Jefferson County North USD 339

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.

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.

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

What's happening in our high school classrooms? In Mrs. Noll's Physics class, we're excited to introduce our new Vernier data collection system into the classroom! Physics students put the new equipment to work with a free fall lab, collecting real-time data as they investigated the motion of a falling object. Students compared graphed data, and calculated the acceleration due to gravity based on those graphs. 

What's happening in our high school classrooms? Mrs. Noll's Biology students recently completed the Penny Lab! After learning about the unique properties of water, Biology students compared regular water to soapy water by seeing how many drops they could fit on a penny. They observed firsthand how soap affects the attraction between water molecules and changes surface tension.

What's happening in our high school classrooms? Recently in Mr. Tweed's 8th hour Ag Welding, students had their first day out in the shop! Students have been working hard to complete their safety unit tests! In these photos, students were using angle grinders to cut, grind, and prep their metal workpieces for their first day of welding rotations. During this unit, each student will rotate between Gas Metal Arc Welding (wire), Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes to practice their skills.

Yesterday, the high school cross country team competed in Seneca at their third meet of the season. While the afternoon started off dry, it didn't take long for the weather to turn, and soon the kids were soaked. That didn't slow them down, as the team set a bunch of PRs. Our medalists on the girls side were Ella Seymour (5th) and Rowan Robey (8th), and the girls placed 5th overall. Boys medalists were Max Kane (6th), Tucker Bryant (15th), and Scotty Roloff (17th), with the boys winning the meet handily. All in all, it was the best weather for a meet so far, even with the rain. Thank you to all that have been able to come and support our team at any of their meets so far. Our next meet will be next Saturday at Centralia Lake.

JCN BOND ELECTION – NOVEMBER 3

Jefferson County North USD 339 will have a bond referendum election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The proposed bond addresses important facility and safety needs across the district that are too costly to be funded through regular capital outlay. Learn more about the bond proposal, projects, and election information here at the link below. The main page of the website has a BOND 2026 tab, and follow us on Facebook

https://www.usd339.net/o/usd-339/page/bond-2026-information

RESCHEDULED: The JCN Cross Country Meet set to take place in Nortonville on Saturday, 09/26 has been rescheduled due to weather.

The meet will take place on MONDAY, September 28th, with races beginning at 4:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

Don't forget to start your day with our JCNHS cheerleaders tomorrow at the pancake feed and then go support your Charger Volleyball during their tournament right after!