Cobra Strike
From the Desk of the Junior/Senior High School Principal
WELCOME BACK!
We are very excited to start a new school year here at Jackson Heights Jr/SR High school. There is a lot to talk about this upcoming year. There are new faces, new programs, and a lot of new ideas getting thrown around to make this school year one for the books.
For starters, this article you are reading is a short weekly letter we will be putting out to showcase whats going on in our building. It will be a chance to highlight outstanding students, staff, and community members for their contributions to the school.
We have a new band director in the form of Sean Moore that is coming in with some great new ideas and directions for the music department moving forward. I know the phrase "marching band in the future" has been thrown around and we are pumped to make it happen. I am excited for him to be with us.
We also have Rebecca Craig, a student teacher from Emporia State University, this semester that will be working with Mr. Plattner teaching Social Studies. We are excited to have her here and will make her student teaching experience a great one.
As for myself, I want to thank the teachers, staff, community, and students for the incredibly warm welcome moving into the Jr/Sr High School Principal position here. I am looking forward to a great school year here at Jackson Heights. I have only officially been here for a few weeks and I can already tell the teachers and staff have a ton of great ideas for ways to help students be successful this year. Lets get out there and make a difference.
Derek E. Smith
50th first day in a row!
We will let you do the calculations on his age yourself, but look at that sharp dressed man.
Bell Schedule this upcoming year
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
1st: 8:20-9:07
2nd: 9:10-9:57
3rd: 10:00-10:47
4th: 10:50-11:37
5th: 11:40-12:55
6th: 12:58-1:45
7th: 1:48-2:35
8th: 2:38-3:25
1st Lunch: 11:40-12:00
2nd Lunch: 12:03-12:23
Tuesday/Thursday
1st: 8:20-9:02
2nd: 9:05-9:47
3rd: 9:50-10:32
4th: 10:35-11:17
Seminar: 11:20-12:25
5th: 12:28-1:10
6th: 1:13-1:55
7th: 1:58-2:40
8th: 2:43-3:25
1st lunch11:42-12:02
2nd Lunch12:05-12:25
Events
Lunch Procedures
It is highly encouraged that students take an in focus picture of this card. This barcode can be scanned on a phone screen. This will be important because if a card is lost/stolen, you will be given one free replacement, afterward a fee will be assessed on your student account.
This Week
Staff Inservice
First day of fall sports practice
Tuesday:
Staff Work day
6:00 pm 7th grade orientation (HS Gym)
Wednesday:
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Thursday:
School day
Friday:
School Day
About the Principal
My family
My two awesome sons Hank and Hiccup
My "Italian daughter" Erica (we hosted her last year and she became a part of our family forever more).
Please ignore the RV shirt. it wont happen again.
Some Fun!!
Good Old Days
After an amazing 12 year career that involved me living on 6 different continents, I was medically retired and transitioned into the teaching world.
Derek Smith
Email: derek.smith@jhcobras.net
Website: jhcobras.net
Location: 12692 266th Rd Holton, KS 66436
Phone: (785)248-4386
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackson.Heights.USD335