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James River Elementary Celebrates “Purple Up” Month With Military Helicopter Visit

April 24, 2018, 5:30 am
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Group of students in front of military helicopter

JRES celebrated military families and “Purple Up” month by giving students the opportunity to see a military helicopter up close after it landed at the school. Fourth and fifth grade students were able to talk with the pilots and enjoyed seeing their principal, Michael Stutt, in the co-pilot seat. Military-connected students in other grades were also able to see the helicopter land and take off.

 

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Berkeley and Hornsby Students Recognized in Nationwide Spelling and Vocabulary Competition

April 12, 2018, 10:05 am
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Congratulations to Peter Radovich for winning a nationwide German spelling and vocabulary competition. Radovich was competing against 555 other German students – both middle school and high school students.  He started working towards this competition last December – memorizing the meaning and spelling of right at 1000 words!   When the competition opened on Thursday, he burned through all 50 rounds of the competition in just 2.5 hours – He literally set a record for winning the fastest ever.

Berkeley Middle School

  • 2nd Place – Daniel Pham (Spanish)
  • 10th Place – Nu Mai (Spanish)
  • 9th Place – Larissa Smart (German)

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Stephen Legawiec Named 2018 WJCC Division Teacher of the Year

April 26, 2018, 7:58 am
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Berkeley and Hornsby Students Recognized in Nationwide Spelling and Vocabulary Competition

April 12, 2018, 10:05 am
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Congratulations to Peter Radovich for winning a nationwide German spelling and vocabulary competition. Radovich was competing against 555 other German students – both middle school and high school students.  He started working towards this competition last December – memorizing the meaning and spelling of right at 1000 words!   When the competition opened on Thursday, he burned through all 50 rounds of the competition in just 2.5 hours – He literally set a record for winning the fastest ever.

Berkeley Middle School

  • 2nd Place – Daniel Pham (Spanish)
  • 10th Place – Nu Mai (Spanish)
  • 9th Place – Larissa Smart (German)

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WJCC Students, Staff and Families Joined the 9th Annual Run the D.O.G. 5K

April 30, 2018, 5:59 am
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Norge Elementary Students have a Blast at Norge Kid’s Day

April 30, 2018, 10:14 am
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Join WHS Booster Club for the 2nd Annual Community Clash Basketball Tournament

May 1, 2018, 7:57 am
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Make the right call…

Join us for the 2nd Annual Community Clash Basketball Tournament

June 1, 2018 • 5:30 at Warhill High School

$5.00 admission (kids under 10 – Free)

Cheer on your favorite team from the community – Police Department, Fire Department, Faculty and Students to benefit the Warhill High School Booster Club and our athletes.

 

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Teacher Appreciation Week – May 7-11, 2018 #ThankATeacherVA

May 7, 2018, 7:30 am
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Hornsby Middle School Students Participate in Space Exploration Activities

May 7, 2018, 8:40 am
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Bike Rodeo Prepares WJCC students for National Bike to School Day 2018

May 8, 2018, 12:04 pm
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WJCC students are ready to Pack the Racks on Wednesday, May 9th, National Bike to School Day! Safe Routes to School, in collaboration with BikeWalk Williamsburg, Colonial Revolution Mountain Bike Club, and James City County Police Department facilitated a Bike Skills Rodeo during the Safe and Healthy Kids Day Event at the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA recently.

Students without bikes are encouraged to use other self-powered transportation on Wednesday. National Bike to School Day is part of the WJCC Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll Incentive Program.

View photos of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools students demonstrating the bike safety skills they learned.

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LHS Student Receives 2018 U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Championship Trophy

May 9, 2018, 6:17 am
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Ty-Jeigh Tyler receives U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Championship TrophyOn April 13, the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge was held at the WISC between Lafayette, Jamestown, and Warhill high school. Ty-Jeigh Tyler of Men of Vision and Purpose (MVP) from Lafayette High School won the first U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Championship trophy.

About Men of Vision and Purpose (MVP) Program

Archie Jefferson, Officer Andre McLaughlin, and William Capers are co-founders of Men of Vision and Purpose (MVP) a male mentoring group at Lafayette High School, the MVP program mentors 50-80 young men from of a diverse background every Thursday.

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SHIP Thanks All of the WJCC Teachers and Staff Who Sponsored Challenge Clubs for the 2017-18 School Year!

May 9, 2018, 8:32 am
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James River Elementary Celebrates “Purple Up” Month With Military Helicopter Visit

April 24, 2018, 5:30 am
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Group of students in front of military helicopter

JRES celebrated military families and “Purple Up” month by giving students the opportunity to see a military helicopter up close after it landed at the school. Fourth and fifth grade students were able to talk with the pilots and enjoyed seeing their principal, Michael Stutt, in the co-pilot seat. Military-connected students in other grades were also able to see the helicopter land and take off.

 

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2017 Community Recognitions

May 18, 2017, 7:42 am
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2017 Community Recognitions


Business Honorees


WJCC recognized three of our most valued business partners for being named to the Virginia School Boards Association 2017 Business Honor Roll. Their ongoing commitment and support of our students and schools is very much appreciated. Not only do we value and depend upon their collaboration but we are thankful that we can highlight some of their many contributions to our school division. Partnerships with these businesses provide opportunities for students and staff to work with members of our community and enrich educational experiences both in and outside of our classrooms.

Ball Corporation

Marjorie Daniel

Ball Corporation has sponsored WJCC’s Manufacturing Day since the program’s inception. Students tour their facility and learn not only 21st century skills needed in jobs today but also the type of products that are made right here in Williamsburg. Ball team members also present at our high school Career Day programs.

Power House Dance

Wendy Buchan

Power House Dance provides five WJCC students scholarships through an annual program in an effort to create community-based opportunities in the arts. Prompted by their focus on health and well-being, the studio staff also supports our SHIP programs, field days and other health-related activities in our schools.

Trader Joe’s

Shannon Mackard

Trader Joe’s supports our Erase the Need program by providing food and volunteers for the distribution program. They donate bags for the backpack program and even provide flowers to help families feel special. Trader Joe’s also supports our students and teachers through various other school-based programs and donations.

Outstanding Volunteers of the Year

WJCC recognized one volunteer from each school who epitomizes WJCC’s core values in their volunteer work. A volunteer is broadly defined as any individual who contributes their time, talents and skills to the learning process. These outstanding individuals go well beyond this call when they volunteer in our schools each week. We appreciate their unwavering support and strong sense of advocacy towards our students’ success.

Jimmy Connors

Clara Byrd Baker

Clara Byrd Baker set a goal of building a learning garden and Jimmy volunteered to serve as project manager. Within two weeks, he had contacted vendors and was able to get the wood, fencing material, and cement at a reduced price and the soil donated for free. Once the materials were secured, Jimmy solicited volunteers and organized a construction plan. Jimmy and his volunteer crew worked for hours building six raised beds and a fence to protect the garden from animals.

Shannon Hassan

D.J. Montague

Shannon exhibits unwavering support of school learning initiatives and projects. For six years, Shannon has done everything from room mom, to hospitality, to Kindergarten Registration, to Country Fair to PTA officer. Now she even subs! Shannon promotes a strong sense of school community and gives back to our school in every way possible. You see Shannon at the school almost daily, and she is always busy doing something for the betterment of the DJ family.

Shannon Rickert

J. Blaine Blayton

Mrs. Rickert’s ideas and initiatives for engaging families, students, and faculty to promote a positive school environment have been invaluable to our school community. Her ideas, such as Recess with Dad, and the way she tirelessly supports our staff to promote a strong sense of community is truly amazing. Mrs. Rickert goes above and beyond in her role as our PTA president and volunteers to support her children’s classrooms as well.

Isabelle Cantrell

James River

On any given day, you may see Mrs. Cantrell helping in some capacity: sharpening pencils, running copies, or bringing snacks/water for a school event. As a pivotal member of the PTA, Ms. Cantrell has been responsible for many fundraising events, including T-shirt sales, original art works, and the book fair. She assists at kindergarten registration, Fall Fest, and PTA clubs. Mrs. Cantrell and her husband facilitated our Watch Dog Dad program. She does all this and more with a kind spirit and friendly smile.

Ruth McMahon

Matthew Whaley

For the past 12 years, Ms. McMahon volunteers every Tuesday and works with students who were identified early in the school year as being at risk. She helps the students she works with become confident and more responsible learners. She helps them learn the value of hard work and the students have shown immense growth in their reading. She encourages them to work hard with her firm, consistent and loving demeanor.

John Barone

Matoaka

According to Matoaka students: Mr. Barone volunteers in our classroom every Friday and helps us learn about science! He is funny and smart and really good with science. When Mr. Barone comes to our class he helps our teacher so that we can do more experiments. He brings materials with him and he even wears a tie that matches the theme of each science experiment! He also leads our after school science club!

Mychael Willon

Norge

Mr. Willon demonstrates WJCC’s core value of collaboration through and through. He supported the vision of having a free carnival for students by visiting every business in our proximal radius to garner sponsorship and donations. Mr. Willon can be found in our hallways wearing spirit wear, participating as a Watch DOG Dad, sporting the roadrunner mascot, or bringing donuts to our office staff. Without the many hats that he wears, we would not be able to fund many of the important events that make Norge unique.

Muriel Slaughter

Rawls Byrd

Muriel not only volunteers two days a week but she works to find a cadre of volunteers from the community to support Rawls Byrd. On a weekly basis, these volunteers provide individualized attention to students for help in math, writing and reading. Spreading kindness and encouragement seems to be Muriel’s gift; she gives students opportunities to have their individual voices heard by an empathetic ear and an open heart. She simply enjoys “giving back.”

Pat McElroy

Stonehouse

For the past ten year, Pat McElroy has volunteered faithfully at Stonehouse in the Kindergarten and first grade classes. The students know and love her and the Stonehouse community is sad to say goodbye to Pat as she moves to NC in June. Stonehouse is excited to celebrate Pat’s contributions before she leaves. We wish you well; you will be missed.

Dara Bright

Berkeley

Dara is a student at William and Mary who works relentlessly with Berkeley students through the College Partnership for Kids and Pearls Mentoring Programs. Dara has already connected with the BMS PTA to initiate a garden with students to teach them about the value of food and how important the environment is to our everyday living. Berkeley students are fortunate to work with her.

Kim Squire

Lois S. Hornsby

Kim Squire has volunteered in the Hornsby Media Center for the past three years. She regularly comes in to shelve books, check in/out materials, process new books, and above all help Hornsby students. She not only volunteers in the library and at book fairs but she is also actively involved in the school and always present at school events.

Lori Rodgers

Toano

Lori’s level of dedication and sense of charity has been extensive over the past three years. She purchases clothes for the uniform program and oversees the Erase the Need Backpack Food Program for Toano families. She has worked tirelessly to revitalize the TMS Tiger Garden this year. She is a wonderful collaborator in that she works tenaciously with all TMS stakeholders to ensure student success.

Caitie Maloney

Jamestown

Caitie Maloney is a true asset to the Jamestown Community. For the past two years, she has volunteered and facilitated volunteer efforts with an organization she leads, Capernaum. Capernaum has worked in different capacities with over 50 special needs students and their teachers. Caitie’s efforts make a difference at Jamestown, and we are thankful for her willingness to help.

Lisa Stoddard

Lafayette

Lisa wrote two grants to help beatify the grounds of Lafayette High School. When awarded, she met with a Master Gardener to select just the right plants to improve the entrance, main office, and parent pick-up areas. The grounds are more inviting because of Mrs. Stoddard dedication to the Lafayette community. In addition, she promotes Lafayette on social media and volunteers to serve during class breakfasts and the "Coffee Cart" for teachers.

Ann Ohmann

Warhill

Ann Ohmann has been one of the most dedicated, eager, and enthusiastic supporters of Warhill’s band program and students. She goes above and beyond and is always available to assist students and staff in any way possible. She does absolutely everything and we are proud to name her our Outstanding Volunteer of the Year!

Michelle Walmsley

Peninsula District PTA Volunteer of the Year

Michelle Walmsley worked tirelessly as Co-Vice President of Norge PTA. She organized all of the Spirit Nights chaired the Spring Carnival initiative. Michelle partnered with local businesses to increase the funds generated for Spirit Nighs improved attendance by scheduling all of the events at the beginning of the school year. Michelle is a hardworking mom who cares about her family and her community.

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2018 Community Recognitions

May 16, 2018, 9:07 am
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2018 Community Recognitions


VSBA Business Honor Roll

Business Honorees


WJCC recognized three of our most valued business partners for being named to the Virginia School Boards Association 2018 Business Honor Roll. Their ongoing commitment and support of our students and schools is very much appreciated. Not only do we value and depend upon their collaboration but we are thankful that we can highlight some of their many contributions to our school division. Partnerships with these businesses provide opportunities for students and staff to work with members of our community and enrich educational experiences both in and outside of our classrooms.

Coresix Precision Glass, Inc.

Alan Graham

Our partnership with Coresix Precision Glass is integral to the success of the division’s Manufacturing Day. As one of the originating partners, Coresix opens their doors to allow students to tour their facility and learn firsthand the 21st century skills needed in jobs today. Coresix assists the school division through his service on the Superintendent’s Business Advisory Committee.

RE/MAX Central Realty

Bob Smolko

Three local businesses developed a program to thank teachers for the contributions to students and the Williamsburg community. Initiated by Bob Smolko of RE/MAX, the Honor Thy Educator: 11th Commandment luncheon has become an annual appreciation for school and departments. In partnership with Keith Freeland of Movement Mortgage and Chef Ken Brown of Fat Tuna Grill, this trio also supports our Economic and Personal Finance classes as guest speakers.

Walmart Import Distribution Center

Yvonne Govea

Walmart Distribution Center also partners with us on Manufacturing Day offering students outreach opportunities that broaden academic experiences and provides a global snapshot of career opportunities. Walmart Distribution also supports school-based and division initiatives.

Outstanding Volunteers of the Year

WJCC recognized one volunteer from each school who epitomizes WJCC’s core values in their volunteer work. A volunteer is broadly defined as any individual who contributes their time, talents and skills to the learning process. These outstanding individuals go well beyond this call when they volunteer in our schools each week. We appreciate their unwavering support and strong sense of advocacy towards our students’ success.

April Schrage

Clara Byrd Baker

April Schrage is a tremendous asset to Clara Byrd Baker. Over the last two years, she has been a constant presence at CBB including helping build our school garden, assisting with school events, and being a general go to person when we need something done. This last trait is what sets her apart from other volunteers. Because of the academic needs of CBB’s students, Mrs. Washington and I made several schedule changes allocating Teacher Assistants full time to instructional endeavors. This change affected the administrative support that assistants previously provided teachers. To help, Mrs. Schrage volunteered to make copies for our teachers. She became a fixture in our copy room always helping anyway she could. Clara Byrd Baker’s Staff is extremely appreciative for her dedication and commitment to our students and teachers.

Jennifer German

D.J. Montague

Jen German has been volunteering at D.J. Montague since her daughter entered kindergarten six years ago. This year she is serving as the vice president of the PTA and the yearbook sponsor. Over the years she has also worked with students, helped in classrooms, chaperoned field trips and been an active member of the PTA executive board. She is our “go to” volunteer who cheerfully does anything and everything. A day does not go by that Jen is not at DJ taking pictures or supporting our staff and students in some capacity. We will miss Jen!

Connie Viscocky

J. Blaine Blayton

Mrs. Connie Visocky promotes a strong sense of school community as PTA VP in charge of hospitality. She is always planning and executing ways to let the teachers know that they are respected and valued. Amazing lunches, snacks, treats along with positive notes brighten our days and let us all know that our parents are grateful for all the teachers’ efforts. She has worked every week to bag food for our BackPack program and ensure that it gets home every Friday to our students in need. She spends hours volunteering in classrooms to read with students and help with group work. Her commitment is endless!

Jennifer Treiber

James River

In recognition of her unwavering support of school learning and promotion of a strong sense of school community, James River selected Mrs. Jennifer Treiber as the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. This school year, Mrs. Treiber has served on the JRE PTA as the second vice President of Fundraising. Her creativity and relationships with the Williamsburg community positively impacted the PTA activities offered at James River. She planned “JRE Night at the Museum” which raised over $4500 and partnered with over 35 local businesses to make showcasing the students’ art work and talents an exciting event. Ms. Treiber has a passion for the JRE community and for the students we serve, and we are thankful to have her as part of our James River family!

Mary Anne Cody

Laurel Lane

Mary Anne Cody comes to the school weekly and even prepares her own materials for work with our students. She knows our curriculum (by way of her own preparation) and what we are working on, and extends it for further learning. For instance, when the second graders had their unit on time, she brought in materials to show that clock hands can be numbers or Roman numerals, and then taught students all about Roman numerals. More recently, Mrs. Cody provided student another enriching learning experience when they were working on concepts with money. The kids love her, and she clearly loves working with children. Prior to volunteering, Mrs. Cody served 32 years in the teaching field; we continue to be very grateful for the time and energy she dedicates to our school community.

Pat Woollum

Matoaka

Ms. Woollum has been a volunteer at Matoaka Elementary School for the past three years. We are fortunate to have a partnership with Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education and she is a volunteer from that organization. Ms. Pat, as the children affectionately refer to her, spends her time in a fourth grade classroom supporting students in math as well as content areas like Virginia Studies. She is faithful with her volunteering commitment and comes in twice a week. We are so glad that we have volunteers like Ms. Pat in our Matoaka Community!

Connie Williams

Matthew Whaley

Ms. Williams comes every day for approximately 4 hours. She completes many clerical tasks, helps students unpack, greets them each day, helps students complete work they missed, goes on field trips with the class, has lunch with the students, prepares materials for crafts in the classroom, helps students who need remediation, and encourages positive classroom behavior. No child is ever without love or support with Ms. Connie!

Megan Rodriguez

Norge

Megan Rodriguez has served as PTA treasurer for the past two years. In an effort to promote a strong sense of school community, Megan works tirelessly to support the PTA, and her daughter’s teacher by volunteering in the classroom. While Megan is a part-time employee serving as a Title One tutor for kindergartener, she is often here full-time collaborating with other PTA members to get initiatives off the ground, support student learning through field trips and showing appreciation to teachers with lunches, snacks and necessities. Our PTA board is not full this year, and because of her previous experience, Mrs. Rodriguez often serves in many capacities, simply because she cares enough to not have our students, teachers or school go without. We are very grateful for the countless hours she spends to make Norge a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment.

Michelle McLain

Stonehouse

Michelle McLain is the definition of volunteerism. Since day one of her children entering Stonehouse, she has been available to their teachers for anything and everything! This includes creating amazing bulletin boards, door covers, and other displays that capture the imagination of the children and expand on what is being taught in the classroom. Michelle often helps with students who do not have the support at home to finish important work such as science projects, civil war journals, or just reading with them. Once Michelle’s own children moved on, she continued to help out in the lower grades, always with a smile and can-do attitude. She volunteers for every special event, party, and trip. She will be sorely missed, although we would not be surprised if we still saw her around the halls, decorating something in that inventive way of hers!

Meghan Brewer

Berkeley

Meghan Brewer is an outstanding parent and volunteer. Not only is she active in our PTA but you could see her smiling face at LHS as well as hospitality chair. Ms. Brewer is always a warm and happy face who is here for all our students and teachers. She takes part of her day every day to assist our teachers and students in any school event and is a face that is seen through our building on a daily basis. Building community comes natural to Ms. Brewer and we are so fortunate to have her as a bulldog mom.

Tyler Skelton

Lois S. Hornsby

Hornsby Middle School would like to recognize Tyler Skelton from William & Mary’s Griffin School Partnership. Tyler has been an outstanding classroom tutor for the past two years, primarily working in a self-contained classroom. His ability to bond with students and make positive connections has led to the social and emotional growth of several students who struggle with self-expression and forming relationships. Students in the room look forward to seeing Tyler and they glow when he comes into the room. You can hear their joyful greetings all the way in the hall. Thank you Mr. Skelton, you are forever a Hawk!

Dr. Steven Heaston

Toano

Dr. Steven Heaston is a veteran of the US Navy where he served as the Chief of Preventative Medicine. He works with 8th grade TMS Algebra students twice a week to provide individual and small group instruction. Dr. Heaston’s patience, flexibility, and his sense of humor help to build math confidence for students and provide them with “can do attitudes.” He instills a sense of accomplishment for students in a subject that can prove challenging for some learners. Students expressed in notes how much they have appreciated his help and how he has made a difference for them.

Eric Dawnkaski

Jamestown

Eric Dawnkaski is a swim parent who volunteers his time to officiate our BRD Swim Meets for no charge. He organizes all of the timers, as well as coaches and the starter. He is very efficient and knowledgeable of the rules of swimming. We would not be able to hold BRD Swim Meets without Eric and his outstanding professionalism and hard work.

Eric Stone

Lafayette

Mr. Stone is an outstanding leader who has dedicated tireless efforts in addressing and raising awareness about issues impacting young males of today’s society. He has volunteered in WJCC for 20 years in any capacity; committees, youth firefighter mentor, community liaison, Men of Vision and Purpose mentor, safety and security committee volunteer, and respected citizen of the Lafayette school community. Mr. Stone loves his Lafayette High School and as a graduate of LHS, he will always be a RAM.

Lisa Rochard

Warhill

Mrs. Rochard is Warhill’s outstanding volunteer because she advocates for and supports all of our student athletes. In her role as athletic booster club president, she in responsible for fundraising, promoting school spirit, and ensuring equity throughout the athletic program. Where she sees a need, Mrs. Rochard will take initiative to fill the void or bring attention to the matter so that the athletic director or school administration can address the matter. Mrs. Rochard is constantly balancing her role as parent and booster president to manage supporting her son and being visible at other athletic events.

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WJCC School Board Appoints Kimberly W. Hollemon Principal of Lafayette High School

May 16, 2018, 12:15 pm
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The Williamsburg-James City County School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Kimberly W. Hollemon as principal of Lafayette High School in its meeting held Tuesday, May 15. Dr. Hollemon has served the school as its interim principal since August 2017.

Throughout this time she has worked with staff and the community on various initiatives including the launch of the LINC5 innovation course. LINC5 provides students with challenging opportunities in the areas of student leadership and entrepreneurial thinking. It encourages students to take initiative, communicate ideas, work in teams and solve real-world problems. Also, under her leadership the school enrolled its first cohort in the Early College Program at Thomas Nelson Community College. The Early College Program is a partnership with TNCC where eligible high school seniors begin college coursework during the fall semester and transition to the TNCC campus in the spring. Ultimately they earn college credits while still in high school.

“While serving as interim principal, Dr. Hollemon worked diligently to foster an atmosphere where students can excel academically, athletically and socially. Now, as she takes the helm as principal of Lafayette High School, we have every confidence she will work collaboratively with staff, families and the community to ensure that students have even more opportunities designed to prepare them for college and work success,” said Superintendent Dr. Olwen Herron.

Prior to serving as interim principal, Dr. Hollemon served WJCC Public Schools for six years as the coordinator for English/Reading Language Arts 9-12 and summer school program coordinator. She began her career in public education in 1992 as an English teacher in Norfolk City Public Schools. Other career highlights include stints as an assistant principal in Chesterfield County Public Schools; principal in Cumberland County; school Improvement specialist and partnership for achieving successful schools coordinator with the Virginia Department of Education; and assistant principal in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

“Continuing to strengthen and expand our academic program by offering more students the opportunity to take advantage of rigorous and innovative courses will be a major goal in the coming year.   I am fortunate to be supported in this goal by an excellent staff. I also look forward to increasing partnerships with our business community in areas such as job shadowing and internships. We all want students to be even better positioned for academic success and workforce readiness,” said Dr. Hollemon.

She holds three degrees from Virginia State University— a B.A. in English Education, a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision. She is a published author of a book addressing the challenges of teacher retention in rural districts, contributes articles on transformative instructional practices to professional publications and is a frequent presenter at professional and education conferences.

She is married to Richard R. Hollemon and has a daughter who is graduating from the University of Virginia (class of 2018). Dr. Hollemon also has a beloved Yorkie named Princeton.

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WJCC Honors Retirees and Service Pin Recipients

May 18, 2018, 9:58 am
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2018 Retirees


2018 Retirees

2018 Service Pin Recipients


Service Pin Recipients

2018 Retirees



  • James Anderson
  • Larry Brantley
  • Robin Burford
  • Sharon Carter
  • Ann Jo Cosgrove
  • Linda Crump
  • Lynda Davis
  • Angela Diggs
  • Jonathan Fields
  • Virginia Flynn
  • Courtney Frantz
  • Steve Gallas
  • Patricia Gorski
  • Melanie Gossard
  • Beth Hagy
  • Jacqueline Henry
  • Janice Holloway
  • Mary Lingle
  • Ewen MacLeod
  • Karen Mason
  • Cleveland McClaine
  • Leonard Morris
  • Kim Orthner
  • Janet Parsons
  • Ellen Picard
  • Alan Robertson
  • David Schultz
  • Marilyn Schultz
  • Gina Simon
  • Lisa Smith
  • Lorraine Sonnek
  • Norma Spokowski
  • Lee VanValkenburg
  • Christine White
  • Elaine Whiteley
  • Mary Whitley
  • Debbie Williams

2018 Service Pin Recipients



20 Years of Service

  • Cicely Baker
  • Scott Bowser
  • Lesley Bradby
  • Stephen Deer
  • Lois  Delk
  • Lillian Edwards
  • Tama Ferrara
  • Willie Floyd
  • Eunice Gill
  • Scott King
  • Shirley King
  • Kathleen Lin
  • Julie Lipscomb
  • David Loudermilk
  • Quincy Marrow
  • Trina Matthews
  • Douglas Meredith
  • Gloria Merritt-Robertson
  • Thomas Nuckols
  • Kimberly Parnell
  • Glenn Roettinger
  • Renee Savedge
  • Strother Sharp
  • Jeffrey Smethurst
  • Charlotte Stowers
  • Trenton Strong
  • Barbara Tuohy
  • Sylvia Walker

25 Years of Service

  • Thomas Anderson
  • Julie Bray
  • Karen Brigham
  • Ruby Coles
  • Lynett Herzberg-Hughes

30 Years of Service

  • Michael Contakes
  • Tamara Gilliam
  • Karen Hooker
  • Marjie Johnson
  • Jude Mantos
  • Douglas May
  • Karen May
  • Karen McClendon
  • Robert Moff
  • Dorinda Oliphant-Marsh
  • Nancy Scott
  • Patricia Seftas
  • Gina Simon
  • Mildred Williams-Pegram

40 Years of Service

  • Linda Crump
  • Marrian West

45 Years of Service

  • Esther Akers
  • Louise Marsh
  • Randall Martin

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Jamestown High School Wins Statewide Envirothon, Moves on to National Competition

June 1, 2018, 6:00 am
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Jamestown High School Wins Statewide Envirothon, Moves on to National Competition

Photographed L to R: Beth Beran, Virginia Envirothon coordinator; Jamestown students Rachel Smith, Joanna Stathopoulos, Anna Song, Lisa Small, Audrey Root, Joseph Kang and Jessica Shi; and Lindsey Norfolk, Dominion Energy.

Following a first place victory at the Area III regional competition, seven students from Jamestown High School took top honors in the 2018 Dominion Envirothon State competition held on May 20-21 in Ferrum, Va.

Jamestown’s 2018 Envirothon team is composed of Joseph Kang, Audrey Root, Jessica Shi, Lisa Small, Rachel Smith, Anna Song, and Joanna Stathopoulos.  “Only highly self-motivated and academically capable teams can succeed at this level of this international competition,” said coach Charlie Dubay.

Envirothon competitions consist of five field test stations—soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry, and a current environmental issue—that challenge teams to answer questions in both written and hands-on formats.  This team also had to demonstrate their skill in orally presenting and defending an original solution to an environmental problem while industry and natural resources professionals served as judges.  This year, the team tackled the issue of pastureland management and presented a plan for a farm in Franklin County, Va.

“Our team’s success is due in part to the many wonderful partners who provide a great deal of support to our students including technical training, advice, and funding,” said Jamestown High School Principal Cathy Worley. “And we couldn’t have done it without the enthusiasm and guidance of our Envirothon coaches, Charlie Dubay, Rebecca Elton, and Amanda Mullane.”

The team’s partners include organizations such as the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District, Ford’s Colony’s Trails Club, and Dominion Energy, as well as individuals including local farmer Bruce Abbott, local park managers of Waller Mill Park and York River State Park, safety engineer Scott Thomas with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Southwest Virginia extension agent Tom Stanley, as well as parents, faculty, and administrators, and former student team members.

The Jamestown team will travel to Pocatello, Idaho, on July 22-28, 2018, to represent Virginia as they compete against teams from across the United States, Canada, and China at the National Conservation Foundation’s Envirothon.

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Students Recognized for Completing WJCC Honors Program

June 4, 2018, 4:00 am
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We are pleased to announce 10 seniors have earned the WJCC Honor’s Seal Certificate. This program encourages students to take a demanding curriculum which incudes a minimum of five Advanced Placement courses in three different content areas and a four-course sequence in one global language. The students also designed and completed a community service project and a research-based honors project.

  • John Agnew
  • Sarah Barry
  • Belle Long
  • Marie-Helena Peeters
  • Ekaterina Savelyeva
  • Jeffrey Shi
  • Angelique Vo
  • Samantha Zhang
  • Elinor Klee
  • Erin Tweed

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Mikayla Lam Wins First Place in Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia Poster Contest

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