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This past Friday, Director of Special Education Megan McCarty and Assistant Director of Special Education Emily Linton had the pleasure of celebrating Rachel Shelton, the JCS Outstanding Elementary and Overall Special Educator of the Year Recipient, at the CKEC Outstanding Educator Luncheon. We are so thankful for the amazing contributions Rachel brings to our district.

✨ NOW INTRODUCING OUR LOVE, BROADWAY 2025 FEATURED ENSEMBLE ✨ The party’s ROARING ON! We are thrilled to introduce the talented adult ensemble members who will be collaborating and performing alongside our Broadway guest artists this summer as we present LOVE, BROADWAY in the vineyards of Equus Run! LOVE, BROADWAY 2025 featuring Broadway’s Mary Kate Morrissey, Noah J. Ricketts and Courtney Reed Saturday, August 23rd at 7:00pm Equus Run Vineyards 🎟️: Save money and purchase one of our EarlyBird ticket options before May 1st by visiting: bit.ly/lovebroadway25

Our final Superintendent Student Forum meetings of the year were a blast! Students provided valuable feedback to JCS Food Service leaders—sharing their favorite (and not-so-favorite) cafeteria items, tips on how we can improve, and even taste-testing potential new menu options. A big shout out to JCS Food Service for their continued efforts to make our menus both nutritious and delicious! 🍽️ We've learned so much from each other-thank you to these incredible student leaders for their insights and input on so many important topics throughout the year!

Stop by and help us celebrate Matt Labarbara's 28 years in Jessamine County!

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today students are celebrating our amazing planet with a sweet treat — KY Proud ice cream! 🍦Supporting area businesses is just one small way we can show love for the Earth. Let’s continue to take care of our world, one scoop (and one good choice) at a time!

Today, please join us in showing some extra appreciation for our dedicated staff who keep our schools moving forward! 🚍 Long before our hallways fill with footsteps, our drivers and monitors are already on the road. They greet with a smile, offer a listening ear, remember routines, and help start and end each day on a positive note. Through early mornings, rainy afternoons, and everything in between, they make sure each student gets to school and back home safe and sound. We're so grateful for our amazing Transportation Team - they're at the foundation of everything that we do. 💛

Jessamine County Schools proudly recognizes Kharter, a hardworking 5th grader at Brookside Elementary, as Read Naturally's April Star of the Month! His teacher, Mrs. Schultz, highlights his significant growth in reading through the Read Naturally program over the past two years. Kharter received a certificate and an award of a $50.00 gift card to Barnes & Noble Bookstore to encourage his continued reading journey. Mrs. Schultz notes Kharter's dedication and the impact of Read Naturally on improving his fluency and word recognition. Kharter himself is proud of his progress and enjoys tracking his achievements. His increased interest in reading also extends to home. Congratulations, Kharter, on this well-deserved recognition for your commitment and success! If you would like to read more visit this link: https://readnaturally.com/about-us/blog/congrats-to-kharter-april-star-of-the-month?utm_source=Read+Live+Users&utm_campaign=aff5e1e1b5-ReadLiveNews_April25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1874c121ef-aff5e1e1b5-77982745

Our High Schools have 2 really great shows coming up. Please come and support our students and staff!

Great teachers know that some of the best lessons happen beyond the classroom! 🌍 EJMS's Amy Harlan is one of only eight finalists from around the US for the Teach & Travel Magazine Traveling Teacher of the Year! Vote for Amy at the link below and help to bring this award home to one of our very own! Thank you, Amy, for going the extra mile for our students; we're so proud of you! 🔗 https://teachtravel.org/amy-harlan/ The nominees for this award are educators who are passionate about student travel and combine the thrill of exploration with enriching learning experiences. These teachers go beyond the traditional classroom walls, harnessing the power of travel to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in their students. Voting ends on May 23, 2025.

While you were on Spring Break, JCS Custodial services and Maintenance have been knocking out their "to do lists". Great work by these amazing people!

Congratulations to our March Madness Attendance Challenge winners at RDES!

Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! We'll see everyone back on Monday, April 14th.

We're incredibly proud of our exceptional TPS family for earning a 100% Exemplary rating on their KECSAC evaluation! While we may be a little biased (okay, maybe a lot), we truly believe TPS is an outstanding school, and we're thrilled that the evaluators feel the same way!

Last week, some Jessamine County students had a ball at Adaptive Field Day, enjoying accessible, sensory-friendly activities designed for all abilities! From exciting games to hands-on exploration, these students were in a league of their own—proving that fun and accessibility are always a winning combination! ⚽🏆

In our District Secondary Visual Art PLC, EJHS Art teacher Emily Storch taught lino cut to our Middle school teachers!

West Middle is so proud of our students and Mrs. Katie Bashore for their incredible performance of Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

Congratulations to these students for exhibiting excellent bus behavior in March and a shout out to Roger Turner, Jeremy Wheelock and Jackie Tolson for making positive impacts with these kids! We had over 100 positive bus referrals submitted in March. Let's continue to keep our bus rides safe and positive this spring. As a reminder to staff and drivers, please reteach bus expectations after Spring Break so we continue to respect the bus, each other, and our drivers and monitors.