To our Jewell families:
As some of you may have seen in the media, a former Jewell teacher, David M. Brandon, was arrested in November and indicted on multiple sex abuse charges. Brandon taught woodshop at our high school from September 2014 until June 2019.
We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our students and do not tolerate any behaviors that put them at risk. Our staff is trained annually on recognizing grooming behaviors and preventing abuse. I am currently consulting with Detective Jodi Libertad in regards to this matter. Due to the nature of the ongoing investigation, this is all that I am at liberty to say at this time.
We encourage anyone with pertinent information to contact Detective Jodi Libertad at 503-325-8635. If you have any questions or concerns about our school procedures, please contact me at stevep@jewellk12.org.
Sincerely,
Stephen W. Phillips, PhD.
Jewell School
Superintendent
Giving Tree shopping for the community…✔️. I would like to thank those HS leadership kiddos who gave up a chunk of their Saturday to make this happen. You’re awesome!
Jewell Community,
Today we were notified that one of our High School boys basketball players has tested positive for CV-19. We have consulted with Clatsop County Health and are in the process of contact tracing. Please know that we will contact families if their child(ren) is in need of further action. In the meantime, please watch for any primary symptoms and contact that school if they develop.
Thank You and Stay Safe,
Stephen W. Phillips, PhD
Jewell School
Superintendent
Good morning. One week from today, December 8th, April Kane will be available at the Natal Grange from 1-4 to help anyone in need of some food assistance.
Good morning. Due to a referee scheduling adjustment, our MS BBX game on November 17th will begin at 5 pm and not at 4 pm. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Good morning. HS BX practice will begin Monday, November 15th, right after school. Coach Steinweg will be practicing first with the ladies from 3:30-5:30 and then with the fellas from 5:30-7. He is hoping to briefly meet with parents between the practices at 5:30. If you intend to play HS basketball this season, please be sure you are registered in FamilyID and that you have an active physical on file with the school. The first HS game is December 1st so it is time to get to work! Please see Emma or Mr. Freeman if you have any questions or concerns. Go Jays!
Good evening. Due to a shortage of officials, our MS BBX game scheduled for this Wednesday, November 10th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 7th. I apologize for any inconvenience.
The Natal Grange food bank will be open November 10th from 1-4 if you are in need of some food assistance. Please contact April Kane if you have any questions.
Veterans Day Community Event - "Honoring All Who Served"
- November 9th @ 9:35am @ the Jewell School District.
- Special Guest Speaker: Lt. COL James McDonald.
- Jewell High School Band Performing
- Special POW/MIA Table Ceremony
- Masks are required & enforced indoors @ this event
Happy Saturday! MS boys basketball will begin November 2nd after school with Coach Veit and Coach Newhouse. Participants must have a valid physical on file with the school and also need to be registered in FamilyID before they may practice. Please contact Coach Veit, Emma, or Mr. Freeman if you have any questions. Go Jays!
Good evening, Blue Jays. A minor correction for those of you planning to attend the HS FB game on Saturday. We are playing at Spray High School and not in Mitchell. Kickoff is still at 2 pm.
Improvised Trunk or Treat
Math-o-Lantern night is in full swing!
Good afternoon! Tomorrow, October 29th, our HS XC team will complete in their district championships in Sherwood and we wish them nothing but success. And then on Saturday, October 30th, our HS FB team will compete in the state playoffs taking on Mitchell on the road. And Mitchell is a ways away if you did not know. So, we wish them nothing but success as well. Got get 'em, Blue Jays!
Jewell School Community-
A member of our staff has tested positive for COVID-19. We have consulted with Clatsop County Health and have conducted the initial contact tracing. All individuals who need to quarantine have been notified. Please monitor your students for any symptoms and notify Jewell School if they occur.
Thank you and BE SAFE!!
Stephen W. Phillips, PhD
Jewell School
Superintendent
They're here!!! The pumpkins are ready for tomorrow night's "Math O' Lantern" event. All PreK-6th grade students and families are invited to a spaghetti dinner beginning at 5:15pm, with the "Math O' Lantern" event beginning at 6pm, and "Trunk-or-Treat" at 7pm. Fun math activities, free pumpkins, candy and prizes throughout the event! We'll see you there!
Good morning, Jewell! Tonight our Lady Jays will play against Damascus in the first round of the volleyball state playoffs. We all wish them nothing but success as they begin play tonight at 6 pm. Fight hard ladies!
Hi Jewell! Alivia Swearingen is working with the American Red Cross to host our fall blood drive this year on November 10th from 9-2 in the small gymnasium. Please use the following link to schedule a donation time online or sign up in person in the front office. Thank you!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=JewellHS
CONGRATS to the Lady Jays today.
They swept the Willamette Valley Warriors 3-0 for a 3rd place finish in league.
Now, OFF TO THE STATE PLAYOFFS!!!!
Congrats to our Jewell Football team for their win against Elkton yesterday.
27-19.
OFF TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT!!!!