the most shoes, and we need your help! Look through your closet and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office. We are competing against Capital City High School to donate shoes to The Sneaker Project. All shoes must be turned in by March 6th.
The Green Team will be selling fidgets during lunch on Thursday and Friday.
Seniors - Jostens is here today until 1:00pm. Stop by to pick up your items!!
March 1 through March 7 is National School’s Breakfast Week!! Be sure to stop by for breakfast, you just might be the lucky one to receive a free breakfast. One free breakfast will be given out each day of National School’s Breakfast Week!!
Any senior that is interested in taking the ASVAB on Mon, March 9 can sign up in counseling with Mrs. Welch.
The NCC application is due by Friday, Feb 27th if you are interested in applying for the upcoming school year.
"Attention Sophomores and Juniors: If you received an invitation from Mr. Young to join the National Honor Society, please make sure your parent form is completed and turned in to Room 401 by the end of the day on Friday."
Boys Tennis will have its first practice & parent meeting at the CC Courts @ 4:15pm on MARCH 2.
Jays Boys Golf practice will begin on Monday, March 2nd at 4:00 PM on the second floor in the main gym. In order to participate in practice, you must have a completed physical uploaded into Arbiter. Please make sure this is taken care of prior to Monday so you are eligible to practice.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Calling all baseball players: baseball tryouts will be Monday march 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd at the field after school.
Everyone is invited to join student council’s Polar Plunge team this year! We will raise money for Special Olympics of Missouri, wear silly costumes, and jump into Stephens Lake in Columbia on March 14th. If you’d love a permission slip see Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Hood.
"We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Prom will feature a live band! To ensure the performance reflects our students' musical tastes, the band has requested our help in curating their setlist. Juniors and Seniors, please fill out the form, found in your google classrooms by tomorrow!
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
On March 5th Mindy McGinnis, author of Gateway books Under This Red Rock, Heroine, and A Long Stretch of Bad Days will be visiting JC. If you would like to sign up to hear her speak, please fill out the form in your graduation year Google Classroom or see the library for details.
Attention JayBirds! If you are planning to participate in Track & Field, there is a TEAM meeting today February 24 in the cafeteria immediately following school. See Coach Wiseman for details.
Hey Jays! We are participating in a competition to collect the most shoes, and we need your help! Look through your closet and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office. We are competing against Capital City High School to donate shoes to The Sneaker Project. All shoes must be turned in by March 6th.
The Red & Black Pop Shop is open tomorrow during all lunches! Come grab a drink and support your favorite student news team!
Any senior that is interested in taking the ASVAB on Mon, March 9 can sign up in counseling with Mrs. Welch
The NCC application is due by Friday, Feb 27th if you are interested in applying for the upcoming school year.
Congratulations to our very own Krystianna Ramos Emmalee Schnur Kadence Schobey and Norah Wood who recently earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. We are so proud of your leadership and work you have done with the Missouri Association of Student councils as well as within our own student council at JCHS.
Students who are staying for required Physical Science tutoring and need to ride the activity bus home, you must sign up in the office before 1:00 p.m.
"Attention Sophomores and Juniors: If you received an invitation from Mr. Young to join the National Honor Society, please make sure your parent form is completed and turned in to Room 401 by the end of the day on Friday."
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Calling all baseball players: baseball tryouts will be Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd at the field after school.
Are you missing anything? Left anything behind? Please check the very full Lost and Found Table for your lost items. The table is located in front of the main office!
Everyone is invited to join student council’s Polar Plunge team this year! We will raise money for Special Olympics of Missouri, wear silly costumes, and jump into Stephens Lake in Columbia on March 14th. If you’d love a permission slip see Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Hood.
Seniors: Jostens will be here this Thursday from 8:10- 12:50pm to distribute caps & gowns and announcement orders that are paid in full.
Any girls that have not attended pre-season that still want to sign up to play soccer, please see coach Blake in the main gym as soon as possible. Practices start Monday. also, all players remember our two college soccer signings on Wednesday and team meetings on Thursday. Come kick it with the lady jays!
"We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Prom will feature a live band! To ensure the performance reflects our students' musical tastes, the band has requested our help in curating their setlist.
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Monday, February 23, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
On March 5th Mindy McGinnis, author of Gateway books Under This Red Rock, Heroine, and A Long Stretch of Bad Days will be visiting JC. If you would like to sign up to hear her speak, please fill out the form in your graduation year Google Classroom or see the library for details.
Attention JayBirds! If you are planning to participate in Track & Field, there is a TEAM meeting Tuesday, February 24 in the cafeteria immediately following school. See Coach Wiseman for details.
Hey Jays! We are participating in a competition to collect the most shoes, and we need your help! Look through your closet and bring any gently used shoes you no longer need to the Counseling Office. We are competing against Capital City High School to donate shoes to The Sneaker Project. All shoes must be turned in by March 6th.
Any senior that is interested in taking the ASVAB on Mon, March 9 can sign up in counseling with Mrs. Welch.
Congratulations to the boys' wrestling team for finishing 4th in the district tournament and qualifying 7 wrestlers for the state competition!
Here are the individual placements of our qualifiers:
- Jordan Trotter: 4th place
- Dre Watts: 1st place
- Deegan Mitchell: 1st place
- Nick Redcay: 4th place
- Mikel Carver: 2nd place
- Lucas Waite: 3rd place
- Luke Jenkins: 4th place
Way to go, team!
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Are you missing anything? Left anything behind? Please check the very full Lost and Found Table for your lost items. The table is located in front of the main office!
Everyone is invited to join student council’s Polar Plunge team this year! We will raise money for Special Olympics of Missouri, wear silly costumes, and jump into Stephens Lake in Columbia on March 14th. If you’d love a permission slip see Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Hood.
Any girls that have not attended pre-season that still want to sign up to play soccer, please see coach Blake in the main gym as soon as possible. Practices start Monday. Also, all players remember our two college soccer signings on Wednesday and team meetings on Thursday. Come kick it with the lady jays!
Come out and support our Lady Jay Basketball team as they take on Helias. Game time is 6:00 pm. At Helias and theme is preppy.
The Jays of the day our male wrestlers that did a fantastic job to qualify for state
Good morning Jaybirds! I am Dr. Fisher, a proud JCHS alumni and your building principal!
Today is Friday, February 20, 2026
Dr. Fisher :
The Senior Class Ready Popped Sale for Project Graduation is ending. All Orders & Money are Due to counseling by end of day today!!
On March 5th Mindy McGinnis, author of Gateway books Under This Red Rock, Heroine, and A Long Stretch of Bad Days will be visiting JC. If you would like to sign up to hear her speak, please fill out the form in your graduation year Google Classroom or see the library for details.
Attention JayBirds! If you are planning to participate in Track & Field, there is a TEAM meeting Tuesday, February 24 in the cafeteria immediately following school. See Coach Wiseman for details.
Any senior that is interested in taking the ASVAB on Mon, March 9 can sign up in counseling with Mrs. Welch
Best of luck to our Wrestlers
Admin did not approve a march to the Capitol today. If student participate and interrupt the learning environment may receive consequences.
Kadence Schobey:
I’m Kadence Schobey, your 2025-2026 student body president!
Are you missing anything? Left anything behind? Please check the very full Lost and Found Table for your lost items. The table is located in front of the main office!
Everyone is invited to join student council’s Polar Plunge team this year! We will raise money for Special Olympics of Missouri, wear silly costumes, and jump into Stephens Lake in Columbia on March 14th. If you’d love a permission slip see Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Hood.
Come support our boys basketball team as they take on Cap City tonight at cap city. Be there early, wear your red and stay classy by showing your support and saying respectful things only!
The Jays of the day are every person that shows up to the game in red!