Attend this year's Black History Month celebration to
✨ Hear powerful stories and history from our neighbors
🎨Explore local artwork
🎬 Watch a film screening of Lexington: Resilience in the Redline
🗓️ Event Details
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Jessamine County Public Library, Meeting Room 2
Address: 600 South Main Street, Nicholasville, KY
#BlackHistoryMonth
Whether they're taking to the airwaves, delivering Kindness Grams, "putting a lid" 🧢on bullying, or simply brightening someone's day with a high-five and a fist bump, the energy has been incredible.
We're so proud of the culture our students are building, one small act at a time. 🤝 Keep rocking it, everyone! ✨
Meet the faces behind the mission.
Our Jessamine County Education Foundation Board members work tirelessly to foster a Community of Learners across Jessamine County. By bridging the gap between the community and the classroom, they ensure our teachers have the tools to inspire and our students have the resources to achieve.
Think you’d make a good addition to the gallery? 🖼️
We’re looking for new members with a vision for educational excellence and a heart for service who are ready to step into the frame.
Why Join JCEF?
✅ Advocate for educational excellence.
✅ Help fund innovative teaching and unlock student potential. (JCEF funded over $140K in 2025!)
✅ Strengthen the bond between family, community, and school.
We'd love for you to get in the picture and help our community thrive.
Contact chris.hawboldt@jessamine.kyschools.us to learn more.
We love seeing our SROs and students connect over a shared passion for our schools! 💙
While their uniforms look different, their goals are exactly the same: protecting, guiding, and investing in the next generation.🤝
So proud of these high schoolers for stepping up to lead the classrooms of tomorrow! ✨
Nicholasville, Wilmore, and Jessamine County: It’s almost time to celebrate our 250-year heritage! Join in for for a historic Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
🎖️ Nominate a Hero
The Military Honors Committee of Jessamine County is holding a special Veterans Recognition at this event and we need your help to fill the room with our local legends.
Click the link below to nominate a Veteran to be officially invited and recognized at the ceremony:
🔗 https://forms.gle/JttnSDkyiFRXL833A
📍 The Details:
When: April 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Where: East Jessamine High School
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Join us alongside Brigadier General Howard Hunt, Secretary of State Michael Adams, and other distinguished leaders to say "Thank You" to those who served.
Questions or Sponsorships?
📞 Doug Day: (859) 621-9872
📞 Ron McCauley: (859) 608-3133
Share this post to help us find our Veterans! 🇺🇸
Project Graduation is more than just a party—it’s a powerful way to honor our seniors’ hard work while keeping them safe and sound on their big night.
🗓️ Get Involved!
Want to help make this year’s celebration unforgettable? Join us at our next planning meeting!
When: Thursday, February 19th
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: WJHS Library
Whether you have big ideas or just want to lend a hand, we’d love to see you there. Let’s make the Class of 2026 feel the love! ❤️🎉
#ProjectGraduation #ClassOf2026
It’s Kindness Week! This year’s theme is all about moving forward with empathy. Whether it’s a small gesture or a big act of support, every step counts toward a healthier, happier community.
To celebrate, we’re dropping our official "Mental Health Matters" T-shirts! 👕
By grabbing a shirt, you aren’t just spreading a message—you’re directly funding programs that keep our students safe and supported, including:
✅ Sources of Strength
✅ Anti-Bullying Campaigns
✅ Cyber Safety Initiatives
Every dollar of proceeds goes back into our district-wide mental health programming. Let’s walk the walk together.
🔗Get your shirt here: https://inkcave.com/product/you-matter-fundraiser/
Don't wait! The last day to order your shirt is February 22nd.
#StepIntoKindness #MentalHealthMatters #KindnessWeek
Our School Resource Officers are more than a badge. They are mentors, protectors, educators, and trusted adults our students can count on every single day. From morning high-fives and classroom safety lessons to quiet conversations when a student needs someone to listen, their impact reaches far beyond the hallways.
👮 Why we’re grateful for our SROs:
Safety First: They help create secure learning environments where students and staff can thrive.
Mentorship: They build meaningful relationships and guide students through challenges.
Daily Impact: They work tirelessly to ensure every child feels seen, heard, and safe.
Thank you to our SROs for being steady, positive forces in our schools. You don’t just patrol our halls — you help shape the future within them. 💙
It’s West vs. East, Colts vs. Jags, and the energy is going to be UNREAL. 🐎🐆
🏆Join us to celebrate Butch Jointer as he is inducted into the Jessamine County Athletic Hall of Fame in between the games at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: East Jessamine High School
⏰ Girls Tip-off: 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys Tip-off: 7:45 PM
Show up, wear your colors, and get LOUD. Let’s go!
🔔Just a friendly reminder that Monday, February 16th (Presidents Day) will be a regular school day for all students and staff.
🗓️As listed in our district calendar, this day is being used as a makeup day for the snow day we took on Friday, January 30th.
We’re looking forward to a productive day of learning with our students! See you Monday morning!
Master the Apps: A JCS Tech Training for Parents
Is your phone buzzing with notifications you don't understand? Or maybe you’re wondering about your student's missing math assignment? We’ve got you covered!
Join us for a hands-on Parent Tech Training designed to turn your "tech stress" into "tech success." We’ll walk through the four major platforms our district uses so you can stay connected and support your child’s learning with confidence. No tech experience is necessary and food will be provided! 🍕
🖥️ What We’ll Cover:
ParentSquare: Your home base for school communication. Learn how to search posts, submit a parent note, and message teachers directly.
Google Classroom: Get a student’s eye view. We’ll show you how to understand classwork and identify missing assignments.
i-Ready: Understand your child's personalized learning path. We'll demonstrate how to navigate and help you understand the features of this diagnostic tool.
Infinite Campus: The Big Picture. Learn how to check attendance, find grades, and pay school fees.
Event Details
📅Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
🕛Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🕛Evening Session: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Location: JCS CO Annex Training Center, 847 Wilmore Rd
📱Pro Tip: Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop! We want you to be able to log in and practice in real-time.
🙋 Why attend?
Navigating four different apps can feel like a full-time job. Our goal is to streamline your experience so you spend less time digging for info and more time celebrating your student's wins. Plus, our tech guru will be on-site to help with password resets and login issues!
Ready to join us?
🔗Register here https://forms.gle/596wqg1DRfbGmYvRA
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to Jessamine County Adult Education for hosting this training for our families!
100 days smarter. 100 days stronger. 100 days of memories made. ✨
From first-day jitters to big-time growth, our students have come so far—and we couldn’t be prouder of the effort they bring every single day. 👏
Here’s to finishing strong as we head into the home stretch!
A special shoutout to our top finishers:
Wilmore Elementary – District Champions! 🥇
Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary – District Runners-Up! 🥈
Next up:
The Superintendent’s Cup: Next Wednesday, Feb. 18!
Regionals: Good luck to all our regional qualifiers as they head to the next round on Feb. 28.
A massive "thank you" to our coaches and volunteers. We appreciate you so much! ❤️🙌
🥇 The Highlights:
1st Place in Active Shooter, Burglary in Progress, Accident Investigation, and Domestic Violence.
2nd Place in Unknown Trouble.
“Top Law Enforcement Post” – Awarded for the highest overall score at the competition!
Your hard work, team spirit, and dedication to learning the ropes of Law Enforcement have clearly paid off. Thank you to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office and the community supporters who help make this program possible for our students.
Way to go, Explorers! 🚔👏✨
If your student qualifies for Free/Reduced meal benefits through an income application (via Infinite Campus or the Educational Benefit Form), your household also meets the qualifications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program!
Why Apply for SNAP?
🥕Stretch Your Budget: SNAP provides monthly benefits to help your family afford nutritious food.
💰Automatic Summer EBT: Students qualified for SNAP automatically receive Summer EBT benefits ($120 per summer) without needing to fill out additional paperwork.
🔹How to Get Started 🔹
Feeding Kentucky is here to help you through the process! Here's an opportunity to apply in a confidential, private setting.
📄Check out the flyer to determine income eligibility.
ℹ️ Scan to learn more: Use the QR code on the flyer or visit feedingky.org/snap/ to get more details.
🔔Schedule an Appointment: Assistance is available by appointment only on March 3, 2026.
📞Contact: Reach out to Chelsey Brock at (502) 209-9592 or email snap@feedingky.org to book your timeslot.
📅Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
📍Location: 847 Wilmore Rd
⏰Time: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm (by appointment only)
It’s FRYSC Week! 🌟 From school supplies to family support, our Family Resource & Youth Services Centers remove barriers to learning every single day.
💙We’re so grateful for these dedicated professionals who level the hurdles so our students can keep running toward their dreams. 🏃♂️💨
Help us celebrate! Tag your school’s FRYSC coordinator in the comments and let them know how much they mean to you! 👇 #FRYSCWeek
🚌 Reminder for today’s afternoon drop-off: If your student used an alternate stop this morning, they will use the same one this afternoon.
The Game Plan for Wednesday, Feb. 11:
✅ School is in session on a normal schedule.
✅ Bus Updates: We may have some alternate stops again. We’ll share more info later today.
Huge thanks to our Transportation crew and our supportive families for making this team effort work.
We’re excited for another great day of learning tomorrow! 📚✨
The ceremony will take place at the East/West Girls and Boys double header this Friday.
📅 February 13, 2026
⏰7:30 p.m.
📍East Jessamine High School
Let’s pack the house and show some 💙 Congratulations, Butch!
#JCAthleticHallOfFame
🥜 Peanut Butter level: 0% 🤩 Excitement level: 100%
Our JCS therapy dogs are officially off the couch and back on campus—and they could not be more ready. 🐾
We’ve missed your faces (and so have our pups!) and it makes us so happy to see our hallways filled with high-fives, wagging tails, and happy reunions. 🤗
Arie’s jar may be empty for now, but our hearts are full. ❤️
Welcome back, everyone! ✨
Our amazing school counselors are a bridge between where a student is and where they want to go. Whether it’s navigating a tough day, planning for college, or building a culture of kindness, they do it all with heart and dedication.
Join us in saying THANK YOU to the dedicated team of professionals who help our students dream big and reach their full potential.
Drop a comment below to shout out a counselor who has made a difference in your life or your child’s! 👇 #NSCW26
