4th annual Sources of Strength Color Run!
Is your student interested in playing football next year at EJMS? Join the Remind group!
We are just one day away from the Color Run! This time tomorrow we will be joyfully running through beautiful colors and spending some much-needed time with our families and community! If you’re not a runner, don’t worry! There’s something for everyone! We’ll have yard games, karaoke, face, painting, bracelet making, a cakewalk, food trucks, and excellent company! The first 100 participants to show up and get a free T-shirt! It’s fun, free, and no sign-up is required.
🗓️Tomorrow from 6:00-8:00
📍 At East Jessamine Middle School
🙌 Hosted by our JCS Sources of Strength Student Leaders
Current Raider, Future Jaguar! We had a great visit from our neighboring Red Oak 5th graders today! We cannot wait until August when they join us on our campus! #proudtoroar
Our very own Amy Harlan is a finalist in the Traveling Teacher of the Year!
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. They navigate the many challenges of organizing trips while inspiring curiosity and respect for the diverse world we live in.
Voting ends May 23rd! You can vote one time, so every vote counts!
Navigate to the link below, select "vote" and follow the prompts to vote for Mrs. Harlan! Let's bring this home for the East side! #proudtoroar
Link: https://teachtravel.org/amy-harlan/
To strengthen our family engagement efforts, please take a few moments to complete this survey! We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us create a more connected and supportive school community!
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU13bT8I01dnU2mxOlAaopPtDKGJj_JRybpoeT25fdJTPfPg/viewform
Mark those calendars! EJMS Spring Showcase is next week, April 22nd from 5:00-6:30! We can't wait to see you there!
It's Book Fair time! And we're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books and more choices than ever! The purchase of every book helps promote the joy of reading and supports our students by helping fund our school library! Students can stop in the EJMS library from 4/22-4/29 or families can swing by during EJMS's Spring Showcase on the evening of the 22nd! Otherwise, feel free to shop on our Book Fair homepage up to a week after the Fair ends by using the link below!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome back from spring break! We hope that everyone had a wonderful week away from school - whether that was relaxing at home or vacationing with your loved ones. We've got another great week ahead with spring sports throughout and our annual color run this Friday evening. This is also the time of year that our district asks for parent and family feedback regarding your experiences at our school. Please be sure to fill that out to share your voice at this link. You'll find more information about this in the newsletter and coming home with your child this week. Have a great one!
https://secure.smore.com/n/hm1ux
Support EJMS boys soccer and play bingo this Thursday night!
4/4/25 - No School in Jessamine County
Good Morning. JCS crews and Jess. Co. Emergency Management have been out this morning checking roads. Due to major flooding across the district and continued rain throughout the day, there will be No School in Jessamine County on 4/4/25.
Please stay safe today and have a happy Spring Break!
As part of KRS 160.345, Section 2(g), Jessamine County Schools is providing families, community members, and staff the opportunity for your review and input of the proposed Envision Math 6-12 beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The Kentucky Academic Standards can be accessed at kystandards.org and your feedback will be recorded at this Feedback Form. Thank you for your time and input.
Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6mPLKR3v23RBXl9y7A1x0gDHrFyRtUUpGteZskLvszaE-Q/viewform
Envision Math 6-12: https://view-su2.highspot.com/viewer/adf5856b28718b92e72c1ea0543fc643?iid=63f6f9d8795efc368c4ac1f2&source=email.67ee917b4e5bc5e89b09642d.0#1
KY Standards: https://kystandards.org/
🌍✨ Reflecting on Our Incredible Culture Fair! 🎉
What an amazing day it was at our Student-Led Culture Fair! Thank you to everyone who shared their culture, talents, and traditions. From the vibrant posters and decorations to the delicious food, we celebrated the diversity that enriches our school community. Together, we learned, connected, and embraced the beauty of our differences!
A special shout out to all the students and staff who made this event a success! Let’s continue to honor and appreciate our diverse backgrounds every day.
🌟 Happy Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our instructional assistants who play a vital role in our classrooms. Your dedication, patience, and support make a significant difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for going above and beyond to create a positive learning environment, providing individualized support, and being a source of encouragement for both students and teachers. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to our educational community!
🎉 Let's give a round of applause to our amazing instructional assistants! 🎉
Warner Wildcats got to be East Middle Jaguars this morning! We loved our 5th grade visit this morning from Warner Elementary! We are so excited to welcome a new class into the building at the start of the 25-26 school year! They made us #proudtoroar today! 💚🐆💙
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome t0 (almost) April and the last week before spring break. We are looking forward to a great week with students having the chance to show what they know and how much they've learned this year during Math and Reading iReady spring diagnostics Tuesday and Wednesday. We've also got another fun club day on Friday and lots to do in between. Have a great week!
Here's this week's edition of your school newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/cmgh6
The Eastside Dance Showcase was a blast! It was amazing seeing EJMS and EJHS teams perform all their numbers. Thanks to all the supporters who came out to cheer us on!
Information regarding next year's tryouts for EJMS dance will be available soon.
🌸🎨 Spring Cleaning Art Donation Drive! 🎨🌸
Spring is here—time to tidy up and make space for new creativity! If you have gently used or new art supplies gathering dust, why not pass them along to inspire young artists? Donate any item listed on the poster.
Drop off your donations to EJMS from March 31st to May 2nd. Let’s turn spring cleaning into a fresh start for art! ✨🖌️
For more info, please contact dejah.metoyer@jessamine.kyschools.us
Do you have your tickets to Beetlejuice yet?? Opening night is tomorrow! Concessions will be available! Flowers are also available, $2 stem, that come with a note card! We can't wait to see you there! #proudtoroar
Which play are you attending? Cast your vote by following the JCS Instagram, checking out their story, and casting your vote! #proudtoroar
