West Jessamine Middle School

Dear WJMS Families,

We are thrilled to welcome our incoming 6th graders for Middle School 101 tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Doors will open at 8:45 AM to begin accepting students.

Please review the important details below regarding schedule logistics and our updated traffic procedures.

Arrival & Event Schedule

8:45 AM – Drop-Off: Doors open; arriving students will head directly to the gym.
Morning Program: Students will dismiss from the gym to their advisory classes, learn key expectations for the first week, and rotate through their schedules to meet their teachers.
Lunch: Lunch is provided for all students and will be eaten in their classrooms.
12:00 PM – Dismissal: Student pickup begins promptly at noon.
Important Car Lane & Traffic Updates: To keep traffic moving efficiently and ensure student safety, please note our updated traffic flow:

One-Way Traffic: Traffic flow around the school is strictly one-way.
Staff Parking: All front parking spaces are reserved for staff. Please do not park out front; remain in the car loop.
Drop-Off Zone: Cones will clearly mark the active car lanes. Drop-off begins at the far end of the front sidewalk—please pull forward as far as possible before letting your student out.
Lane Merging: There will be 3 lines merging into 1 line near the first curve by the bus lane. Staff members will be on-site to assist with merging.
Visitor Access Lane: Please keep the single inside lane clear at all times so vehicles can access visitor parking.
Our team has been working hard to prepare the building, and we cannot wait to give our newest Colts a preview of middle school life before the official first day on Monday!

Note: Please watch for additional updates this Friday afternoon about the first week of school.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

Warm regards,

West Jessamine Middle School Administration & Staff

We are excited to welcome our new 6th Grade Colts for Middle School 101 on Friday!

Donaldson donated over 2000 back to school supplies for our district! All of those boxes are the donated items. This is such a wonderful community partnership.

We are excited to welcome Madelyn Fairchild to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

We are excited to welcome Ethan Brock to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

We are excited to welcome Jackson Peckinpaugh to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

We are excited to welcome Kate Lurtz to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

We are excited to welcome Katie Brown to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

We are excited to welcome Miriah Hudson to West Jessamine Middle School! 🐎

🚨 DON'T MISS OUT! JCS Fall Youth Soccer Registration is OPEN! 🚨 Whether your child is taking their very first kicks in U3 or playing competitively in U18, we've got a spot on the field for them this season! ⚽✨ Registration Deadline: August 17th (Travel/BRSL teams may close early!) Games Start: September 12th 👉 Head to jysasoccer.gotsportsites.com to secure your spot today! 👉 Referees & Coaches Needed: Become a licensed ref in under 6 hours or lend a hand coaching. See graphics for full fee breakdowns, age charts, and ref contact info!

🏈 Attention West Jessamine Middle School Families! 🏈 We are looking to add a few more players to our football roster for the upcoming season! If your child is interested in playing, please reach out to Coach Allen by August 7th. 📩 Contact: jerry.allen@jessamine.kyschools.us Teamwork. Discipline. Commitment. Be part of something great! 💪❤️🩵

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! ☀️

Here is the school supply list for the 2026–2027 school year. We’ll continue sharing updates throughout the rest of the summer with important information to help you prepare for the new school year. Stay tuned!

🏈 FUTURE COLTS, IT’S YOUR TIME! 🏈 Whether your athlete is brand new to football or looking to sharpen their skills before the upcoming season, the West Jessamine Colts Football Camp is the perfect opportunity to learn directly from our West Jessamine coaching staff and players! Get ready to learn, compete, and have a blast building those football skills. Here is everything you need to know: 📅 Camp Details Dates: July 20–23, 2026 Location: West Jessamine High School Cost: $50 ⏰ Session Times (By Grade) 7th – 8th Grade: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 2nd – 6th Grade: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 🎒 What Each Camper Will Receive: Direct instruction and mentorship from West Jessamine coaches and players. Hands-on training in tackling, blocking, skill development, body mechanics, flexibility, and speed. A camp T-shirt (Please note: The guaranteed T-shirt deadline was July 10, but walk-ups are still highly welcome!) 👟 What to Bring: Helmet (if possible) Shoulder pads (if possible) Cleats Water bottle (stay hydrated!) ✍️ How to Register Walk-ups are welcome on the first day of camp, but we encourage registering early to secure your spot! Let’s get after it, Colts! 🔵🔴 #WestJessamineColts #ColtsFootball #FutureColts #FootballCamp #GoColts

🏫WJMS Construction Update We hope you are having a fantastic summer break! Here’s a quick update on our campus improvements and plans for the start of the 2026-27 school year. ✨Progress is on track! Crews are making great use of the empty building, and we’re on schedule. 🗓️August 4 - New areas of the building are expected to open up for staff setup. ℹ️What to expect next - Once we’re in the new spaces, we’ll share all of the details you need about traffic patterns, entry points, lunch, and more. 🎒August 24 - We’ll welcome students for the first day of school! We’re so excited for our students to experience these new and improved facilities. Thanks for your continued patience and support as we upgrade WJMS! 👉Keep an eye on ParentSquare, our website, and right here on social media for more updates!

Three students from Mrs. Fredrick’s 25-26 yearbook class earned the opportunity to travel to Middlebury College in Vermont with the What’s the Story Young Filmmaker’s Social Action Team. These students created documentaries on important social issues and presented them at an international showcase with other students from across the country as well as Canada and Columbia. While in Middlebury they toured the college, explored Vermont’s nature, gained new skills, and made lasting friendships. Congratulations Khloe Hudson, Kamryn Shannon, and Liv Srour! What a great way to end your 8th grade year! To view all of our class’s documentaries, see the links below. Mirrors Don’t Clap by Kamryn Shannon and Khloe Hudson: https://youtu.be/y_lLhfMuURU?is=DztYoaY5OtADC0S5 Hidden Workforce by Liv Srour and Phoebe Workman: https://youtu.be/pkJuxDZtJC4?is=Qqne54peOq5dWZ6a Peer Pressure: What Can You Do by Bo Hardin, Carter Roberson, Keegan Murphey, Trey Arnold, and Cason Frankenburger: https://youtu.be/pHg14q7f37k?is=MpnWhGdwMtkelz0A The Effects of Homework on Student Athletes by Delilah Stappe, Liliya Gamza, and Vega Fonua: https://youtu.be/1qC5kr9TYgs?is=hDFOOz7Dq94SYc30

Calling all future golfers! 🏌️‍♂️⛳ The 26-27 WJMS Golf Parent Meeting is just around the corner. If your student is interested in hitting the links this season, make sure to join us!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 14
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Connemara Golf Course
Get all the details about the upcoming season and ask any questions you might have.
📧 For more information or immediate questions, email steven.miller@jessamine.kyschools.us.
#WJMSGolf #ColtsGolf

Lace up those running shoes, WJMS! 👟 The Cross Country season kicks off this Monday, July 13th at Centennial Park.
Come out to meet Coach Fulda and Coach Kersey!
⏰ 7:30 PM: Parent Meeting at the Gazebo
⏰ 8:00 PM: First Practice
⚠️ CRITICAL REMINDER: Student-athletes cannot participate until an updated physical is uploaded into Final Forms. Make sure this is completed before Monday!
📧 Questions? Reach out to jeremy.fulda@jessamine.kyschools.us. See you there! 🎉
#WJMSCrossCountry #ColtsAthletics