Empowering student voices!🗣️
Yesterday, our Superintendent Student Advisory Council met with Mrs. Crum and Director of Operations Matthew Simpson for a conversation about keeping our schools safe. 🛡️
We kicked things off with a fun icebreaker - lining everyone up chronologically by age - see a sweet snapshot of our oldest and youngest council members together in the pics! 🎂📸
Our student leaders learned more about the protocols and daily measures in place for student and staff safety, shared valuable feedback from their campuses, and offered great ideas for future meeting discussion topics.💡
We are so grateful for their leadership and couldn't be prouder to have their voices helping guide our district! 🤝❤️
#StudentVoice #FutureLeaders
Come out tonight to cheer on WJHS Girls and Boys Soccer as they take on PLD in the Sweet 16!
⏰ Girls @ 6 PM
⏰ Boys @ 8 PM
📍Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Join us there or catch the livestream at the link below
https://go.prepspin.com/
GO COLTS!
Join us in celebrating an incredible season on the links! The Jessamine County Board of Education was honored to recognize the West Jessamine High School Girls Golf Team during last night’s board meeting for their outstanding accomplishments this year.
The Lady Colts brought home the 2026 KHSAA Region 4 Championship title and carried that elite play all the way to a fantastic Top 5 team finish at the State Tournament! 🌟
Individual honors followed, with three golfers named to the All-Region Teams:
🥇 Gabriella Johnson – 1st Team All-Region
🥈 Estella Hodge – 2nd Team All-Region
🥈 Bethany Warren – 2nd Team All-Region
A huge shoutout goes to Head Coach Matt Hilkens and Assistant Coach Colby Martin for their exceptional leadership, guidance, and dedication to this team all season long.
We are so proud of these student-athletes and coaches for representing WJHS and Jessamine County at the highest level. Congratulations on another amazing season! ❤️🐴⛳️
⛳️ Celebrating Jaguar Golf Excellence! 🏌️♂️✨
During their meeting last night, the Jessamine County Board of Education was proud to recognize East Jessamine High School senior Brecken Woods for an incredible golf season!
Brecken qualified for the KHSAA State Tournament after shooting an impressive 79 at the Region 4 Tournament. He carried that momentum right onto the state stage, where his outstanding play helped lead EJHS to a 7th-place team finish! 🏆
A big shoutout goes to Head Coach Stephen Curtis for his dedication, leadership, and guidance in helping drive the team’s success.
We are so proud of Brecken and his fellow Jaguar golfers and everything they achieved this season representing EJHS and Jessamine County. Congratulations on a job well done! 💚🐆⛳️
At last night’s meeting, the Jessamine County Board of Education was proud to celebrate two outstanding East Jessamine High School golfers: senior Katie Lawson and freshman Chyler Vittitow!
Both student-athletes earned their spot at the KHSAA State Tournament following stellar performances at the Region 4 Tournament, where Chyler shot an 86 and Katie shot an 87.
A big shout-out also goes to Head Coach Brandon Vittitow and Assistant Coach Chris Lawson for their leadership, hard work, and support throughout the season.
We are so proud of Katie and Chyler for representing EJHS and JCS with dedication and excellence. Congratulations on a fantastic season! 💚🐆⛳️
For the second year in a row, our Adult Education program has been officially recognized by the Office of KY Adult Education as the #1 ranked program in the state! 🎉
This milestone is a direct reflection of the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our incredible adult learners, as well as the dedication and efforts of our Adult Ed team.
In our district, learning doesn’t end with a high school diploma; it begins in our K–12 classrooms and continues throughout every stage of life. We remain deeply committed to lifelong learning and serving our entire community. Whether it’s laying a strong foundation for our youngest students, helping adults earn a GED, developing new career skills, or pursuing personal growth, we are proud to empower learners of all ages.
Thank you to our students, staff, and community partners for making this achievement possible. Together, we are building a stronger, brighter future! 🎓✨
Did you know? 🤔💡Discovery is a research-based program that serves as the foundation for the first 6 weeks of coursework at Providence! It focuses on three main goals:
1️⃣ Developing a sense of community and support for all students
2️⃣ Promoting positive social skills
3️⃣ Establishing expectations for the learning environment
We are so proud of our October graduates for completing this milestone and building a strong foundation for their success.
Join us in celebrating their accomplishment!✨
It's so much fun to watch our JCS High School Connected Citizens leading by example, creating safe, fun, and memorable experiences for the next generation. We're so thankful for their energy, enthusiasm, and hard work!
Get those costumes ready and come out for a great time next week!
📍 East Jessamine High School Trunk or Treat
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 West Jessamine High School Trunk or Treat
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
We can't wait to see our community come together! Which event will you be stopping by? ✨
We're excited to host a special evening created specifically for our multilingual families! This event is designed to support you, connect you with valuable local resources, and bring our multilingual community together for a fun night.
🗓️ When: Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Warner Elementary School Gymnasium
What’s in store for our families:
💻 Technology Support – Hands-on assistance with school tech, apps, and online learning tools.
💼 Career Pathways – Explore opportunities, guidance, and community resources.
📚 Learning Stations & Jessamine County Library – Discover engaging educational activities and library resources.
🎲 Family Game Station – Unwind and play games together with other families!
🗣️ Translators will be available to assist you in multiple languages throughout the night!
Note: This event is dedicated exclusively to supporting our multilingual students and their families.
Bring your family for an empowering night of community and connections. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️
We are beyond proud to celebrate Missy Marsh on being named the KY Coach of the Year for Boys' Volleyball! 🏐👏 Her leadership, dedication, and passion for the game have made an incredible impact on the WJHS program and Colt student-athletes. This honor is well-deserved! 🔥
Join us in congratulating Coach Marsh! 🎉
It’s time to pack the stands! The WJHS Colts are taking on the East Jessamine Jaguars tonight in an epic cross-town matchup! 💥🔥
📅 Date: Tonight, Friday, October 16
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: East High School
Show up & bring the noise (and maybe a blanket) under the Friday Night Lights! 💙🔴
Did you know? 🍽️✨
Our district’s ability to provide meals to all students at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program is dependent on the number of direct certified SNAP eligible students enrolled in our district. 🍎
When eligible families participate in SNAP, it helps them AND helps ensure that ALL of our students continue to receive meals at no cost! 🥪🥛❤️
If your household qualifies for Free/Reduced meals based on income, you qualify for SNAP! 👍
Check out the SNAP Assist flyer below to learn more and apply! 📄👇
Thank you for helping us support our students! 🤝
After bringing home the 4th Region Championship title, the Lady Colts wrapped up a terrific year by taking 5th place at the KHSAA State Tournament, a true testament to all the hard work, focus, and grit this team put in all season long.
We are so proud of the way you represented West Jessamine on and off the course. Congratulations players and coaches on a terrific season! ❤️🐎
📢Reminder: Fall Break is officially here! No alarm clocks needed from October 5th–9th. ⏰🚫
Have a safe and happy break, everyone! We’ll see you back on Monday, October 12. 🍁🍂
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to the incredible team that keeps our district running smoothly every single day. Our custodians are CRUSHing it and to show a fraction of our gratitude, they're getting a well-earned one hour of paid time off this month!
To our entire custodial team: thank you for everything you do to make our schools a safe, clean, and welcoming place to learn every single day. We appreciate you! ❤️
Drop a comment to send some love to the best crew around. 👇
#NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #CrushingIt
IT’S DIG PINK NIGHT!
🩷Come out tonight and show your support as East takes on West in our annual Dig Pink matchup in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Pack the stands, wear your pink, and help us cheer on the teams for a great cause! 🎟️✨
📍 Location: West High
📅 Date: Tonight, 10/1/2026
⏰Game Schedule:
• Freshman: 5:30 PM
• JV: 6:30 PM
• Varsity: 7:30 PM
Let’s fill the gym with pink and make some noise! See you there! 🏐💗
Strong schools start with strong leadership. Today and every day, we celebrate the incredible principals who set the tone for learning, nurture positive cultures, and show up for our students, staff, and families!
Thank you to our school leaders for your dedication, heart, and commitment to helping every student succeed.
💙 Join us in showing them some love! Drop a favorite memory, a thank-you note, or a shout-out to your principal! 👇
Our Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council kicked off 26-27 yesterday and they’re ready to make their voices heard! 🗣️
Students from across the district came together for their first meeting of the school year to connect, collaborate, and start thinking about how they can help make our schools even better. 💙
This council is all about two big things:
🌟 Growing student leaders
Students build leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while representing the voices of their peers.
💡 Shaping district decisions
Our students are the experts when it comes to their day-to-day school experiences. Their ideas, perspectives, and honest feedback help district leaders understand what’s working - and where there’s room to grow.
And one of the BEST parts? 🙌
Watching students from different grade levels learn from one another!
Our older students have the opportunity to mentor younger students, while elementary students connect and share their perspective with peers they might not otherwise meet. It’s collaboration, leadership, and relationship-building all in one room! 🤝
At our first meeting, students welcomed new faces, broke the ice, shared ideas, and jumped right into brainstorming the topics they want to tackle this year.✨
We’re incredibly proud of these students for stepping up, speaking up, and taking an active role in shaping the future of our schools.
We can’t wait to see where their ideas, and their leadership, take us this year! 💙
🛡️ Every student has a role in keeping our schools safe. 💙
This week, WJMS and EJMS students took part in Scott Harvey’s “I AM SOMEONE” assembly and got important reminders about making a difference in their school community.
Students learned that small actions can have a big impact and explored:
❓ Recognizing bullying
🗣️When and how to stand up and speak up for others
🤝 Finding trusted adults and using the confidential STOP Tip Line
🚨 Understanding that threats toward others or schools are illegal - even when someone says they were “just joking.”
Whether through inspiring speakers, strong partnerships with our SROs, or practical tools for navigating tough situations, we’re empowering every student to know their words and actions matter - and to feel safe, seen, supported, and valued. 🌟
Read more at https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/article/3159747
The boys’ team powered through to secure an impressive 3rd place finish, with 5 athletes setting brand-new personal bests! Not to be outdone, the girls’ team had a sensational day of their own, racking up an incredible 8 personal bests!
We're proud of the grit, discipline, and relentless dedication these student-athletes bring to practice every single day. Congratulations to all these runners on a spectacular performance! 🏃♂️🏃♀️✨
