EJMS Jaguar Weekly
Back to School Edition 2
The Borders Bulletin
We enjoyed a great week with staff officially back in the building! Teachers spent two days working on content in their professional learning communities (PLCs) and we had 2 amazing days as an EJMS staff at our annual staff retreat. Our theme for the year is “The grass is green on our side.” We truly believe that the energy and work we put into East Jessamine Middle School is worth the effort. It is with “intentional watering” and “preventing weeds before they come up” that we will continue to move forward and experience success. Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us with your kids. We do not take that lightly!
🕓 School Schedule Info
A reminder that the first day for students in JCS in Monday, August 24th. The school day at East Jessamine Middle School is 9am - 4pm. The district calendar can be found here.
🚍 Bus Routes
Busing routes are still being finalized. Be sure you sign up at MyRideK12 to be able to get all transportation information for your students.
📓School Supplies and Fees
Here are the 2026-27 School Supply Lists for EJMS for next school year. There will be a $50 school fee per student for the upcoming school year. If enrolled in reduced lunch the cost will be $25 and if enrolled in free lunch there will be no fee (for more information see section below - How do I apply for Free/Reduced Meal Eligibility). All students will have access to a Chromebook in each period throughout the day. Students will be responsible for any damages that occur while in their possession. This school fee will act as insurance for the devices and will cover the cost associated with one incident up to the amount of $50 (such as screen or keyboard replacement).
💻 Chromebooks
Chromebooks
We plan to issue Chromebooks the first week of school so they can begin using them in class on Wednesday, August 26th. (Apologies - previous newsletter had an incorrect date.) Reminder: students do not take devices home from EJMS. In order for students to receive a Chromebook, we must have the following items completed:
Online Registration must be complete https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/o/jcs/page/olr
School Fees must be paid in Infinite Campus. This includes the current $50 fee for the current school year as well as any outstanding fees on the account.
Each morning students will pick up their device from their 7th period teacher and take the device with them from class to class. At the end of the day students will return the device to their 7th period teacher before leaving school so it can charge and be ready for the next day. All returning 7th and 8th grade students will receive the same device they used last year.
Have a great week ahead!
6th grade families please make sure you are getting your child’s 6th grade immunization and physicals turned in. We have received very few. All incoming 6th graders must turn these in. You may start turning these into EJMS at this time.
The school nurse will be in the office starting August 14th until the first day of school to receive any forms, medication forms, and medications. If your child will need any medications at school (such as daily meds, inhalers, epi pens, OTC meds) please make sure you get the medication authorization completed and turned into the nurse ASAP.
