Jersey Community High School

Jersey Community High School
Location
801 North State Street
Jerseyville
, Illinois
United States
Coordinates 39°07′34″N 90°19′47″W / 39.12611°N 90.32959°W / 39.12611; -90.32959Coordinates: 39°07′34″N 90°19′47″W / 39.12611°N 90.32959°W / 39.12611; -90.32959
Information
Type Public High School
Motto Just Commit to Higher Success
Established 1874, original school
2006, current building
School district Jersey Community Unit School District 100
Dean Jamie Gorman
Principal Lisa Schuenke
Faculty 96 teachers and staff
Grades 812
Enrollment 1,100 (approx.)
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Columbia Blue, White
Mascot Panther
Website jchs.jersey100.org

Jersey Community High School is a public high school in Jerseyville, Illinois. It is part of the Jersey Community Unit School District 100. Jersey Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students and currently employs 96 teachers and staff members.

History

The present high school building was built during the 2005 school year on an adjacent site. The new facility was opened on January 17, 2006 when the students returned after an extended winter break.[1]

Athletics

Jersey Community High School is a part of the Illinois High School Association, and plays in the Mississippi Valley Conference league. Its athletics director is currently Scott Tonsor.

The school has the following athletic programs:

Male Athletics

Female Athletics

Clubs and organizations

The school has the following organizations:

  • Alternative Fiction Club
  • Art Club
  • Audio Visual/Communications Club
  • Cheerleading
  • Class Council
  • Concert band
  • Cooperative Education
  • Future Farmers of America
  • French / German Club
  • Gay-Straight Alliance
  • Illinois Career Association
  • Illinois Youth Council
  • Improv Actors
  • International Thespian Society
  • Jazz band
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • JILG (Jobs For Illinois Graduates)
  • ITICAT (Alcohol and Drug Community Prevention)

Notable alumni

References

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