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Exciting times for our district high school bands! Not only have both bands grown in numbers, but they're making great use of the new band towers! We love seeing the growth in our arts programs!

We are just 30 DAYS away from LOVE, BROADWAY 2025!

Join us on August 23rd as talented young artists from all over the Central Kentucky region join Broadway artists, MARY KATE MORRISSEY (Wicked, Mean Girls), NOAH J. RICKETTS (The Great Gatsby, Frozen, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), COURTNEY REED (Aladdin, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia) and JOHN CARDOZA (The Notebook, Moulin Rouge, Jagged Little Pill) at Equus Run Vineyards for a night of celebrating musical theatre and arts education!

Love, Broadway 2025: A Benefit Concert
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7:00pm
at Equus Run Vineyards

Get your tickets to LOVE, BROADWAY today and join us to support the transformative power of arts education!

🎟️ : FOR TICKETS, visit: bit.ly/lovebroadway25

Even during summer break, our incredible JCS school nurses are investing their time in quality local training at their annual KY School Nurses Association conference.--gaining valuable skills to better care for our students 🩺 We’re so grateful for their dedication all year long!💙 #SchoolNursesRock

ESY classrooms were filled with joy this past week during special visits from Marley, Mable, and Ari. Students cherished their time with these furry friends, learning firsthand about the vital role animals play in providing comfort and support to others.

💥 BROADWAYWORLD FEATURE 💥 We are gearing up for Love, Broadway 2025: A Benefit Concert and cannot wait to welcome Broadway artists, Mary Kate Morrissey, John Cardoza, Noah J. Ricketts and Courtney Reed to the bluegrass! Alongside Broadway’s leading artists are some of Central Kentucky’s biggest and brightest stars! Have you secured your tickets for Love, Broadway 2025?! Join us Saturday, August 23rd at 7:00pm at Equus Run Vineyards! 🎟️ For TICKETS, visit: bit.ly/lovebroadway25

Join us in celebrating the JCS Child Nutrition Employee of the Year—Renee Jasper! Her hard work fuels her WJMS family with healthy meals, smiles, and a huge heart. ❤️ Thanks for making a difference as you help keep our students nourished & ready to learn. Congrats, Renee!

Congratulations to Kayla Ayala, JCTC Classified Employee of the Year for 2024-25! Her dedication & hard work make JCTC a better place every single day. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students and staff, Kayla. We're lucky to have you in our district family!

The JCS ESY (Extended School Year) Program received a special visit from Fire Station #1. Students had the exciting opportunity to sit in the firetruck and play with water from the hose. This visit tied in perfectly with their lessons on community helpers, and the students even wrote thank-you letters to our local helpers. What a fun way to end their school week in the sun!

Rockstar alert! Congrats to Jennifer Peel, BES Classified Employee of the Year! 🎉 From the quiet moments to the busiest days, you help keep everything (and everyone) on track. Your organization, patience, and positivity make a big difference every single day. You're the BESt!

Join us in congratulating Lisa Smith, JELV Classified Employee of the Year! Lisa is an amazing asset in the classroom, going above and beyond every day. Thank you for all you do Lisa- your support, care, and commitment make a lasting impact on our students and the JELV family. 💛

We're excited to celebrate Jasmine Blair, WES Classified Employee of the Year! From the little matters, to the big ones, Jasmine keeps things running smoothly so learning can happen without a hitch. We're grateful for her positive attitude and dedication. Congrats, Jasmine!

Big cheers for Stacia Wallace, EJMS Classified Employee of the Year! As attendance secretary, Stacia helps keep her Jaguar Family connected and on track with dedication, friendly check-ins and a magical way of helping every student feel supported. Congrats, Stacia! #JCSExcellence

Big shoutout to RDES Classified Employee of the Year Christi Burke! From the little things, to the big things, Christi keeps things running smoothly so learning can happen without a hitch. We're grateful for her devotion and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Christi!

Our students had a great week at our Arts+ Visual art Camp Creative last week! Thank you to Mrs Goggins and Ms Pinney for giving these students the opportunity to create!

We're excited to celebrate David Marsee, JCS Maintenance Employee of the Year! Whether it's fixing what's broken, preventing problems before they start, or keeping WJMS clean, safe, and running smoothly, David's hard work often happens behind the scenes- but the impact is seen in every corner. Congratulations, David, thank you for all you do!

Join us in celebrating Shirley Baker, NES Classified Employee of the Year! Her behind-the-scenes dedication and big heart keep NES shining-helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for her Pony Family. Thank you, Shirley, for all you do! 💙 #MakingADifference

Congrats to Micki Gill, TPS Classified Employee of the Year! From early mornings, to late evenings, Micki's dedication, pride in her work, and care for the TPS Family shine through every safe, clean & welcoming space. Thank you, Micki, for the heart that you put into all you do!

Congrats to Vickie Cox, WJHS Classified Employee of the Year! As bookkeeper, she keeps things running like clockwork behind the scenes. Her precision and commitment make a difference each day-helping everything add up to success for students & staff. We appreciate you, Vickie!

Congratulations to Les Clem, JCS Transportation Employee of the Year! 🚍 Les exemplifies the very best of our team—showing up each day with steady dedication, calm professionalism, and a heart for students. We’re so grateful for the care he brings to every mile traveled, both literally and figuratively. Thank you, Les, for going above and beyond in every way!

🎉 Congratulations to Tammy Taylor, JCS Central Office Employee of the Year! Tammy provides unwavering dedication, reliability, and incredible support for our Finance team and school bookkeepers . She always goes above and beyond to support staff across the district, saying yes to whatever is needed. Now, it's time for her to say yes to a well-earned retirement. We're so excited for Tammy and what's ahead in this next chapter!💛