Hello and Welcome back to EJMS -
We are excited for a great new year and eager to welcome students into our hallways tomorrow. EJMS faculty and staff have been working together to prepare our instruction and classrooms - now all we need are students! Find information about the first day of school and beyond in this week's newsletter. Our newsletter also always ends with all of the ways to get in touch with us. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help in any way throughout the year.
And without further adieu, here's our first weekly parent newsletter for the year: https://secure.smore.com/n/9as47x
Congratulations to Morgan Cobb, the
2024 Excellence in Education Middle School award winner for JCS!
EJMS Names and Faces to know! Meet our Office, Counseling, and Support Staff.
We've had a busy last week preparing for the return of your Jaguars! Check back with us throughout the day to see what we've been up to!
First up: Middle School 101 🐾🐆
4th Annual EJMS Staff Picnic
Big thanks to our East Middle Football Team 🏈. These players offered their service to set-up for our Annual Staff Picnic. What great show of character on and off the field!
Big changes to the East Middle Administration this school year!
Mr. Woods has been named the new Transportation Director for JCS. 🚸 We are sad to see him leave, but excited for what he will bring to his new role!
Meet our new Assistant Principal, Jenny Borders (left), and our new Instructional Coach, Courtney Blackmore (right)! 🐾
Please see parent update with lots of information to prepare for the 24-25 school year including: student schedules, first day of school specifics, handbooks for parents and students, car line information, Remind sign up, open house save the date, and meal eligibility forms.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PoA5G7LEjilz7EDBh_PAMS9b21V9lld1bSBkg6oWisw/edit?usp=sharing
Attention 6th grade families: JCS now has an after school program option for 6th graders! Info and registration at: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGMtWyV80c/VEdSbr8wbvQOaPJhtg6A7w/view?utm_content=DAGMtWyV80c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Give it up for Mr. Everett! Welcome to East!
My name is Troy Everett and I am so excited to join the team at East Jessamine Middle and have an opportunity to re-enter teaching! I'm looking forward to the challenges and rewards of a new school year.
I'm joining you after working in the logistics and financial sectors for several years after beginning my career teaching. I love literature and history and look forward to being able to share my interest with students.
I can't wait to get started and be part of the team here. I look forward to meeting and working with you all! Let's go Jaguars!
Interested in the EJMS Archery Team? Mark your calendars!
Teachers are so excited to start school!! We are especially excited that our local Canes restaurant sent us so many goodies for our students!! #ejmslovescanesfirstlove
We are excited to have Ms. Jones join our team!
My name is Samantha Jones and I am so excited to continue my teaching career as I join East Middle as your new Health Teacher. I have a deep passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering students to make informed decisions about their well-being. I attended college at the University of Kentucky where I played D1 Softball for 4 years. Before teaching I was an NAIA and D1 Collegiate Softball Coach for 10 years. I have two sons, Parker and Asher, who will be joining the Jessamine County District. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to build a strong foundation for a healthy future! Go Jags!
Did you know JCS has a bass fishing team?! Come check it out!
Interested in running Cross Country? Practices start Monday 8/5! Hope to see you out there!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Blackmore as the new Instructional Coach at East Jessamine Middle School. Having served our school in a variety of leadership capacities, she is excited to continue pouring her heart into EJMS, the best place to work. She shares that she can not imagine being part of a different team, campus or school family and is ready to get started. Go Jags!!
Let's give Mr. G a warm East welcome!
Hi! My name is Larkin Gensheimer and I have been blessed with the opportunity to continue my teaching career at East Jessamine Middle School! I will be joining the arts team as the full time drama teacher. I am so excited to be working with Ms. B, Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Banta on the musical this year, and I hope we can work together to produce a straight play in the near future. Additionally, I cannot wait to foster students passion for the arts not just in drama class, but in all facets East has to offer. Throughout my life, music and theater have been my passion, leading me to major in music education at the University of Kentucky. I am excited to share my passion for the theatrical arts with the students at East Jess and hope to show them drama is accessible to everyone.
We are so excited to welcome Ms. Metoyer to our East fam!
Hi! My name is Denali Metoyer, and I am excited to be a part of East Middle! I can't wait to see our Jags creativity this year in the art room. I attend Eastern Kentucky University, where I studied art with a focus in painting. I love to garden and enjoy spending time with my family. I can't wait to meet everyone!
6th grade families: We are looking forward to Middle School 101 on Wednesday, August 7th! Doors will open at 8:30 AM and you may drop off your child anytime between 8:30 and when we begin at 9:00 AM. Breakfast and lunch will both be provided. Unfortunately we are not able to provide bus transportation, but ask that you arrive at 12:00 to pick up your child. This is optional, but should be a great opportunity for your child to meet their teachers, learn some of the procedures and expectations, and become more familiar with EJMS.
Come out Thursday night to play bingo and support our cheer team!
