Our Animal Science students had a hands-on learning experience with local cattle producer, Charles Miller, assisting in vaccinating and tagging a group of calves. Later, they completed training in Beef Quality and Care Assurance, earning their official industry certification. Their hard work and dedication shone through every step of the way, truly showcasing exceptional work ethic and connected citizenship!
Thank you Stacey Crowe for serving lunch to the Transportation Department! We are so appreciative of your gratitude and thoughtfulness toward our drivers and monitors!
Several of our district art teachers had a great time and learned so much at their state art conference this past weekend! #CreativeExchange
It's National School Psychologist Week (NSPW) and we are blessed with the best! Let's give a big shoutout to our amazing school psychologist, Allison Hardin! NSPW is a time to recognize the incredible work school psychologists do to support our students' mental health and academic success. From providing counseling and therapy to conducting assessments and developing intervention plans, our school psychologists are essential to creating positive and supportive learning environments. We are so fortunate to have Allison's kind heart, dedication, and expertise in our building for our students and school community. Thank you, Allison!
Mrs. Bashore and her team of Arts/Elective teachers hosted our community Veterans and families, thanking them for their service.
It's National School Psychology Week! Join us in celebrating the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. We're grateful to have an outstanding team that works hard to help students thrive in school, at home, and in life!
We are so proud of our JELV Kindergarten Teacher Nicci Turner who won the National Second Step Teacher of the Year! This was out of 450 nominees.
Today, we’re honored to pay tribute to the brave individuals who have served our country as our students learn about the sacrifices of veterans and the importance of service. Thank you, veterans , for your dedication and courage!
In our 7th-grade social studies class, Mr. Sarrett, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Everett are diving into the world of circles! 🔵 Circles help students visualize connections, timelines, and relationships in history! Students were engaged in content, building classroom community, and sharing their informed claims supported by evidence! Great work Social Studies!
Kristiana Finfrock graduated from USMC Basic Training at Parris Island, South Carolina, on Friday, November 1st. A proud member of the Class of 2024 from EJHS and a JCTC Military Leadership Completer, Kristiana also served as a Junior Officer/Teaching Assistant for a year and was honored as JCTC Student of the Month in September 2023. Her former instructor, Lieutenant Leaumont, joined Kristiana’s father at her graduation, filled with pride for her outstanding achievements.
We are incredibly proud of Kristiana’s accomplishments! She will soon continue her journey with Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejeune and then proceed to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for Military Police Training. Please join us in congratulating her!
Yes, Barbie draping is a thing. Ms. Barnhart's fashion design students at JCTC East have been busy creating dress designs. From sketches to stitches, they're learning the skills to turn ideas into wearable art!
Mrs. Guffey’s Entrepreneurship students had the wonderful opportunity to support Warner Elementary last week! They collaborated with younger students to create poster designs for the upcoming Entrepreneurship Fair. We are so proud of our students for representing JCTC and embracing connected citizenship by inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs!
Partnership with families is vital to a successful year for JELV students. We so appreciate the time both our teachers and families took this week to make our family conferences a positive and productive experience!
Traditions and festivities are important to building school culture - not just for students, but staff as well! Today at WJHS started off right with our annual Staff Chili Cook-Off! This year's winners:
🌶️Spiciest - Brent Richardson
✨Most Unique - Karen Grace
🏆Overall Best - Brent Richardson
Congrats to all!
🌟 Congratulations to Sabrina Speratos and Jonathan Fain, the first-ever recipients of the Pat Nielsen Memorial Scholarship from the Jessamine County Education Foundation! 🌟 This scholarship will support them as they pursue further training and advance their careers in education, continuing to make a difference for our students. We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to the JCS community! Special thanks to our wonderful partners at JCEF and all who support the Education Foundation for making this opportunity possible! #MakingaDifference #LifelongLearners #WeAreJessamine
Thank you DTO for supporting Custodial Services.
Congratulations to Jackie Tolson and Conya Morgan for being named October's Driver and Monitor of the Month! Jackie and Conya always go above and beyond for their students and are always willing to help out when needed. Thank you both for all you do!
Congratulations to the winners of JCEF's highly sought-after mini grants! This year's projects cover an exciting range from virtual health science experiences and multilingual books to student-created art that will brighten our local nursing homes--and so much more! Thank you to our partners at JCEF for empowering these impactful learning opportunities that enrich our students' education! #StudentSuccess #InnovativeEducation
Last week EJMS Health & Wellness students learned about infectious diseases through an activity called Glo Germ on a sponge. Students had a chance to shake hands with other students who had various Glo Germ on sponges to represent the spread of germs through direct contact. Great engagement and relevant lessons, Mrs. Jones!
🏈 Shoutout to Coach Marsh! 🏈
Coach Marsh isn’t just a football coach; he’s a teacher, mentor, and motivator. He's a safe place, a strong support system, and believer in hard work. He goes above and beyond to make a positive impact on the lives of his players and students. In the words of one of his players, he has "passion for making us not only better football players but young men as well". Thank you for making a difference, Coach!
