JCN Leading the Way
Our Jefferson County North FBLA chapter has recently participated in several important events. The first event, Business Day, was December 14th. Our chapter toured the Harley Davidson Factory in Kansas City where we learned how the . . . read more
Thespians, Sponsors Beat Storm to Conference
Jefferson County North Theatre students departed a day earlier than planned to ensure that an incoming snowstorm didn't prevent them from attending the Kansas Thespian State Conference held January 7 through 9 at the Hyatt/Century II complex . . . read more
Independent Study and Interactive Distance Learning Benefits Students
Independent study online and correspondence courses began several years ago to expand the learning opportunities for Jefferson County North High School students. The high school courses are purchased from several different course providers . . . read more
Strategies Help Students in Reading at High School Level
Several strategies have been implemented at Jefferson County North High School to enable our students to achieve adequate yearly progress in reading. Mr. Gish and Mr. Mailen both meet with students several days per week during seminar . . . read more
Learning Spanish
What an exciting year it has been for me at JCN! For those of you that have not had the chance to meet me yet, my name is Toni Larson, the new high school Spanish teacher. My position is rather unique in that I am shared between . . . read more
Rain, Sleet, Snow....and Fruit
These words don’t normally go together but for the JCN High School Band, on December 10, 2009, we made it happen! Although school was cancelled that day, our fruit delivery could not be altered. The delivery semi-trailer . . . read more
The Sound of Music Spotlights New Faces on Stage
This year's fall musical, The Sound of Music, featured many Jefferson County North High School theatre students, but also featured students new to the JCN stage. The cast included JCN Thespians but also a student from Belgium, incoming . . . read more
Washburn Institute of Technology
(formerly Kaw Area Technical School)
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
2009 Cross Country
The 2009 JCN boys' CC team was the 6th boys' team in the last 8 years to qualify for state. Members of the state team were Seniors - Brad Bengel, Tyler Leakey, and Edouard Huyghebart, Juniors - Landon Noll and Jacob Schrick, Sophomores - . . . read more
Homecoming 2009 Is A Success
September 18, 2009 dawned as a beautiful, sunny, and warm day. The day was not only nice because of the weather, but also because it was the date of the 2009 JCN Homecoming. Homecoming came bright and early this year, not only because it . . . read more
JCNHS Yearbook earns National Recognition
The 2008-09 Jefferson County North High School yearbook titled, North Side Story , was named a national semifinalist for Yearbook Yearbook , the publication that honors outstanding yearbook achievement. The yearbook staff at JCNHS has . . . read more
High School Art Happenings
Spring is a busy month in the art room. We were visited on February 12th by artist Stephanie Lanter. She is from Washburn University and is primarily a sculptor. She showed students how to create clay bobble head sculptures. Stephanie will . . . 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
