As a dedicated music educator, Mr. Schatko does more than teach notes and rhythms; he orchestrates a classroom where every child feels empowered to find their voice. 🎵
Dylan understands that every student learns at a different tempo, and he works tirelessly to ensure each child who walks through his doors has the support they need to shine.✨
Thank you, Mr. Schatko, for your harmony, your heart, and for helping our students succeed!
Known for her boundless energy and a genuine joy for teaching, Theresa has a "superpower" for making every student feel like they belong.🧡
She doesn't just run a classroom; she builds a family. Whether she’s inspiring her students or her colleagues, Theresa leaves a trail of motivation everywhere she goes. 🌟
Please join us in congratulating Theresa on this well-deserved honor!
Middle school is such a pivotal time in a student's journey and it takes a total rockstar to lead the way with so much energy and heart. We are lucky to have such an amazing educator on our team, making a real difference for our Jaguars every single day.
Congratulations, Anna!
While we know that these are busy times of day, we have seen a rise in reports of unsafe situations on the streets surrounding our campuses. 🛑
Using side streets or neighborhoods to bypass school lines creates several preventable risks:
🚸Traffic Hazards: Students may walk in unsafe areas without crossing guards.
🚸Congestion: Unofficial staging on side streets can block emergency vehicles and create dangerous blind spots.
🚸Property Issues: Vehicles have been reported blocking private driveways and neighborhood entrances.
How you can help:
🚗Use Official School Lanes: These routes are efficient and are the only areas where we can provide supervised traffic control.
🚗Be a Good Neighbor: Please respect the property of those living near our schools.
🚗Choose Safety Over Speed: A few minutes saved is never worth the risk of an accident.
Let’s work together to ensure every student travels safely from their front door to ours!
Thank you for choosing to put our students first. 💙
Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, and we’re recognizing the experts who keep our district safe, comfortable, and running smoothly.
Behind every successful school day is a maintenance team making it possible! 🛠️🏫
🔧 Fixing that "mystery" leak before it becomes a flood.
❄️ Tuning the HVAC so our classrooms stay comfy.
🛡️ Ensuring every building is safe, functional, and ready for learning.
Their best work is often invisible because they fix problems before they ever disrupt a lesson. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn't do this without you!
Help us celebrate this incredible crew! Drop a shout-out in the comments below! 👇✨
#MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay #BehindTheScenes #InvestInJess
From the workshop to the field, Mr. Tingle is doing so much more than teaching—he’s cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders and innovators.🌱
Whether he’s guiding a shop project or mentoring FFA students, Alex’s impact is rooted in meaningful relationships, creative lessons, and helping students reach their fullest potential. 🤝
Congratulations, Mr. Tingle! Thank you for investing in our future. 🚜✨ #InvestInJess #JCSExcellence
March is Arts in our Schools month and what better way to celebrate than to recognize the talent within our schools!
Join us in congratulating two of WJHS's student artists for their success at the recent All State Bluegrass Regionals:
🏆Allie Keck (12th Grade): Awarded Best in Show (2D) for her captivating oil painting, “Moment Passed.”
🥇Elisabeth Howard (10th Grade): Earned 1st Place in Photography for her striking composition titled “Tree.”
Exceptional work, Colts- we're so proud of you!
There is no higher compliment than being nominated by your own students, and Andrea's 8th-grade math classes made sure her hard work and dedication didn't go unnoticed.
We are so proud to have you on our JCS team, Mrs. Ramsey! 🌟 #JCSExcellence
Huge congratulations to Kaitlynn from East Jessamine High School for an incredible performance at the KHSAA Indoor State Championships!💪
Kaitlynn claimed 3rd place in the State in shot put with a powerhouse distance of 37-1.75, also setting a new school record! ☄️
We are excited to share that Brian Helton from West Jessamine Middle School has been named the 2026 JCS Middle School Outstanding Special Educator of the Year! 🏆
Whether he’s diving into 7th-grade Math or exploring Science, Brian’s dedication to his students shines through every single day. WJMS is so lucky to have you on the team. Congratulations, Brian! 👏✨
Here's a great opportunity to catch Meridian Winterguard in action this season!
📅March 13, 2026
⏰Doors open 6:15 pm~ Performances begin 6:30pm
📍Warner Elementary School
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Who knew Language Arts could look like this? 🤩
At JCS, we’ve turned literacy into an all-out adventure! Through our Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum, our elementary students aren’t just decoding words—they’re becoming explorers.
By bridging the gap between reading, writing, and real-world science and history, our teachers are doing more than teaching kids how to read... they're inspiring them to love to learn. 📚✨
Check out these Wilmore Elementary students! Their faces say it all as they wrap up an exciting unit on animals and their habitats. 🐾🌍
Come for the opportunity. Stay for the friendships. 🤍
We love seeing the community being built within our hallways every single day. It’s more than just lessons; it’s the teammate who has your back in the final minutes of a game🏀, the study partner who finally makes a tough concept click💡, and the mentor who sees potential you didn't know you had.✨
Long after the homework is turned in, it’s this sense of belonging and these lifelong friendships that we carry with us. This is the heart of our district family.🤝
Ready to learn some incredible skills from our local experts at the NPD? The 2026 Youth Academy is back!
If you'll be in 8th-12th grade next school year, don't miss out on the most action-packed week of the summer!
See your SRO to grab an application or contact billy.king@nicholasville.org
The WJHS Art Club recently took on a challenge to create a "meaningful story" through their work. Their muse? The one and only Mr. Daugherty.
Mr. D’s influence as a teacher and mentor radiates through our entire community. This beautiful tribute captures the gratitude we all feel for his years of dedication to our students.
Well done, Colts! We are so proud of your talent and the meaningful way you chose to honor a local legend. ✨
The Jessamine Mock Trial Team competed at the State Competition in Louisville this weekend and their poise was "beyond a reasonable doubt" as they won 3rd place in the State! 🏆
A major shoutout to Mr. Hall for coaching these legal eagles to a podium finish.
Huge congrats for this incredible performance; we're so proud of you!✨
Happy National Athletic Training Month! 💪
This March, we are celebrating the professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our athletes safe, healthy, and in the game.
Jessamine County Schools is incredibly lucky to have three outstanding Athletic Trainers dedicated to serving our student-athletes. From injury prevention and emergency care to rehabilitation and moral support, these three do it all!
Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU for their expertise and service to JCS students!
#NATM2026 #AthleticTraining #JCSstrong
Get ready to color outside the lines for a great cause! Join us for a FREE Color Run/Walk and Family Event hosted by Sources of Strength. Whether you run, walk, or just want to enjoy the vibes, we want to see you there!
📍 Where: East Jessamine Middle School
🗓️ When: Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💰 Cost: FREE!
Let’s show off the "Strength in Colors" that makes our community great. Tag your running buddy below! 👇
While his visit aligned with Black History Month, the wisdom he shared is a timeless blueprint for life. Devine didn’t just give a speech; he gave our students the tools to build their futures.
🐾Key takeaways for our Jags:
✨Personal Power: Owning your story and your strength.
✨True Patience: Investing energy where it truly counts.
✨The Growth Mindset: Moving toward goals with kindness and a relentless work ethic.
Thank you for pouring into our students and helping define the next generation of leaders at EJMS! ⚡️
If you missed the first two rounds of this heavyweight battle, consider this your lucky break. You’ve got one more shot to see EJHS vs WJHS roundball this season!
This isn't just a rematch; it's the ultimate tiebreaker for the 46th KHSAA District Championship.
One win each. One final showdown.
Throw on your school colors and bring the energy!
Tonight⏰ 7 p.m. 📍WJHS
