Jessamine County Schools

🎭🎨 JCS Arts has THREE exciting camps this summer! Don't miss out—register now! 🌊 The Little Mermaid Jr. Summer Intensive (Ages 10-14) 📅 May 29 - June 14 | 📍 WJHS | 🎭 Performances on June 13 & 14 A 3-week musical theater camp where students bring The Little Mermaid Jr. to life! 🔗 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/JCSLittleMermaid 🛠️ Camp Creative: Set Design Camp (Ages 10-14) 📅 June 3 - June 7 | 📍 WJHS A hands-on camp where students design and build sets for The Little Mermaid Jr.! 🔗 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/JCSSetDesign25 🎨 Camp Creative: Visual Art Camp (Ages 6-9) 📅 Led by Staci Goggins | 📍 RDES A fun-filled week of creativity where young artists bring their imaginations to life! 🔗 Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/JCSVisualArt25 ⏳ Register by Friday, April 18th! All sign-ups go through JCS Arts at https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/arts Spots are limited—secure yours today! 🎭🎨✨ #JCSArts #SummerCamps

Join us in celebrating Laurie Ethington, BES Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Laurie’s dedication to her students is unmatched—she goes above and beyond to ensure their success while also supporting her fellow educators. Thank you, Laurie, for your passion, commitment & impact!

Students at JCTC East are practicing their extraction skills with the Nicholasville Fire Department.

Little people, BIG discoveries! JELV preschoolers are diving into the world of dinosaurs and bringing science to life with an erupting volcano. Baking soda + Vinegar = one epic reaction, but the real magic? The look on their faces is priceless! What's a science experiment that blew your mind as a kid? Drop it in the comments!

WAR students got a VIP guest straight from the heart of local government when Mayor Alex Carter visited to share what it’s like to lead a city, make important decisions, and serve the community. Big thanks to Mayor Carter for bringing government to life for our young learners!

We're incredibly proud of our Meridian Winter Guard who brought home the gold at the Tri-State Marching Arts competition and defended their title as Grand Champions! 🏆Their dedication, hard work & passion continue to shine. Congrats to these amazing performers and their coaches!

Wow! Check out Brookside Elementary 5th grader Bruno and his incredible mixed media artwork, which earned 1st place at the Kentucky Art Education Association All State Art Show! 🎨🏆 We’re so proud of you, Bruno—congratulations on this amazing achievement! 🎉

Huge congrats to RED Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Terah Lee! We're proud to celebrate her dedication, passion, and the positive impact she has on our students. Terah's warmth, strong connections with families & commitment to student success make her truly exceptional. #JCSProud

The Jessamine County Board of Education was thrilled to celebrate the RDES Quick Recall Team for their victory in this year's Superintendent's Cup! This marks RDES's first-ever 1st place win—a terrific achievement! Congratulations to the entire team & their coach, Jade Kropp! 🏆

They say nobody's perfect, but EJHS's Elliot Hunt just proved otherwise with a perfect ACT score! 🎉 We couldn't be prouder of you, Elliot, and this incredible achievement. Congratulations to you and your Jaguar Family for fostering a culture of excellence and supporting you every step of the way! 👏 #JaguarPride #PerfectScore

Congratulations to the EJHS Teacher of the Year, Angela Terry! Her dedication to students is incredible—always going the extra mile to support, encourage, and inspire in creative ways and with high- quality instruction. Thank you, Mrs. Terry, for your passion and commitment!

At the National Art Education Association Convention earlier this month, attendees had the opportunity to admire outstanding barrel head artwork created by Kentucky students, each piece reflecting their communities and the beauty of our Commonwealth. Among them, RDES student Clara proudly showcased her artwork featuring Jessamine County's iconic High Bridge. Next, this inspiring display will travel to the Kentucky Department of Education building in Frankfort. Fantastic job, Clara—we’re so proud of you!

Let's celebrate TPS Teacher of the Year, Sarah Prewitt! High expectations blended with encouragement and support help her students thrive. We're proud of how she goes above & beyond to ensure that students feel valued and inspired to do their best each day. Congrats, Sarah!

🎉 **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