Over the past two days Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Warren, and Mr. Paulus' 8th grade classes participated in an interactive investigation of the Boston Massacre. Students were given the opportunity to collaborate, while analyzing primary and secondary sources, allowing them to take on the role of historical detectives. 🕵
Nothing makes history come alive like full immersion and the chance to practice critical thinking!
Nothing makes history come alive like full immersion and the chance to practice critical thinking!
Next week is Anti-Bullying Spirit Week at EJMS and we want to see the whole school show out in support by participating in our daily themes!
Mark those calendars and let's all come together to make the statement that bullying has no place in the world we're all trying to build together!
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Mark those calendars and let's all come together to make the statement that bullying has no place in the world we're all trying to build together!
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East Middle's Fall Dance is on the horizon and we're looking for volunteers to help make it a safe and memorable night for our students!🕺
The dance will take place on October 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We need volunteers before and during the dance to make it happen! Please take a moment to let us know how you're able to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevcvlV-OSMhB47nlNbBy18As2MgPkmBxGY_1osx4zBZdJLfg/viewform
The dance will take place on October 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We need volunteers before and during the dance to make it happen! Please take a moment to let us know how you're able to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevcvlV-OSMhB47nlNbBy18As2MgPkmBxGY_1osx4zBZdJLfg/viewform
Were you unable to make it to our EJMS Jaguar Parent Playbook Night? Are you looking for ways to support your students as they strive to thrive in middle school and beyond?
Well, we've got you covered!
A strong partnership between East Middle, our families, and our students, leaning on the core aspects outlined here, can make a world of difference.
Keep your eyes open for information on our next session, focusing on academics, that will be happening in the near future!
East Jessamine Middle School has received strong ratings in all tested areas, reflecting a combination of our students' strong placement levels and impressive growth. The color-coded ratings in each area are as follows;
Green (High) - Reading and Math
Green (High) - Science, Social Studies, and combined Writing
Blue (Very High) English Learners' progress
Yellow (Medium)- Quality of School Climate and Safety
East Jessamine Middle School received an overall score of 61.8, which marks an 11.8-point increase since the start of the accountability system four years ago. Our overall status rating is Yellow (medium) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Find more information here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/164bgbdnQCmcrZ9baQ_BIisyI36Kq1TmttT3urlOATpI/edit?usp=sharing
Green (High) - Reading and Math
Green (High) - Science, Social Studies, and combined Writing
Blue (Very High) English Learners' progress
Yellow (Medium)- Quality of School Climate and Safety
East Jessamine Middle School received an overall score of 61.8, which marks an 11.8-point increase since the start of the accountability system four years ago. Our overall status rating is Yellow (medium) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Find more information here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/164bgbdnQCmcrZ9baQ_BIisyI36Kq1TmttT3urlOATpI/edit?usp=sharing
#SportsSpotlight is here! 🐾💙💚
Today we’re featuring football player, Cooper Wayne for his outstanding leadership and dedication to EJMS Athletics! Go Jags!
💬 Drop some love in the comments below! 👇
Today we’re featuring football player, Cooper Wayne for his outstanding leadership and dedication to EJMS Athletics! Go Jags!
💬 Drop some love in the comments below! 👇
🍂🎃 Fall Fun in FACS! 🍁🧀
Mrs.Godbey's 6th grade FACS students got creative in the kitchen while making their very own fall-themed charcuterie boards! Students worked together to plan, prepare, and arrange their boards while showing off their creativity and presentation skills.
From sweet treats to savory snacks, these boards turned out AMAZING! We definitely have some future chefs on our hands! 👩🍳🧡
Mrs.Godbey's 6th grade FACS students got creative in the kitchen while making their very own fall-themed charcuterie boards! Students worked together to plan, prepare, and arrange their boards while showing off their creativity and presentation skills.
From sweet treats to savory snacks, these boards turned out AMAZING! We definitely have some future chefs on our hands! 👩🍳🧡
Hyphothesis: If we all wish Mrs. Hager a very Happy Birthday, then she will have the best day ever! 🎂🔬👩🔬
Results will be reported at the conclusion of Birthday festivities. In the meantime, drop all of your well-wishes in the comments!
Results will be reported at the conclusion of Birthday festivities. In the meantime, drop all of your well-wishes in the comments!
It's that time of year!
Students can bring home the collection of memories that made their middle school years special by ordering their very own EJMS Yearbook!
Follow the link to order yours today! https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1013482611252675
Students can bring home the collection of memories that made their middle school years special by ordering their very own EJMS Yearbook!
Follow the link to order yours today! https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1013482611252675
Interested in playing softball? Check out the information below!
Athletes MUST have an up to date KHSAA physical uploaded into Final Forms.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Courtney Becknell or Coach Hamblin.
Athletes MUST have an up to date KHSAA physical uploaded into Final Forms.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Courtney Becknell or Coach Hamblin.
EJMS volleyball open gym/tryout dates and times can be found here!
Student Athletes MUST have physicals turned in before they can participate.
Please reach out to Coach Smallwood or Coach Brown if you have any questions: abbie.smallwood@jessamine.kyschools.us or amber.brown2@jessamine.kyschools.us
We are excited to get started!
Student Athletes MUST have physicals turned in before they can participate.
Please reach out to Coach Smallwood or Coach Brown if you have any questions: abbie.smallwood@jessamine.kyschools.us or amber.brown2@jessamine.kyschools.us
We are excited to get started!
🧘♂️💙 Mind and Body Connection in 8th Grade Health & PE! 💙🧘♀️
Our 8th grade Health and PE classes came together to practice yoga, finding balance and harmony between mind and body. A great way to recharge, refocus, and build strength—both physically and mentally!
What’s your favorite way to connect mind and body? Share below! 👇
#HealthAndPE #YogaForStudents #MindBodyConnection #StudentWellness
Our 8th grade Health and PE classes came together to practice yoga, finding balance and harmony between mind and body. A great way to recharge, refocus, and build strength—both physically and mentally!
What’s your favorite way to connect mind and body? Share below! 👇
#HealthAndPE #YogaForStudents #MindBodyConnection #StudentWellness
Apparently at East Middle we don’t just match enthusiasm, we match outfits!
While our wardrobe may have been coincidental, our love for our school and students isn’t! We’re so glad to be back!
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What better way is there to come back from a break than to be greeted with breakfast goodies from EJMS’s fabulous PTO!?!🍩
Thanks for reminding us that the grass is green on our side!🐆
Thanks for reminding us that the grass is green on our side!🐆
Hello EJMS Community - We hope that you had a wonderful fall break whether you were out of town or home with family and friends.
We're excited to be back for another great week at EJMS. This week, we've got picture day Tuesday morning and we hope parents and guardians will come join us for Jaguar Parent Playbook Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the library.
Can you believe that the nine weeks ends this Friday! It's been a great first quarter at EJMS!
Check out that information and more in this week's edition of the EJMS Jaguar Weekly.
https://app.smore.com/n/jhszb
We're excited to be back for another great week at EJMS. This week, we've got picture day Tuesday morning and we hope parents and guardians will come join us for Jaguar Parent Playbook Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the library.
Can you believe that the nine weeks ends this Friday! It's been a great first quarter at EJMS!
Check out that information and more in this week's edition of the EJMS Jaguar Weekly.
https://app.smore.com/n/jhszb
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite Food Service Manager, Mrs. Steppe!
Thank you for all you do and we hope you have the most amazing of days! 🎂
Thank you for all you do and we hope you have the most amazing of days! 🎂
🍂Happy Fall Break!🍂
We hope everyone has a safe and restful week and we will see you on October 12th!
We hope everyone has a safe and restful week and we will see you on October 12th!
The weather may have taken flag football off the menu, but we still found a way to have a ball!
There’s nothing like kicking off Fall Break with some matball!
There’s nothing like kicking off Fall Break with some matball!
It's day 2 of National Principals Month and we aren't finished celebrating the hardworking administrators that help drive the vision of EJMS and pour so much into our students and school!
Ms. Amburgey and Mrs. Blair have amazing hearts, dedicated to making East the best it can be, proving each day that the grass is green on our side! We are amazingly lucky to have them!
Make sure to drop some positive vibes their way all month long!
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Ms. Amburgey and Mrs. Blair have amazing hearts, dedicated to making East the best it can be, proving each day that the grass is green on our side! We are amazingly lucky to have them!
Make sure to drop some positive vibes their way all month long!
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Recently, Mrs. Thompson's homeroom participated in a Hispanic Heritage Month inspired community circle from First Five and decorated Talavera Tiles once they completed their iReady!
Students engaging in activities that deepen understanding of the diverse cultures that exist within our greater community brings us closer together and makes us stronger day by day! 🐆
Students engaging in activities that deepen understanding of the diverse cultures that exist within our greater community brings us closer together and makes us stronger day by day! 🐆
