Mark those calendars! EJMS Spring Showcase is next week, April 22nd from 5:00-6:30! We can't wait to see you there!
It's Book Fair time! And we're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books and more choices than ever! The purchase of every book helps promote the joy of reading and supports our students by helping fund our school library! Students can stop in the EJMS library from 4/22-4/29 or families can swing by during EJMS's Spring Showcase on the evening of the 22nd! Otherwise, feel free to shop on our Book Fair homepage up to a week after the Fair ends by using the link below!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome back from spring break! We hope that everyone had a wonderful week away from school - whether that was relaxing at home or vacationing with your loved ones. We've got another great week ahead with spring sports throughout and our annual color run this Friday evening. This is also the time of year that our district asks for parent and family feedback regarding your experiences at our school. Please be sure to fill that out to share your voice at this link. You'll find more information about this in the newsletter and coming home with your child this week. Have a great one!
https://secure.smore.com/n/hm1ux
Support EJMS boys soccer and play bingo this Thursday night!
4/4/25 - No School in Jessamine County
Good Morning. JCS crews and Jess. Co. Emergency Management have been out this morning checking roads. Due to major flooding across the district and continued rain throughout the day, there will be No School in Jessamine County on 4/4/25.
Please stay safe today and have a happy Spring Break!
As part of KRS 160.345, Section 2(g), Jessamine County Schools is providing families, community members, and staff the opportunity for your review and input of the proposed Envision Math 6-12 beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The Kentucky Academic Standards can be accessed at kystandards.org and your feedback will be recorded at this Feedback Form. Thank you for your time and input.
Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6mPLKR3v23RBXl9y7A1x0gDHrFyRtUUpGteZskLvszaE-Q/viewform
Envision Math 6-12: https://view-su2.highspot.com/viewer/adf5856b28718b92e72c1ea0543fc643?iid=63f6f9d8795efc368c4ac1f2&source=email.67ee917b4e5bc5e89b09642d.0#1
KY Standards: https://kystandards.org/
🌍✨ Reflecting on Our Incredible Culture Fair! 🎉
What an amazing day it was at our Student-Led Culture Fair! Thank you to everyone who shared their culture, talents, and traditions. From the vibrant posters and decorations to the delicious food, we celebrated the diversity that enriches our school community. Together, we learned, connected, and embraced the beauty of our differences!
A special shout out to all the students and staff who made this event a success! Let’s continue to honor and appreciate our diverse backgrounds every day.
🌟 Happy Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our instructional assistants who play a vital role in our classrooms. Your dedication, patience, and support make a significant difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for going above and beyond to create a positive learning environment, providing individualized support, and being a source of encouragement for both students and teachers. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to our educational community!
🎉 Let's give a round of applause to our amazing instructional assistants! 🎉
Warner Wildcats got to be East Middle Jaguars this morning! We loved our 5th grade visit this morning from Warner Elementary! We are so excited to welcome a new class into the building at the start of the 25-26 school year! They made us #proudtoroar today! 💚🐆💙
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome t0 (almost) April and the last week before spring break. We are looking forward to a great week with students having the chance to show what they know and how much they've learned this year during Math and Reading iReady spring diagnostics Tuesday and Wednesday. We've also got another fun club day on Friday and lots to do in between. Have a great week!
Here's this week's edition of your school newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/cmgh6
The Eastside Dance Showcase was a blast! It was amazing seeing EJMS and EJHS teams perform all their numbers. Thanks to all the supporters who came out to cheer us on!
Information regarding next year's tryouts for EJMS dance will be available soon.
🌸🎨 Spring Cleaning Art Donation Drive! 🎨🌸
Spring is here—time to tidy up and make space for new creativity! If you have gently used or new art supplies gathering dust, why not pass them along to inspire young artists? Donate any item listed on the poster.
Drop off your donations to EJMS from March 31st to May 2nd. Let’s turn spring cleaning into a fresh start for art! ✨🖌️
For more info, please contact dejah.metoyer@jessamine.kyschools.us
Do you have your tickets to Beetlejuice yet?? Opening night is tomorrow! Concessions will be available! Flowers are also available, $2 stem, that come with a note card! We can't wait to see you there! #proudtoroar
Which play are you attending? Cast your vote by following the JCS Instagram, checking out their story, and casting your vote! #proudtoroar
Hello EJMS Families and Friends -
What a wonderful time we had last Friday night in extending our culture fair into the evening with the Cultural Celebration. Thanks so much to all of the families who came to share their traditions and especially their traditional food - it was delicious and so much fun to be together! This week brings opening night for our school musical. Our student cast and crew has worked so hard to put on a wonderful show. We hope you'll come to enjoy it sometime Thursday night - Saturday night! It's a jam-packed week at EJMS as usual. Check out what else is happening in this week's edition of your weekly newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/n/pghm63
Who doesn't love a Block Party? Thursday March 20th, the JCHD is hosting a Block Party for middle school aged kids! Food, drinks, games, and prizes! Mark your calendars! Details below! #proudtoroar
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Happy St. Patrick's Day and the start of another fun spirit week at EJMS. We're excited to welcome back our 8th graders from Washington DC tomorrow after having a great time in our nation's capital. It's another busy week at school with the musical in its last couple of weeks before opening night, soccer, baseball, and softball in full swing and the Culture Fair during school on Friday with our Cultural Celebration after school. We hope your family will be joining us for that. Find out about all of that and so much more in this week's edition. Have a great week!
https://secure.smore.com/n/e7mt6h
🍀Get Ready for the East Middle PTO's FIRST Basket Bingo!🍀
Luck is on your side! Join us Sunday, March 16th (yep, the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day) for a night of fun, prizes, and a little extra luck of the Irish!
We’re putting together some AMAZING baskets, and trust us—you’re gonna want to see them! See picture for details and be sure to hop on the PTO Facebook page to see the baskets/prizes.
Mark your calendars, grab your bingo buddies, and get ready for a night you won’t want to miss! 🍀🎉 #EJMSBasketBingo #LuckyToWin
The EJMS student-led Culture Fair is extending into the evening hours! All families are invited to attend on Friday, March 21st from 5-6:30 here at EJMS! There will be food, dancing, door prizes and more! Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you here! #proudtoroar
Join us in welcoming Courtney Becknell as the East Jessamine Middle School's Student Experience & Programming Coordinator, effective for the 25-26 school year! This role is geared towards creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment that caters specifically to the developmental needs of middle school students. The Student Experience & Programming Coordinator will oversee the middle school athletic and extracurricular programs. Courtney is excited about her role and looking forward to working with students, staff, coaches, and community to continue the growth of our athletics as well as our school. Congratulations, Courtney!
