2026-2027 Preschool & Kindergarten Registration will open on March 16, 2026
Registration Process
STEP 1: Online Registration (OLR)
(Link opens on March 16) Complete at the following link: https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/jcs/page/olr
If you prefer to complete OLR in-person, please call the Wilmore front office to schedule an appointment.
** Important: Write down your OLR confirmation number- you will need it for the next step**
STEP 2: Complete the Google Form
(Link opens March 16) Kindergarten Google Form
*Child must be 5 years old by August 1st
STEP 3: Submit Required Documents in Person
Once you have completed the Online Registration and Google Form, bring all required documents to the Wilmore Elementary's front office during office hours.
School Year: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
Summer: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Tuesday-Thursday)
Office closed: June 29th - July 3rd
**Completed registration packets are due to WES by July 16 (to allow for class placements and Kinder Cub Camp)
Required Documents
- Child's State Issued Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Utility or Internet Bill) dated within the last 60 days
- Child's Immunization Certificate (with valid expiration date)
- Child's School Physical Form (completed up to 1 year prior to the first day of school)
- Legal documents, if applicable (custody or guardianship paperwork)
Note for Wilmore District Families:
All preschool students attend JELV. If you reside in the Wilmore school district and are registering for kindergarten, please return all required documents to:
Wilmore Elementary School
150 Campground Lane
Wilmore, KY 40390
Phone: (859) 858-3134
Incoming Kindergarten families are invited to join us for our Bear Cub Sneak Peek on May 4th from 5:30–6:30 PM! This special event is a great opportunity for future kindergarten students and their families to visit the school, explore the building, and meet our kindergarten teachers.
During the evening, families will receive important information about Kindergarten Registration, Kindergarten Screeners, and our Kinder Cub Camp. Staff will also be available to help families begin or complete any necessary paperwork and answer questions about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Bear Cubs and helping your family get ready for a great start to kindergarten!
You're invited to PTO's Annual Spring Fling!
Friday, April, 24, from 5:30-8pm at WES.
Silent auction
Carnival Games
Food for purchase
Dunk Tank & Bounce House
Cake Walk and so much more!
Bear Cub Sneak Peek
Incoming Kindergarten families are invited to join us for our Bear Cub Sneak Peek on May 4th from 5:30–6:30 PM! This special event is a great opportunity for future kindergarten students and their families to visit the school, explore the building, and meet our kindergarten teachers.
During the evening, families will receive important information about Kindergarten Registration, Kindergarten Screeners, and our Kinder Cub Camp. Staff will also be available to help families begin or complete any necessary paperwork and answer questions about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Bear Cubs and helping your family get ready for a great start to kindergarten! 🐻📚
We will strive for our personal best academically, behaviorally, socially, and ethically. We will engage in community service and listen and act with empathy. We will embrace diverse opinions and work collaboratively to make our community a better place to live, learn and work.
We will demonstrate persistence and perseverance. We will show grit and have a growth mindset. We commit to working hard, being punctual and reliable. We will display strong morals and hold one another accountable for using our talents.
We are open to different opinions and perspectives. We consider and respect others when communicating. We engage in active listening and resolve conflict peacefully.
We will demonstrate persistence and perseverance. We will show grit and have a growth mindset. We commit to working hard, being punctual and reliable. We will display strong morals and hold one another accountable for using our talents.
We will demonstrate persistence and perseverance. We will show grit and have a growth mindset. We commit to working hard, being punctual and reliable. We will display strong morals and hold one another accountable for using our talents.
We are so proud to share that, thanks to the generosity of our amazing school families, we were able to deliver over 800 lbs of food to the Wilmore Food Pantry! 🙌💛
Your kindness will directly support members of our community, and families will have the opportunity to pick up Thanksgiving Food Boxes at the pantry tomorrow.
Thank you for showing what it means to care for one another. Our Bear Cub community truly shines! 🐻💛
It takes the efforts of a whole community to promote a child’s success from cradle to career. Who’s someone in your community who supports children’s success? What do you appreciate about them? #KyFamEngage25
Find out more on how you can volunteer and participate with the WES Parent Teacher Association.
PTO opportunities:
December Volunteer Opportunities — We Need You!
As we head into a joyful and busy season, we have two wonderful ways for families to get involved and support our school community. If you’re able to lend a hand, we’d be so grateful!
Baked Potato Bar – December 12th
Help us show appreciation to our teachers and staff by contributing to our Baked Potato Bar! We need volunteers and item donations to make this lunch a warm, festive success.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAEAB2FA5F8C61-53655005-teacher
Santa’s Workshop Volunteers – December 8–12
Santa’s Workshop is one of the most magical events of the year, where students can shop for loved ones in a low-cost, joy-filled environment. We need volunteers to help students choose gifts, wrap presents, and keep the workshop running smoothly.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAEAB2FA5F8C61-46351991-santas
Thank you for helping us make December special for our students, staff, and school family. Your time and support truly make a difference!
To learn, students need to know they are loved and supported. Share one of your family traditions that shows your children how you love them. #KyFamEngage25
#KyFamEngage25
Meet Cassidy Daugherty, our Instructional Coach! Mrs. Daugherty is an incredible support for our entire school. She helps teachers grow, students succeed, and our building stay focused on high-quality learning. Here is what she has to say about FAMILY.
Bear Cubs take pride in their work and strive for success in all that they do.
We will demonstrate persistence and perseverance. We will show grit and have a growth mindset. We commit to working hard, being punctual and reliable. We will display strong morals and hold one another accountable for using our talents.
Bear Cubs ask questions, seek solutions, think flexibly, use their talents and act on innovative ideas.
We will use what we learn to move forward and create new solutions to be lifelong learners. We will be resourceful in seeking answers. We will be flexible and have a growth mindset. We will collaborate with others to explore multiple possibilities, take risks, and seek continuous improvement.
Bear Cubs take pride in their work and strive for success in all that they do.
We will demonstrate persistence and perseverance. We will show grit and have a growth mindset. We commit to working hard, being punctual and reliable. We will display strong morals and hold one another accountable for using our talents.
