JCN invites all community members to attend our second bond information meeting on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the high school. This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed bond projects, get the facts, ask questions, and have your concerns addressed. We believe an informed community is essential to making decisions about the future of our schools. Come hear the details, share your questions, and learn how these projects could impact our students, staff, and community. We look forward to seeing you there! Also, Check out the bond video #3 at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2amIizCj8s
The middle school Girl's Basketball team kicks off their season Monday, October 19th, at Oskaloosa. A & B Teams will be participating. B-Team will begin at 4:30pm with A-Team to follow! We hope to see you there!
The MS football team finishes out their season, facing off with Valley Falls on MONDAY, October 19th. This game was originally supposed to be played on October 1st, but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. We hope to see you there cheering on our Chargers!
CHARGER NOTES
10/19 - 10/23
No School on Monday, October 19th!
Today, on a windy and cool afternoon, the JCN Cross Country team traveled to Jackson Heights to compete in the league meet. The league is full of great runners, but a large portion of them go to our school, and it showed today. Medaling for the girls were Ella Seymour (3rd), Rowan Robey (5th), and Madelyn Gerety (13th). Boys medaling were Max Kane (3rd), Tucker Bryant (8th), Scotty Roloff (9th), Caliber Beecham (10th), Judah Borg (11th) and Riley Ladesic (12th). The carnage didn't end there, as both teams were NEK League Champions!!! Thank you to all who came to support our kids today, it is greatly appreciated and not possible without you. Our next meet is Tuesday at Jackson Heights again to compete in our final meet before regionals at Wabaunsee.
If the bond does not pass, the district will still need to address aging roofs, HVAC systems, building security, and other critical facility needs. Delaying these projects does not eliminate the need; it risks allowing deterioration to continue while construction costs, materials, and labor become more expensive. Waiting could mean paying more for the same improvements in the future, placing additional pressure on the district’s operating budget and potentially requiring repairs to be addressed as emergencies. The time to act is now, while JCN can take a proactive approach to maintaining/upgrading its facilities, protecting students and staff, and planning responsibly for the district’s long-term needs.
Bond Question #1 includes plans for a secure entrance redesign at the elementary/middle school (EMS). The proposed improvements are intended to strengthen building security, create a more controlled visitor entrance, and provide additional protection for students and staff throughout the school day. The architectural rendering illustrates one possible design for the entrance and highlights the district’s commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming learning environment for everyone.
Last Saturday, our Charger Cross Country Team traveled to Leavenworth for the Pleasant Ridge meet at the University of St. Mary. This meet was filled with much larger schools than little JCN, but our athletes rose to the occasion. The girls placed 5th overall, only being beaten by large schools, with individual medal winners being Ella Seymour (12th), Rowan Robey (16th), and Maddie Gerety (28th). The boys team placed 3rd overall, only being beaten by very good Eudora and St. Thomas Aquinas teams. Individual medal winners were Max Kane (4th), Caliber Beecham (15th), Judah Borg (18th), Scotty Roloff (19th), Riley Ladesic (22nd), and Tucker Bryant (26th). A number of PRs were made, and the kids showed up to compete in a big way. Our next meet is the NEK League Meet this Thursday at Jackson Heights at 4pm. Thank you to all those who have made trips to see our kids run, your support means everything to our runners.
Bond Question #1 includes secure entrance improvements at both the elementary/middle school and the high school. These upgrades will help strengthen building security, improve visitor access, and provide additional protection for students and staff throughout the school day. Creating safer, more secure learning environments remains a priority for JCN.
A night to remember! 💚👑
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming royalty, Gwynn Blattner and Wyatt Silvers!
Attendants were Aria Manville and Brigham Brey.
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming royalty, Gwynn Blattner and Wyatt Silvers!
Attendants were Aria Manville and Brigham Brey.
Bond Question #1 includes improvements to the high school parking lot. If approved, the project will resurface the existing parking lot and convert the gravel areas north and west of the high school into asphalt. These improvements will provide safer, more accessible, and more convenient parking and access for students, staff, families, and community members attending football games and other school events.
Bond Question #2 includes a dedicated agricultural science classroom at JCN High School to better support one of our district’s most popular and important educational programs. With more than 60% of JCNHS students enrolled in an agricultural science course, the need for an appropriately sized, purpose-built learning space is clear. A dedicated classroom will provide students and instructors with an environment designed to support hands-on learning, agricultural education, and the development of real-world skills connected to careers in agriculture and related industries. This investment will allow JCN to better serve current students, support the continued growth of the program, and prepare future generations for opportunities in one of Kansas’s most important industries.
NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ON 10/13/26!
What should happen to a school that closed years ago?
My 6th graders are tackling that question in "Voices at the Table," a project where each student takes on a role (alum, nearby resident, council member, developer, local kid) and builds an argument from that point of view. They research the real building, hear memories from alumni, then deliver team statements at a mock town hall.
Same building, different perspectives.
My 6th graders are tackling that question in "Voices at the Table," a project where each student takes on a role (alum, nearby resident, council member, developer, local kid) and builds an argument from that point of view. They research the real building, hear memories from alumni, then deliver team statements at a mock town hall.
Same building, different perspectives.
Today, 1st grade students had a a fun time reviewing fire safety routines with the Nortonville Volunteer Fire Department.
Mrs. Berry’s 3rd grade had a fun time learning about Fire safety.
CHARGER NOTES
10/12 - 10/16
Cross Country Meet on Saturday, 10/10 starts at 9:00am!
