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The JHCS Middle School opens Fall 2026

We are now accepting inquiries for the 2026-27 school year. Please click below to complete an Intent to Apply Form, and the Middle School Director will be in touch with you. 

Middle School Purpose and Promise

All middle school aged children deserve a safe and inclusive school that helps them become competent and confident individuals who feel a sense of agency, are proud of who they are, are optimistic about their future, feel connected to those around them, and are prepared to succeed in our ever-changing world.

Meet the Staff: Bill Waskowitz, Middle School Director

Bill Waskowitz, founding Director of the Middle School, invites community members and interested families to schedule a casual coffee chat to learn more about the vision and curriculum for the Middle School. Please follow the link below to schedule using his Calendly.

Middle School Updates

JHCS sends monthly updates on the Middle School. Follow the links below to read recent updates. 

If you are interested in joining our mailing list, please email Grace Tirapelle, Director of Communications, to be added: gtirapelle@jhcschool.org

EduTalks: Why Middle School Matters

In September, Bill hosted EduTalks, a free community series designed to inform, inspire, and spark discussion about the critical middle school years—and how schools and parents can work together to give students the strongest start.

Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in these important conversations about "Why Middle School Matters." Please follow the links at right to view slides on the four topics covered. 
  • Can a Middle Schooler Think Critically? Curriculum Design that Matters
  • Social Emotional Learning in Middle School: Helping our Kids Grow into Resilient, Caring, and Confident Learners
  • Growing Up Online: Social Media & Middle Schoolers
  • The Adolescent Brain: How Middle Schools Can Support Growth, Learning, and Identity

Contact Us


USPS:
PO Box 6787
Jackson, WY 83002

Phone: (307) 733-5427

About Us

Founded in 2004, Jackson Hole Community School prepares students to succeed in college and life, through challenging academics and excellence in teaching, in a community founded on personal relationships, student initiative, and integrity.


JHCS is a 501(c)(3) organization, recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Federal Tax ID Number/EIN: 83-0329536

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