West Jessamine High School

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Larry Crawford- instructional assistant, maestro on the piano, and WJHS resident elf. Larry fought valiantly against cancer and never lost the goal of returning to concerts and students at West High. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed...always a Colt!

“🌟 Good job, Levi Weber! This December, we’re proud to recognize how your critical thinking skills embody the attributes of our WJHS Graduate Profile. Keep showing what it means to be a West student.”

Hello, December and welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We have a busy week ahead and are excited our students and staff are back in the building for our final stretch before Winter Break. Have a great week, Colts!

During this season of thanks, we want our students, families, and staff to know how much they are appreciated. We are grateful for all you do, and we wish everyone a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving break.

Monday, our students took part in The Reality Store, an interactive event designed to give them a hands-on look at budgeting and real-world responsibilities. 💰 Students were assigned careers, salaries, and life situations, then visited different stations to “pay” for housing, transportation, groceries, childcare, insurance, and more. Along the way, they learned how quickly expenses add up—and how important it is to make informed financial decisions. This experience helps our students see the value of planning ahead, managing money wisely, and understanding the balance between wants and needs. We’re proud of the thoughtful choices they made and the conversations this sparked about their future goals. A huge thank you to the math department, Mrs. Barnes with Every Student Counts, additional staff and community businesses/volunteers who made this possible! 🌟

And today, we are thankful for... Exactly the same thing as yesterday! Planned? No! Just as amazing? Yes! Happy Tuesday and last day this week, Colts!

Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Connected Citizenship
Because of Clive, Kaitlyn, and Erica, AP Lang isn’t just a class—it’s a community.

Happy Monday and Thanksgiving week to all! Today, we're thankful for Mrs. McMillen and Mr. Zeitz and their "unplanned" coordinating outfits. It's the little things, Colts! Have a great day!

The run has ended, but we are so proud of these young men and their coaches for the best season in Jessamine County history and our first Region Runner-up recognition. Thank you to our fans, band, cheerleaders, parents, and community for their unbelievable support. Let this be the first in many such seasons...Go Colts!

The Colts are on their way to Pulaski County...good luck gentlemen! Go Colts!! If you can't make it tonight, check out the live stream here. https://www.youtube.com/live/x4BGyqB0MPM?si=dotagJAdNOGCURZ9

It truly takes a whole community to help students grow, thrive, and discover their paths to success. At WJHS, we’re grateful for the many partners who show up for our Colts year after year—providing resources, opportunities, support, and meaningful engagement that make our students’ experiences even richer. 🐴✨

Who’s someone in your community who supports student success? What do you appreciate about them? Let’s celebrate the people and organizations who make a difference every day. 💛🤝
#KyFamEngage25

Got plans Friday night? Now you do! Come out and support our boys and coaches on the field in the ELITE 8 at Pulaski Co High School at 7pm. Be there! #coltpride

Need a ride to the game Friday?

Yesterday may have been dreary, but that didn't stop some of our SOS students from spreading joy at arrival with free fist bumps and high fives! These three...ya gotta love 'em! 🩵❤️

Advocacy means cheering on our students, lifting them up, and helping them recognize their own strengths. 💪 High school students thrive when they know their families are in their corner!
How does your family advocate for and celebrate your student’s successes—big goals, daily wins, or steps toward the future? Share your ideas with us! #KyFamEngage25 #WJHS

Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Responsibility
Cassidy is consistently showing responsibility outside of our building and with the elementary students she works with! Way to go!

Have you started the post-secondary conversation with your WJHS student—college, workforce, military, or technical training? What part of the discussion felt exciting, and what parts were challenging? Exploring options together and shared responsibility helps students make confident, informed decisions about their future path. Share how your family is navigating the next steps! #KyFamEngage25 #WJHS

🎉 WJHS KSA Highlights are in! 🎉
We’re excited to share our Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) highlights from last school year and celebrate the incredible growth and hard work of our students and staff!

From academic gains to strong progress across content areas, these results reflect a school community that shows up, pushes forward, and strives for excellence every single day. 💪📚 We’re proud of what we accomplished together—and even more energized for the year ahead. #coltpride