🎄🎅 Holiday magic brings everyone together! While their schools may compete on the field and court, WJHS and EJHS leaders show us that there's always room for kindness, connection, and community. May the shared spirit of unity shine bright this Christmas Eve and all throughout the year! #BetterTogether #WeAreJessamine
#FestiveFriendship
It's important to have outstanding personnel not only behind the wheel, but also behind the scenes in our Transportation Department. These guys continue to carry the load of inspecting buses, ongoing repairs and filling in for drivers when needed. They make sure all buses are safe and secure from 5:30 am to 6 pm everyday! Hats off to them for keeping up with the workload each day, even when we may be short-handed . We truly could not operate without this crew. Thanks for all you do Bryan, Sam, Tyler and Dakota.
Winter Jam PBIS Celebration at NES! Inflatable, dance area, pony bucks prize station, Gaga ball, and crafts!
At JELV, the afternoon's bright,
West Jessamine National Honor Society in sight.
After school, they bring such cheer,
Spreading joy as Christmas draws near.
Cookies to decorate, frosting so sweet,
Sprinkles and smiles, a holiday treat.
Crayons and coloring, reds, greens, and gold,
Pages alive with stories retold.
Charlie Brown Christmas plays on the screen,
The music so soft, so calm and serene.
Laughter and kindness fill up the air,
With students and leaders who truly care.
A season of giving, a time to unite,
At JELV, everything feels just right.
West Jessamine shines with a heart so true,
Bringing Christmas magic to all they do.
The WJHS staff participated in the annual departmental gingerbread house contest yesterday and this year they each had to incorporate a secret ingredient. Some had pickles, some had tic tacs, some had bowtie uncooked pasta. We loved them all, but this year's winner was the math department! Congratulations! Until next year!
JCS art and music enrichment students spent time with Cedarhurst residents, collaborating on art projects and sharing the gift of music with a holiday concert. We're proud of these Connected Citizens who know that the true magic of Christmas is in the joy we share with others.❤️
Together, we're making a difference! ❤️
We're thrilled to share that KCAL's Gospel Showcase benefit has raised $10,700 to support homeless students in our community—and contributions are still being accepted!
This incredible success would not have been possible without the hard work of the dedicated organizers at KCAL, the generosity of the performers, and the support of all who contributed. Your kindness ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances.
Want to help? Donations are still welcome! To contribute, please contact Doug Fain at hdouglasfain@gmail.com
THANK YOU for making a lasting impact!
EJMS Admin Team started the week off right! Spreading Christmas cheer heading into the holiday break! Catch them each morning greeting EJMS students and staff!
Our West Middle and High band and choir programs played some holiday music for the 5th grade students from our elementary schools. It was so much fun!
What a cool experience for the EJHS Chorale! They visited FOX 56 to record a segment and got a behind-the-scenes look at TV station operations. You can catch their feature when it airs on Dec 24th at 11 pm and on Christmas Day between 5-6 & 9-10 am and 7-8 pm. We can't wait!💚💙
Amazing job! Congrats to our Girls on the Run students and coaches on completing their 5K at Keeneland! Events like this build confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits. JCS is proud to support opportunities that help students thrive on and off the track!
A bittersweet celebration! 💛 We celebrated Cary York’s 2nd retirement on Tuesday.
She started her career at JC Middle School in 1985 and has worked a total of 39.5 years. 17 of those years were in the middle school, and the rest have been HS students. All years were spent in Jessamine County. She first retired in 2015 and then after her 90 days, she was back for more! She began long term subbing for JCTC and eventually stayed on part time until this 2nd retirement. Thank you, Cary, for the many student lives you have touched in your career! We will miss you!
Our staff highlight this week is a true gift to us all, no matter the season! Mr. Daugherty currently works alongside Mrs. Elliott in our front office, greeting parents and guests, making announcements and educating us all day long. He does so as a volunteer and expects nothing in return. His reliability, wisdom, and loyalty are second to none! He graduated from JCHS in 1967 and has been at WJHS "since it came into being" (in his own words). He was at Jessamine County Junior High and Jessamine County High School for 34 years prior to that teaching Political Science, World Civilization, Law & Justice and World Geography. Ms. Elliott says he has worked alongside her since 2006 and she has loved every moment! Mr. D says his favorite thing about West High is the sense of loyalty he feels to the school and the ability to work with such an incredible staff, some of those he was blessed to teach. We are so appreciative that Mr. Daugherty is a Colt!
West High choir performs at their Christmas concert under the direction of Brett Burton.
East Jessamine High Choirs performed at the retired teacher's luncheon today at Wesley Village!
On the fourth day of Jagmas, our EJHS admin team gave to me...
Sandwiches made of ice cream!
JELV staff celebrated the season with their first (maybe annual) Holiday Wars planned by the staff engagement committee! The competition was intense and there was plenty of laughter throughout the fun events.
Kristin Harris sharing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria with her students!
It's the most wonderful time of the year....for holiday music! 🎹 Our talented students and arts teachers have been working hard to spread holiday cheer through song and melody. 🎤
Join us for our upcoming concerts to celebrate the season with the joy of live performances! 🎅🎄
Congratulations to Larry Fite and Crystal Spencer! They are November's driver and monitor of the month. Larry and Crystal are being recognized for their dedication, their care for their students and the work they put in toward building positive relationships with their students. Thank you both for what you do each and every day for JCS!
