Big news! 🎉
Mr. Rod Butler has been selected as the next Head Principal of West Jessamine Middle School! 🐴
A former teacher and coach, and currently serving as an Assistant Principal at TPS, Rod brings a servant’s heart, strong leadership, and a true passion for students and staff to WJMS.
Congratulations, Rod!
Please join us in giving Mr. Butler a warm Colt welcome!💙❤️
Read more at https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/article/2878385
Mr. Rod Butler has been selected as the next Head Principal of West Jessamine Middle School! 🐴
A former teacher and coach, and currently serving as an Assistant Principal at TPS, Rod brings a servant’s heart, strong leadership, and a true passion for students and staff to WJMS.
Congratulations, Rod!
Please join us in giving Mr. Butler a warm Colt welcome!💙❤️
Read more at https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/article/2878385



To everyone who built, tested, and presented: You made this fair incredible! 🎢🎓




The cafeteria was full of energy and innovation! Huge round of applause for all our West Jessamine scientists for their hard work and creativity at the Science Fair. 👏✨"









It takes a special kind of grit to shape the future, one student at a time. This staff doesn't just teach—they inspire, they challenge, and they raise expectations every single day to ensure our Colts have the tools to succeed.
Students, take a second to recognize your teachers! A "thank you" is the best way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. ❤️🩵

Our school is a safer, healthier, and happier place because of you, Mrs. Wolff! Happy National Nurses Day! 🌟

Future middle schoolers got a sneak peek at their new stomping grounds! We're so excited to welcome the Nicholasville Elementary Ponies to WJMS! 🤩 #FifthGrade #MiddleSchool #FutureLeaders






We are feeling "polarized" in science classes. Check out this electromagnetic lab in Ms. Parrent's class 🧲







There will be a special-called SBDM meeting this Wednesday, May 6th, at 8:00 AM. Please see this document for the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zNTW8LRc3gObxMXCrK18GvqV2-wJyfREAsd1fZWYffs/edit?usp=sharing
From exploring the hallways to meeting their future teachers, RDES students ❤️💙got a firsthand look at what middle school life is all about. There were plenty of smiles, a few "wow" moments, and a lot of excitement for the adventures ahead.







Next Stop: Middle School!
On Friday, Wilmore Elementary 5th graders💛💚 took a giant leap toward their next chapter with a visit to WJMS! 🏫✨






🏆 Hooks, Lines, and Heavy Hardware!
Big congratulations to our WJMS Colts, Paxton Sparks and Tristan Shouse, for reeling in the big one!
These guys are the **B.A.S.S. Kentucky Nation Central Trail Junior Team of the Year** 🎣✨🌊🐟
#KentuckyNation #JuniorAnglers #WJMSColts #JCSBassFishing

Maxwell Alviar from Food Chain came to our 8th grade FACS classes to run two cooking lessons, discuss healthy alternatives, and the importance of healthy eating. Students made No Bake Banana Oat Bites and Edible Cookie Dough. 🍪🍞









This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We also have several extra-curricular events to support as well. Show your appreciation by participating in Spirit Week.

🚌 Steering Toward Kindness: A Huge Thanks to West Middle Bus Drivers!
Sometimes it’s the smallest gestures that make the longest routes feel shorter. Today, our incredible bus drivers were greeted with a massive wave of appreciation from the West Middle community!


📚 Beyond the Cover: Genre Exploration Day!
Today, our library transformed into a map of different worlds. From the grit of true crime to the magic of high fantasy, students stepped out of their comfort zones and into new narratives.





Trading the band room for the arcade! The Colts are taking over Malibu Jack’s for the Acclaim Music Festival. 🎷🎢









Here's a sneak peek at some of the roller coaster models you'll see at next week's S.T.E.A.M Fair! Don't miss it, May 6th from 6:00-7:30! 🎢🎡🔬 #fair #models #steam








Happy anniversary to the Colt Chronical! Reaching the one-year mark is no small feat—it takes a lot of editing, Starbucks, and chasing down sources to keep a school publication alive. 📰🗞️



Full speed ahead! 🎢✨ You're Invited!
We’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the old-fashioned science fair days, but with a high-octane STEAM twist! Our latest project—a fully functional rollercoaster model—is officially on track and ready for the judges.
From calculating the physics of every loop to engineering the perfect drop, we’ve combined classic grit with modern tech. Who knew kinetic energy could look this good?
Be sure not to miss this night!
We’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the old-fashioned science fair days, but with a high-octane STEAM twist! Our latest project—a fully functional rollercoaster model—is officially on track and ready for the judges.
From calculating the physics of every loop to engineering the perfect drop, we’ve combined classic grit with modern tech. Who knew kinetic energy could look this good?
Be sure not to miss this night!

Spin with us! 🏳️ Tryouts for the 26-27 season start on May 16th. No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

