Jessamine County Schools proudly recognizes Kharter, a hardworking 5th grader at Brookside Elementary, as Read Naturally's April Star of the Month! His teacher, Mrs. Schultz, highlights his significant growth in reading through the Read Naturally program over the past two years.
Kharter received a certificate and an award of a $50.00 gift card to Barnes & Noble Bookstore to encourage his continued reading journey. Mrs. Schultz notes Kharter's dedication and the impact of Read Naturally on improving his fluency and word recognition. Kharter himself is proud of his progress and enjoys tracking his achievements. His increased interest in reading also extends to home.
Congratulations, Kharter, on this well-deserved recognition for your commitment and success!
If you would like to read more visit this link:
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Our High Schools have 2 really great shows coming up. Please come and support our students and staff!
Great teachers know that some of the best lessons happen beyond the classroom! 🌍
EJMS's Amy Harlan is one of only eight finalists from around the US for the Teach & Travel Magazine Traveling Teacher of the Year! Vote for Amy at the link below and help to bring this award home to one of our very own!
Thank you, Amy, for going the extra mile for our students; we're so proud of you!
🔗 https://teachtravel.org/amy-harlan/
The nominees for this award are educators who are passionate about student travel and combine the thrill of exploration with enriching learning experiences. These teachers go beyond the traditional classroom walls, harnessing the power of travel to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in their students.
Voting ends on May 23, 2025.
While you were on Spring Break, JCS Custodial services and Maintenance have been knocking out their "to do lists". Great work by these amazing people!
Congratulations to our March Madness Attendance Challenge winners at RDES!
Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! We'll see everyone back on Monday, April 14th.
We're incredibly proud of our exceptional TPS family for earning a 100% Exemplary rating on their KECSAC evaluation! While we may be a little biased (okay, maybe a lot), we truly believe TPS is an outstanding school, and we're thrilled that the evaluators feel the same way!
Last week, some Jessamine County students had a ball at Adaptive Field Day, enjoying accessible, sensory-friendly activities designed for all abilities! From exciting games to hands-on exploration, these students were in a league of their own—proving that fun and accessibility are always a winning combination! ⚽🏆
In our District Secondary Visual Art PLC, EJHS Art teacher Emily Storch taught lino cut to our Middle school teachers!
West Middle is so proud of our students and Mrs. Katie Bashore for their incredible performance of Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Congratulations to these students for exhibiting excellent bus behavior in March and a shout out to Roger Turner, Jeremy Wheelock and Jackie Tolson for making positive impacts with these kids!
We had over 100 positive bus referrals submitted in March. Let's continue to keep our bus rides safe and positive this spring.
As a reminder to staff and drivers, please reteach bus expectations after Spring Break so we continue to respect the bus, each other, and our drivers and monitors.
Watching our little ones perform at the Jessamine Early Learning Village is always a highlight of the year. Great job Mrs Miller and students!
Congratulations to Josh Fleckinstein, JCS Chief Information Officer, for presenting at the Educational Law and Finance Conference!
🎉 Huge Congratulations to our AMAZING Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Terah Lee! 🎉 Red Oak Elementary is incredibly proud to honor Mrs. Lee for her unwavering dedication and passion for teaching. She creates a warm and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported. 💖 Mrs. Lee's ability to build strong, positive relationships with both her students and their families is truly remarkable. Her commitment to open communication and collaboration makes her an invaluable member of our school community. 🍎 We're so grateful for her hard work, enthusiasm, and the positive impact she has on our children's lives. Thank you, Mrs. Lee, for being an exceptional educator! 🌟 #RedOakElementary #TeacherOfTheYear #TerahLee #AmazingTeacher #StudentSuccess #ParentPartnership #ThankYouTeacher
The Barrel Head Exhibition was setup and on display at NAEA 2025!
Make sure to check out the art that students across the state of Kentucky created to reflect our state and their communities!
Thank you to Brown Forman for their donation of the barrel heads!
This display was at NAEA 2025 and then will travel to the Kentucky Department of Education's building in Frankfort Ky.
#NAEA25 #Kyaea #kentuckydepartmentofeducation
A big shoutout to JCS Director of Operations Matthew Simpson for his presentation at KASA Education, Law, and Finance conference. Way to represent!
Congratulations to the EJHS Teacher of the Year, Angela Terry! Her dedication to students is incredible—always going the extra mile to support, encourage, and inspire in creative ways and with high- quality instruction.
Thank you, Mrs. Terry, for your passion and commitment!
Join us in celebrating our TPS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sarah Prewitt! She blends high expectations with encouragement and support to foster a positive, welcoming environment where students feel valued and inspired to do their best every day. Congratulations, Sarah!
🏆 Congratulations Sarah Prewitt, our TPS Teacher of the Year!! One coworker wrote that "Mrs. Prewitt fosters a love of learning through positive praise, high expectations, and a unique blend in her discovery and art classes. Her dedication to student accountability and a welcoming environment has made her an invaluable asset to The Providence School." 🎉 As one of our Discovery teachers, her leadership and instruction impacts every student who comes through Providence. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! 🍎
Congratulations to JELV's Teacher of the Year, Hailey Bramel! 🎉 Hailey is an outstanding educator whose dedication, passion, and collaborative spirit make a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike. Her commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting her fellow educators shines both inside and outside the classroom. We are so grateful for all she does for JELV! 💙
