Congratulations to Ashley Onkst, West Jessamine High School Teacher of the Year! From sparking curiosity in the classroom to going the extra mile for every student, Ashley truly embodies what it means to lead with heart.❤️
Thank you for your dedication, your extra effort, and the lasting impact you make on our students every single day.
Join us in celebrating Ashley and this well-deserved recognition!🏆
Our latest Jessamine County Board of Education meeting was a powerful reminder of the talent and grit thriving within our schools. The board had the privilege of recognizing several West Jessamine High School teams for their incredible postseason runs!🏆
While the trophies and titles are exciting to celebrate, we are even prouder of the "student" in student-athlete. The dedication these young people show off the field, course, and court is what truly defines them.
Join us in congratulating these standout teams and coaches:
📣Cheerleading (Coach Noah Laman) ~ KHSAA Region 6 Coed Champions
🏈Football (Coach Scott Marsh) ~ Historical 9-4 season & deepest playoff run in school history!.
⛳Boys Golf (Coach Shaun Gordon) ~ Region Champions (Top 30 in KY)
⛳Girls Golf (Coach Matt Hilkens) ~ Region Runner-Up
⚽Boys Soccer (Coach Brock Sutherland) ~ Region Champions & Sweet 16
⚽Girls Soccer (Coach Rick Garr) ~ Region Runner-Up
🏐Volleyball (Coach Bill Bird) ~ Region Champions
🌟 Extra Shoutout: Huge congrats to Boys Soccer Coach Brock Sutherland for being named Region 12 Coach of the Year and an All-State Coach of the Year nominee! 👏
Congratulations, Colts! 🐎
Jessica creates a warm, welcoming environment where every preschooler feels they belong. She understands that the first year of school is a journey for the whole family, and her gift for communication builds a strong, supportive bridge between home and the classroom.❤️
An incredible collaborator and a passionate early childhood educator, Jessica makes JELV a better place for everyone. We are so proud to have her in the JCS family and grateful for the lasting impact she makes on our Otter community.🦦
Congratulations, Jessica!✨
Huge congratulations to Carrie Roe, Red Oak Elementary’s Teacher of the Year! 🏆
Described as a great team member who will stop at nothing to ensure the success of her students, Carrie is a true rockstar who balances high expectations with a big heart. ❤️
From helping her first graders master critical thinking to supporting families and co-workers, she gives 100% to everything she does. 💯
We’re so proud to have this incredible educator and teammate in the JCS family. Way to go, Carrie! 🌟
Did you know?
The first six weeks for each student at The Providence School are dedicated to the Discovery Program, a unique curriculum that builds a community of learners through structured positive behaviors. 🤝
TPS middle schoolers recently put those Discovery values to work! To practice the art of giving, the class hand-made cozy blankets for our furry friends at the Jessamine County Animal Shelter.🐕
By crafting blankets and volunteering on-site, these students turned a classroom lesson into a community blessing. It’s a powerful reminder that the skills learned in Discovery aren't just for school - they’re for life.✨
Proud of these students for leading with heart! ❤️
March is Arts in Our Schools Month! 🎨
We believe the arts aren't an extra...they are essential. From the very first note in the band room 🎺 to the final brushstroke in the studio 🖌️, our students are doing so much more than making art. They are finding their voices, fueling their passions, and building unstoppable confidence.
Whether they’re under the stage lights 🎭 or behind a camera lens 📸, these moments open minds and doors to the future. 🚀
A huge shoutout to:
Our Students: Your creativity and perspective never cease to amaze us. Keep shining! 🌟
Our Teachers: Thank you for your relentless dedication to inspiring the next generation of creators. 🙌
The arts teach us to see the world differently and solve problems creatively. Join us in celebrating the power of creativity this month and all year long!✨
Last night at WJHS, it wasn’t just the ceremonial first pitch—it was a celebration of opportunity.
Superintendent Crum led things off for softball, and Board Chair Steven Scrivner took the mound for baseball, helping open a new chapter on our upgraded turf fields. These improvements are about so much more than facilities, they’re about creating spaces where students can compete, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Game on! ❤️
Our JCTC Agriculture students visited classrooms at JELV for Ag Day, bridging the gap between the field and the lunchroom. Through a special story time featuring a favorite superfruit, blueberries, our high schoolers helped our youngest learners discover that food comes from more than just a grocery store shelf.
It’s all about planting seeds of knowledge, hard work, and sunshine! ☀️
A big thank you to these high schoolers for helping to cultivate the next crop of leaders!🚜
Justin has a rare gift: he turns the impossible into the attainable. While Calculus can be a mountain to climb, Mr. Schommer walks every step of the way with his students. He pairs his high standards with an even higher level of heart, ensuring no Jag ever feels left behind. Whether he’s sparking a lightbulb moment with a tough derivative or simply offering a kind word and a laugh, Justin has built a classroom where every student truly belongs.💚
Justin, thank you for showing us that when you lead with care, even the hardest math can become a joy. We are so lucky to have you!🎉
Remember the simple joy of finding a hand-addressed envelope in a mailbox full of "Current Resident" flyers? That spark of excitement, knowing someone truly thought of you? 💌
At East Jessamine High, that feeling filled the air during Letter Day this week. It’s one of our favorite traditions that usually brings a happy tear or two; every single student receives a personal, handwritten letter from a faculty or staff member.✉️
No grades. No due dates. No reminders about practice. Just a heartfelt message letting them know they are seen, valued, and appreciated for exactly who they are.✨
In a world that moves fast, our Jaguars got a chance to slow down and remember: You aren't just a name on a roster. You are the heart of everything we do.💙💚
Calling all future JCS Kindergarteners! 📣
If your little one will be 5 years old by August 1, 2026, it’s officially time to start their Kindergarten journey with JCS! We are so excited to welcome our newest learners for the 2026-27 school year. 🖍️🏫
Ready to join the family? We’ve made it easy to get started:
✅ Online enrollment links
✅ Documentation checklists
✅ Step-by-step instructions
Everything you need is right here: 👇
🔗Jessamine Early Learning Village Kindergarten Registration
https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/jelv/article/2716431
🔗Wilmore Elementary Kindergarten Registration (Wilmore Residents Only)
https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/wes/article/2774041
East Jessamine High School’s Lauren Jones has been named the JCS High School Special Educator of the Year!🏆
A proud EJHS Class of 2004 graduate, Lauren has come full circle and now walks the same halls as an educator, pouring her Jaguar pride into her students every single day. 💙
Her ability to lead with heart, create a caring and supportive environment, and maintain high expectations empowers her students to grow, achieve, and reach their full potential. 🔥
Congratulations, Lauren! Your impact is felt far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful to have you in the JCS family. 👏
During East Jessamine Middle School’s trip to Washington, D.C. , eighth-graders Nora Pickerill, Grace Heffelbower, Chyler Vittitow, and Mia Campbell had the incredible honor of participating in a historic ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
With their classmates watching, these students paid tribute to our fallen heroes with remarkable grace and poise—creating a powerful moment that left a lasting impression on the entire 8th grade class. To make the experience even more meaningful, they were able to briefly speak with a Sentinel following the ceremony.
These are the moments that bring learning to life—connecting history to the present and inspiring our students as they look toward the future.✨
A special thank you to Mrs. Harlan and the dedicated parent chaperones for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible! #JaguarExcellence #BeyondTheClassroom
But the hardware didn’t stop there—their undeniable energy earned them a Specialty Award for truly standing out from the crowd. 🌟
Huge congratulations to Coach Pinney and this incredible group of dancers. Your grit, hustle, and spirit are what being a Colt is all about!❤️
Madison's classroom is a welcoming space where students feel empowered to take on new challenges, stretch toward their full potential, and master the art of teamwork. It's more than a room; it's a launchpad where students don't just learn, they thrive.🪴
Madison, thank you for your heart, your dedication, and for helping to make WES such a wonderful place to learn. We are so proud to have you in the JCS Family! 🧡
Spring gave us a free trial, and honestly? We’re ready to subscribe. 🌱
The temperature might have dropped today, but these shots from the courts prove that tennis season is heating up, even if the thermometer isn't quite there yet! 🔥
Throwing it back to these sunny vibes from last week.☀️🎾
Here’s the breakdown of the hardware they brought home:
🏆 8th Grade: Salt River Conference Champions!
🏆 7th Grade: Salt River Conference Champions!
🥈 6th Grade: Salt River Conference Runners-Up!
We are so proud of the grit, teamwork, and sportsmanship these athletes displayed all season long. From the opening serves to the final championship points, you represented WJMS with heart!
Congratulations to all the players and coaches. ✨
🎉It's been an incredible week full of achievement and activity across our secondary schools!
Here’s a recap of just a few of the amazing things our students and staff have been up to:
🏀 WJHS girls basketball team went dancing in the Sweet 16 for the first time ever
🎶 EJHS Choral students headed to KMEA for assessment, aiming for a Distinguished rating
👩🍳 WJMS students put their new culinary classroom to work with some delicious baking
🎾 Tennis season got underway
🔬 Hands-on STEM learning was in action
🐄 EJMS Agriscience students got some learning time with Olivia the Jersey cow
📚 Juniors took the SAT as they prepare for the next chapter
🏫 We welcomed a new athletic director to the team
🎨 Students geared up for the upcoming Sources of Strength Color Run
These moments are what make our schools so special—students learning, competing, creating, and supporting one another every step of the way.
Check out the photos from another great week in our secondary schools! 📸
What a week! From historical reenactments to slithery science encounters, our elementary students have been busy exploring, creating, and connecting. ✨
Here’s a look back at the some of what we’ve been up to:
💡Learning by Doing
The best way to learn is to dive right in! This week, our classrooms transformed into hubs of activity:
🖼️Culture & History: Students explored the rich traditions of Native American culture and stepped back in time to experience the Boston Tea Party.
🚀Future Leaders: Our young professionals put on their CEO hats for the Entrepreneur Fair, showing off some serious business savvy!
🐍"Sciencey stuff" was at an all-time high. We took a closer look at our skies and got up close and personal with some scaly friends.
🤝Better Together
Beyond the books, we focused on what matters most: Relationships. Whether it was through family events, school-wide assemblies, or simple classroom gatherings, we were reminded that our district is built on togetherness and community.
What was your student’s favorite this week?
When we se our students earn these amazing opportunities, we see our Graduate Profile in action. Kyla is the perfect example of Work Ethic personified. In this case, hard work literally paid off!🙌
We are so incredibly proud of you, Kyla. We can’t wait to see you shine at Transy! ❤️
