JCS is a rural school district with 16 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 17 and end May 27. Jefferson County Schools uses the West Virginia WVEIS system identifier 0037 and serves approximately 9,000 students across more than 17 schools in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. This calendar includes 6 professional development days, 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as JCS.