We are honored to partner with UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest for our holiday toy drive! These incredible organizations ensure that children and families in Fayette and Jessamine Counties feel hope and joy, especially during difficult times. Let's make their job easier by filling their toy closets!
Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list
Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list
The Book Fair is kicking off at EJMS from December 1st - December 5th!
Students will be visiting the fair with their ELA class, but families can also use the attached link to preview the catalog, set up eWallets for students to spend at the fair, or even order online. This year, we are even hosting a Grandparents night where families and students can come enjoy hot chocolate and shop the Book Fair from 4:30-5:30 on December 4th, so mark your calendars.
Thank you for supporting the EJMS library through our Scholastic Book Fair!
Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool
Students will be visiting the fair with their ELA class, but families can also use the attached link to preview the catalog, set up eWallets for students to spend at the fair, or even order online. This year, we are even hosting a Grandparents night where families and students can come enjoy hot chocolate and shop the Book Fair from 4:30-5:30 on December 4th, so mark your calendars.
Thank you for supporting the EJMS library through our Scholastic Book Fair!
Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome to December! We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break with good food, family, friends, and time to refresh. We have a great week in store with the EJMS Bookfair up and running all week. We're especially excited for our students and their grandparents to join us for that after school on Thursday when we'll have some cocoa, cookies, and a craft as well as time to shop. Find out more about that and what else is happening at EJMS in this week's edition of our newsletter.
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Welcome to December! We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break with good food, family, friends, and time to refresh. We have a great week in store with the EJMS Bookfair up and running all week. We're especially excited for our students and their grandparents to join us for that after school on Thursday when we'll have some cocoa, cookies, and a craft as well as time to shop. Find out more about that and what else is happening at EJMS in this week's edition of our newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/pbexm
WOW! Our community is showing up! 🙌 The toy drive bins are already filling up! Let's keep the momentum going for the children at UK Children's Hospital and the families supported by Toy Chest. Every single toy matters!
Goal: Fill 6-7 bins!
Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer for wishlists.
Happy Thanksgiving to our Jaguar community! #proudtoroar
As we head into Thanksgiving Break, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible families who make the EJMS community so strong. 💙
Your partnership, support, and commitment to our Jaguars truly make a difference every single day.
We loved celebrating that partnership at our Partners in Progress Night—check out the highlight video below to relive the moments that made it so special!
We are thankful for every member of our Jaguar family.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH1IB0LPKuU
Family Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IjhvM2AHEmxqug-o7uGYhWQK8o0jjsoAL114QhdrNsk/edit?tab=t.0
Your partnership, support, and commitment to our Jaguars truly make a difference every single day.
We loved celebrating that partnership at our Partners in Progress Night—check out the highlight video below to relive the moments that made it so special!
We are thankful for every member of our Jaguar family.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH1IB0LPKuU
Family Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IjhvM2AHEmxqug-o7uGYhWQK8o0jjsoAL114QhdrNsk/edit?tab=t.0
As we close out our early week, we wanted to take a moment and congratulate Judy Taylor on her retirement after over 25 years of service in education!
Judy has spent her career pouring into students, uplifting colleagues, and helping create spaces where every child felt seen and valued. Her calm presence, heartfelt dedication, and steady support have made a lasting difference in our school community.
Thank you, Judy, for your decades of commitment, love, and leadership. Enjoy this next chapter—you’ve earned it!
#proudtoroar #onceaJaguaralwaysaJaguar
Judy has spent her career pouring into students, uplifting colleagues, and helping create spaces where every child felt seen and valued. Her calm presence, heartfelt dedication, and steady support have made a lasting difference in our school community.
Thank you, Judy, for your decades of commitment, love, and leadership. Enjoy this next chapter—you’ve earned it!
#proudtoroar #onceaJaguaralwaysaJaguar
Assemble Your Squad!
The 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament is calling! Start building your ultimate team of 12-15 individuals from your grade today. The cost to play is just $5. Return your team's slips to your ARTS Teacher ASAP!
Come watch the action and cheer on your grade for ONLY $1! The tournament is on Wednesday, December 17th , during your ARTS period.Deadline: December 12th!
The 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament is calling! Start building your ultimate team of 12-15 individuals from your grade today. The cost to play is just $5. Return your team's slips to your ARTS Teacher ASAP!
Come watch the action and cheer on your grade for ONLY $1! The tournament is on Wednesday, December 17th , during your ARTS period.Deadline: December 12th!
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
Be a part of making a great life! Our toy drive for UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest is an easy way for our school families to give back this season. Find the collection box in the lobby today! 🧸
Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list
Be a part of making a great life! Our toy drive for UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest is an easy way for our school families to give back this season. Find the collection box in the lobby today! 🧸
Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
We've had several latebreaking updates for this two-day week, so we have revised information and added some new info to last week's newsletter. Be sure to check the updated update for information about our theme days, the upcoming book fair, and new info from Principal Pickerill and EJMS Athletics! Happy Thanksgiving to all - may you enjoy special time with family and friends!
https://app.smore.com/n/6n5uy
We've had several latebreaking updates for this two-day week, so we have revised information and added some new info to last week's newsletter. Be sure to check the updated update for information about our theme days, the upcoming book fair, and new info from Principal Pickerill and EJMS Athletics! Happy Thanksgiving to all - may you enjoy special time with family and friends!
https://app.smore.com/n/6n5uy
Short week, busy week!! A couple of themed days, in-school play, and club day for the next two days.
Breakfast, learning, and Jaguar PRIDE! Mrs. Weidman’s class had a fantastic CBI trip to Cracker Barrel! They practiced life skills, interacted with staff, and enjoyed every moment (and every biscuit!) Just look at those smiles! #proudtoroar
IT'S OFFICIAL! Deputy Mansur officially signed on as an East Jessamine Middle School Jaguar! He promised to embrace the Jaguar Spirit, be the calm in the chaos, build relationships, uphold safety with heart, represent the Jaguar way, but most of all . . . just be a part of Jaguar Pride! Welcome, Deputy Mansur and congratulations on your first few days! We are excited to have you on our team! #proudtoroar
🔥 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🔥
Don't miss your chance to be part of the 1st Annual EJMS Dodgeball Tournament! Permission slips and money ($5 to play / $1 to watch ) are due to your ARTS Teacher by Friday, DECEMBER 12th. Get those forms signed this weekend! #proudtoroar
Don't miss your chance to be part of the 1st Annual EJMS Dodgeball Tournament! Permission slips and money ($5 to play / $1 to watch ) are due to your ARTS Teacher by Friday, DECEMBER 12th. Get those forms signed this weekend! #proudtoroar
We are just hours away from our first ever Jaguar Partners in Progress night! We are so excited to open our doors to our families and community! We are even more excited to share all the celebrations around KSA, your students success, and to work together to create goals for the future! You can still RSVP at the link below, or just show up! Whether you stay for a portion of the time or all of it, we welcome you! Looking forward to a fun night! #proudtoroar
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/neMtF3kGBJQkRZ4k8
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/neMtF3kGBJQkRZ4k8
Do you have a pre-teen or teenager on your list? Don't forget the older kids at UK Children's Hospital! They often need:
Lego Kits
Art supplies or craft kits
Books/Chapter books
Puzzles or board games
Dolls, Action figures
Help us provide gifts for all ages! Thanks for supporting Toy Chest and the hospital
Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th
#proudtoroar
Lego Kits
Art supplies or craft kits
Books/Chapter books
Puzzles or board games
Dolls, Action figures
Help us provide gifts for all ages! Thanks for supporting Toy Chest and the hospital
Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th
#proudtoroar
We are thrilled to share the outstanding results from our 2025 state assessments, as our school achieved Green/High ratings across all content areas. This remarkable achievement is a powerful testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional students, the skill and commitment of our entire staff, and the tireless and invaluable investment our community makes in our building; today, we are especially proud to be Jaguars and a Jessamine County School. Please review the attached letter at the bottom of the post for a detailed breakdown and further information regarding the score release! #proudtoroar
Link to the KSA data breakdown: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSvbN4BKvT1kTkRJEBsGDZdWl86Ww_nyPY9t13B_yigdia2gcLkkDezO32MlXq840-ClJ5RnZI8_SjF/pub
Another HIT equals Regional Champs for the 9th year in a row!! Way to go Jags 💚💙 #PROUDTOROAR
It's Wednesday and we are missing Alice already! What an amazing job these jaguars did with their performance of Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition! What was your favorite part?? #proudtoroar
It's not too late to RSVP to our Jaguar Partners in Progress night! We are excited to share data, goals, successes . . . and pizza! RSVP at the link below and we look forward to seeing you this Thursday, 6-7 PM, in the EJMS library! #proudtoroar
