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Any archery or softball player that has sold Knickerbocker pictures, the form and money are due tomorrow, October 14, 2020. This is the first fundraiser for these. The pictures are to be taken on October 23-24, 2020.
Anyone that would like to have Knickerbocker pictures taken and have not been asked yet, please contact Candice Fields at (606) 832-2182 or (606) 821-8289. Payment of $10 is due by October 14, 2020. Christmas and fall backgrounds will be available.
Sixth, seventh , and eighth grade students will begin MAP testing this week. Sixth grade will test on Thursday, October 15th, seventh grade on Friday October 16th, and 8th grade on Monday October, 19th. Testing will be at the middle high school building begining at 9:00 AM and will end at 2:00 PM with the school providing lunch. Call the school at 832-2184 to arrange transportation by bus if needed.
We would like to invite you to our drive-thru pumpkin patch at Burdine Elementary School this Wednesday from 2:00-3:30! Ms Susan Baker has worked with the Golden Apple to bring every boy and girl a pumpkin! Ms Susan will have tasty pumpkin recipes so that you can cook your pumpkin after you’ve painted it with non-toxic paint! Come by and see us while you pick out your great pumpkin at B.E.S.!
Due to Letcher County's red status on the county incident rate map, all extracurricular and athletic events will be suspended for the next week for the Jenkins Independent Schools, beginning on Monday, October 12th. We will continue to evaluate and hope to resume extracurricular activities as soon as possible.
Due to Letcher County's red status on the county incident rate map, all extracurricular and athletic events will be suspended for the next week for the Jenkins Independent Schools, beginning on Monday, October 5th. We will continue to evaluate and hope to resume extracurricular activities as soon as possible.
Greetings from the Jenkins Cavalier Theatre Troupe!
We are currently looking for four individuals to complete our cast of characters for the upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner Theater show which will be held at Coal City Coffee. We specifically need at least one person to fill a male role. At this time, rehearsals are virtual, but this will change as Covid restrictions lift.
If you are interested, please email Jenny Collins at jenny.collins@jenkins.kyschools.us.
Today, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened nationwide. Don’t wait! Get your proof of 2019 household income together and either fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.gov at your house or come to school and let us help you. Don’t ever let money be a reason why you can’t attend college.
You can come to school on Monday, October 5th (by appointment-call Mrs. Meade) or on the 9th from 12-6 and meet with our KHEAA representative.
We will be following social distancing guidelines and you must wear your mask.
If you have all of your information, it will take you about an hour to complete the FAFSA and make an FSA ID (username and password) to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you have younger siblings, your parents may already have an FSA ID. You’ll need that in order for them to sign your FAFSA. I emailed all the seniors a 2021-2022 FAFSA completion guide. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Smile Faith Dentistry is hosting a free dental clinic the weekends of October 29-31 and November 5-7. This is for anyone 18 and under. Please call 1-606-212-1116 to schedule your appointment. If you attend the first weekend, there will also be free shoes.
The deadline to register for the October ACT has been extended to Monday, October 5th, 2020. If you would like to take the ACT on October 10, 17, or 24, please call the school and ask for Mrs. Meade. She will help you register.
We will not be returning to in person classes next week. We are closely monitoring health trends in the county and we are in constant contact with the health department. We will announce as soon as an in person return date is set.
The USDA has recently approved a waiver request that allows districts with approved Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program elementary sites the flexibility to allow parents/guardians to pick up FFVP foods. Therefore, on Friday, September 25th Burdine Elementary will be having a parent/guardian drive thru to allow for pickup of fresh fruits and vegetables from 1:00 to 3:30.
Any student grade 5-8 that wishes to play middle school football needs to meet at the football field tomorrow evening at 6:00 pm.
Anyone interested in Jenkins Archery, needs to stop by Mrs. Fields' Room 120 at JMHS to pick up fundraiser packets by Sept. 23, 2020. We must have funds to be able to participate in the archery meets. Since COVID has restricted most of our fundraising opportunities, we need to raise funds quickly and greatly. This fundraiser was easy and beneficial last year. We will begin practice on Sept. 29, 2020 at 3:30 pm. We must practice social distancing, face masks are required, and all practices will be closed due to safety issues (both COVID and NASP regulations). Practices will be staggered in order to ensure that we are meeting health requirements, so the practice schedule will be altered due to number of participants. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Candy Fields at (606) 832-2184 or (606) 821-8289.
Mid term grade reports will be available Wednesday, September 23rd. There will be a drive through event from 1:00 until 3:30, at each campus, for parents to pick them up. If you are not able to pick them up at that time contact the school. If you have any first of the year paper work that you haven't returned, please bring it at that time.
Parents, if your student needs help with virtual learning they can schedule appointments with teachers to come in the building for face to face instruction. Appointments MUST scheduled and all recommended safety protocols followed. Contact your teacher through Google classroom or call the school at 832-2184.
Attention Juniors (Class of 2022)
If you are a Junior at Jenkins Middle High School and you are interested in applying for the Governor Scholars Program (GSP), please contact Mrs. Meade and she will help you with the application process.
In order to be eligible to apply, you need to be a resident of Kentucky, have at least a 3.5 GPA, and be involved in your school and community. If these things describe you, you should apply! Applications are due Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
GSP is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky Students completing their junior year of high school. Established in 1983, the popular program provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional environment that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.
We wanted to remind all of our 6th grade students to go to their health care provider and get your immunizations up to date. Even though we're in a global pandemic, you still need to have your shot record up to date. You also need a new 6th grade physical for 6th grade. Any questions, please call the school.
You have the opportunity to take the ACT here at school either on October 10th, 17th, or 24th. If you would like to take the ACT for free any of these three Saturdays, you have until Thursday, September 17th to register. Please see Mrs. Meade and she will help you get signed up.
Attention all Jenkins Band Alumni members! The Cavalier Winds Band Program is currently selling decorative pillows hand sewn from the old uniforms! You can purchase the whole set for $35, the jacket pillow for $25, a set of two jacket pillows for $35, or a set of the two arm pillows for $10. To place your order, please email
jenny.collins @jenkins.kyschools.us
