Daily Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS MS. LANZA’S ART STUDENTS FOR PLACING IN THE ARTI GRAS ART SHOW Estephanie Herrera 3rd place (12th). Latisha De Jesus 1st place (9th) Avalee Miller 2nd place (11th) Kaitlyn Thompson Honorable Mention (10th)
ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL ACADEMY SENIORS We will be hosting a medical senior awards ceremony to recognize your accomplishments on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm. In order to RSVP for this event and get the event details, please join the google classroom (Code es67pxy). Feel free to spread the news to your fellow medical academy seniors. Looking forward to seeing you there!
BOYS LACROSSE takes on Benjamin at HOME tomorrow, February 25th. The JV game starts at 5pm and Varsity begins at approximately 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan. (https://gofan.co/app/school/FL6428) Chick-Fil-A will be taking over our concession stand this season so come support our teams and Eat Mor Chikin!
WORK EXPERIENCE / OJT Want to leave school early every day? Want to make money and earn school credit? Want to boost your GPA? How it works: You need to work at a job and get paid for working (nothing under the table). For every 5 hours a week you work, you can get one period off for On-the-Job Training worth with one elective credit. You will need to take a Work Experience Class with Mr. Jackson worth one elective credit learning work related skills. See Mr. Jackson for an application today in room 6-213. Spots are limited for SY23 so you better hurry!
ATTENTION, ALL LOVERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY, travel, art, and culture! If you love all or any one of those things, then we have the perfect class for you: AP European History. Taught by Mr. Anderson, he will be taking you on a journey from the Renaissance to modern times. This class is the perfect opportunity to learn about all things Europe, and differentiate yourself in your college applications. Make sure to sign up for it for next year, and feel free to reach out to Mr. Anderson with any questions. You can reach him at [email protected], or stop by his classroom in portable 7.
STUDENT ACES will meet today (Thursday) during both lunches. We will be presenting the Simon Baker Scholarship and a few other quick announcements. ALL athletes are welcome, you do not have to be on a current JHS roster. Lunch A meets in the gym, Lunch B in P32.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR JHS SENIORS Check the JHS Scholarship Bulletin online today on the JHS website under Guidance/Counseling! Andrea C. Cameron Memorial Scholarship (Seniors @ JHS only! 3.0+, essay, application, letters of rec, transcript, $4000 per yr!) – Due April 1. The Leo Fiordilino Memorial Scholarship for Music (JHS senior who plans to pursue music after graduation, app & essay) – Due May 7. The Leo Fiordilino Memorial Scholarship for Medical Adversity/Illness (JHS senior who has suffered medical adversity or family member) – Due May 7. Many more scholarships for local Palm Beach County seniors are open now and demanding applications! Please visit the JHS Scholarship Bulletin for applications! https://sites.google.com/palmbeachschools.org/jhs-scholarship-bulletin/home
BEST BUDDIES will be meeting during lunch today (2/24) in Coach D’s room, 4-217. Bring a lunch. We will be discussing the Friendship Walk.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2022 Social Studies Honor Society! It is time to pay your dues so you can receive your cord for graduation. Pay your $19 dues on School Cash Online before March 11th. Please see Mrs. Hanssen in room 6-208 if you have any questions or concerns.
THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is accepting applications. You can pick one up outside of room 1-155, which is off of the Media Center, or on the JHS website (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zj6P8Q1OONZc558Ruf-5KudGzyrrgKh8KlH2T14-ftE/edit?usp=sharing). Requirements: 3.0 unweighted GPA, 100 hours of community service, Print out of hours from SIS, 2 teacher letters of recommendation, 2 answers to questions in the application. Mrs. Sparks is available during periods 1-6 and both lunches for assistance. The due date is Tuesday March 22, by 2:45 p.m. Any late or incomplete applications will not be processed.
SENIOR SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT In order to receive this award, seniors must have completed 5 sciences during their high school career, including biology, chemistry and physics and have maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.0 in their science courses. Please see your current science teacher, or Mrs. Mooney in room 7-107, for more information or an application due March 4. https://jhs.palmbeachschools.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=17187365.
INTERACT CLUB The next meeting is on Thursday (2/24) at 2:45 in P30. All club members should plan on attending as we will be discussing upcoming events and officer elections for next year. Your chocolate money is also due on that date.
JHS WARRIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS are participating in the Zoe Loren Make a Difference Photo Competition AND online voting for the People’s Choice Award has begun. Individuals can vote once a day until March 15th! https://zoelorenfoundationphotographycontest.us.launchpad6.com/photocontest2022/entries#! Participating students: Yashvi Purohit, Hailey Carr, Quiara Herrera, Ava Woodward, Ava Dennison, Skylar Mcquarn, Elena Oberst, Ryan Finnegan, Avery Collada, Emma Bruk, Phildine Lebouc, Molly Walsh, Riley Drescher, Lea Abito, Diana Gordish, Dan Bonadeo, Avery Joy Plourde, Zach Thomas, Kiley Czerw, Autumn Johnstone, Melissa Hataway, Hannah Grenier, Lisette Rodea – Llamas, Nina Hughes, Gabriela Prieto, Dylan Brent.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY Members and new members please remember that the Induction Ceremony will be on Tuesday, March 1 in the Auditorium from 6- 7:00 pm. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes early to prepare. RSVP for any family members joining you in this celebration. We will be having a very important brief rehearsal this Friday, February 25 during either lunch “A” or lunch “B” and on Monday, February 28th, again, either lunch “A” or lunch “B” in Portable 29. Por favor, check your email. There is a brief OATH that you need to prepare, practice, and recite as a group for the ceremony. It is all in Spanish. Also, look in your closet for that signature appropriate and professional outfit for the ceremony. Muchas gracias!
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Help plant cypress trees at Jupiter High School’s Perry Cohen Pond this Saturday, February 26 from 9-11:00 am. Community service hours will be given for your attendance!
THE 7TH ANNUAL DANCE MARATHON is this Saturday (2/26) from 5-10 pm. We would like EVERYONE on campus to come to this event and raise money for Shands Children’s Miracle Network Hospital . All you have to do is click on this QR code, set up a donor page and raise a minimum of $25. That will be your ticket to the event! https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=4656
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Ms. Rogers’ unique skills class has adopted the Chasewood Animal Hospital. They are collecting donations and you can receive one service hour for your time collecting three items. Items needed are: Cat litter, Litter boxes, Cat toys, Blankets, Towels, Sheets, Pack and play (gently used). Please bring donations to room 7-110 before Spring Break.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! David Garcia-Menocal, Matthew Gonnello, Jezek Hamilton, Dylan Jeluso, Kaylee McGinnis, Maria Perez-Silva!