Jenkins Journal

May 28, 2023

School's Mission - To ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels.

School's Vision - From School to the world: All students prepared for productive futures.

Parent Information

Dear Parents and Students:


Please monitor the HVJ website and review the Parent Newsletters for announcements, sports announcements, and school procedures. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email or contact the school. We are here to support you!


If there is information that you would like added to the newsletter, please feel free to email me at heather.handy@sccpss.com. It is important to us to cover all updates and announcements that are useful to our students and parents/guardians.


H. Handy, Principal

Attention Senior Parents: You will continue to receive the newsletter into the summer months until your student is rolled out of the data base.

Diploma Pick up Directions

If you did not pick up your diploma last week, you can pick your diploma up on Monday -Thursday between the hours of 8-1p.m. You will sign for your diploma with Mrs. McNeil. Thank you!

Summer Office Hours - 8:00AM - 2:00PM

Congratulations Class of 2023!

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Summer School Information

Please see the following details for summer school at Jenkins High School:


June 1st-June 29th

Arrival 7:00-7:30

Dismissal 1:30


June 19th- Holiday

*Jenkins students will enter and exit from the bus ramp.

*Students must be in uniform.


Please email Mrs. Wilson-Bote for questions. kenna.wilson-bote@sccpss.com

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SCCPSS Uniform Requirements - Daily Checks in 1st block! No hats, ski masks, or hoods should be worn in the building! No slides, soccer shoes, or shoes without backs allowed at school!

School uniforms will be required for the 2023-2024. Please see the SCCPSS website and SCCPSS Code of Conduct for complete details.

Jenkins High School - Red or White collared shirt and Black or Khaki pants.

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Testing Information - please read!

SAT Dates


August 26, 2023

October 7, 2023

November 4, 2023

December 2, 2023

March 9, 2024

May 4, 2024

June 1, 2024


PSAT/SAT

Students should create an account with College Board (if they have not already). Students with an account for College Board and Khan Academy can link their accounts to access personalized assignments for students. Students that utilize the personalized practice have proven to increase students PSAT/SAT scores.


GMAS Summer Opportunity

Students that did not take their assigned GMAS during the Spring administration have one final opportunity in June 2023. Students must register (email Mrs. Decker at Heidie.Decker@sccpss.com and Mrs. Wilson at Kristen.Wilson@sccpss.com) by Wednesday, June 14 to take advantage of this opportunity.

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PTSA is seeking Officers and Committee Leads for the 2023-24 school year. If you are interested in serving in any capacity or have questions, please send an email to jenkinshighschoolptsa@gmail.com and we will forward the duty description for any office(s) that may interest you.

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Interested in serving as a Parent Representative on our School Council for 23-24 school year? Please email Mrs. Handy at heather.handy@sccpss.com.

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Athletic Updates and Information!


All student athletes must have an updated physical exam on file with the Athletic Director or Athletic Trainer before participating!

Athletic Director- Jason.Hallman@sccpss.com (for questions regarding physicals & eligibility)

Football – Anthony.Welch@sccpss.com

Softball – Seth.Gaspin@sccpss.com

Cross Country - zachary.schiffman2@sccpss.com

Volleyball – Kaney.Ballance@sccpss.com

Girls Basketball- Brianna.Brooker@sccpss.com

Boys Basketball – Terry.Hines@sccpss.com

Wrestling - jason.hallman@sccpss.com

Soccer - taiylar.pearson@sccpss.com

Tennis - jon-reed.walker@sccpss.com

Track and Field - zachary.schiffman2@sccpss.com

Flag Football - brianna.brooker@sccpss.com

Baseball- seth.gaspin@sccpss.com

Baseball and Softball Updates

Summer Baseball begins June 5 at 10am.

Summer Softball begins June 6th 9am

**You will need an updated physical and be enrolled at Jenkins High school to participate. Please feel free to email Coach Seth.Gaspin@sccpss.com

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Athletic Information for 2023-2024 - PLEASE READ!

The HVJ Counseling Team is ready to assist you!

Mrs. Tressa Gilmore-Evans (9-12 Last Names A-F)

tressa.gilmore@sccpss.com

Office: (912) 395-6314 Google Voice (912) 483-9669


Mr. Mickey Berrong (9-12 Last Names G-H and L-R)

alan.berrong@sccpss.com

Office: (912) 395-6314 Google Voice (912) 712-6492


Ms. Felisha Jackson (9-12 Last Names I-K and S-Z)

felisha.jackson@sccpss.com

Office: (912) 395-6314 Google Voice (912) 509-0459


Mrs. Tiffany McNeill - Administrative Counselor Clerk

tiffany.mcneill@sccpss.com

Office: (912) 395-6314

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Scholarship Opportunities for HVJ Students - See your counselor with questions!

A number of scholarship opportunities have been posted on our district website, some listed below, and please see the ones attached.


https://spwww.sccpss.com/aa/c/Pages/Scholarship-Opportunities.aspx


Jobtest.org Career Search Scholarship

  • Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply.

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Application Deadline: July 1, 2023

  • Scholarship Link: https://www.jobtest.org/scholarship

Wellness Warriors Scholarship

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National Honor Society makes blankets for local animal shelter!

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HVJ National Honor Society participates in Refugee Project of Students Rebuild.org.

The National Honor Society participated in the Refugee Project of StudentsRebuild.org. They created 226 postcards. The Bezos Family foundation donates money to charities like Save the Children…etc depending on the challenge. Our artwork donated $2260

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Interested in being on the Yearbook Staff next year?

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SAT Information!

The SAT is offered at Jenkins in June of 2023. Students must register for the SAT on their own. If you have questions or need assistance, please see your counselor. Thank you!

Instructions for using school cash.

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Need a Work Permit? Instructions Attached.

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Need to submit an address change? See directions below.

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Great Week in Warrior Nation!

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Faculty and Staff enjoyed the themed End of Year Banquet to celebrate the school year and recognize retirees! Thank you to our Sunshine Committee for doing such a great job! A big shout out to Ms. Decker for reaching out and collecting fabulous door prizes.

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Enjoy your summer break - make good decisions and stay safe Warriors!

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