Seniors Surprise Faculty with Breakfast
On a foggy May 17th morning, seven seniors decided not to sleep in on their first day off. Instead, they showed up at 6:30 a.m. to serve breakfast to the faculty on the high school's front lawn. Breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, . . . read more
Freshmen Go Bowling as an MTSS Reward
The Class of 2016 won the latest MTSS class award and were rewarded with a morning of bowling on May 14, 2013. Driven by Terri Coppinger and lead by their freshman class sponsors, Jim Brickell and Cindy Johnson, the group traveled to . . . read more
Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete
Kymee Noll from Jefferson County North High School was recently a Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete presented by Kaw Valley Bank. Kymee has a 3.93 GPA and has made it to state every year in volleyball and basketball. The lady Chargers won the . . . read more
The "Golden Age" of Basketball for JCN Girls
The Jefferson County North High School Girls Basketball team, this year, can be recognized by many different titles; 2A State Runner Up, Oskaloosa Sub State Champions (4 years in a row), Delaware Valley League Champions (3 out of last four . . . read more
UK Entertainers Perform Lied Center
Approximately 100 theatre students and parents from Jefferson County North were amazed as they witnessed the magic of the bagpipes and Drum Corp from Britain's Black Watch/Scottish Guard at The Lied Center on February 15, 2013. JCN Theatre . . . read more
FBLA State
Jefferson County North FBLA worked hard through Spring Break to perfect all of their events for the State Leadership Conference held on April 3-5 th in Topeka, Kansas. Seven FBLA members went down early to set up the officer candidate . . . read more
Boys Head to State Basketball for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, the JCN boys advanced to the state tournament held at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Playing Republic County in the first round we once again lost to the eventual state champion in a shootout 78-68. . . . read more
First Year for Web and Digital Communications Classes
The 2012-13 school was the first official school year for the Web and Digital Communications department at Jefferson County North High School. Formerly known by various tech names, and most recently as Communication Technology, the courses . . . read more
National Honor Society Information/Guidelines
Included in this article is information about National Honor Society guidelines/procedures for becoming a member, and a list of the current members. I. Induction of new members is in the fall, and includes qualifying juniors . . . read more
Start Planning Senior Pictures
Although it may seem early to you, it is time to start thinking about senior pictures for the 2013-14 yearbook. Because our first deadline is a very serious one for the yearbook staff, we would appreciate your cooperation in making the . . . read more
Theatre Students Learn From the Best at Omaha Film Festival
What better way to learn about film making and acting for film than from the best the industry has to offer? That is exactly what Jefferson County North theatre students did when they attended The Omaha Film Festival and Conference March . . . read more
Theatre Students Selected to Intern at Omaha Film Festival
Jefferson County North Theatre students and co- Presidents of JCN Thespian Troupe 6178, Cassie Lampen and Abbie Weishaar, were selected to represent JCN as interns for The Omaha Film Festival in Omaha Nebraska, March 6 and 7, 2013. Film . . . read more
Washburn Institute of Technology
Did you know that 65% of the job opportunities available today do not require a college degree, but do require some kind of technical training? If you are a high school student 16 years of age, you might consider Washburn Institute of . . . read more
What is a senior project?
The senior project is a task that is asked of every senior and is a graduation requirement at Jefferson County North High School. The senior project consists of three main components: a senior portfolio/paper, a senior project, and a . . . read more
FBLA District Results
The Jefferson County North chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America attended the annual District II Conference in Valley Falls on January 19, 2012. At the conference the members took tests, were interviewed, and gave . . . read more
Start Planning Senior Pictures
Although it may seem early to you, it is time to start thinking about senior pictures for the 2013-14 yearbook. Because our first deadline is a very serious one for the yearbook staff, we would appreciate your cooperation in making the . . . read more
Web and Digital Communications
Computer Applications I The student will learn to utilize basic keyboarding, computer functions, and proper technique. The student will review or be introduced to the basic formatting and arrangement of letters, notes, memos, reports, . . . read more
KU Band Day and Parade Tradition Lives On
On Saturday, September 25th, the JCNHS Band and North Star Dance team headed to Lawrence to participate in the KU Parade and Band Day. The weather during the parade was beautiful while the weather at the game was “less” . . . read more
JCN Thepsian Induction/Honors Brunch has Special Surprise
Jefferson County North Thespian Troupe 6178 held its fall induction ceremony September 1, as witnessed by parents, friends, and high school Principal Gary Bedigrew. Not only did JCN induct new members, but it also presented a charter to . . . read more
