More from the Governor's School for the Arts Graduation! Congrats, Ian!
Ryan Carpenter, we are so proud of you! What an accomplishment to earn the prestigious Luke Sink Award. You are a compassionate human who leads by example. We're grateful you're a part of our East family and can't wait to hear about your GSA experiences! Congratulations!
GSA Graduation! Congratulations to our Jaguars who completed the Governor's School for the Arts program this summer!
We are on the lookout for a new Jaguar! If you know of anyone, have them reach out to Mr. Hawboldt!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes…there’s a transformation taking place at East High! With the support of Jessamine County Schools and the JCS School Board, we are hitting the refresh button on some parts of our campus. The tennis courts are getting a complete makeover and we are excited to welcome a new space for our tennis team to serve up some aces! Both our baseball and softball fields will be getting turf fields! And finally, we will be getting a new band tower, which will give us a whole new perspective for our marching band! We look forward to the transformations as we continue to support our athletes and arts students. Let's go Jaguars!
Our marching band is really finding their stride on their third day of camp! Steady beats and steady hearts marching their way into the 2024-2025 School Year!
We are excited to introduce Cameron Head to East Jessamine High School! Mr. Head is from Salem, Kentucky, and graduated from Livingston Central High School. He continued his education at Southeastern Illinois College and later Midway University. He is eager to get to know the students at East Jessamine and build strong relationships with them. He believes that the students are the heart of the profession and looks forward to helping them grow both academically and personally. A former college baseball player, Mr. Head also enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing golf. Welcome to the team!
Day 1 of Camps! Here's a picture of our dance team from their first day at UDA Camp and a picture of our football team from yesterday! We are proud of our many athletes that work hard to prepare for the upcoming seasons!
We are thrilled to welcome Laura Everly to the East High School team! Laura graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. After three years in a research lab, she decided to pursue her passion for teaching and is excited to bring her expertise to our science classrooms. Outside of teaching, Laura loves reading, especially horror novels, and has recently taken up crochet. She also enjoys playing relaxing video games like Stardew Valley. When she’s not spending time with family, she’s spoiling her two very sweet cats. Welcome, Laura! Together, let's weave a successful school year filled with knowledge and success!
Congratulations to Leslie, Alexis, and Katy for graduating from the Governor's Scholar Program this weekend at Centre College! We can't wait to hear about your experiences and celebrate this accomplishment with you! 💙
Sophie Grogan has been teaching and coaching at Murray High School in Murray, KY, for the past two years. Ready for something new and more opportunities, she's excited to settle in a new city and start working at East Jessamine High School. East felt like the perfect place to begin this next adventure! Sophie can't wait to join the Jaguar family, collaborate with new colleagues, and build lasting relationships at EJHS. In her free time, she loves running, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She's thrilled to embark on this new journey! We are so excited to have you join our team! Welcome to our Jaguar Family!
This might be a face and name you recognize...Having worked with EJHS for several years as an outside therapist, Rachel Smith has eagerly joined our Jaguar family! With eight years of experience as a mental health therapist, Rachel is passionate about providing quality mental health care to EJHS students and is excited to help grow the school's in-school mental health services. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, kayaking, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her cats. She looks forward to becoming a supportive figure in the EJHS community and helping students embrace their individuality and pursue their goals and dreams. Welcome to East!
Our BETA club grew by 10 this past school year! We are proud to be named a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction! We can't wait to meet our 2024-2025 BETA members!
Yesterday, we shared out a recommended list for school supplies for students. Here is a list of common classroom supplies needed. If you have the means and willingness to help our teachers, please send these items to the front office, bring to Jaguar Orientation, OR have your student bring them on the first day of school.
You can also check our Amazon wish list at amzn.to/48foXP8 and items will be sent directly to our school!
As always, thank you for supporting our Eastside community.
At East High, we do not publish the traditional school supply lists. This is due to the varying needs for each course and teacher. You can expect your student to bring home a list of some specific items that are needed for their classes when they attend during the first week. Also, our teachers are aware of the fact that students may not have all items in the first week of school and accommodate any needs. Furthermore, we use the school provided Chromebooks as frequently as we can in order to cut down on the materials needed. With all that said, happy shopping!
Oh, and it’s Prime Day on Amazon! There may be some great deals on school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, and more!
School is about a month away! Which orientation session will you attend? 🤔
Starting this school year, East Jessamine High will follow a new cell phone policy to provide the best educational environment. While this change may be challenging, it’s a chance for students to disconnect from constant information and social pressure. Cell phones and social media are becoming too much of a distraction. Parents, your support has been vital, and we ask for it to continue as we implement this policy. Check the updated student handbook (page 33) for more details and our FAQ document for further questions.
Student Handbook
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZA-jvMDB68fsbbA6qGdaQPr110uZdOWQoOpBBXmwK3g/edit (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZA-jvMDB68fsbbA6qGdaQPr110uZdOWQoOpBBXmwK3g/edit)
FAQ
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JLspwSaQkJoyWr0cAE4mEO4hAEfDQEPepyx-FuL7_Bw/edit (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JLspwSaQkJoyWr0cAE4mEO4hAEfDQEPepyx-FuL7_Bw/edit)
ACT released their test dates for fall and winter today! If you're not happy with your score or you're looking to get an ACT under your belt, you can register at www.act.org. If you would like to have a conversation about which test date would be best for you and your goals, email Mrs. Mulcahy!
And the scores are looking great!
We know what your plans are this Thursday night! Join us for some Bingo and Texas Roadhouse to support our choir!
