Approved 2019-20 Academic Calendar is available now
At its February 19 meeting, the School Board approved the academic calendar for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. The calendar includes 180 instructional days, designated time for staff professional...
View ArticleWhat’s included in the Superintendent’s budget proposal for FY20?
At the Feb. 19 School Board meeting, Dr. Olwen Herron presented the superintendent’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2020. Aligned with the school division’s strategic plan, Elevate Beyond Excellence,...
View ArticleJunior Accepted to State Department Sponsored Youth Ambassador Program
Jamestown Junior Cameron Judd was given a full scholarship to take part in a summer youth leadership program and to gain new skills in Portuguese through the Brazil exchange program sponsored by the...
View ArticleInterested in pursuing a career in teaching? Attend our Careers in Teaching...
CAREERS IN TEACHING EVENT Interested in pursuing a career in teaching? If you have a Bachelor’s Degree, join us for our Careers in Teaching Event: Thursday, April 18, 2019 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m....
View ArticleSafe Routes to School, BikeWalk Williamsburg, and School Health Initiative...
A picture of the Norge Elementary School Bicycle Safety Club was featured in the Virginia Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Director’s newsletter. [VDOT Safe Routes to School...
View ArticleWJCC Hosts 2019-20 Algebra I Textbook Fair Thursday, March 21
WJCC Schools will host an Algebra 1 Textbook Adoption Fair and is looking for your feedback as a component of the selection process on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4 – 6 p.m at James Blair Middle...
View ArticleTownsend tapped as principal of Jamestown High School
It’s official! Howard E. Townsend, IV is now the full-time principal of Jamestown High School. He’s served in an interim capacity at the school since July. “There is no one better suited to lead the...
View ArticleJames Blair Middle School Battle of the Books Team Wins First Place!
(Pictured are Aida Grace Tanglao-Aguas, Akira Tanglao-Aguas, Zoe Tope, Abigail Dale, and Hannah Durhum.) The James Blair Middle School team took home a first place trophy at the Williamsburg Library’s...
View ArticleParent Academy: Raising Cybersmart Middle Schoolers – Register Today!
RAISING CYBERSMART MIDDLE SCHOOLERS How to reduce your child’s online risks This workshop will explore online safety and responsibility for middle school children. Parents will learn about...
View ArticleWJCC Partners with NASA for a “Boys Night Out” Event at the NASA Goddard Center
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has partnered with NASA for 25 male students to participate in NASA Goddard’s overnight Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) “Boys Night Out”...
View Article2019 Teachers of the Year
Learn a fun fact about each teacher by visiting WJCC Schools on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Patty HarrisBright BeginningsThis is my 30th year as a Pre-K teacher at Norge. I started back when the...
View ArticleSchool Board budget plan invests in meeting student needs and improving...
High-quality instructional programs and resources for students and appropriate compensation for teachers and staff – those are the priorities at the center of the school board’s newly approved FY20...
View Article2019 Tidewater Science Fair Results
The 2019 Tidewater Science Fair was held this past Saturday at Old Dominion University which included more than 250 project entries this year. Williamsburg James City County students entered 12...
View ArticleRachel Samuels named 2019 Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Clara Byrd Baker teacher Rachel Samuels! Rachel was named the 2019 Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year by the Virginia State Reading Association in recognition of her unparalleled...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Congratulations to the 2019 WJCC Schools Foundation Grant...
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View ArticleNational Award Hits the Perfect Note for Music Lovers
WJCC Schools is proud to be named a 2019 Best Community for Music Education. According to the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, the award recognizes WJCC Schools for its exceptional...
View ArticleJames Blair Middle School gets new principal for 2019-20 school year
During its April 9 meeting, the WJCC School Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Crystal Haskins as the principal of James Blair Middle School beginning with the start of the 2019-20 school year....
View ArticleKindergarten Registration begins Friday, May 3
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View ArticleUpdate: James River Elementary & James Blair Middle School Win Battle of the...
(Pictured are Aida Grace Tanglao-Aguas, Akira Tanglao-Aguas, Zoe Tope, Abigail Dale, and Hannah Durhum.) The James Blair Middle School team took home a first place trophy at the Williamsburg Library’s...
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