West Jessamine High School

HoCo weeks also comes with an added splash of color to the campus as we unveil our new banners! Thanks to our maintenance crew for getting them up safely. Go Colts!

We are incredibly proud to announce of our newest members of the WJHS Academic Hall of Fame! 🏆
-Piper Stevens, Eliza Bartlett, Vivian Alden, Joshua Nutter, Afton Cornelius, Jennifer Cheser, Conlee Zonio, Josephine Judd, Sophia Prudencio, Myra Lourie, Caleb Johnson, Clive Campbell, Conall Sharp, Grey Gillispie, Carter Stacy, Hunter Norrod, Landon Davis, Trinity Rayburn, Noah Day, Lydia Smith, Catherine Denger, Samuel Campbell, Edan Dietrich

These outstanding students have been inducted for their exceptional academic achievements in one or more of the following areas: 32 or higher on the junior ACT; acceptance to GSA/GSE/GSP, acceptance to Craft or Gatton Academies, being named a National Merit Finalist.

Way to go, Colts! Click the link to view more images/individual photos/sign up to see Mrs. Schuerman if you were unable to make the ceremony! https://bit.ly/46aeR3p

It's Constitution Day and Mr. Botts' AP Government class celebrated by putting their knowledge to the test with some Constitution-themed games: Constitution Battleship and Constitution H.O.R.S.E What a fun way to bring history to life and make learning about our government's foundation more engaging!

It's Senior Night for our Lady Colts! Thank you for 4 great years...beat Mercer!

Senior year can be overwhelming! Let us help answer your questions! See you there!

What an incredible day at our annual College and Career Fair! 🎉 We were thrilled to host over 55 colleges, trade schools, military branches, employers, and vocational resource institutions, all here to help our students plan for their futures. The energy in the gym was amazing as students engaged in meaningful conversations about their post-secondary plans. A huge thank you to all the representatives for their support of our students!

Twin Tuesday was a success! Up next: West Gear!

National Arts in Education Week reminds us: we’re not just fostering creativity—we’re building America’s workforce. Studies show:

72% of business leaders say creativity is “highly important” when hiring
61% of workers say creativity makes them more successful
53% say their roles require innovative thinking

Arts education builds the collaboration, confidence, and critical thinking that drive
success.

This week is National Arts in Education Week! We are celebrating the teachers, students, and opportunities provided through valuable arts programs at our school! Want to know what the students involved in our programs are up to? Take a look! More to come this week!

Congratulations to this year’s students who have been nominated by their peers for Homecoming Court!
We can’t wait to celebrate all of you during Homecoming week festivities! Be sure to congratulate these nominees when you see them. The crowning will take place at the Homecoming football game on Friday night!

WJHS Girls Golf takes on KGCA All-State this weekend! Good luck to all!

Friday is here and Penelope came to visit. She's the cuddliest!

Ending school safety week, we are celebrating our Sources of Strength peer leader group! They’re a huge part of our school’s well-being and participated in their annual training on Tuesday. Their mission to spread hope and connection reminds us that a safe school is a supportive one. 🫶 #WJHS #SourcesOfStrength #SchoolSafety

What a fantastic afternoon of future planning! A huge shoutout to our Everybody Counts coach, Mrs. Barnes, for hosting a successful lunch event today. Our students had a chance to connect and engage in valuable conversations about post-secondary plans and career options, all while scoring some cool swag. We are so proud to partner with the Everybody Counts Kentucky initiative to help our students find their path forward! 🎓💼 #EverybodyCounts #WJHS #FutureReady

This week, we would like to extend a special thank you to our front desk dynamic duo, Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Daugherty, for their unwavering commitment to our school's safety. Their diligent work in upholding all safety procedures is a cornerstone of our secure learning environment. We are so grateful for their role in protecting our students and staff!

Today, we pause to remember the events of September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the spirit of unity that emerged in the wake of tragedy. We teach our students the importance of kindness, courage, and community, ensuring that we never forget.

Take the FOCUS on School Safety PLEDGE!
Did your student make the pledge to keep Jessamine County Schools safe? Ask them today!

Use this LINK to make the pledge! https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/

Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Work Ethic

As School Safety Week continues, we're celebrating our incredible School Resource Officer, Officer Wade, for his steadfast commitment to keeping our campus safe. His presence and dedication are a constant source of security for our students and staff. Thank you, Officer Wade, for everything you do! #SafeSchoolsWeek #SRO #WJHS