Attention West Jessamine Middle School Families!
Starting this week, we will have a convenient cart set up at the entrance for students to drop off their absence and bus notes.
What Counts as an Excused Absences?
A parent note may be submitted to excuse six (6) full days of absences per school year
A doctor's note may be provided to excuse up to 12 full days of absences per school year. Upon the 12th doctor’s note, parents will receive a district referral to Jessamine County Schoolʼs nurse to implement board policy
A student may miss up to six (6) days without a doctor or legal note. This includes parent notes and unexcused absences. Once the six (6) day limit has been reached, all future absences without a doctor or legal note will remain unexcused.
Welcome to Mr. Ditzenburger! He is starting his first year teaching as an 8th grade ELA teacher here at WJMS!
The food service team served up the best 1st day lunch in years! Special Thanks to the West Middle cafeteria team. #schoolfood #yum #backtoschool 🍴😋📚
Welcome Colts! Here is a look at some of the happy faces from the halls of WJMS on the first day of school. 😊📚 #FirstDayOfSchool #WJMS #NewBeginnings
WJMS Families,
Please see the attached image for our car rider lines at WJMS.
Only the front car line (marked in blue on the map) can be used for drop-off in the mornings. Doors will open to car riders at 8:30 AM. Sixth and seventh grade students will wait in the cafeteria, while eighth grade students will wait in the gym until we dismiss them to their team hallways at 8:44.
Both the front and back car lines are open for student pickup at dismissal. Please make sure you coordinate with your student about where they will be picked up after school.
Help us welcome our new 6th grade Social Studies, Mr. Justin Chaney!
WJMS Boys Basketball will be holding opening gyms on the following dates:
August 17th
5th/6th Grades: 4:00-5:00 PM
7th/8th Grades: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
August 24th
5th/6th Grades: 2:00-3:00 PM
7th/8th Grades: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
August 31st
5th/6th Grades: 2:00-3:00 PM
7th/8th Grades: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Students must have an up-to-date KHSAA sports physical in order to participate.
WJMS would like to welcome Mr. Jackson Cole as our new Behavior Coach!
Last night WJMS 8th grade girls basketball had an impressive victory over EJMS! 🏀 Loved seeing all of our teams in action. Come see the Lady Colts in their Home Opener Monday starting @ 5:45. #WJMS #LadyColts #HomeOpener #Basketball
We are excited to welcome WJMS alum Mr. Garrett Feck as our new Band Director and Music Teacher!
WJMS teachers kickoff the year with faculty retreat! 🍎📚 Teachers unified to create a top tier welcoming environment for our COLTS. #NewSchoolYear #ColtsNation #BackToSchool
Colts, we are excited to have Ms. Parker Parrent joining our team as our new 7th grade science teacher!
Welcome Wednesday! WJMS hosted Middle School 101 with over 300 our 6th grade students. They met teachers, toured the building and learned what it means to be a Colt! #NewBeginnings #ColtPride 📚🏫🐎
WJMS Colts, help us to welcome our new 7th grade Math Teacher, Cynthia Caton!
An announcement from the JCS After School Program for 6th grade students: Looking for a place where your sixth grader can unwind, make friends, and enjoy a variety of activities? Look no further! At Hangout Hub, we provide a fun and safe environment for students to thrive after school!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: HEIDI.KLUG@JESSAMINE.KYSCHOOLS.US
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Bass fishing is a JCS sport open to WJMS students 6-8 grade.
See the attached info for their parent meeting coming up August 15th.
Reach out to Coach Adam Lowe (adam.lowe@jessamine.kyschools.us) with any questions.
Today we would like to offer a huge thanks to the custodial staff of WJMS! We were able to celebrate them with a special lunch for the hard work they have done this summer to get our school ready to welcome back students, our classrooms and hallways look amazing!
For our Incoming 6th Grade Students:
WJMS will host our Middle School 101 event for incoming 6th grade students on August 7 from 9-12. Doors will open to students at 8:45 and we will begin our day in the cafeteria.
Students will get to meet their teachers, get a copy of their schedule, and have an opportunity to practice their lockers (there is no need to bring school supplies on this day).
Drop off and pick up will occur through the main entrance in the front car line.
We hope to see all of our 24-25 6th Grade Colts at MS 101!
WJMS Cheer will be holding a second round of tryouts on August 16th!
Tryouts are open to WJMS 6-8th graders, as well as 5th graders at NES, RDES, and Wilmore.
Students must have an up to date KHSAA sports physical in order to participate.
Come out to Zaxby's tonight between 5-8PM and support the WJMS Girls Basketball Team!
