The bond includes much-needed HVAC upgrades at both the high school and EMS. These improvements will replace aging equipment, improve reliability, and provide more consistent heating and cooling throughout the buildings. Updating these systems will help create a safer, healthier, and more comfortable learning environment for students and staff while reducing the challenges and costs associated with aging equipment. Also, check out our FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iYlCOtUBqm0IsZPDQRpQMt4pggG-tZJzqFOxGnZ1Wg/edit?usp=sharing
about 2 hours ago, Jefferson County North
Last Saturday, the JCN Cross Country team traveled to Centralia Lake for a meet. While the course was wet and muddy, the team competed well. The girls team placed 3rd overall, and the boys team won handily. Individual medal winners were Ella Seymour (7th), Rowan Robey (9th), Maddie Gerety (17th), Max Kane (3rd), Tucker Bryant (10th), Scotty Roloff (13th), and Caliber Beecham (22nd). The next meet for the team is this Saturday at the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth at 9:00am.
about 4 hours ago, Spencer Wilson
Send a treat to someone sweet at EMS and support Cheer and Dance!
Use the QR code or the link to order a special Halloween surprise for your student!
Order deadline is end of day on October 23rd. Boo grams will be delivered Friday, October 30th at school.
about 8 hours ago, Mrs. Sumpter
High School Homecoming Bonfire, tonight!
about 8 hours ago, Shanie Kearney
What's happening in our high school classrooms?
In Mr. Courtney's upperclassmen English classes... Stepsisters v Cinderella! The stepsisters are suing Cinderella because they were blinded at her wedding by pigeons. One group defended Cinderella while the other acted as the prosecution for the stepsisters.
Standards- write and defend arguments with text evidence. Listen and respond during discussions. Present information addressing opposing viewpoints.
#JCNexcellence
about 23 hours ago, Dianne Denmark
Bond Question 1 provides much-needed infrastructure improvements to help ensure safe, healthy, and reliable schools for our students and staff. Much of the proposed roof and HVAC work involves replacing equipment that has reached or exceeded its expected lifespan. This equipment has served the district well for 30–45 years, but it is now in serious need of replacement.
1 day ago, Dr. Brad Kempf
🗳️ **Voter Registration Reminder**
Planning to vote in the November 3 election? Please take a moment to check your voter registration and make sure your information is current.
📅 **October 13 is the deadline** to register or update your registration for the November election.
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!
2 days ago, Lydia Tweed
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.
2 days ago, Haley Area
The scheduled HS JV Football game vs Oskaloosa on Monday October 5th has been canceled due to low numbers!
2 days ago, Shanie Kearney
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!
2 days ago, Mrs. Sumpter
Jefferson Co. North High School 👑 Homecoming Candidates 2026👑
3 days ago, Shanie Kearney
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
5 days ago, Dr. Brad Kempf
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!
5 days ago, Lydia Tweed
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!
5 days ago, Sadie Beecham
Reminder of important dates leading up to the November 3rd bond election. Check your voter registration so your voice is heard.
6 days ago, Dr. Brad Kempf
JCNMS Football Game against Valley Falls has POSTPONED TBD.
6 days ago, Sadie Beecham
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! 💚
6 days ago, Kari Mitchell
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
