Thanks to Sandy Adams and Zaxby's of Nicholasville for feeding the JCS Athletic Advisory Committee and then EJMS with the leftovers!

We love our community partners!💚🐆💙
about 10 hours ago, Tyler Crane
Mrs. Borders, enjoying Zaxby's for the Athletic Advisory Committee meeting!
Thank you Zaxby's of Nicholasville!
Picture Day is almost here!

Mark you calendars for Tuesday, October 13th, because Strawbridge Studios is visiting EJMS!

We can't wait to see everyone here, ready for the cameras to capture their signature style!🐆📸
2 days ago, Tyler Crane
EJMS Picture Day flier for October 13th.
EJMS Picture Day flier for October 13th.
EJMS Picture Day flier for October 13th.
We've been pouring over the data and we have enough to prove that everyone should stop what you're doing and help us wish Mrs. Blair a very happy birthday!

Now, all that's left is to decide the optimal amount of cake needed to celebrate!📊🎂



2 days ago, Tyler Crane
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Blair!
Calling all EJMS students interested in joining the Jessamine County Swim Team!🏊‍♀️

An informational meeting will be happening in the JCTC cafeteria on Tuesday, September 29th for interested students.

Please use the QR code for additional details!
3 days ago, Tyler Crane
JCS Swim Team informational meeting info, with meeting date set for 9/29/26.
The only thing better than a good book is sharing a good book!

Jessamine County schools is partnering with Care Council for a book drive through the month of September to show just how true that is!

We are asking for gently-used children's books to redistribute to our primary students, with dropoff locations at Central Office and Jessamine County School libraries. Let's come together, as a community, so we can make sure every home can experience the joys of reading! 📚
3 days ago, Tyler Crane
JCS Book Drive info.
Hello EJMS Community - Welcome back to another great week! It was such fun seeing all of students dress out for spirit week for School Safety last week. Now, we're through our first midterm and gearing up for two great weeks before fall break - time is flying at EJMS! In this week's newsletter, please be sure to review the Title 1 presentation and fill out the Google form to sign our Family/School compact if you did not have a chance to do that at our block party a couple of weeks ago. We are required to have all of our families sign this as a Title 1 school. Thanks so much for your help with this! Speaking of being involved, don't forget that we want parents and students on our school committees, you can see which one works best for you from Ms. Border's article in the Jaguar Weekly. Looking forward to a great week!

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3 days ago, Tyler Crane
It’s time to PACK THE PANTRY! From 9/21 to 9/25, we’re kicking off a 1-week homeroom challenge, and it’s a BATTLE OF THE GRADES!

That’s right, homerooms will be competing grade-by-grade (6th vs. 6th, 7th vs. 7th, 8th vs. 8th) to see who can collect the most non-perishable food items. Every single item donated counts toward your homeroom’s total and directly supports families in our community!

THE PRIZE: The winning homeroom in EACH grade gets a DONUT PARTY!

How to participate:

-Bring non-perishable items (cans, pasta, boxed goods) to your homeroom.

-Teachers will track daily totals on the leaderboard. Fill those bins, help homeroom take the title for your grade and take the crown!

-Let’s see which homeroom has the most spirit. Let’s fill it up!

6 days ago, Tyler Crane
Pack the Pantry flier, asking for non-perishable food items to be donated to EJMS.

As East Middle caps off Safe Schools Week, we want to take a moment to recognize our very own Deputy Mansur!

Not a day goes by that Deputy Mansur isn't seen throughout our halls, building relationships with our students and helping them feel both valued and safe while at EJMS.

Thank you for all of your incredibly hard work, keeping us safe and serving as a positive force for our students and staff! We're lucky to have you!💙🐆💚

6 days ago, Tyler Crane
Officer Mansur posing for Safe Schools Week.
The East principals know the grass is green on our side!
6 days ago, Jenny Borders
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📜🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸📜

Today our social studies classes celebrated the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17, 1787!

Our students dove into what the Constitution means, explored how our government works, and looked at how the Bill of Rights protects our everyday freedoms. Learning about our history helps us understand how to be active, informed citizens today!
6 days ago, Tyler Crane
Happy Constitution Day flier.
Jaguars in the wild! 🐆

Ms. Weidman’s class got to engage in some community based learning yesterday by taking a trip to the park!

Safe Schools Week felt like the best time to bring their knowledge out into the world and show everyone what it looks like to be safe inside and outside of the classroom.

Thanks to City County park for being a great inclusive space for everyone to safely share! 💚💙
7 days ago, Tyler Crane
Ms. Weidman's class enjoyed a field trip to the park to engage in some community-based learning this week!
#SportsSpotlight is here! 🐾💙💚

Today we’re featuring golf coach, Josh Morton for his outstanding leadership and dedication to EJMS Athletics! Go Jags!

💬 Drop some love in the comments below! 👇
7 days ago, Tyler Crane
Coach Morton being honored for EJMS's Coach Spotlight.
🎨✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Collaboration! ✨🎨

This month, our Health and Arts classes teamed up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage with informative and creative posters—both digital and handmade!

From vibrant artwork to health insights, these posters are now displayed across the school and on our news, honoring culture, creativity, and community.
7 days ago, Tyler Crane
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
EJMS students collaborating to make posters celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Today we busted out the wackiest socks we could find in honor of Safe Schools Week!🧦

All of the unique, stylistic flair is a small reminder that a positive, friendly atmosphere can go a long way in establishing strong foundations for a school community where everyone feels safe and welcome!

Tomorrow is Safety Plan Review Day and we're looking for everyone to fill the halls with their favorite East gear! 🐆

7 days ago, Tyler Crane
Students getting in on the wacky sock action!
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Roller displaying matching levels of positivity for our wacky sock day, honoring Safe Schools Week.
Mrs. Students and staff rocking unique socks for our wacky sock day, honoring Safe Schools Week.
Mrs. Jones andMrs. Wallace brought out some wild socks for our wacky sock day, honoring Safe Schools Week.
We had a great turn-out for Bring-a-Buddy-to-Beta meeting yesterday!

We were so excited to work with our student leaders to share the four pillars of Beta: leadership, character, service, and achievement with potential new members.

Any students who exhibit excellence in those areas and would like to join Beta, applications are due Friday! Here's the link for more info with the link to apply on the first page: http://bit.ly/ejbeta26info

We can't wait to welcome new members and for another great year with EJMS National Junior Beta!
8 days ago, Tyler Crane
BETA Club members sharing the 4 pillars of BETA with peers interested in joining.
BETA Club members sharing the 4 pillars of BETA with peers interested in joining.
BETA Club members sharing the 4 pillars of BETA with peers interested in joining.
BETA Club members sharing the 4 pillars of BETA with peers interested in joining.
The Fall Esports Season has officially kicked off this week but if you are interested we want you on the team! If you are in 7th–12th grade, join us for an incredible season of competitive online gaming.

This season's lineup includes:

Chess Solos (PC, Tablet, Mobile)

Splatoon™ 3: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)

Fortnite: 2 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch)

Street Fighter 6: 3 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)

Super Smash Bros.™: 3 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)

Rocket League: 3 Player Team (PC, Console)

Madden 26: Solo (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)

Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)

How to Join: Print and fill out the Esports Bus Slip (https://bit.ly/esportsbus) and return it to your school’s front office. We meet at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center (JCTC) Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Just take a quick bus ride right after school to get there:

East Side: Catch Bus #622

West Side: Catch Bus #732

Grab your slip and come game with us!

For more information go here. https://bit.ly/JCSesports
8 days ago, Tyler Crane
JCS Esports information
Graduate Profile Community Circles started up this week in arts classes. Check out the students in Mrs. Ruddell's PE class participating in their first community circle of the semester. Today's circle centered around a review of Graduate Profile and setting circle norms for the class.

And, of course, when in a circle, you play Duck, Duck, Goose as a warm up!!
8 days ago, Tyler Crane
Students engaging in community circles.
Students engaging in community circles.
Students engaging in community circles.
Students engaging in community circles.
EJMS Junior Beta Club is now accepting applications for new members! If you are passionate about leadership, character, achievement, and service, this club is the one for you.

Students of all grade levels are welcome to apply by submitting an application at bit.ly/ejbeta26 before September 18th.

For more information about our club, see the presentation here: bit.ly/ejbeta26info

Acceptance letters will be delivered before September 25th. Please email a sponsor if you have any questions!
8 days ago, Tyler Crane
BETA Club recruitment flier with QR code linked to further information.
It's IT Professionals Day, and we need to Make sure everyone knows that we have the best with our technician Tracy Eckler-Adams! Thank you for everything you do to keep us running smoothly!
8 days ago, Jenny Borders
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Congratulations to Mallory Boysel!

Mallory recently competed as an individual at the Middle School Regional Golf Championship at Winchester Country Club. She had a good round and earned a qualifying spot to advance to the Middle School State Championship where she will be representing EJMS this Saturday at Oxmoor Country Club in Louisville.

She currently plays on the EJHS girls golf team and will also play in the High School Regional on Sept. 23rd.

We are incredibly proud of her and excited to watch her represent her school at the state level. She has worked hard on her golf game, and it's very exciting that she gets to wear her East Jessamine colors and represent her school in this next round.
9 days ago, Tyler Crane
Mallory after qualifying for the Middle School State Golf Championship.