Jessamine County Schools

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible educators who inspire, challenge, and support our students every single day. From lesson plans to life lessons, our teachers make a lasting impact—thank you for all you do! 💙 #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

JCS students brought their A-game to the 4-H project demonstrations—congrats to our winners who are headed to state in July! We’re behind you all the way. And hats off to all our competitors—your creativity and commitment were so impressive! Red Oak Elementary🏅 Nazar Piniak Ella Switzer Wilmore Elementary 🏅 Ellie Rose Harold Dannie Lunsford Agnes Rajan Rylan Spry East Jessamine High School🏅 John Hager Peyton Wood

Sources of Strength is a peer-led program that empowers students to connect, support, and spread hope.❤️ At this week's meeting, the Jessamine County Board of Education recognized our incredible JCS Sources of Strength students and their staff sponsors for organizing the JCS Color Run—a wonderful, joy-filled event that brought our community together. We’re so proud of their leadership and the positive energy they bring to our schools! Let’s keep the momentum going—keep spreading strength, connection, and kindness! 💪💛

Hands-on learning got a little wild at BES when a special guest introduced 2nd and 3rd graders to some fascinating animals! While a few students were a bit hisss-itant at first, courage quickly took over. Check out these brave and curious learners! #ScienceInAction

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who keep our students fueled and ready to learn. From preparing nutritious meals to serving them with a smile, they truly make a difference each day. 💙 Thank you for everything you do!

It's National School Principal s' Day! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, passion, and heart. Thank you to our school administrative teams for all they do to support students, staff, and families every day! #ThankAPrincipal

Huge congratulations to the JCTC Culinary Team for placing 17th out of 84 teams at the Cook Around the World competition in Orlando! They gained skills, confidence, and memories to last a lifetime! 🍽️🌎👏

🏆 Congratulations to Meridian Winter Guard—2025 Tri-State Marching Arts Grand Champions! This incredible team, led by Angela and Adam Miller, went undefeated this season, earning back-to-back titles and achieving the highest score in program history. They continue to be recognized at JCBOE meetings for their outstanding success—and they’ve earned every bit of it! 🎉

History made at EJHS! At last night's meeting, the Jessamine County Board of Education congratulated Shaylin Adams, the first EJHS student to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship! Out of more than 48,000 applicants nationwide, only 750 students were selected—and Shaylin earned her place among them! This incredible honor includes a full cost of attendance scholarship to any college in the U.S., along with ongoing support throughout her college journey. Shaylin’s dedication, drive, and excellence truly shine and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things this Jaguar will accomplish next. We're SO proud of you, Shaylin! 💙 #JaguarPride #GatesScholar

This past Friday, Director of Special Education Megan McCarty and Assistant Director of Special Education Emily Linton had the pleasure of celebrating Rachel Shelton, the JCS Outstanding Elementary and Overall Special Educator of the Year Recipient, at the CKEC Outstanding Educator Luncheon. We are so thankful for the amazing contributions Rachel brings to our district.

JELV's new Preschool Wrap Around Care Program has a few spots open for next year! If you're looking for childcare to complement your little learner's preschool hours, Jessamine Early Learning Village has a high-quality, state-licensed program for kids ages 3–4. Enrollment in Wrap Around Care will be based on JELV Preschool acceptance Enroll today at https://qrco.de/bfm2ex

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, come check out School of Rock! This group has been working so hard and they seriously bring the energy. It’s a fun show with a ton of talent! You’ll be singing along before you know it. Please note that this show is rated PG-13. Get tickets at https://ejhsdrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200481584

Our final Superintendent Student Forum meetings of the year were a blast! Students provided valuable feedback to JCS Food Service leaders—sharing their favorite (and not-so-favorite) cafeteria items, tips on how we can improve, and even taste-testing potential new menu options. A big shout out to JCS Food Service for their continued efforts to make our menus both nutritious and delicious! 🍽️ We've learned so much from each other-thank you to these incredible student leaders for their insights and input on so many important topics throughout the year!

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today students are celebrating our amazing planet with a sweet treat — KY Proud ice cream! 🍦Supporting area businesses is just one small way we can show love for the Earth. Let’s continue to take care of our world, one scoop (and one good choice) at a time!

Today, please join us in showing some extra appreciation for our dedicated staff who keep our schools moving forward! 🚍 Long before our hallways fill with footsteps, our drivers and monitors are already on the road. They greet with a smile, offer a listening ear, remember routines, and help start and end each day on a positive note. Through early mornings, rainy afternoons, and everything in between, they make sure each student gets to school and back home safe and sound. We're so grateful for our amazing Transportation Team - they're at the foundation of everything that we do. 💛

If you were there, you felt it — our first-ever district-wide Color Run was an absolute blast! 🏃‍♂️ A huge shoutout to our incredible Sources of Strength students, dedicated staff, enthusiastic participants, and everyone who pitched in to make this event such a colorful success!

Communication and Connected Citizenship in Action! Writing might seem like a solo task, but these BES 3rd graders are proving it’s a true team effort! They’re editing each other’s work, offering kind and thoughtful feedback, and cheering one another on every step of the way!

Did You Know? Students at JCTC are getting hands-on experience in emergency response through our Fire Science program! 🚒🔥 Not only are they learning about fire safety and firefighting techniques, they’re also mastering lifesaving skills like CPR. 💓 JCS CTE programs empower students with knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills that can make a difference in their future careers — and in our community!

Great teachers know that some of the best lessons happen beyond the classroom! 🌍 EJMS's Amy Harlan is one of only eight finalists from around the US for the Teach & Travel Magazine Traveling Teacher of the Year! Vote for Amy at the link below and help to bring this award home to one of our very own! Thank you, Amy, for going the extra mile for our students; we're so proud of you! 🔗 https://teachtravel.org/amy-harlan/ The nominees for this award are educators who are passionate about student travel and combine the thrill of exploration with enriching learning experiences. These teachers go beyond the traditional classroom walls, harnessing the power of travel to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in their students. Voting ends on May 23, 2025.

Do you know an outstanding arts teacher who inspires creativity, passion, and excellence in their students? Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominate your favorite for the Arts Star Teacher Award today✨ 📅 Deadline: April 25 http://bit.ly/4iinU50