Jessamine County Schools

🎉 **Big Wins for Meridian IRA Winterguard!** 🏆 This past weekend, the talented students from our **Meridian IRA Winterguard**, featuring performers from **both middle and high schools**, took **1st place** in their division at the **TriState Marching Arts Semifinals**! 🥇👏 Next stop? The **Championship Round** at **Northern Kentucky University** this weekend! 🌟 Additionally, the **Red Oak Cadet Line** wowed the crowd with their exhibition performance at TriState Marching Arts—becoming a true **fan favorite**! 🎶✨ **Join us this Friday night at EJHS** to cheer on: - **Red Oak Cadet Line** - **Meridian IRA Line** - **Meridian IA Line** Let’s send them off with energy and encouragement before they compete in the **championship rounds** on Saturday. Let’s show up and show out for our amazing teams! ❤️💪 #MeridianWinterguard #TriStateMarchingArts #RedOakCadetLine #CommunityPride

Congratulations to JELV's Teacher of the Year, Hailey Bramel! 🎉 Hailey is an outstanding educator whose dedication, passion, and collaborative spirit make a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike. Her commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting her fellow educators shines both inside and outside the classroom. We are so grateful for all she does for JELV! 💙

Join us for the 4th Annual Strength in Colors Run/Walk Family Night on Friday, April 18th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at East Jessamine Middle School! This fun-filled evening has something for everyone, whether you’re ready to tackle the full or mini color run course or just want to enjoy the festivities. There will be face painting, bracelet making, yard games, karaoke, food trucks, light snacks, and time to connect with family and friends. As a bonus, the first 100 participants will receive a free t-shirt. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Help us spread the word, and we can’t wait to see you there!

📢 Exciting News for Our Families! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Preschool Wraparound Care Program at JELV for the 2025-2026 school year—designed to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our youngest learners beyond the school day! Care will be provided during the portion of the day when students are not attending Preschool. 📅 Now Open for Registration! ✅ Fun & educational activities ✅ Caring, experienced staff ✅Enrollment based on JELV Preschool acceptance Spots are limited, so secure your child’s place today! Scan the code or visit the link below to register. https://tinyurl.com/4j85r2ah

🏆 Attendance All-Stars! 🏆 Showing up pays off—literally! 🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd nine week period Show up to Shine Attendance Incentive winners for making every day count. A big high five to students, Aubree (WJMS) who won $250 donated by Hammond Landscaping and Liam (EJMS) who won a family meal each month for a year from Zaxby's! We're also super excited for staff members, Geneva (Transportation) who takes home $500, courtesy of Randolph Scott Insurance Agency and Rita (NES) who scored the Zaxby's meals. Didn’t win this time? Keep up the great work, and you could be next! We still have one more drawing for the 4th nine week period. 👀✨ #ShowingUpMatters #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters

Get ready for a double dose of theatrical magic! 🎭✨ This week, Jessamine County is bursting with talent! 🌟 Beetlejuice Jr. (East Jessamine Middle School) Dates: March 27th, 28th, & 29th Time: 7:00 PM Location: East Jessamine Middle School 🌹 Beauty and the Beast Jr. (West Jessamine Middle School) Dates: March 27th, 28th, & 29th Time: 7:00 PM Location: West Jessamine High School Don't miss these incredible performances by our amazing middle school students! Support local arts and witness the magic unfold! #BeetlejuiceJr #BeautyAndTheBeastJr #JessamineCounty #LocalTheatre #MiddleSchoolDrama #SupportTheArts #EastJessamine #WestJessamine #WEareJessamine

Here's great opportunity for current 5th-8th graders to participate in Jessamine County Youth Football! Registration is open until April 7th at https://bit.ly/4bLUevz Helmet link: https://bit.ly/4hyDvgz

Have you heard? In two years, JCEF Bingo has raised over $65K for athletics, arts, and PTO projects—plus $11K for classroom grants and $4K in teacher scholarships! Huge thanks to our volunteers & players for making it happen & supporting our students!. Happy 2-year Bingoversary!

Every year, each EJHS student receives a personal letter from a faculty or staff member—one of our favorite traditions! These letters are a simple but powerful way to remind students that they are seen, valued, and belong here. Look at those reactions!💙 #YouAreLoved #JCSFamily

Perseverance. Dedication. Hard work. From our youngest learners to graduating seniors, our students' incredible work ethic shines in all they do! Whether in the classroom, on the stage, or on the court, we're proud of the way they exemplify this JCS Graduate Profile attribute!

It may be chilly and overcast on this first day of spring, but brighter, warmer days are just ahead! ☀️ Ms. Doolin's students at JCTC are getting ready with their new pot filler—greenhouse time and the growing season are almost here! 🌸 #HappySpring #HandsOnLearning #AgEd

Congratulations to Heather Stansbury, selected as the Wilmore Elementary School Special Educator of the Year. Thank you, Heather, for your passion, creativity, and the difference you make in the lives of our students! 💚

Did you know? JCTC pathway completers take an End of Pathway exam, & passing certifies students as career-ready! Testing kicked off today and we know our students are prepared to excel. Best of luck as you crush your exams and earn your cords to wear with pride at graduation!

Join us in congratulating WES Teacher of the Year, Leah White! This outstanding educator goes above and beyond to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. Thank you, Leah, for your passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence! 💚

It's our 2nd BINGOversary! Come out to celebrate with us this Thursday and support the amazing athletes on the Jessamine County Wrestling Team. Have a great night of fun with Bingo, door prizes and more - concessions and pull tabs will be available for purchase.

Congrats to Warner's Rachel Shelton on her selection as the Elementary and Overall JCS Special Educator of the Year! Rachel's passion, patience, and unwavering support make a world of difference for our students. A well-deserved honor for an outstanding educator! #ChangingLives

Starting early, dreaming big! Ms. Turner's kindergarteners are diving into the world of robotics and programming, learning through hands-on play. 💻💡 The future is bright for these young innovators! 🚀

WJHS students shined at the KY United Nations Assembly conference, stepping into the world of international diplomacy, exploring diverse cultures, and tackling global issues. Congrats to these students on two overall best awards with "Outstanding Speaker" recognitions to Colin Cox, Leah Post, and Drew LaGrone! #FutureLeaders #GlobalCitizens

Congrats to Dan White, named the 2025 Nicholasville Elementary Special Educator of the Year! Dan's hard work and huge heart make a difference every day, ensuring that all students have the support and opportunities they need to succeed. Join us in celebrating Dan!

EJHS's Jagspy Awards recognize student-athletes not just for W's and stats—they celebrate heart, hustle & leadership! A huge congrats to all the award winners and a special thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who make these moments possible. 👏