Jay County Jr-Sr High Guidance

The Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School Guidance Department is excited to announce that your 7th grade student has completed their 4-year academic plan. Your 7th grader will be bringing a copy of this plan home for your review.

Why this plan matters:

Future Planning: Helps students explore interests and potential career paths.

Course Selection: Outlines available high school courses to help families make informed academic decisions.

Testing & Achievements: Highlights the importance of Indiana state testing and introduces the new Indiana Diploma Seals (recognizing academic and career readiness).

Next Steps:

Review the plan with your student.

Sign the document.

Return the signed copy to the school as soon as possible.

Returning this signed form is essential for our records and ensures we can continue to provide the best academic support for your student.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Guidance Department. Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

The Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School Guidance Department

SAT Testing Update

Jay County Jr - Sr High School will test all Juniors on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Staff and Students have been updated on testing room. Students should report to testing rooms with a fully charged school issued Chromebook by 8:15 am on March 10.

We have been assured that the issue that delayed testing on our original date has been resolved by the College Board.

📝 SAT School Day is Tomorrow!
Attention Patriots! Tomorrow, March 3, 2026, all juniors at Jay County Jr-Sr High School will be taking the SAT during the school day. This is a great opportunity to showcase your hard work and take a major step toward your post-graduation goals.

🕒 The Game Plan:
Arrival: Be in your testing room promptly at the start of the first bell.

Devices: Ensure your school-issued laptop is fully charged tonight. Bring your charger just in case! ALL other Electronic Devices must remain in your locker while testing (Cell Phones, Smart Phone, etc...).

Essentials: A couple of No. 2 pencils (for scratch work).

💡 Pro-Tips for Success:
Fuel Up: Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Rest Up: Aim for 8 hours of sleep tonight—your brain will thank you!

Stay Calm: You’ve been preparing for this. Take a deep breath and do your best!

Good luck, Patriots! You’ve got this! 🔴🔵⚪

College Goal Sunday, Indiana’s largest FAFSA filing event, will be held Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 from 2 – 4pm (Local Time). FAFSA filing experts from across Indiana will be available during the event to help all attendees with filing their FAFSA.

On February 22nd anyone wishing to file their FAFSA with free expert help needs to visit one of the College Goal Sunday locations across Indiana for FREE in-person help completing the form.

We look forward to seeing Hoosier families from all across Indiana as College Goal Sunday continues its 37th year!



Link to locations:

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Thank you to Mrs. Szymczak and students for bringing thank you notes and treats to us every period today in honor of National School Counselor Week! Our students are awesome!

Jay County Jr-Sr High School

🍎 Celebrating Our Guiding Stars!
It is National School Counseling Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on the incredible team at Jay County Jr-Sr High School.

Our counselors are the heart of our school, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support student mental health, academic success, and future career paths. Please join us in saying a huge "Thank You" to:

Tom Ferguson

Kristin Millspaugh

Chelsea Guggenbiller

Darian Jones

Why We’re Grateful:
Student Advocates: They go above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen and heard.

Future Builders: From college apps to career planning, they help turn dreams into reality.

Problem Solvers: They navigate the tough stuff with grace, patience, and a listening ear.

Jay County is a better place because of your dedication. We appreciate everything you do to help our students soar! ❤️

Reminder,

INvestED will be at Jay County Jr-Sr High School on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30 in the IMC. Enter Door #1.

We are pleased to announce Reba Ashcraft's signing of her letter of intent to attend IU East University, where she plans to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. We extend our best wishes for her future endeavors and are extremely proud of her accomplishment. Go Patriots.

Several new scholarship opportunities have been posted in the past couple of weeks! Applications and/or information is available in the Guidance Office, as well as being emailed to all seniors and added to the Google Sheet on the Senior Interactive Wall.
Encourage your senior to apply!