🏆 Attendance All-Stars! 🏆
Showing up pays off—literally! 🎉 Congratulations to our 4th nine week period Show up to Shine Attendance Incentive winners for making every day count. A big high five to students, Aubrey (NES) who won $250 and Ozzie (EJHS) who won a family meal each month for a year from Zaxby's! We're also super excited for staff members, Leah (EJMS) who takes home $500, Michelle (JCTC) who snagged $250, and Karen (WES) scored the Zaxby's meals.
A huge shoutout to our financial donors from this year: Cundiff & Hager Funeral Home, Cartown Kia, Randolph Scott Insurance, SGM Homes, and Hammond Landscaping; thank you for your support!
We're excited to share that Ashley Evans has been selected as the WJMS Classified Employee of the Year! 🎉 Ashley's dedication and hard work make a positive difference for the West Middle community every day. Congratulations, Ashley, and thank you for all you do!
Congratulations to our Classified Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Vickie Cox! As the bookkeeper at WJHS, she plays a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly behind the scenes. Her attention to detail and dedication ensure that everything adds up—not just in the books, but in the success of our school community. We’re so grateful for all she does!
Congratulations to Mrs. Roution and Mr. Duncan on your well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your years of dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students and school. Your impact will be remembered for years to come.
Big congrats to Tammy Baker, the EJHS Classified Employee for 24-25! As registrar, Tammy is the friendly face welcoming new families to East, the rock of the counseling office, and a behind-the-scenes superstar. Thank you, Tammy, for all you do to support our Jaguar family! 💙
Congrats to our Arts Star Teachers for 24-25! 🏆 Their passion brings color, imagination, and inspiration to our schools every day-and now it's their turn to shine! Let's hear it for these winners, our nominees & our amazing district arts team for all they do to spark creativity and confidence in our students!
🎓It's graduation season and we're celebrating by spotlighting incredible alumni who've come full circle and now work right here in our district!
From student to staff...beyond school colors ❤️💙
Meet Aaron — a proud EJHS alum who took his school spirit to a different level by joining the Colts as a WJHS teacher. From walking the halls as a student to now shaping young minds as an educator, Aaron is living proof that JCS graduates go far… and sometimes, they come right back home to make a difference. We’re so proud to have Aaron as a member of the JCS family, inspiring the next generation every day!
The Warner Elementary cafeteria staff contacted AMCOR and asked if they were willing to donate to their students' last week of school festivities. AMCOR was glad to help and donated 500 beautiful frisbees.. As a thank you, art teacher, Miles Johnson, worked with his students to draw pictures and make a beautiful mosaic. What a great collaborative way to end the year!
Look how they've grown!
From high fives in the NES hallways to handshakes on graduation day… these WJHS seniors and many others are closing out their school journey with someone who’s been cheering them on since the very beginning. Their elementary school principal is now the superintendent — and still just as proud. ❤️🎓 #FullCircleMoment #ClassOf2025
🎓It's time for graduation and we're celebrating by spotlighting incredible alumni who've come full circle and now work right here in our district!
From student to staff...with a cross-town twist! 💙❤️
Meet Mattie, a WJHS Colt alum who’s traded her red for Jaguar threads as a teacher at EJHS! She may have once cheered against the cross-town rivals, but now she’s all about teamwork, teaching, and building a brighter future for all students—no matter the mascot. We're lucky to have Mattie in our district, inspiring the next generation of JCS graduates!
Arts for All Kentucky provides arts and education programs that allow people with disabilities to fully participate in the arts. RDES students have been a part of this program for almost ten years! Students submitted artwork in the fall and a couple were chosen to be a part of this traveling art show.
This year, artwork from RDES 5th graders Gabriel Guy and Graclyn Hammons was chosen to be a part of this project. When you get a chance, check out their artwork, along with artwork from other Kentucky students, in RDES display case.
Arts for All Kentucky is a wonderful non-profit organization dedicated to promoting arts education and creative expression for everyone. Their annual Student Traveling Art Exhibit provides a platform for these incredible young artists to share their unique perspectives with schools, museums, businesses, libraries, and hospitals throughout the Commonwealth. Teachers are encouraged to submit their students' artwork each fall for future exhibitions.
So very proud of our drivers for continuing to make positive impacts on students!
Shout out to Jeff Prigge and Kenneth Crutcher for being named May's Driver and Monitor of the Month. Both work tirelessly to create a safe environment for their students. Thanks so much for all you do every day!
Upward, onward, trained! Our Maintenance and IT teams participated in aerial lift training today—staying safe while reaching new heights. Huge thanks to KEMI for the informative and hands-on session!
A round of applause goes out to Jessamine County Schools for being recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by the @nammfoundation! We are one in 6 counties in Kentucky to receive this national award.
Congratulations to our dedicated students, teachers, administrators, and community members!
Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
🎉 Congratulations to each of these outstanding students who have been awarded a scholarship from the Rotary Club of Nicholasville! This honor is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work, leadership, and dedication. We're so proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what your future holds!
A big thank you to the Rotary Club for supporting our students and investing in their future! #StudentSuccess #ThankYouRotary
🎉 A bittersweet celebration honoring the incredible careers and well-deserved retirements of Joe Beers and Walt Leaumont!
💻 Mr. Beers has been the heart of our computer science program from the very beginning. He has been with Jessamine County Schools for 27 years—19 of those at JCTC. He’s been a go-to tech expert, a creative force, and a mentor to so many.
He’s also played a huge role in Kentucky’s Digital Design and Game Development pathway, leaving a statewide mark that won’t be forgotten.
🇺🇸 Lieutenant Colonel Walter Leaumont has spent 9 incredible years of service at JCTC. Walt didn’t just teach Military Leadership—he built the program from the ground up. He’s impacted hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to serve our country with honor.
While we’re going to miss them both big time, we’re excited for them to enjoy some well-earned downtime! Congratulations to Joe and Walt!
#RetirementCelebration #bittersweet #jessaminecareerandtech #WeAreJCS #JessamineCountySchools #careerandtechnicaleducation #teacher #teachercelebration
Happy National School Nurse Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students with compassion and expertise.. From bandages to big 💙, they’re always there when we need them. Thank you for keeping our schools healthy & safe!
How does a great teacher spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning? By creating immersive, hands-on experiences that students never forget.
At EJHS, Mrs. Propes transformed the classroom into a mini-museum, sharing a collection of World War II artifacts. This powerful, up-close encounter with history brought the past to life in a way textbooks never could.
JCS is proud to celebrate educators like Mrs. Propes who go above and beyond to make learning meaningful and memorable. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who keep our students fueled and ready to learn. From preparing nutritious meals to serving them with a smile, they truly make a difference each day. 💙
Thank you for everything you do!
