The Middle school cross country teams head to Jackson Heights today to compete in the NEKL Cross Country meet. The girls race is set to begin at 4:00pm with the boys following at around 4:30pm.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
CHARGER NOTES
10/05 - 10/09
**Change regarding the Booster Club Raffle**
The Fire Ring being made by the Industrial Arts Class will be custom cut for the winner.
10/05 - 10/09
**Change regarding the Booster Club Raffle**
The Fire Ring being made by the Industrial Arts Class will be custom cut for the winner.
The scheduled HS JV Football game vs Oskaloosa on Monday October 5th has been canceled due to low numbers!
We had another successful High Five Friday! A great group of our high school students welcomed our EMS friends Friday morning to wish them a good day! Go Chargers!
Jefferson Co. North High School
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Next week is our first community meeting to get your questions answered about the November 3rd bond election. Please join us on October 5th at the EMS to get the facts about bond projects. If you have a few minutes, watch the first of four videos produced to learn more about the JCN bond and projects.
Link to Video #1: https://bit.ly/4xYvBoB
Link to Video #1: https://bit.ly/4xYvBoB
NEKL MSVB Tournament Details:
The Middle school Volleyball team heads to Effingham Saturday, October 03 for the NEKL VB tournament.
The Lady Chargers will begin play at 10:00am following the completion of the first round games being played at 8am and 9am. Further details on the games and their times can be viewed on the attached bracket.
There is a pep bus traveling to the games that will leave JCNHS at 9:00am and JCNMS at 9:15am. Students wishing to sign up for the pep bus must have done so by 1:00pm Friday, October 02.
We hope to see you all there to support our Volleyball team!
We can't wait to help get all of our Mini Cheer kids glammed up before their performance tonight.
Stop by the coffee truck located outside of the concessions and enjoy a hot beverage during the first chilly game of the season. Proceeds benefit the new JCN wrestling program.
Go Chargers!
Stop by the coffee truck located outside of the concessions and enjoy a hot beverage during the first chilly game of the season. Proceeds benefit the new JCN wrestling program.
Go Chargers!
Reminder of important dates leading up to the November 3rd bond election. Check your voter registration so your voice is heard.
JCNMS Football Game against Valley Falls has POSTPONED TBD.
6th grade students have been working hard learning how to evaluate algebraic expressions with exponents! Today, they put their skills into action with an Algebraic Expressions Scoot.
This activity gives students a fun and engaging way to practice what they’ve learned while getting up, moving around the classroom, and working through a variety of problems. Learning + movement = a great day in math! 💚
If voters approve it on November 3, the proposed bond financing will be structured over a 30-year term, with the option to repay early. Like a residential mortgage, bond terms can vary in length, affecting total interest paid, interest rates, and the size of annual payments. The bond financing plan does not predict typical property valuation growth; rather, it conservatively assumes 1% annual growth. By comparison, the District’s tax base has grown at an average annual rate of approximately 5% over the past 10 years. If the District’s tax base continues to grow at its historical rate of approximately 5% annually, the District could be positioned to retire the bonds as much as 10 years ahead of schedule. Thus, structuring the financing over 30 years provides flexibility and positions the District to potentially pay off the bonds 5 to 10 years early if historical growth rates continue. In addition, interest rates for 25- and 30-year financings are currently very similar. As a result, there is limited interest-rate benefit to shortening the financing term by five years. Doing so would primarily increase the District’s average annual debt service payments and thus the mill levy increase required from patrons
Special thanks to the Oskaloosa Independent for its continued support of the Media Design & Communications department at Jefferson County North High School. They donate two copies of the newspaper each week - one for students to read and one for students to feature on the "Chargers in the News" bulletin board.
Following two failed bond elections in May and November 2024, the USD 339 Jefferson County North Board of Education is taking a fresh approach for the upcoming November 3 ballot.
The new strategy gives district patrons greater voice in the project scope while presenting a lower total financial ask. The most striking difference this time around is the structure of the ballot, which features two sequential questions instead of a single, large proposal:
The questions are designed to build upon each other. Question 1 must be approved by voters for Question 2 to pass. Even if Question 2 receives a majority of "yes" votes, it cannot pass unless Question 1 passes as well. This laddered structure empowers voters with more direct control over the specific projects they wish to support and fund.
The new strategy gives district patrons greater voice in the project scope while presenting a lower total financial ask. The most striking difference this time around is the structure of the ballot, which features two sequential questions instead of a single, large proposal:
The questions are designed to build upon each other. Question 1 must be approved by voters for Question 2 to pass. Even if Question 2 receives a majority of "yes" votes, it cannot pass unless Question 1 passes as well. This laddered structure empowers voters with more direct control over the specific projects they wish to support and fund.
JCN Community,
We are excited to invite our community to upcoming community meetings to learn more about the proposed bond for Jefferson County North Schools.
These meetings give community members a chance to hear about the needs facing our district, learn what projects are being considered, understand the financial impact, and ask questions directly of district representatives.
Our goal is to provide clear, factual information and an opportunity for open conversation. Whether you have questions, want to understand the proposal better, or simply want to learn more about the future needs of JCN, we encourage you to attend.
Community Meeting Dates:
October 5, 2026 @ 6:00 – EMS (band room)
October 20, 2026 @ 6:00 – High School (library)
We recognize that decisions involving our schools and community are important. We want everyone to have access to the information they need to make an informed decision for themselves and their families.
Thank you for your continued support of Jefferson County North Schools and, most importantly, our students. We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming meetings.
We are excited to invite our community to upcoming community meetings to learn more about the proposed bond for Jefferson County North Schools.
These meetings give community members a chance to hear about the needs facing our district, learn what projects are being considered, understand the financial impact, and ask questions directly of district representatives.
Our goal is to provide clear, factual information and an opportunity for open conversation. Whether you have questions, want to understand the proposal better, or simply want to learn more about the future needs of JCN, we encourage you to attend.
Community Meeting Dates:
October 5, 2026 @ 6:00 – EMS (band room)
October 20, 2026 @ 6:00 – High School (library)
We recognize that decisions involving our schools and community are important. We want everyone to have access to the information they need to make an informed decision for themselves and their families.
Thank you for your continued support of Jefferson County North Schools and, most importantly, our students. We look forward to seeing you at one of the upcoming meetings.
After being rescheduled, the MS Cross Country team has their home meet this afternoon - September 28 - at JCNMS. The woman's race will begin at 4:30pm, and the men's race will follow at around 5:00pm. We hope to see you there!
The Middle School Volleyball team is set to host Pleasant Ridge and Xavier for a A-Team, B-Team tri-match at JCNHS. The first games are set to begin at 4:30pm. We hope to see you there!
If you would like to schedule your child for a flu vaccine, please contact Winter Warth at wwarth@usd339.net to schedule an appointment.
What's happening in our high school classrooms?
Mrs. Noll's Healthcare Work Experience class welcomed Ms. Mary Alice Scheer - a registered dietitian with a Master's degree from Kansas State University AND an alumni of JCN!
As a guest speaker, Ms. Scheer shared about her work experience at Stormont Vail in clinical research. She spoke to the students about the career of being a registered dietitian, the education needed and a conducted a brief exercise in helping a diabetes patient pick a meal at McAllister‘s restaurant.
Ms. Scheer also enlightened students on fat versus lean muscle and how much sugar is in different sodas and sports drinks!
#JCNexcellence
What's happening in our high school classrooms?
Atomic Models!
Students got creative representing protons, neutrons, and electrons while building their models and practicing how electrons are arranged in different energy levels.
#JCNexcellence
