
We are so excited to welcome our new Kindergarteners this week and our Preschoolers very soon! Starting school for the first time can be exciting as well as create some fears. Here are some tips to help ease those fears! If families and school staff work together it can be a smooth transition for all!


Please take a moment to click the link below and vote for one parent to serve on our Site Based Decision Making Council. This Council makes important decisions regarding school policy! Voting will close on Tuesday the 13th!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexMuuuGqIsaTFtRYgmD0du2NR_Xx-kIP35mdQoGAwNbuXTDg/viewform


Don't forget, we are taking nominations to be on our School Based Decision Making Council. The council meets monthly to make important decisions regarding school policies. If you are interested in being on the ballot please complete form below by end of the day today!. Voting will occur 8/8 and 8/9. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaxKzIPRkuzZC5rFON2C8x6zXpxVdpOPVZBvPqhPJ8IwVpw/viewform


Heather Kidd, 3 minutes ago
We are taking nominations to be on our School Based Decision Making Council. The council meets monthly to make important decisions regarding school policies. If you are interested in being on the ballot please complete form below. Voting will occur 8/8 and 8/9. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqaxKzIPRkuzZC5rFON2C8x6zXpxVdpOPVZBvPqhPJ8IwVpw/viewform


Preschool Application Packets & Kindergarten Registration Packets for the 2024-2025 School Year are available outside JELV's main entrance. These may be picked up at any time that is convenient to you.
JELV K Students - First day (Phase-In Day) will be either August 14 or August 15. To ensure your child will start on one of these 2 Phase-In Days, submit a complete Registration Packet no later than Monday Aug. 12th.
JELV PreK Students - First day (Phase-In Day) will be either August 28 or August 29. Submit a complete Application Packet as soon as possible to see if your child will qualify for preschool & get your child's assigned Phase-In Day.
First Week Of August Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Thursday)
Regular Office Hours Resume Monday August 12th: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration isn't final until a COMPLETE Registration Packet is delivered to JELV's Office Staff.


Teacher letters have been mailed and should arrive in your mailbox no later than next Tuesday Aug. 6th. Your letter will include your assigned date & time to meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and see the classroom. If you haven't received your letter by Wednesday Aug. 7th, please call JELV's office at 859-887-5358 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.


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Class lists will be finalized this week. Don't miss the chance to have your child assigned to a teacher and receive a teacher letter the first week of August. Turn in your child's registration packet and/or missing documents no later than this Tuesday July 23rd to ensure your child receives a teacher letter by the first week of August and is included in Meet The Teacher on August 8th or 9th. Call JELV's office at 859-887-5358 with any questions or address changes.


It's a beautiful day for a car show and touch a truck! Along with some really cool cars, there's inflatables, face painting, and popsicles for FREE! This is also a great time to turn in those last minute registrations and enter to win prizes !!!!






We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!



The Nicholasville Police Department is hosting a car show on Saturday, July 20th from 10-2 in the parking lot between JCTC and JELV. There will be inflatables and face painting (free of charge). Available for purchase, there will be food, kettle corn and the chance to "dunk a cop". JELV staff will also be accepting complete registration packets during this time. We are also extending the time to enter to win the tent, wagon, and book basket! Just stop by the JELV table to enter to win!



🎉🎉WE HAVE A WINNER!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO CAMERON S.!! 🎉🎉
Stay tuned for more information about our other drawings!!
We will be drawing our winner for the bike very soon!! 🚲Almost 600 students are registered for preschool and kindergarten.😁
Have you turned in your packet yet❓ A complete packet must be received no later than July 15th for your child to be eligible to attend Meet The Teacher.⏰ An Online Registration AND a complete Registration Packet are required to complete your student's JELV registration.



Teacher letters and more info about JELV's Meet the Teacher on August 8th and 9th will arrive in your mailbox the first week of August! Your letter will include a designated time & date to meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and see the classroom. To ensure your letter is received, please report address changes on or before July 19 by calling 859-887-5358 during Summer Office Hours of 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.


Swing by the Nicholasville Police Department at 717 N Main Street to enter to win several prizes! Remember to stop by JELV at 851 Wilmore Road to register your child for preschool/kindergarten and a chance to win a bike! Drawings will be held July 11th!


The Nicholasville Police Department is hosting a car show on Saturday, July 20th from 10-2 in the parking lot next to JCTC. JELV will also be open during this time to accept registration packets.

Teacher letters and more info about JELV's Meet the Teacher on August 8th and 9th will arrive in your mailbox the first week of August! Your letter will include a designated time & date to meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and see the classroom. To ensure your letter is received, please report address changes on or after June 24th by calling 859-887-5358 during Summer Office Hours of 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.


JELV's Office is closed this week, June 17-21. Summer hours, Monday - Thursday from 9 AM-12 PM, will resume on Monday June 24.
If you haven't turned in your child's Registration Packet, we look forward to seeing you soon to get that submitted! A complete packet must be received no later than July 15th for your child to be eligible to attend Meet The Teacher.
An Online Registration AND a complete Registration Packet are required to complete your student's JELV registration.


The copsicle truck will be out at the Main Street Motorshow in Wilmore this weekend from 10-12!
✨More Prizes!✨ In collaboration with the Nicholasville Police Department 👮♀️👮🏿♂️ , we are giving away multiple prizes to Jessamine County families with school age children. Forms are available at the Nicholasville Police Department and the Copsicle Truck! Simply complete the form and return it to any Nicholasville Police Officer or the Nicholasville Police Department (717 N Main Street) to be entered to win! Contest ends July 10th! Don't forget to register your child for preschool/kindergarten at JELV by July 10th to be entered to win a bike!


🚨WEDNESDAY is the last day to enter to win a bike!!🚨
Submit a complete registration packet by Wednesday, July 10th to be entered to win! If you have already submitted a packet you are already entered! This includes preschool and kindergarten students. Packets will be accepted Monday- Thursday from 9 AM-12 PM all summer; however your packet must be received by WEDNESDAY to be entered to win the bike. (You must return a complete packet by July 15th to attend Meet The Teacher.)



Complete Kindergarten Registration Packets and Preschool Application Packets are being accepted on May 21 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Please note that a complete packet must be turned in even if an Online Registration has been submitted.
Haven't picked up a packet yet?? Then please stop by JELV and get one at your convenience from the cabinet located outside JELV's main entrance doors. Can't make it to the May 21st drop-off, then plan to submit your complete packet any school day from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
More registration information may be found by visiting https://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/o/jcs/page/enrollment-registration.
