There's nothing quite like good snacks and a great book!🍿✨Mrs. Atkins's workshop class visited the library's "Genre Cafe" today. Students used their detective skills to determine the genre at each table and picked out some amazing new books to dive into. 📚📖









See this Summer Art Camp opportunity for middle and elementary students. 🎨🧑🎨

Here’s a photo from the All State Art Show! Katherine won first place and Sophia 2nd for photography! 📸🏆 #Art #Photography #Winners

We've had a busy few months in the library! Check out the 3rd quarter recap newsletter to learn more about our JCPL collaborations, our Million Page Beanstack Challenge, and the spring Book Fair. 📖

Huge shoutout to our newest Students of the Month at WJMS! 🏆 These amazing individuals were recognized not just for their grades, but for their outstanding character and for consistently demonstrating COLT Skills. #Students #Month #Character #Skills






Our friend's from Mrs. Grove's class went to the public library for community based instruction where they followed a scavenger hunt that helped them navigate how to find the different resources the library has to offer! 📚🕵️♀️🔍





Shining Stars dance was an absolute knockout! It was a night filled with glitz, glamour, and memories that will last a lifetime as our 8th graders celebrated their journey toward high school.









A massive thank you to our incredible WJMS PTO for pouring so much heart and soul into this event. Your hard work behind the scenes truly made our students feel like the brightest stars in the galaxy! 🌟










The countdown to high school is officially on, but first—we dance! Our 8th graders absolutely radiated tonight at the Class of 2030: Shining Stars formal. From the red carpet arrivals to the DJ, it was a night of unforgettable memories, laughter, and a whole lot of sparkle.🕺⭐️💫










History came alive today at WJMS! 🏛️ Our 6th grade Social Studies students hosted their very own Olympics, bringing ancient traditions to the modern classroom. High energy, great sportsmanship, and a lot of Greek history! 🏅🔥 #WJMS #FutureLeaders #SocialStudies
The 6th grade Wranglers have officially swapped the classroom for the lanes! We’re heading to Main Event for a day of strikes, high scores, and serious team building.









The future of art is in good hands🎨👐 Our students in Gifted Arts Academy poured their talent into their latest pieces. Thank you to Ms. Pinney, Mrs. Cornelius, and JCS Arts for creating special moments for Gifted Arts students👏



Lucky to be a Colt🍀🐎 Our students are rocking their best green today at WJMS.








🏆 Champion Alert 🏆
1st place looks good on us! We are so proud of the WJMS Dance Team for securing a recent win and Specialty Award. A massive thank you to Coach Pinney for the choreography, motivation, and ❤️ 💙


The 10 year drought is officially over! 🎷🥁
For the first time since 2016, the WJMS Band has earned a Distinguished Rating! These students have put in countless hours, early mornings, and scales on scales to bring this honor back to our halls.
To say we’re proud would be an understatement. The tradition of excellence is officially back in session. 🎼🏆
For the first time since 2016, the WJMS Band has earned a Distinguished Rating! These students have put in countless hours, early mornings, and scales on scales to bring this honor back to our halls.
To say we’re proud would be an understatement. The tradition of excellence is officially back in session. 🎼🏆




Forget the bookmarks- Mrs. Clark's 6th graders are wearing their favorite stories ✏️🎨. The class designed "literary tattoos" to represent major themes and symbols from their favorite novels. High creativity, zero needles, and 100% student engagement.








It is not too late to purchase your tickets to Legally Blonde Junior! Shows are next weekend, March 26th-28th and West Jessamine High School. You can buy tickets at wjmstheatre.ludus.com - Hope to see you there! #wjmstheatre

Last week, our 7th and 8th grade choirs went to District 7 Choral Assessment where both groups received high ratings! We are so proud of their hard work! #coltswhosing #proudtobeacolt #wjmschoirs

Sun’s out, Colts out! ☀️ Looking forward to a season of fast times and home runs. The gym was loud today, but the fields are going to be even louder. Let’s have a great spring, WMS! 🧢🐎










Spring is officially in the air—and so is that Colt spirit! ⚾️🎾 We’re kicking off the spring season with a bang. Whether it’s on the track, the field, or the court, our West Middle athletes are ready to shine. Let’s go, Colts! ☀️🐎










