Jenkins Independent Schools

Sign up for Dance Cavs at Open House

6th Grade Orientation Information! Mrs. Adkins will be following up with families about transportation this evening and tomorrow.

Prek and Kindergarten families the Pool Party for today has been rescheduled for Monday 10-12 due to the weather. Thanks to the Jenkins City Pool for accommodating us!

Join us for Community Prayer to welcome in the 2025-2026 school year!

Some outtakes from Kindergartener Signing Day for the Class of 2038!
For two weeks kindergarteners have been attending KinderBoost! Today we wrapped up with a Signing Day Celebration. Tomorrow is the final day and Family Pool Party! We are so excited to have these students join the Cavalier Family.

Friendly Reminder!

This Friday, August 1st, is the last day for our summer meals program! You can pick up meals at Burdine Elementary Campus between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Cavaliers attending KinderBoost just a reminder tomorrow there will be no bus. It is Celebration and Signing Day! We will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Pastries with Parents. Parents will participate in some kindergarten activities in the classroom with their kindergartener. We will end with signing the Cavalier Pledge, pictures, and pizza!

Important KinderBoost Annoucement! Please read if you have a kindergartener attending. If your kindergartener hasn't been attending and want to join us for the remainder of the program come see us tomorrow!

Kinderboost starts tomorrow! If you haven't registered yet you can still sign up! Come see us at Burdine @ 9:00 a.m. Bring your kindergartener so they can attend Kinderboost!

Book of the Month! Secret Life of Pets would be a great book to read then follow up with a fun family summer movie night! Come grab a copy @ Burdine!

Three teachers from Jenkins are participating in the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Teacher Academy. Kayla Akers, Abbi Huddle, and Whitney Boggs were accepted into the first cohort. The goal of the Academy is to support the advancement of math and science education throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

College and Technical School Fair September 4th @ Letcher County Recreation Center

Jenkins Families don't miss out on this opportunity! This program is for four year olds. It provides learning materials and resources for learning at home!

🌟 COMING TO JENKINS! 🌟 The nation’s most unique basketball camp for kids with special needs is back! 🏀💚🤍 Bounce Out the Stigma is returning to Jenkins, Kentucky for a FREE two-day basketball camp that builds confidence, trust, and FUN through inclusive activities and basketball! 📍 Location: Jenkins Middle High School 📅 Dates: July 14th & 15th, 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 👧👦 Ages: 7–21 (Coed) 💰 Cost: FREE! ✨ Each camper receives: ✔️ A FREE basketball ✔️ Camp T-shirt ✔️ Accomplishment award ✅ Pre-registration is REQUIRED – No walk-ins! 👉 Register now at: www.bounceoutthestigma.org 📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer Join “Mighty Mike” Simmel and a camp team that’s been changing lives in 24+ states since 2005. Let’s make this summer unforgettable 💚🤍

Open House August 7th 4:00-6:00 @ both campuses!

It's almost time!!! We will see you at the Back to School Bash! August 7th 11:00-3:00 Jenkins City Park.

Save the Date! Open Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration July 14th and 28th @ Burdine 2:00-6:00.

We're so grateful to PRI and Jenkins Independent Schools for the opportunity to attend the 2025 ISTE Conference in San Antonio! It was an inspiring and energizing week of learning, collaboration, and innovation in EdTech. Thank you for investing in our growth and supporting our students' futures!

Calling all kindergarteners! You don't want to miss out on Kinderboost. This is a kindercamp that gets students and parents a step up on the first day of school. Ms. Stefan will be calling parents of students already registered this week! She will give you more specific details on the program. If you haven't registered for kindergarten but need to use the QR code to register or come see us at Burdine on July 14th.