![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
John Daugherty is a proud 1967 graduate of Jessamine County High School and former JCS educator who dedicated an incredible 34 years to teaching in our schools. Since his retirement in 2006, Mr. D's passion for education and service has continued as he serves as a volunteer in the WJHS office. Join us in thanking John for the love and time that he continues to pour back into the community that helped to shape him. Stories like his are a testament to the everlasting positive impact of our JCS Family and the lifelong bonds that connect us all. ❤️ #OnceATeacherAlwaysATeacher #WeAreJessamine
![John Daugherty](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12369001/large_WJHS_MR_D.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Join Santa to start your Saturday with pancakes and wrap it up with hot cocoa after the St. Nich parade this weekend. And be sure to check out the amazing trees on the Christmas Tree Trail, including the Jessamine County Ed Foundation's Bingo Tree!
![St Nich Christmas Fest](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12373857/large_Untitled_design__5_.jpg)
![Christmas Tree Trail](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12373858/large_2024_Christmas_Tree_Trail.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
🏈 Big congrats to the WJMS Football Team for being recognized for an outstanding season at last night's board meeting! With a record of 14-2, the Colts are Salt River & KYMSFA Region 3 Champs and State Runner-Up! We're proud of you and the way that you represent our community!
![WJMS Football Team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12357803/large_IMG_5352.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
It's the most wonderful time of the year....for holiday music! 🎹 Our talented students and arts teachers have been working hard to spread holiday cheer through song and melody. 🎤
Join us for our upcoming concerts to celebrate the season with the joy of live performances! 🎅🎄
![WJMS Band Winter Concert](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12294997/large_WJMS_Winter_Concert.png)
![WJHS Christmas Concert](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12294996/large_WJHS_Christmas_concert.png)
![East Sings](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12294994/large_East_Sings.png)
![WJMS Choir Winter Concert](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12294999/large_WJMS_Choir_Winter_Concert.png)
![East Concert Band](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12294998/large_EJHS_Concert_Band.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
The iconic blue jacket is more than a uniform—it’s a symbol of hard work, community and ag leadership. Congrats to Addy & Brody on earning theirs-we're proud of our FFA members for the difference they make! Share your FFA memories & celebrate the next generation! #FutureLeaders
![New FFA Jacket, Addy](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12293214/large_FFAJacket1.jpg)
![New FFA Jacket, Brody](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12293213/large_FFAJacket2.jpg)
![FFA Historical Photo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12293216/large_FFAOldPic.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Preparing students for bright futures! 🌟 Entrepreneur Fairs spark creativity, Career Fairs connect to real-world opportunities, and Mock Interviews build confidence. Empowering students to dream big every step of the way! #StudentSuccess #CareerExploration
![JCTC Career Pathway Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260134/large_JCTCCareerFair.jpg)
![JCTC Career Pathway Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260135/large_JCTCCareerFire.jpg)
![WAR entrepreneur fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260139/large_WAREntFair.jpg)
![WES Career Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260129/large_WESCareer.jpg)
![WAR entrepreneur fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260137/large_WARENT.jpg)
![WES Career Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260130/large_WESCareer2.jpg)
![WES Career Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260131/large_WESCareerNurse.jpg)
![WAR entrepreneur fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260138/large_WARCareer.jpg)
![EJMS Mock interview](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260132/large_EJMSMockBrad.jpg)
![JCTC Career Pathway Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12260136/large_JCTCCareerHealth.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Two Jag vocal groups brought holiday cheer to Kroger today with festive carols for shoppers! Thank you to EJMS's A Whole Lotta Treble and EJHS's Vocal Jaggs for sharing their gifts of talent, spreading joy through music and making the season brighter for all! #ConnectedCitizen
![East side vocalists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12228758/large_EastKroger.jpg)
![EJHS Vocalists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12228756/large_EastKroger2.jpg)
![East side vocalists at Kroger](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12228757/large_EastKroger3.jpg)
![East side vocalists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12228754/large_EastKroger4.jpg)
![East side vocalists](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12228755/large_EastKroger5.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
What better way to transform learning into lifelong skills than through a hands-on project? JCTC Advanced Manufacturing students are fabricating a new diesel engine stand, applying their engineering and machining skills to take innovation to the next level. We love how this project showcases their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork in action. JCS is committed to offering our students these unique opportunities to explore their passions and prepare for the future! #FutureReady #PassionPurpose
![JCTC Advanced Manufacturing Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12225628/large_JCTCAdvManu2.jpg)
![JCTC Advanced Manufacturing Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12225630/large_JCTCAdvManu3.jpg)
![JCTC Advanced Manufacturing students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12225627/large_JCTCAdvManu.jpg)
![JCTC Advanced Manufacturing student](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12225629/large_JCTCAdvManu4.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Did You Know???
Jessamine County Schools partner with HealthPoint Family Care to offer School-Based Health Centers right on school grounds! These clinics provide comprehensive medical care for students and staff, making health services convenient and accessible.
Led by Family Nurse Practitioner Tara Curtsinger, who brings 13 years of experience and a passion for caring for children, the services include:
🩺 Well-child exams, school & sports physicals
🤒 Sick visits, injury care, and prescriptions
💉 Immunizations
💡 Vision screenings
📋 Chronic illness management (Asthma, high blood pressure, etc.)
🧠 Mental health services & referrals
The centers accept KY Medicaid, many private insurances, and offer affordable options for uninsured patients.
We’re proud to provide this vital service to our school community! Contact your school nurse for more information or to schedule an appointment. ❤️
#StudentWellness
![Tara Curtsinger](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12166899/large_Tara_Curtsinger.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
EJHS Cross Country has made history this year! 🏆🎉 For the first time ever, both the Girls and Boys teams are Region 7 Cross Country Champions!
A huge congratulations to the Boys team on earning back-to-back regional championships and to the Girls team for clinching their first-ever regional title in school history!
Way to go, Jaguars!
![EJHS Cross Country Team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120709/large_IMG_5275.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
We celebrated the WJHS Girls Golf team at this week's board meeting! These talented student-athletes won four tournaments, claimed their 4th straight regional championship, and finished 7th in the State Championship! What a season to be thankful for, way to go, Colts!
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for our amazing community and wish you a day filled with joy and gratitude. 🦃
![Happy Thanksgiving](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12105312/large_Gratitude_turns_what_we_have_into_enough.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Some of our kindergarten and preschool students celebrated friendship and gratitude with a heartwarming Friendsgiving! 🦃💕 They shared smiles, snacks, and stories, creating memories and learning the joy of togetherness. A perfect way to embrace the season of thanks! #Thankful
![JELV Students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120952/large_JELVFriends.png)
![JELV Friends](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120954/large_JELVFriendsgiving.png)
![JELV Friends](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120950/large_JELVFriendsgive.png)
![JELV Friends](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120955/large_JELVFriends2.png)
![JELV Friends](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120951/large_JELV.png)
![JELV Friends](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120953/large_JELV2.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
A big shoutout to all of our Connected Citizens who worked to provide meals to families in need this holiday season! Your kindness and commitment to others truly embodies the spirit of Thanksgiving. Thank you for making a difference in our community! #GratitudeInAction
![WES food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120392/large_WESFoodDrive6.jpg)
![WES food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120390/large_WESFoodDrive5.jpg)
![FFA Food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120388/large_FFAStudents.jpg)
![FFA Food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120386/large_FFAFoodDrive.jpg)
![WES food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120389/large_WESFoodDrive4.jpg)
![WES food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120391/large_WESFoodDrive3.jpg)
![FFA Food drive](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12120387/large_FFA.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
A huge thank you to the dedicated parent representatives from across our district who joined Superintendent Crum this week for donuts and conversation! It was a great opportunity to discuss district goals, assessment results, construction projects, and much more. Your valuable insights, ideas, and feedback play a crucial role in shaping our ongoing efforts to improve. Together, we're strengthening our partnership and working toward even greater success for our students! #ParentVoiceMatters #StrongerTogether #JCSFamily
![Breakfast with the Superintendent](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12115819/large_IMG_5259.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
JCS Family, we're grateful for you and hope that your Thanksgiving is stuffed with happiness!
No School , November 27-29.
We'll see you on December 2nd!
![Thanksgiving Break Nov 27-29](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12103666/large_Thanksgiving_Break.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
In this season of thankfulness, we're proud of EJHS HYPE students for taking time to show gratitude to their bus drivers! A kind word or a simple "thank you" goes a long way in recognizing the hard work and dedication of those who ensure our students travel safely each day.
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090795/large_mIUYKBgQ5xa5kPVy7IcH2A.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090798/large_kSNKzwXDQuWT4IepRhP2CQ.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090799/large_r6-CHtASgxKPqRylXl8Azg.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090801/large_DWIiCfJJp_U398l6k2h3JQ.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090803/large__qUkqhSM-qcbLjLtzbDNgw.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090804/large_LDnEwrToZWlRZgEkyi4Fbg.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090805/large_ZwSRGXFJGsLn-IyCeZcezA.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090809/large_pzL1kX-NYp1Hbce1Gjjd_A.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090810/large_a3IUe-1w5lAtAPwFSbNRgg.png)
![pic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12090811/large_Uu81yYxrbSFfE8EagkVZ-g.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Congratulations to the WJHS cheerleading team! They placed second at UCA Bluegrass Regionals and earned their bid to nationals! Well done, Colts!
![cheer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12056432/large_aOBM3EQggnei3qlwDo8pag.png)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
A huge thank you to our amazing JCS food service teams across our district for preparing delicious Thanksgiving meals for our students this week! 🦃 Your hard work, love, and dedication make such a difference, and we're so grateful for all you do to nourish our district family.
![WJMS food service](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035454/large_WJMSCafeteria.jpg)
![WJMS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035441/large_WJMSLunchkids.jpg)
![EJHS food service](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035434/large_EJHSTgivestaff.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035436/large_EJHSTgiveUse.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035439/large_EJHSTgive.jpg)
![WJMS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035442/large_WJMSlunchcrew.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035438/large_ejhsTgive2.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035435/large_EJHSTgive4.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035440/large_EJHSTgive5.jpg)
![EJHS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12035437/large_EJHSTgive7.jpg)
![](https://thrillshare.com/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
It's time for the Empty Bowls luncheon! This TPS event is always a favorite with proceeds supporting a great cause selected by students.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on December 4th
Where: The Providence School, 200 Computrex Drive
$15 per bowl, lunch and beautiful artwork included
![Empty Bowls Dec 4th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/jessamine_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/11983054/large_Empty_Bowls_2024.jpg)