John Champe Knightly News

Please read on for information to wrap up the 2022-2023 school year.

Farewell

The end of the school year can be bittersweet, and it certainly is for us this year as we bid farewell to Dr. Tara Woolever. Dr. Woolever has guided the helm of the Special Education ship for several years at JCHS in addition to being a guru for transportation, homebound and other student support services, just to name a few. She is leaving us for a principalship in Frederick County and will be sorely missed. It's not goodbye, Dr. Woolever; it's see you later! Congratulations, all the best, and have a great career on purpose!

Thanks

Thanks to our community, faculty, and staff for a tremendous tenth anniversary. We are excited for what's to come in year eleven!

Calendar reminders

June 5: Underclassmen Awards Ceremony

June 8: last day of school

June 16: report cards available

August 24: First day of School

August 27: Kickoff to Rivalry Week - JCHS vs. LHS Powderpuff (tryouts are June 7 - students should check for the info from SCA in Schoology)

Health Office - medications

If your student has medication and/ot medical supplies remaining in the health office, it must be picked up by a parent or guardian. Emergency meds should remain in the office through the last day of school You may pick up medications or supplies at the following times:

June 8: 9am-4pm

June 9: 11am-2pm

June 12: 9am-2pm

June 13: 9am-2pm

Per Virginia Department of Education, medications cannot be stored over the summer. Any remaining items not collected will be discarded by the end of the day on Tuesday, June 13.

Please note that LCPS requires a new physician order each school year for medication or specialized care which your child receives at school. If your student will continue to need medication or specialized health care at school, you and your student's licensed healthcare provider must complete and sign the proper forms. The required forms are availabe in the JCHS health office or online at www.lcps.org. This form and medication may be returned to JCHS the week prior to school starting in August.

Vaccinations for Current Juniors/Rising Seniors

All rising seniors are required to show proof of vaccination prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year. The requirement is one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older. Please note: Men B, Bexsero, and Trumenba are not the same as MenACWY.

Spring Playoffs

Congratulations to our Varsity softball team who won their first ever Cedar Run District title with a 2-1 win over district rival Patriot. The Knights were led by District Player of the Year and First team all-District pitcher Ella Dawson with 17 strikeouts. To make the District Finals, the Knights had to take down the number 1 seeded Osbourn Park Yellow Jackets in a defensive battle 1-0.

Congratulations also goes out to our Softball and Girls Lacrosse teams as they advanced to the Region 6B semi-finals. Both teams were stopped by very good Colgan High School teams. We are proud of our Knights and all the hard work and dedication they displayed this year. We look forward to continued success as Champe Athletics moves into Region 4D and into the Catoctin District.

Senior athlete recognition

The Athlete of the Year award is designed to recognize the best athlete in the school for the current school year. The 2023 JCHS Athlete of the year was Katriel Amoyaw, who holds ten school records in Track.

The Iron Knight award is to celebrate the success of a male and female senior student athlete for their career achievements while at John Champe. These achievements include not only athletic, but academic, character, leadership, dedication and commitment to the school and community. The Class of 2023 recipients this year were Sarah Moskowitz and Calvin Cosenke.

Our counseling department would like to remind you the final transcripts for seniors were submitted by the close of June 2. Report cards will be available June 16.

From the Class of 2023 survey, as reported by the student, 96% of the responses indicated continuing to college (83.4% at 4-year colleges; 12.6% at 2-year colleges), 1.8% other continuing education, 1.4% taking a gap year, 0.4% enlisting in the military, and 0.4% seeking employment. Please note this does not represent the entire class, only the students who completed the survey.

Other Wellness Resources

FORTitude Teen Workshops, a mental wellness series, continue through the summer; click here for info

JCHS Family Liaison, tania.flores@lcps.org

-- Assistance Request Form

-- Knights Care Network form

Click HERE for LCPS Parent Resource Service site.

Service

The last day for underclassmen to submit service hours for Knights Give Back is Monday, June 5. Please complete both posted assignments in your graduating class's Knights Give Back Schoology course.

Athletics

Click HERE for LCPS high school athletics info for 2023-2024.

Now through August 31st, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long at Planet Fitness. Plus, they’re giving away $200,000 to high schools and students. Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship. Don’t wait, register today - click here to get started.

*Wolf Trap Theatre in the Woods - productions all summer! Click HERE for events

*Interested in hosting an exchange student? Click HERE for info sessions

*June 18-23: Mason Jazz Camp; click HERE for the flyer

*June-July: Free Leesburg Police Summer Camps; check out the offerings HERE

*June-August: TGA Summer Tennis Camps; click HERE for the flyer

June 5: Underclassmen Awards Ceremony

June 8: LCPS last day of school

August 24: First day of School

August 27: Kickoff to Rivalry Week - JCHS vs. LHS Powderpuff (tryouts are June 7 - students should check for the info from SCA in Schoology)

October 20-21: Homecoming

April 13: Prom

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