High five to everyone who showed up and showed out for High Attendance Day! Your commitment to being present makes a big difference in building strong habits, supporting learning, and keeping our community thriving.
Congratulations to our winner, Warner Elementary, with 96.16% ! The Wildcats celebrated with their favorite sports gear and scored big!
Do you love performing, dancing, or being part of a team? Winterguard is the perfect way to show your creativity, build new skills, and have fun with friends this season. No experience needed—just bring your energy and willingness to learn!
It’s KY Safe Schools Week, and JCS has already been recognized by the KY Center for School Safety for the incredible number of students, staff, and community members who’ve committed to keep our students safe—and it’s only Tuesday! 💙
Every pledge shows our students that their safety matters and that our whole community is standing behind them. Haven’t taken the pledge yet? There’s still time—add yours today!
👉 https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/
Every champion’s journey deserves a crown—and EJHS's Kaitlynn Napier just added some serious sparkle to her collection! 💍 Earlier this year, Kaitlynn earned the State Champ title in Shot Put and was recently presented with her ring! Congrats, Kaitlynn, on this incredible achievement—we’re so proud of you!
Next week is KY Safe Schools Week, and yesterday we saw a true strength of our community. 💙 Students, first responders, law enforcement, and local & district leaders came together to sign a joint declaration to keep school safety a top priority. We’re so grateful for a community that stands united—investing time, expertise, and resources to protect and support our kids.
Want to join our efforts? Take the KY Safe Schools Week Pledge!
https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/
#focusonschoolsafety #SafeSchoolsWeek
They brought home the hardware! 🏆 Huge congrats to the WJHS Boys Soccer team for being crowned the Birds Nest Classic Champions!
Shoutout to All-Tournament selections:
▸ Titus Andrews
▸ Landon Davis
▸ Brady Stockton
And a special congrats to Tournament MVP, Ahadi Liongola!
Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend!
From helping students find their voice, to building confidence in communication, to supporting literacy and learning—our SLPs make a life-changing impact every single day.
Thank you for the passion, patience, and expertise you bring to our schools and students. We’re so grateful for all you do! 💙
🐂 Owen earned 3rd Overall with his Red Angus Heifer
🐮 Noah placed 3rd Overall Angus Steer and Reserve Kentucky Proud Angus Steer
🏆 Together – They won the Herdsman Award for the best kept area and cattle for the entire week among all exhibitors!
These honors are the result of countless hours of dedication, hard work, and passion for showing livestock. We’re so proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent our community! #JessamineProud #KentuckyProud
🍉☀️ 294,326 reasons to celebrate! That’s how many meals and snacks our team served this summer to kids across Jessamine County. Even though our goal is simple-- serve our community and make sure our students have the nutritious food they need, all year long--this was no small undertaking. Huge thanks to our Child Nutrition staff, school and district administrators, and volunteers for all of your hard work to make it happen! 💙
Smiles in math class = a big win! When learning clicks and confidence grows, it all adds up to success for these Colts! #MathWins #StudentSuccess
✅ Free resources & activities
✅ Hands-on demos & safety tips
✅ Information from local safety professionals
📅 Saturday, August 23
11am-2pm
📍 JCHD Parking Lot
210 E Walnut St
It’s just one of the many ways we work to provide opportunities that connect with students’ interests, passions, and sense of purpose. For 6-12th grade students who love the outdoors, competition, and the thrill of reeling in the big one, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Come cast your line into something new—join us for an informational meeting to meet our coaches and learn more about how you can get involved.
📅 Thursday, August 21st ~ 6-7 p.m.
📍 JCTC Multi-purpose room
#HookedOnLearning #BassFishingTeam #StudentOpportunities
Want to know more about how property taxes are set?
The Jessamine County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax rate on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Royse Administration Building.
This is your chance to get the facts, understand the factors behind the rate, and provide input before the decision is made.
Financial reports are shared at every monthly board meeting and on our district website–this hearing is another way we’re ensuring transparency, keeping our community informed, and seeking feedback from those we serve. We encourage you to participate!
From the stable to the paddock, WJMS mascot, Charlie trotted in to make sure Colt Pride was running strong right out of the gate! 🐴🎉 #Mascot #BackToSchool #ColtPride
