Kindness doesn’t just begin with how we treat others — it begins with how we treat ourselves.
Yesterday, we focused on self-compassion, mental health, and self-empathy. That means giving yourself the same patience, understanding, and encouragement you would offer a friend. Here are some thoughts from a couple of our WJHS students about what helps them the most in moments they may need a break, support, or encouragement!
Yesterday, we focused on self-compassion, mental health, and self-empathy. That means giving yourself the same patience, understanding, and encouragement you would offer a friend. Here are some thoughts from a couple of our WJHS students about what helps them the most in moments they may need a break, support, or encouragement!
Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Work Ethic
We are celebrating Drea for her incredible work ethic and dedication! 💪📚
Keep shining, girl!
We are celebrating Drea for her incredible work ethic and dedication! 💪📚
Keep shining, girl!
Join us for an informational meeting this Friday!
Tomorrow for Kindness Week, we’re “switching it up” in more ways than one — because it’s also Teacher/Student Dress Reversal Day! 👔🎒 Students dress like a teacher/staff and teachers/staff dress like a student. Have fun with it!
But beyond the fun, tomorrow is about serving with kindness. 💙
“Switch It Up” means stepping outside your routine — sit with someone new, help without being asked, write a note of appreciation, or thank someone who doesn’t always get recognized.
“Lift Them Up” means showing gratitude to those closest to you — friends, teachers, family, teammates — while also engaging with and supporting our wider community.
Hold the door.
Send the text.
Say thank you.
Offer a helping hand.
Let’s have fun and remember that the best way to stand out is by lifting others up. 💫
But beyond the fun, tomorrow is about serving with kindness. 💙
“Switch It Up” means stepping outside your routine — sit with someone new, help without being asked, write a note of appreciation, or thank someone who doesn’t always get recognized.
“Lift Them Up” means showing gratitude to those closest to you — friends, teachers, family, teammates — while also engaging with and supporting our wider community.
Hold the door.
Send the text.
Say thank you.
Offer a helping hand.
Let’s have fun and remember that the best way to stand out is by lifting others up. 💫
The GSA 2026 Finalist Announcement is HERE! 🎉
To all of this year’s applicants, we are so proud of you for submitting your application(s). The time, effort, creativity, and courage it takes to put yourself out there is something to truly celebrate. We hope you take pride in the work you put into the application process—regardless of the results.
To those students selected as Finalists, congratulations! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see you represent your schools (in-person or virtually) in March.
A huge congratulations to our WJHS students who have moved on to the next round of the Governor’s School for the Arts! 🎭🎨🎶 Your talent, dedication, and hard work continue to make us proud.
To all of this year’s applicants, we are so proud of you for submitting your application(s). The time, effort, creativity, and courage it takes to put yourself out there is something to truly celebrate. We hope you take pride in the work you put into the application process—regardless of the results.
To those students selected as Finalists, congratulations! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see you represent your schools (in-person or virtually) in March.
A huge congratulations to our WJHS students who have moved on to the next round of the Governor’s School for the Arts! 🎭🎨🎶 Your talent, dedication, and hard work continue to make us proud.
Join us tonight as we celebrate our incredible seniors of the WJHS Girls Basketball team! Tonight we honor the dedication, leadership, and heart these young women have poured into our program over the years. Come out, pack the stands, and help us celebrate these outstanding student-athletes as they play their final home game as Colts!
Let's go!
Kindness Week continues tomorrow with True Blue Tuesday! 💙
We’re focusing on self-compassion, mental health, and understanding your own needs (self-empathy). Sometimes kindness starts with how we treat ourselves — take a breath, give yourself grace, and support one another.
Show your support by wearing ALL BLUE tomorrow and help fill the halls with positivity and encouragement!
🏀 GAME DAY 🏀
The Colts hit the road tonight as our boys basketball team travels to Burgin!
It’s MONDAY and we’ve got a BIG week ahead, Colts! 🐎
We have several athletic events coming up, so make plans to come out, be loud, and cheer on our teams as they compete this week. Your support makes a difference!
It’s also KINDNESS WEEK 🩵❤️
Today’s theme: Team Up for Kindness — we can’t wait to see all the jerseys and team shirts in the halls! Whether you’re repping your favorite sport or a Colts team, remember that kindness is always a winning play.
Today we celebrate National School Resource Officer Day and we are so thankful for our very own Officer Wade at WJHS! 💙
Officer Wade does so much more than keep our building safe. He builds relationships, mentors students, supports staff, and is a positive presence in our hallways every single day. Whether he’s greeting students in the morning, helping during events, or stepping in whenever needed, he truly cares about our school community.
Thank you, Officer Wade, for your dedication, kindness, and commitment to WJHS. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙👮♂️
The Colts take 2 from the Jags tonight as both the boys and the girls secure the #1 seed in the district!
The regular season wraps up next week and then West hosts the 46th District Tournament Feb 23-27 with bids to the 12th Region Tourney on the line.
Let's go Colts!
We had a great time at the pep rally with some hoops and games. The Colts are ready to take on the Jags tonight!
Faculty win their third straight against the students...better luck next year kids!
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Kindness Week in action with No One Eats Alone Day at West High!
Our Sources of Strength students helped facilitate some positive interactions in the cafeteria during lunch today.
Check out the news story on Lex 18 this evening.
We have great students at West High!
Today we give a huge shout out to our Winter Athletes in-
Basketball
Indoor Track
Bowling
Cheerleading
Dance
Swim
Wrestling
And their supporters in the pep band!
Thank you, athletes and coaches, for your hard work and for representing West High with class on the field, mat, track, pool, and court.
Our pep rally starts at 1:30, you can check out the festivities at the link below.
Go Colts!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ky/nicholasville/organization/8028/west-jessamine-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzY4MzgwNw%3D%3D&shared=true
It's a double header tonight as our boys and girls varsity basketball teams take on the Jags at EJHS. Let's show up and show out and be "Rivals with Respect"! Go West!
Happy Kindness Week - today is our first day and we kick off with the theme "Rivals with Respect"!
Competition is part of who we are at West — whether it’s on the field, on the court, or in the classroom. We play hard. We work hard. We push ourselves to be better every single day. Being a rival doesn’t mean being disrespectful. It means showing empathy, understanding that everyone is giving their best, and choosing integrity even in intense moments. That’s what Rivals with Respect is all about. ❤️💪
Competition is part of who we are at West — whether it’s on the field, on the court, or in the classroom. We play hard. We work hard. We push ourselves to be better every single day. Being a rival doesn’t mean being disrespectful. It means showing empathy, understanding that everyone is giving their best, and choosing integrity even in intense moments. That’s what Rivals with Respect is all about. ❤️💪
Rivalry week kicks off tonight! Happy game day!
Kindness Week kicks off tomorrow, Friday, February 13th, and we couldn’t have a better way to begin—just in time for the Cross-Town Rivalry East/West games! ❤️💙
As we head into rivalry games, let’s show that kindness, respect, and connection are strengths—even in competition. Cheering with class, supporting one another, and representing our school with pride is what truly makes us stand out. We are one community! #WEareJCS
As we head into rivalry games, let’s show that kindness, respect, and connection are strengths—even in competition. Cheering with class, supporting one another, and representing our school with pride is what truly makes us stand out. We are one community! #WEareJCS
Kindness Week kicks off this Friday, February 13th, and we can’t wait to see our school community come together in powerful ways! 💛
Our Focus: EMPATHY – “Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes” 👟
This week is all about slowing down, listening more closely, and truly trying to understand the experiences and feelings of those around us. When we practice empathy, we strengthen our relationships, build trust, and create a school where everyone feels seen and valued.
Each day, we will have a fun theme for everyone to participate in, giving our students and staff meaningful opportunities to practice kindness in action. Throughout the week, we will also recognize kindness in all facets of our lives — in our classrooms, hallways, teams, friendships, families, and community.
Up first - RIVALS WITH RESPECT! Focus on showing that kindness, respect, and connection are strengths—even in competition. #WEareJCS
Our Focus: EMPATHY – “Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes” 👟
This week is all about slowing down, listening more closely, and truly trying to understand the experiences and feelings of those around us. When we practice empathy, we strengthen our relationships, build trust, and create a school where everyone feels seen and valued.
Each day, we will have a fun theme for everyone to participate in, giving our students and staff meaningful opportunities to practice kindness in action. Throughout the week, we will also recognize kindness in all facets of our lives — in our classrooms, hallways, teams, friendships, families, and community.
Up first - RIVALS WITH RESPECT! Focus on showing that kindness, respect, and connection are strengths—even in competition. #WEareJCS
