Thank you to our district community for working together to make these first few days run so smoothly. Most of all, thank you to our incredible students for bringing your enthusiasm and curiosity back into our halls!✨
Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate a great start this weekend. We’ll see everyone back bright and early on Monday! 💙
High school is where big dreams take shape, futures are planned, and lifelong critical thinking is sharpened. It takes a truly exceptional educator to challenge young adults academically while preparing them for the next chapter of their lives.🚀
Ashley, thank you for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for empowering the leaders of tomorrow!❤️
Drop a comment below to help us celebrate this outstanding educator! 👇 #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation
🎉 Big Congratulations to EJMS's Anna Tidei ~ JCS 2025-2026 Middle School Teacher of the Year!
Middle school is a pivotal time in a student’s journey, and it takes an extraordinary educator to guide, inspire, and support students through these transformative years. Ms. Tidei does just that with incredible heart, skill, and enthusiasm!⚡
Thank you, Ms. Tidei, for your exceptional dedication and for being a steadying, inspiring presence at EJMS.💙
Leave a message below to show Ms. Tidei some love and congratulations! 👇 #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation
🗓️ Looking ahead? The 2027–2028 JCS School Calendar is here!
Plan ahead for key dates, holidays, and breaks.
📍 Where to find it:
You can view and download the full approved calendar on our website under Family Favorites.
🔗https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x_r7fY-Hz5DqAOvxzfba4KN80-sipNyM/view?usp=sharing
📲 Share this post with fellow families so everyone can get a jump on planning!
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Warner Elementary's Elizabeth Antoniou ~ 2025-2026 JCS Elementary Teacher of the Year!
We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible educator whose passion, patience, and dedication leave a lasting impact on her students every single day.✨
Teaching elementary school takes a rare mix of boundless energy, creativity, and heart. Thank you, Ms. Antoniou, for setting the bar so high and making such a difference in our students' lives!💙
Drop a comment below to send Ms. Antoniou your congratulations! 👏 #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation
It was a packed house at last night’s board meeting, and for good reason! 🏫✨ The Board had the absolute pleasure of celebrating some of our outstanding WJMS student-athletes for their incredible achievements throughout the 2025–26 season. 🏆
We are beyond proud of the grit, determination, and talent these Colts bring to the game and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! 🔥
Help us give a massive shoutout to these Colts: 🎉👏
🏆 Baseball
⚾ Salt River Conference Champions
⚾ East KY Semi-State Tournament Champions
👑 KY STATE CHAMPIONS 🥇
🏐 Volleyball
🥇 8th Grade: Salt River Conference Champions
🥇 7th Grade: Salt River Conference Champions
🥈 6th Grade: Salt River Conference Runners-Up
🎣 Bass Fishing
🥇 1st Place: Angler of the Year (KY Bass Nation Central KY)
🥈 2nd Place: Angler of the Year (KY Major League)
🌊 DOUBLE QUALIFIER: Qualified for both the Junior National Championship AND the Junior World Championship! 🌎
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes, coaches, and families on a red-hot season! 🏆🐴
They say the best teachers never stop learning, and it's true! ✨
Before the first bell rang and the halls filled up, our team was hard at work. spending the extra time soaking up new ideas, collaborating, and doing their homework before the big day.✏️
Now the roles have flipped, the classrooms are full, and our teachers are doing what they do best - leading the way. 🎉
Here’s to the prep work that makes the magic happen and a school year of learning on both sides of the whiteboard! 📚
Day One is officially in the books and the energy was unmatched! 🎉
Behind every seamless first day and smooth start are weeks of preparation, long hours, and hard work. Thank you to our entire community-students, teachers, staff, and families-for making today such a massive success. Get some rest tonight; we can't wait to see everyone back tomorrow for Day Two! 📚✨
☀️ From Summer SUN Meals to School Day Smiles! 🍎
They say don't look back, but we're making an exception for summer! We know school just started today, but we couldn't let the first day end without celebrating an incredible milestone.
Thanks to our dedicated Child Nutrition staff, and our team of volunteers, our SUN Meals program served over 300,000 free, nutritious meals and snacks to kids across Jessamine County this summer! 🥪🥛
While our team is officially back inside our school kitchens and cafeterias starting today, one thing hasn't changed: the love, care, and quality packed into every single tray. Whether it was summer curbside pickup or today's first lunch, we are honored to keep fueling Jessamine County's kids for success.💙🎒
Day One is officially here, and the energy in the halls is contagious. Whether you’re excited to see old friends, meet new teachers, or start a fresh chapter, this year is going to be filled with big moments, new challenges, and plenty of growth.
Let's make this school year our best one yet,; make new memories, support each other, and show up ready to learn. Have an amazing first day! 🎒✨
⚡ 1 DAY TO GO!
✨Tomorrow is the big day! New classes, new friends, and new adventures are just around the corner and it's completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and butterflies right now! Take a few minutes today to pick out first-day outfits and pack backpacks to keep stress low in the morning.🎒
🤩We can't wait to see all of those bright faces walking through the doors on Monday!
✏️ 2 DAYS TO GO!
✂️School supply check!
From backpacks to water bottles, this is a great time to make sure all items are labeled with your student's name.🎒
💰School supply list costs can add up quickly! If your family could use assistance securing items on the supply list, please reach out to your school's Family Resource/Youth Service Center Coordinator.💙
We're so excited to see our students on Monday!🎉
Spending the day meeting teachers, exploring the building, practicing lockers, and learning all about what it means to be a Jaguar proved one thing; our incoming 6th graders are more than ready to rock middle school!
✨ 3 DAYS TO GO!
🥪What's for lunch? Whether your student gets lunch at school or packs from home, talking through lunch options now helps make day one go more smoothly.
🎉We're excited that all JCS students are eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day, no application required!
📝Don't forget that you may still want to complete some paperwork! If your household qualifies for free or reduced status, you can submit a form to request that student fees be waived or adjusted.
📞Questions? Call 859-887-9274 ext. 3076.
🚌 4 DAYS TO GO!
Honk if you're excited for Monday! 🚌
If your family has had any transportation changes since last school year (like switching to carpool, becoming a walker, or attending a different daycare), please make sure that you have communicated those changes to your child's school so our records stay up to date.📋
Our incredible Transportation Team has been out practicing their routes, making sure every turn, stop, and safety check is dialed in. They can’t wait to welcome our students back aboard and get everyone to and from school safely!💛
📞 If anything has changed, please call your school office today!
📢 FY2027 Property Tax Rate Update
The Jessamine County Board of Education has voted to accept a proposed reduction in the real property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, lowering it from 67.8¢ to 66.5¢ per $100 of assessed property value.📉
Here’s what this means for property owners, our schools, and our students:
🏡Savings for Homeowners: For an assessed home value of $200,000, this rate reduction equals a $26 annual decrease on your real property tax bill.
📚Investing in Our Schools: Additional funding generated from local growth will support essential classroom instruction, staffing, student transportation, and facility maintenance.
💡Responsible Budgeting: JCS continues to maintain a healthy budget by cutting department expenses, consolidating roles, reducing staffing needs, selling unneeded property, and pursuing new grant opportunities.
Note: Because the state recently updated the approval process for school property tax rates, our timeline looks a bit different this year.
🗓️ Upcoming Dates & Public Comment:
August 24: Regular Board Meeting (Includes Public Comment)
August 31: Special Called Board Meeting (Official vote to adopt rates)
More information on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2027 and other detailed financial documents are available on the district website at https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/page/deptfinance.
Time to start shifting back into school mode. 🎒
⏰The best way to beat first-day fatigue? If you haven't already switched to a school year bedtime routine, adjusting sleep and wake-up times now is a great way to ensure plenty of rest before the big day.
Does your family have a favorite back-to-school tradition? We'd love to hear about it!👇
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Broadway performers, incredible local artists, a stunning outdoor venue, and a great cause. Every ticket directly supports arts programs in Jessamine County! 🎭🎶
LOVE, BROADWAY 2026
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 22nd
📍 Location: Equus Run Vineyards
⏰ Time: 7 PM EST
🎟️ TO PURCHASE TICKETS, visit: bit.ly/lovebroadway26
Don't wait, grab your tickets today and support JCS arts!
We’ve received a few questions about tonight’s Special Board Meeting and the agenda item regarding the proposed school tax rate for fiscal year 2027.
Because the state recently updated the approval process for school property tax rates, our timeline looks a bit different this year. Here is a look at the full process:
📅August 6: State provided property tax rates to the District
📅August 17: District Leadership proposes tax rates to the Board
📅August 20 & 27: Required public notices published
📅August 24: Regular Board meeting with public comment
📅August 31: Final Board vote on the proposed rates
Please note: The rate proposed tonight (August 17) is not final. The Board must complete the required public notifications, open public comment, and conduct a final vote before officially adopting any rate.
We’re committed to keeping our community informed; stay tuned for updates as the process moves forward.
☀️ LAST CHANCE FOR SUN MEALS TO-GO! ☀️
Today is officially our final day of the Sun Meals To-Go program! Don’t let delicious, nutritious meals go to waste; stop by and pick up a bag today to keep your family fueled and ready for whatever the week brings. 🧺🍎🥪
A massive shoutout to our incredible Child Nutrition staff and volunteers! Rain or shine, your hard work, bright smiles, and dedication have kept our kids fed and happy all summer long.👏
