Kindness Week wraps up with Kindness for the Future 💫
👔✨ “Dress for Success: Future Kindness Starts Now!”
Today we’re focusing on sustainability, caring for our environment, and committing to future acts of compassion. The way you show up — and the choices you make — today can create a kinder, stronger tomorrow.
👔✨ “Dress for Success: Future Kindness Starts Now!”
Today we’re focusing on sustainability, caring for our environment, and committing to future acts of compassion. The way you show up — and the choices you make — today can create a kinder, stronger tomorrow.
Are you ready for some early March Madness? Next week West High hosts the boys and girls 46th District tournament. Both teams come in as the #1 seeds and are poised to bring two more district titles to WJHS this year. The girls start play on Tuesday and the boys on Wednesday. Come out and support our student-athletes...Go Colts! 🏀⛹️♀️⛹️♂️🏀🐴🐴
As a post-season event, student IDs and staff passes are not accepted for entrance.
Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Connected Citizenship
👏 Congratulations to Zach on being a true Connected Citizen at WJHS—your everyday acts of respect and leadership set the standard for the entire West Jessamine High community!
👏 Congratulations to Zach on being a true Connected Citizen at WJHS—your everyday acts of respect and leadership set the standard for the entire West Jessamine High community!
✈️ WJHS Takes on Boston at Harvard Model Congress!
West students are currently in Boston participating in Harvard Model Congress — the oldest and largest student-run government simulation conference in the United States! HMC gives high school students the opportunity to experience American government firsthand through immersive, hands-on learning. But their trip has been more than just committee sessions and debate! While in Boston, our students have:
📍 Explored history at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
☕ Reenacted the legendary Boston Tea Party
🏠 Walked through history at Paul Revere House
🍰 Grabbed world-famous cannolis at Mike's Pastry
🎓 Enjoyed dinner and a Q&A session with Kentuckian and Harvard Law School student, Will Randolph
This experience is an incredible opportunity for our students to engage in civic leadership, deepen their understanding of government, and connect classroom learning to real-world history. We are so proud of the way they are representing WJHS — learning, leading, and making memories in one of America’s most historic cities! ❤️
West students are currently in Boston participating in Harvard Model Congress — the oldest and largest student-run government simulation conference in the United States! HMC gives high school students the opportunity to experience American government firsthand through immersive, hands-on learning. But their trip has been more than just committee sessions and debate! While in Boston, our students have:
📍 Explored history at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
☕ Reenacted the legendary Boston Tea Party
🏠 Walked through history at Paul Revere House
🍰 Grabbed world-famous cannolis at Mike's Pastry
🎓 Enjoyed dinner and a Q&A session with Kentuckian and Harvard Law School student, Will Randolph
This experience is an incredible opportunity for our students to engage in civic leadership, deepen their understanding of government, and connect classroom learning to real-world history. We are so proud of the way they are representing WJHS — learning, leading, and making memories in one of America’s most historic cities! ❤️
It’s GAME DAY for our Lady Colts as they take on Anderson County Bearcats tonight at home! See you there!
Best of luck to our swim team at KHSAA State today! Go Colts!
Congrats to Brooklyn Castle, 2026 Sweetheart Queen and well done to all of our ladies on the court tonight!
💼✨ Quarter Zip Friday is tomorrow! ✨💼
Theme: Kindness for the Future
🌎 “Dress for Success: Future Kindness Starts Now!”
Rock your quarter zips or professional/future career wear as we focus on sustainability, environmental kindness, and committing to future acts of compassion.
The future starts with us — let’s lead it with kindness. 💚
Theme: Kindness for the Future
🌎 “Dress for Success: Future Kindness Starts Now!”
Rock your quarter zips or professional/future career wear as we focus on sustainability, environmental kindness, and committing to future acts of compassion.
The future starts with us — let’s lead it with kindness. 💚
Today is all about twinning — not just in what you wear, but in how you treat others.
When you twin with someone, you reflect each other’s style. Let’s take that a step further and reflect kindness everywhere we go — in the classroom, in the hallway, and especially online.
When you twin with someone, you reflect each other’s style. Let’s take that a step further and reflect kindness everywhere we go — in the classroom, in the hallway, and especially online.
Home game tonight! Be there! Go Colts!
The Art Club was recently challenged to create a piece of art that transcends itself — something that goes beyond canvas and color to tell a deeper story. After thoughtful discussion, the group knew exactly what they wanted to create: an abstract portrait honoring Mr. Daugherty.
We could not be more honored to dedicate this piece to someone who has made such a lasting impact on our school community, Mr. D!
We could not be more honored to dedicate this piece to someone who has made such a lasting impact on our school community, Mr. D!
👯♀️ Twin Day is Tomorrow for Kindness Week! 👯♂️
“Mirror Your Manners: Be Kind, Online & Offline!”
Dress like a twin with a friend and remember — kindness should reflect in everything we do, both in person and online. Let’s focus on digital citizenship, respectful communication, and showing empathy even to those we may never meet. 🌎 Be the example. Be the mirror. Be kind.
“Mirror Your Manners: Be Kind, Online & Offline!”
Dress like a twin with a friend and remember — kindness should reflect in everything we do, both in person and online. Let’s focus on digital citizenship, respectful communication, and showing empathy even to those we may never meet. 🌎 Be the example. Be the mirror. Be kind.
“Switch It Up, Lift Them Up: Serve with Kindness Today!”
Today, we’re focusing on showing appreciation to the people who support us every day — our families, friends, teachers, and neighbors — and extending that kindness into our wider community.
Kindness starts close to home. Write a thank-you note. Lend a helping hand without being asked. Say the words “I appreciate you” and mean it. Then, take it a step further — hold the door, offer a compliment, support a local business, or look for a way to serve someone in our community.
When we switch it up and choose to serve others, we truly lift them up.
Let’s show that kindness isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live. Gibby says it best!
Today, we’re focusing on showing appreciation to the people who support us every day — our families, friends, teachers, and neighbors — and extending that kindness into our wider community.
Kindness starts close to home. Write a thank-you note. Lend a helping hand without being asked. Say the words “I appreciate you” and mean it. Then, take it a step further — hold the door, offer a compliment, support a local business, or look for a way to serve someone in our community.
When we switch it up and choose to serve others, we truly lift them up.
Let’s show that kindness isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live. Gibby says it best!
2025-2026 SENIORS — Earn the Arts Seal of Excellence!
If you’ve been in our arts programs all four years, you’re eligible to apply to have the JCS Arts Seal of Excellence added to your diploma!
This prestigious seal recognizes your dedication, talent, and commitment to the arts in Jessamine County.
How to Apply:
✔️ Complete the Arts Seal of Excellence Application by March 11, 2026
✔️ Receive your assigned Google folder + requirements
✔️ Upload all required materials to your folder by Sunday, April 12th
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 11
Materials Due: Sunday, April 12
Finish strong and be recognized for your excellence!
APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3feNbdVr6tRVddLDEeTvdT_9lH29z41u6_Qv1dn4NvKpb1A/viewform
#JCArts #ArtsSealOfExcellence #SeniorRecognition #ClassOf2026
If you’ve been in our arts programs all four years, you’re eligible to apply to have the JCS Arts Seal of Excellence added to your diploma!
This prestigious seal recognizes your dedication, talent, and commitment to the arts in Jessamine County.
How to Apply:
✔️ Complete the Arts Seal of Excellence Application by March 11, 2026
✔️ Receive your assigned Google folder + requirements
✔️ Upload all required materials to your folder by Sunday, April 12th
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 11
Materials Due: Sunday, April 12
Finish strong and be recognized for your excellence!
APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3feNbdVr6tRVddLDEeTvdT_9lH29z41u6_Qv1dn4NvKpb1A/viewform
#JCArts #ArtsSealOfExcellence #SeniorRecognition #ClassOf2026
🙌 FREE fist bumps and high fives at arrival today at WJHS! 🙌
Started our morning with smiles and a little extra positivity!
Kindness doesn’t just begin with how we treat others — it begins with how we treat ourselves.
Yesterday, we focused on self-compassion, mental health, and self-empathy. That means giving yourself the same patience, understanding, and encouragement you would offer a friend. Here are some thoughts from a couple of our WJHS students about what helps them the most in moments they may need a break, support, or encouragement!
Yesterday, we focused on self-compassion, mental health, and self-empathy. That means giving yourself the same patience, understanding, and encouragement you would offer a friend. Here are some thoughts from a couple of our WJHS students about what helps them the most in moments they may need a break, support, or encouragement!
Graduate Profile Student Spotlight: Work Ethic
We are celebrating Drea for her incredible work ethic and dedication! 💪📚
Keep shining, girl!
We are celebrating Drea for her incredible work ethic and dedication! 💪📚
Keep shining, girl!
Join us for an informational meeting this Friday!
Tomorrow for Kindness Week, we’re “switching it up” in more ways than one — because it’s also Teacher/Student Dress Reversal Day! 👔🎒 Students dress like a teacher/staff and teachers/staff dress like a student. Have fun with it!
But beyond the fun, tomorrow is about serving with kindness. 💙
“Switch It Up” means stepping outside your routine — sit with someone new, help without being asked, write a note of appreciation, or thank someone who doesn’t always get recognized.
“Lift Them Up” means showing gratitude to those closest to you — friends, teachers, family, teammates — while also engaging with and supporting our wider community.
Hold the door.
Send the text.
Say thank you.
Offer a helping hand.
Let’s have fun and remember that the best way to stand out is by lifting others up. 💫
But beyond the fun, tomorrow is about serving with kindness. 💙
“Switch It Up” means stepping outside your routine — sit with someone new, help without being asked, write a note of appreciation, or thank someone who doesn’t always get recognized.
“Lift Them Up” means showing gratitude to those closest to you — friends, teachers, family, teammates — while also engaging with and supporting our wider community.
Hold the door.
Send the text.
Say thank you.
Offer a helping hand.
Let’s have fun and remember that the best way to stand out is by lifting others up. 💫
The GSA 2026 Finalist Announcement is HERE! 🎉
To all of this year’s applicants, we are so proud of you for submitting your application(s). The time, effort, creativity, and courage it takes to put yourself out there is something to truly celebrate. We hope you take pride in the work you put into the application process—regardless of the results.
To those students selected as Finalists, congratulations! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see you represent your schools (in-person or virtually) in March.
A huge congratulations to our WJHS students who have moved on to the next round of the Governor’s School for the Arts! 🎭🎨🎶 Your talent, dedication, and hard work continue to make us proud.
To all of this year’s applicants, we are so proud of you for submitting your application(s). The time, effort, creativity, and courage it takes to put yourself out there is something to truly celebrate. We hope you take pride in the work you put into the application process—regardless of the results.
To those students selected as Finalists, congratulations! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to see you represent your schools (in-person or virtually) in March.
A huge congratulations to our WJHS students who have moved on to the next round of the Governor’s School for the Arts! 🎭🎨🎶 Your talent, dedication, and hard work continue to make us proud.
