This week, we're celebrating our wonderful school psychologist, Maggie Hartlage! Thank you for the compassion, patience, and expertise you bring to WES each day. Your dedication to supporting our students' emotional, social, and academic growth makes such a difference!
We are so thankful for the care you show our Bear Cubs, their families, and our staff. You are such an important part of our WES family! 💚💛
WES Thanksgiving Food Drive!
It's time for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! From November 5–18, our Bear Cubs will be collecting food to help families right here in our Wilmore community!
All donations will go to the Wilmore Community Service Center Food Bank to support local families in need.
Each grade level has been assigned specific food items to collect, and we're adding a little friendly competition! The grade level that collects the MOST items will win a special prize!
Check out the flyer to see what your child's grade level is collecting!
Let's show our community what BIG hearts our little Bear Cubs have!
Upcoming Events and Important Dates at WES
Papa Johns Dine and Donate on Thursday, November 5th
5th Grade E-Fair on Friday, November 6th (You can purchase tickets for your child in advance)
Veterans Day Breakfast (9:00 for Veterans) and 4th Grade Showcase (doors open at 9:45) on Wednesday, November 11th
November SBDM on Wednesday, November 11th at 3:15.
Lunch Visitors at WES on Tuesday, November 17th (RSVP Here)
2nd Grade Field Trip on Monday, November 16th
PTO Meeting in the Library at 3:15 on Wednesday, November 18th
5th Grade Field Trip to BizTown on Thursday, November 19th
PBIS Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 19th at 3:15 (Caregivers Welcome)
Caregiver Book Club Meeting (Anxious Generation) on Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 in the Library
PTO Snack Shack on Friday, November 20th
Fall Picture Make-Up Day on Friday, November 20th
November 20th: Blaze Pizza Dining Night from 4pm-9pm (20% back of WES Sales)
Deck the Halls Event at Wilmore Elementary on Monday, November 23rd (6:00-8:00)
Jukebox Time Machine (5th Grade Showcase) on Tuesday, November 24th
November Dojo Celebration for Students on Tuesday, November 24th
We are using a new registration link for Lunch Visitors Day and kindly ask for your patience as we transition to this new system.
When registering for the event, you will be required to scan your ID. We are hopeful that this new process will run smoothly and allow us to welcome everyone in a timely and efficient manner.
Please be assured that visitors who have pre-registered for the event prior to the day of will receive a printed badge with their name upon arrival. Everyone will be required to sign in and wear a visitors badge, even if you are not pre-registered.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work through this transition. We look forward to making Lunch Visitors Day a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone!
Please see the link below.
https://vkda.co/x/c4ViSLhLqsYrNJPR
This week, we're shining the spotlight on our fantastic 5th Grade Team! 🍎✏️
These amazing teachers work hard to challenge, encourage, and prepare our oldest Bear Cubs for their next big adventure—middle school! They help our students grow as learners and leaders while making their final year at WES one to remember!
We are so thankful for the love, dedication, and encouragement they pour into our students every day! 💚💛
This week, we're shining the spotlight on our wonderful Kindergarten Team! 🍎✏️
These amazing teachers help our littlest Bear Cubs build confidence, make friendships, and fall in love with learning! They fill their classrooms with patience, encouragement, and lots of love while laying the foundation for a successful school journey.
We are so thankful for all they do to make our Bear Cubs' first year at WES so special! 💚💛
At Wilmore Elementary, we are incredibly blessed to have two leaders who give so much of themselves to our school every single day.
Ms. Thompson is quite possibly the hardest-working person in our building. She is the true definition of a leader. She pours her heart into WES, and the safety and well-being of our students and staff are always at the center of every decision she makes. Her dedication, commitment, and love for our school never go unnoticed.
Mrs. Brown is the definition of someone who is always willing to jump in wherever she's needed. Whether it's stepping into a classroom, helping a student, or supporting a staff member, she never hesitates to lend a hand. She leads by example and reminds us daily what it means to be a team.
Together, these two ladies challenge our students and staff to be the very best they can be, but what makes them truly special is that they never lose sight of the people behind the work. They care about us as individuals, not just as students, teachers, or staff members.
They understand something so important: Before students can learn and teachers can teach their best, they need to feel safe, loved, valued, and supported. And because of these two, that's exactly how our WES family feels.
We are so thankful for their leadership, their hearts, and the countless things they do that most people never see. Our Bear Cubs are better because of them, and so are we.
Happy National Principals Month, Ms. Thompson and Mrs. Brown! We hope you know just how loved and appreciated you are! 🐻💚💛
We're kicking off our weekly staff spotlights with our amazing Specials Team! 🎨🎶🏃♀️📚💻
These talented teachers bring creativity, excitement, and so many opportunities for our Bear Cubs to learn and grow! We are so thankful for all they do to make WES a special place! 💚💛
#WESBearCubs #MeetOurTeams
We are open to different opinions and perspectives. We consider and respect others when communicating. We engage in active listening and resolve conflict peacefully.
Thank you to our generous PTO for providing such fun attendance incentives!
A huge congratulations to our Wilmore/Rosenwald Elementary Cross Country Team for bringing home the WIN at their meet last Saturday! 🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and teamwork!
Way to represent West! 💪🏅👏
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 ownership of their learning and actions because they are responsible.
We will not make excuses for our mistakes, instead we will consider and respect others by correcting our mistakes. We will take pride in using our talents to showcase what we know. We will be dependable and trustworthy friends and students.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates at WES
September PTO Meeting at WES Library on Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:15 (Google Meet Link)
Papa Johns Dine and Donate Event (first Thursday of every month): Thursday, September 3rd
September SBDM Meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 3:15 in the Library or on Google Meet
Fall Book Fair Begins on Thursday, September 10th
Grandparents Night on Thursday, September 10th (RSVP Here)
Lunch Visitors Day on Wednesday, September 16th (RSVP Here)
Last Day of the Fall Book Fair on Thursday, September 17th
PTO Snack Shack for students on Friday, September 18th (All items $1)
More Tales Event in Wilmore on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th
All in for Ag Week (JCS Event) the week of September 21st
Wilmore 101 Family Event on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:45
CUBnection Kickoff Day for Students on Friday, September 25th
Lunch Visitors Day on Monday, September 28th (RSVP Here)
Boosterthon Kickoff Assembly on Monday, October 12th
October SBDM Meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 3:15 in the Library or on Google Meet
October PTO Meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 at Los Altos
Fall Picture Day on Thursday, October 15th
PTO Snack Shack on Friday, October 16th
Boosterthon Fun Run on Friday, October 23rd
October Dojo Celebration at AdventureServe on Friday, October 20th (Students may wear school appropriate costumes)
We will also be open during Grandparents Night on Sept 10 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Afterschool Care Registration at WES
READY, SET, ENROLL!!! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS EDUCATE, EMPOWER, ENRICH: AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES AWAIT WITHIN!!
CONTACT HEIDI KLUG 859-300-4490 HEIDI.KLUG@JESSAMINE.KYSCHOOLS.US
REACH OUT TO HEIDI FOR AN INVITE TO BRIGHTWHEEL TO REGISTER! 26-27 SCHOOL
CARE OFFERED FROM SCHOOL RELEASE TO 6 PM $77.50 PER WEEK PER CHILD FULL TIME AND $55 PER WEEK PART-TIME
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.
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
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.