Thank you to Justin's Place, a local horse farm in Wilmore, for hosting our students who participate in the Stable Moments program for a day of fun on the farm! Our kiddos had a blast and look forward to returning someday. We appreciate you investing in our students!
🌳Our 2nd graders had a special Earth Day celebration this week with a visit from local arborist Kent Slusher!
Kent talked with students about the importance of caring for our planet and even donated a beautiful new oak tree for our primary playground—replacing the beloved old oak that had to be removed last year. Students rolled up their sleeves and helped plant the new tree, which we look forward to watching grow for years to come. A huge thank you to Kent Slusher for his generous gift and for inspiring our young learners with his time and knowledge!
🌸Over 200 women joined us for Muffins in the Morning this week! It was a wonderful way to honor and celebrate the incredible women who play such an important role in the lives of our students. Thank you to everyone who made these mornings so special!
Four of our terrific Warner Wildcats represented Warner well at our district's Superintendent Student Forum! A few times this year, these students gathered together with students from across the district to share their feedback and ideas about a variety of school-related topics with Superintendent Crum. During their final meeting this week, our students talked with the JCS Food Service Team in order to give feedback about the food options at breakfast and lunch. They even got to taste-test some potential new menu items!
Students in our STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) and Girls Who Code clubs enjoyed a fun day at Rupp Arena for the STLP State Championship! Our students experienced a variety of student-led technology and digital art projects that included coding, robotics, and media production. It was a great day to celebrate student innovation and creativity! Many thanks to Ms. Parker and Ms. Antoniou for providing our students with opportunities to explore technology and leadership through these clubs!
Our talented 5th graders brought the story, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, to life in an unforgettable performance! From writing their own scripts and creating artwork for the set, to performing original music on xylophones and ukuleles—and of course, delivering incredible acting—these students amazed us with their creativity and teamwork. A huge thank you to our music teacher, Mrs. Crockett, for guiding and inspiring our students and giving them this opportunity to shine on stage!
🌻Spring is in full bloom at Warner! Our hallways are bursting with sunshine thanks to these stunning sunflower creations by our talented students. Nothing brightens a day like art and a little spring cheer!
Hattie Chat, our student-led live morning announcements, is a highlight of every day at Warner! Our students take charge by preparing content, running the tech, and delivering the news and daily updates for our school community. It's a complex process that builds confidence, creativity, and communication skills. A big thank you to Mr. Luchtenburg for guiding this incredible experience and helping our students develop and discover their unique talents!
💙At Warner, we truly value the voices of our students as we work to make our school even better! Each month, our Student Voice Committee meets with Principal Mrs. Coy and Assistant Principal Ms. Beale to share thoughts on what’s going well at Warner and how we can make it an even better place for kids. We discuss topics like learning, fun, safety, behavior, and of course, their favorite topics —cafeteria food and recess! What an amazing group of 3rd-5th grade student leaders we have shaping our school!
🌎Over 350 students and families joined us for An Evening Around the World! Our families experienced the food, art, literature, music, and dance of a variety of cultures. Many thanks to local storyteller, Ed Bryson, the Jessamine County Public Library, the local Elona Market and our Warner families sharing their cultures for making our night extra special. Also, we are thankful for Southland Christian Church for providing dinner for all of our families. What a fantastic night of celebrating around the world!
Congratulations to our 5th graders on their graduation from the DARE Program! Our ceremony today included our DARE essay winners sharing what they have learned and a special visit from Daren the Lion. A huge thank you to the Nicholasville Police Department for investing in our students and their futures—your support makes a lasting impact!
Our students are having a blast playing with the parachute in PE! Ms. Antoniou's class learned how to work together with precise movement and timing to send Ollie the Octopus floating into the air.
Our second graders recently enjoyed a visit with a special guest - our Nicholasville Mayor, Mr. Alex Carter! They have been learning about government, and hearing about Mayor Carter's job directly from him was a real treat. Thank you, Mayor Carter, for taking time to connect with our students at Warner!
District administrators, Warner teachers and administrators, mentors, and community members recently came together to provide valuable feedback to each of our 5th graders on their writing assignments. This collaborative effort helped our students grow their writing skills and connect with the community in meaningful ways!
💙The celebrations continue! We are proud to announce our Warner nominees for this year’s JCS Special Educator of the Year Award! These incredible educators are dedicated to meeting students' individual needs by thinking creatively, utilizing numerous strategies and caring deeply for their students every single day. Congratulations to these terrific teachers!
🎉Congratulations to Lane Elkins for earning 2nd place in Language Arts during the Academic Team's recent Regional Governor's Cup competition! We are so proud of him and his hard work. Way to go, Lane!
Our PE teacher, Ms. Best, recently partnered with the Lexington-Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to bring a special program on cycling safety to Warner! Not only did our second and third graders learn safety skills for riding bikes and scooters, but they also actually got to practice those skills by riding bikes and scooters around our gym. Fun was had by all!
🎉Congratulations to one of our own, Rachel Shelton, on being named the JCS Elementary and Overall Special Educator of the Year! Rachel’s dedication to high expectations, fostering strong relationships, and using innovative tools and strategies to meet her students' needs is admirable. We are so proud that Rachel will represent Jessamine County Schools as a CKEC Outstanding Educator!
🌟Yesterday, during the JCS All County Chorus Day, our students came together with talented students from across the district to put on an unforgettable performance for their families! The amount of talent on display was incredible, and we’re so proud of their hard work and dedication. Huge thanks to our amazing district music teachers for facilitating this special event!
🏆We are so proud of our 3rd-5th grade students who participated in our annual Spelling Bee! Classroom winners from each of our homerooms competed, and they all did an amazing job! Special congratulations to Jax H. for earning 1st place and winning a giant chocolate bar as his prize! Many thanks to Mr. Luchtenburg for coordinating this fun opportunity for our kids.
