We work to increase parental engagement and school spirit. Our goal is to make every student’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering JCHS PTSA families and greater community to advocate for all students. Our support helps the school in a number of important ways:
- Award Scholarships to deserving graduates
- Communicate PTSA info to staff, families and the greater JCHS community
- Continued advocacy for student safety
- Help facilitate opportunities for organizations and businesses to engage with and support excellence at JCHS
- Help plan, prepare and execute various events to benefit the JCHS community
- Staff support and reimbursements for professional development
- Support the “Sources of Strength” program
- Work with Staff Class Sponsors to help each class raise funds for a special and memorable Prom, After-Prom and graduation
- Work with the student leadership team to coordinate events and stronger communication around these events
Past projects include:
- Courtyard: Provided major funding for JCHS to completely renovate two courtyards for outdoor classes & community activities. Now the yards are fully functional for students and staff.
- U-Knight & Excite: Supported new student orientation
- Science Lab: Supported science department with lab materials
- Teacher Appreciation:
- Provided Teacher appreciation giftcards for 200+ staff
- Organized Teacher’s appreciation breakfast and hosted holiday cookie buffet
- Mock Testing: In collaboration with Huntington Learning Ctr, @SouthRidingHLC, conducted mock testing for SAT and ACT
- Back-to-School Work Day: Annual clean-up event to improve JCHS grounds and facilities
- Newcomer/Freshman BBQ: This annual event in August helps new students and their families learn about JCHS from other parents, students and staff
- ArtFest: This major fundraiser occurs in the late fall or early winter. Artists, artisans, crafters and vendors share their wares along with a book sale and fun holiday treats and activities.
- Staff Appreciation Lunches: treated the JCHS staff to a great homemade meal to recognize all their hard work and dedication to our student
- JCHS Tour Guides: Helped make a great impression as our school is viewed by prospective families
- Homecoming: Worked with past and current students to make Homecoming a special, memorable annual event.
- CCTM Parent Group: Assisted in hosting open houses and other events for the Center for Communication Technology Magnet program.
- Mr. John Champe: Supported the production of this hilarious, decades-long tradition and spoof on beauty pageantry.
- Backyard BBQ & Sports End-of-Year Celebration: Hosted annual BBQ-style picnic events to usher in summer.