Congratulations to the exceptional WJHS students who have been accepted into the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program! ✨We are incredibly proud of your hard work, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to academic excellence. This program will provide a fantastic opportunity for growth and learning! We also want to extend acknowledgement to every student who applied. Your willingness to challenge yourselves and strive for excellence is commendable, and we are immensely proud of your ambition. Keep pursuing your goals – your efforts are valued!
HUGE congratulations to our incredibly talented WJHS students who have been accepted into the prestigious Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA)! 🎉 We are SO proud of your dedication, passion, and artistic achievements. Get ready for an amazing summer of growth and creativity! And to every single student who auditioned or submitted their art and creative pieces – we see your hard work, your courage to put yourselves out there, and your incredible talent! Keep honing your skills, keep chasing those dreams, and NEVER let your creative spirit die! Your passion is what makes our school so vibrant.
Our final blood drive of the year is open to everyone, see the info below!
Welcome back, WJHS! 👋 Hope you had an amazing spring break, but it's time to get back in the game! Check out this week's athletic events!
Save the date! 📅 Our Annual Decision Day for Seniors is May 19th at 11:30am! 🎓Students will commit to their next steps - college, workforce, armed forces, certification program or technical college! Guest speakers, live DJ, and PRIZES!* *This is a students-only event. *Any student that would like to be eligible to win prizes must fill out the Senior Grad form posting in the coming weeks.
*Local Businesses & Senior Families: Interested in donating towards our prizes for our graduates? 🎁🤲 Click the link below! https://forms.gle/tPUzQxo21bjyqN2z5
We hope everyone had a relaxing week! Back at it tomorrow and a Sources of Strength Spirit Week to kick us off!
Happy National Assistant Principals Week (April 7-11) to our fantastic APs! We hope you're enjoying some much-deserved downtime during spring break. Thank you for all you do! #APweek25 #coltpride
🎉 Our Spring Break has officially sprung! 🎉
An impromptu early start to Spring Break here in Jessamine County! We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some much-needed fun. Whether you're planning a big adventure or just enjoying some downtime at home, we wish you a safe and happy week.
See you back in action on Monday, April 14th!🌷😎
Celebrating the one and only Molly Stevens on National School Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚 Your passion for literacy and commitment to our students and staff make WJHS a better place! #schoollibrarianappreciation #coltpride
Heads up, West High! While you're dreaming of spring break, don't forget to start brainstorming outfits for SOS Spirit Week April 14th-April 18th! It's the perfect way to get hyped for the April 18th Color Run.
Students met with the Youth Career & Talent Specialist, Mrs. Morris, today from the Kentucky Career Center. The "Putting Young Kentuckians to Work" initiative, part of the KCC, aims to equip individuals aged 16-24 with skills and opportunities for high-demand jobs, focusing on work readiness, sector training, pathways to employment, and employment support. It is so rewarding to see our student commit to their next steps! #coltpride #nextsteps
This dreary weather isn't putting a damper on our day! Mrs. Foster's Biology I students are having a 🍓berry🍓 good time extracting DNA! It's a little messy, but totally worth it to see those DNA strands! 🧬
From April 3rd to April 5th, Kendra Scott is featuring their beautiful Lee Earring and Eliza Satellite Necklace in a gorgeous cobalt blue, and a portion of the proceeds from these pieces will directly benefit Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.
How you can help:
-Shop for a Cause: Purchase the 💎💙Cobalt Blue 💙💎 Lee Earring or Eliza Satellite Necklace at Kendra Scott stores or online
-Spread the Word: Share this opportunity with your friends and family. Let's amplify the message and support Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.
Pinwheels for Prevention is spreading across Kentucky! Nicholasville community reps planted their pinwheels this morning at the courthouse. These blue and silver symbols represent our commitment to educating communities about child abuse and neglect prevention. Let's work together to ensure all children have the positive childhoods they deserve.
Students are using their artistic talents to raise awareness about child abuse for the Kentucky Child Abuse Art Contest. This year's theme: 💙Hope, Strength, and Resiliency! Their artwork will be powerful and moving and we cannot wait to see the end result. #ArtWithImpact #ChildAbuseAwareness #coltpride
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we're taking a moment to recognize these amazing individuals who enrich our school community. ❤️ Your kindness, unwavering support, and genuine dedication to our students are truly remarkable. From lending a helping hand in the classroom to providing personalized assistance to students and staff, you consistently go above and beyond. We're so grateful for your hard work and for being such an essential part of WJHS. Words can't express how much we appreciate you!
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse and neglect. It's a moment to amplify the voices of those affected, educate our communities, and commit to creating safer environments for all children.
This year, on Friday, April 4th, we are wearing 💙BLUE💙 to show our support for child abuse prevention. Blue symbolizes the innocence and fragility of childhood, and wearing it is a visible commitment to standing against abuse. Join us!
Junior, Conall Sharp, received a *PERFECT* ACT score of 36 this year on the Spring ACT assessment. Your achievement is a shining example of excellence. Congratulations, Conall!
It may be April Fool's Day, but we're not fooling around with Arie's pampering! 🐾 Our vet assisting students gave our favorite therapy dog the royal groom-treatment today! We love to see him happy and our students putting their skills to use in the real world!
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