Community Life, News, School Updates, In The Classroom

April

Students Participate in CFJH's Youth Philanthropy Club

4/24/2023

Each year, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole sponsors the Youth Philanthropy Program, where high school students decide how to leverage philanthropic donations to local non-profits. Area non-profits submit grant applications and a committee of students at the high schools determine which applications to fund. The committee at JHCA comprised juniors Jackson N. and James N. and sophomores Ginger F. and Oscar A.

Jackson Hole Classical Academy Hosting Athletics & Campus Improvements Open House

4/11/2023

Jackson, Wyo., April 11, 2023 - Jackson Hole Classical Academy (JHCA) is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on their 2500 S. Park Loop Rd. campus. Taking place in the Field House, this open house will disclose construction plans for new athletic facilities and campus improvements, set to begin April 2023. Representatives from architectural firm AMDG Architects (Grand Rapids, MI), builder GE Johnson (Jackson, WY), and JHCA administration will be available to answer questions about the project. All community members are invited to attend.

February

Students Perform in "The Sound of Music"

2/26/2023

Our very own Eva G. and Vadin S., both in 3rd Grade, were in Off Square Production's February 2023 staging of "The Sound of Music." Eva played the role of Buckwheat and Vadin took on the character of Baron Elberfeld. They performed in six shows between this past Thursday and Saturday, and the 3rd Grade Class was able to go see the show on Friday to support their classmates!

Congratulations to our up & coming thespians, Eva and Vadin!

Students Dazzle in Speech & Debate

2/21/2023

Three of our high school students traveled to Star Valley this weekend for the final regular Speech & Debate competition of the season. Junior James N. took second in the Congressional Debate and eighth in the Impromptu Speaking events. Jackson N., also a junior, came in fourth in the Impromptu event and tied for first place in the Extemporaneous Speaking event. Sophomore Oscar A., along with a junior from JHHS, swept the team Public Forum Debate and ended as a co-champion in the event; he also took sixth in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Congratulations to our students and good luck this weekend in the Rock Springs District National Qualifying Tournament!

Student Named Rotary Lunch Club "Student of the Season"

2/16/2023

Freshman Bill R. was honored on January 31 by the Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club after being named a "Student of the Season." Mr. McRae introduced Bill at the lunch, stating that he is "a consistent contributor in the classroom and an accomplished chess player." Bill is a Scout, working toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and a swimmer on the JHHS swim team. Congratulations, Bill, for being named a "Student of the Season!"

Students Win "Daughters of the American Revolution" Essay Contest

2/8/2023

JHCA students Sascha M. and Case M. placed in 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the Davey Jackson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution high school essay contest. In this contest, "Patriots of the American Revolution," students were prompted to write about a particular figure in the American Revolution and describe their contribution to the founding of the nation. Essays were judged based on historical accuracy, organization of material, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctation, and quality and scopes of references. Sascha's essay, titled "The Contribution of Baron von Steuben to the American Cause," has moved on to the state competition. Stay tuned for news!