The JCNHS Scholars Bowl team received runner up at the 2A Regionals tournament at Maur Hill on 2/3. We will be going to the state tournament Saturday, February 12th hosted by Trego Community High School in Wakeeny, KS. Everyone is extremely excited; this is the first time since 2013 we have been back to the state competition.
Valentine’s Day is almost here! There are just two days left to get your completed order forms into either school office. Order forms are found on the school website and blank forms can be found in the high school office as well. All proceeds help the Junior class prom fund. All valentines will be delivered Monday afternoon on the 14th.
The Junior Varsity Scholars Bowl team had their last meet at Oskaloosa on January 27th. They finished the season on a high note, earning a second place win. Congrats everyone!
MS Boys Basketball with McLouth Rescheduled
Wednesday, Feb. 9th @ McLouth 5:00
Congratulations to our girls basketball team who placed 2nd in the JCN Girls Mid-season Tournament. 3 JCN Girls were selected to the All-Tournament team. The team was selected by votes from coaches. Congratulations to Tera Wistuba, Claire Jobbins and Clara Johnson on being selected to the team.
Blind date with a book started Tuesday in the high school library. Eleven staff members and students chose their Valentine’s Day book date. We will have a date reveal party on the 28th.
If you're going to the basketball games tonight, MH-MA Parent club will be having a chili feed to support their students. See the flyer.
MS Boys Basketball is Postponed tonight! Reschedule date will be posted as soon as one is scheduled.
There will be no school at JCN on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Drifting snow is causing significant road issues in some areas. Be safe!
USD 339 announces the following IMMEDIATE vacancy: Food Service Cook.
and ;
a vacancy for the 2022-23 school year: MS Cheer/Pep Club Sponsor.
Please visit the website under Employment Opportunities for more details.
In taking a poll at tonight's HS ballgames, there is an overwhelming amount of students that would like a snow day tomorrow! I'm glad to help them out..... There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2nd. Enjoy a Snow Day and be safe!
FBLA Members had their Districts today!
January was a busy month in the high school library. Students came back from break and were met with several new books. We also have a reading challenge going on for students and staff, so far 28 challenges have been met. Every month there will be a drawing for anyone who completes a challenge. This month’s winner won a handmade mug and hot chocolate mix.
Tonight's Basketball games against McLouth have changed. Varisty girls will begin at 4:30pm followed by boys varsity. There will be NO JV games tonight. Please let others know.
VARSITY GIRLS BEGIN AT 4:30PM AGAINST MCLOUTH FOLLOWED BY BOYS.
First graders learned about Kansas and ended the week celebrating Kansas’ birthday with a sunflower cake. 🌻🌻
First grade enjoyed celebrating the 101st day of school with a Dalmatian day of fun. Children shared 101 Day Posters, dressed as Dalmatians, enjoyed 101 snacks, and finished the day watching the Disney classic, “101 Dalmatians”.
4th graders as notable Kansans to celebrate Kansas Day!
Press Release to Announce Superintendent Selection
Jefferson County North USD 339 Names New Superintendent
The USD 339 Board of Education has announced the selection of Dr. Brad Kempf, as the new superintendent. Dr. Brad Kempf will take the reins on July 1, 2022 after the retirement of Mrs. Denise Jennings at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Dr. Brad Kempf was born and raised in Louisville, KY, and have been a Kansas resident since 2008. Since living in Kansas, he has enjoyed living in both Kansas rural and city settings and working with great communities. He is passionate about advocating for all Kansas students and public schools' needs at the State level.
Dr. Kempf has been in education for seventeen years and currently serves as the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in Emporia USD 253. Prior to this, he served as West Middle School Principal in Lawrence USD 497 for five years, Emporia Middle School Associate Principal/Assistant District Athletic Director for four years. He also served as a PK-12 principal in White City in the Rural Vista District USD 481. His teaching experience includes roles as a high school teacher and coach in Tonganoxie, KS and Ft. Knox, KY. Prior to his career in education, he proudly served in the U.S. Army.
Dr. Kempf holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, History from Missouri State University, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri, another Master’s Degree in School Leadership from Baker University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Baker University.
Updated Girls Tournament Bracket 2021-22
Slight change to tonight"s HS boys basketball games at home against ACCHS. We will be playing 2 quarters of JV boys starting at 6:00 followed by Varsity boys. The games will be streamed on our live-feed. Go to our JCN Youtube channel.