The JHS Health and Fitness Club are proud to announce their participation in the 2019 Donate Life Kentucky High School Challenge! This project is important not only to the state of Kentucky - but also to the rest of the world! There are thousands of people waiting on a lifesaving transplant, and this is where we come in. This project is in honor of those who... READ MORE >
ACT Workshop Southeast Community and Technical College October 16/17 (Wednesday/Thursday) Free!!!! *Please join us for 1 hour sessions reviewing the fundamentals of the four sections of the ACT exam. **Students will get a quick review of all sections of the ACT along with hints and tips to raise student scores. ***Each section will... READ MORE >
Please take the time to watch this video, which summarizes the security and modernization upgrades that took place at Jenkins this summer. https://www.theholler.org/renovation-at-jenkins-ind/ READ MORE >
The FAFSA (free application for student aid) opened on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This is the financial aid application that all seniors should complete-especially if they think they might go to college. Students may fill out the FAFSA at home or at school. If your child would like help completing the FAFSA, the only thing we'll need is proof of 2018 income and a... READ MORE >
After school begins JMHS begins October 1. READ MORE >
Jenkins Middle High School 1st 9 Weeks Mid-Term Open House will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 3:30 to 5:00. Parents can pick up students mid-terms and speak to the teachers. READ MORE >
Jenkins Independent was one of twelve Kentucky districts named 'bright spots' for performing at significantly higher levels than predicted. Despite being from an economically challenged region, Jenkins students performed well on several academic indicators. You can read the highlights of this report HERE. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the JMS B Team for placing 2nd in the County Tournament! READ MORE >
Safe School Survey for Students in grades 4-12:Student Grades 4-6:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenkinsSchoolStudents456 Student Grades 7-12:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenkinsSchoolStudentMSHS READ MORE >
All parents are highly encouraged to complete the Safe Schools survey listed below. Safety is a priority and we want your feedback! Thanks!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenkinsIndParents READ MORE >
This past Saturday, three of our very own high school marching band students participated in the 2019 High School Band Day event hosted by The University of Kentucky Wildcat Marching Band. High school students were invited to perform during last Saturday's halftime show along with UK's marching band; 8 schools were invited, bringing in 250 students from across the... READ MORE >
Student Senate members, Senior, Gabe Polly and Junior, Makala Stambaugh proudly represented Jenkins Independent at the Student Senate induction ceremony. The students presented their Senate Plan for the 2019/20 school year, which involves bringing the community of Jenkins together with the school and alumni to better the lives of students. READ MORE >
We will have picture day at J.E.S. on Monday, September 9th. No money is due at this time, once your child has their picture taken, Lifetouch will send home a proof for you to review, and then you will return it to school and pay then or place your order online. READ MORE >
On Wednesday, 9/4/19, parents and grandparents are welcome to come and shop Book Fair with our students after they have enjoyed a tasty lunch together. Our menu will be glazed ham or oven fried chicken legs with mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, fruit, rolls, milk, and Oreo dirt pudding for dessert! Meals for our visitors will be $3 a tray, all of our... READ MORE >
The Book Fair will be at Jenkins Elementary School! We will have Book Fair starting tomorrow and have our last day on next Thursday, September 5th! READ MORE >
Due to our ongoing construction, Jenkins Independent will be pushing back the start of school for both campuses until Monday, August 26th. While we regret the delay, it is our responsibility to ensure that our buildings are as safe and clean as possible for our students. READ MORE >
Please join us today, Friday August 9th at 1:00 for our last Kinder Camp of 2019! PreK and Kindergarten teachers will be at the Jenkins Public Library to meet and greet students! New students may also register at this event (for any grade level). READ MORE >
The JIS Summer Feeding Mobile Route has extended dates on their route due to the delay of school starting. Mobile Route will run Friday, August 9th, Wednesday, August 14th through Tuesday, August 20, 2019.Goodwater Apartments 11:30Brickyard Hill 12:00#2 Bottom 12:30Mountain Breeze Apartments 1:00Special delivery time for Tuesday, August 13, 2019Goodwater... READ MORE >
In order to properly house student Chrome Books during the school day, all students are required to rent a school locker. (By the way, ALL lockers will be brand new this year!) Locker registration fees are $5.00 per student. READ MORE >
Cavalier Families, Due to the fact that JMHS has a 1:1 ratio of students to Chrome Books, most assignments will be completed digitally. However, in order for students to be properly prepared for the new school year, the following supply list will prove useful: For personal student usage: PencilsPaperFolders The following items will be for whole classroom use:Facial... READ MORE >
Updated Summer Feeding Mobile RouteEffective July 29, 2019 - August 9, 2019Goodwater Apartments 11:00 - 11:20Emmanuel Baptist Church Main Street, Jenkins 11:30 - 11:50Brickyard Hill 11:55 - 12:20#2 Bottom 12:30 - 12:50Mountain Breeze Apartments 1:00 - 1:30Free lunch to any child 18 years old and under.Mobile will not operate on August 8th because of the JIS Back... READ MORE >
The Jenkins Back to School Bash will be held Thursday, August 8th from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Fire truck rides, student pool passes, a magician, and more will be available! We’re looking forward to seeing you there! READ MORE >
PreK Back to School Supply List1 bottle of hand sanitizer2 packs of baby wipes and Clorox wipes2 boxes of tissues1 pack of markers1 pack of 2 glue sticks1 paper folder with pockets1 backpack (without wheels) with an extra change of clothes at all timesKindergarten Back to School Supply List1 pair of school scissors 2 packs of yellow pencils (no designs/special... READ MORE >
Due to construction, we will NOT have our mobile feeding routes on Thursday (7/18) and Friday (7/19). A new stop will be added to our route on Monday (7/22). In addition to our regularly scheduled stops, we can also be found at the Fleming-Neon City Parking Area behind Family Drug at 2:00 pm. If you have any questions about our stops, please contact Susan Baker,... READ MORE >
Jenkins Independent Food Service in conjunction with Family Resource for one day will be giving free adult lunches on the mobile route Tuesday, June 25. So, come out and enjoy lunch with your children.Summer Feeding Mobile Route: Goodwater Apt 11:00-11:20Brickyard Hill 11:55-12:20#2 Bottom 12:30-12:50Mountain Breeze Apt 1:00-1:30Site: Jenkins Elementary School... READ MORE >
JENKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL presents KINDER-CAMP WHEN: June 14th at 1:00 WHERE: Jenkins Public Library WHAT: Kinder-Camp is open for all students (and their families) entering Kindergarten this fall at J.E.S. Kinder-Camp will be held the second Friday of each month until school starts, however, June's Kinder-Camp will have a special guest...Ready Freddy!... READ MORE >
Summer Feeding Mobile RouteGoodwater Apartments 11:00 - 11:20Brickyard Hill 11:55 - 12:20#2 Bottom 12:30 - 12:50Mountain Breeze Apartments 1:00 - 1:30Site: Jenkins Elementary School 11:30 - 12:00Free summer meals to any child 18 years of age or younger and any person 18-21 who has a mental or physical disability and still participates in a school program my receive... READ MORE >
Wishing good luck to our JHS Track and Field Team as they compete at the state competition! They’ve had a wonderful season and have made a lasting impression on all who’ve seen them in action. And, very special thanks to the group of coaches who are the driving force behind this successful season - Hard work pays off! #GoBigGreen READ MORE >
Congrats to Lady Cavaliers, Kristin Thacker, Jerrica Thacker, and Riley Fleming for being nominated to the all district softball team. READ MORE >
Update: JHS Track now has a total of 8 athletes that will competing at the state level competition! Alyssa Rose (for shot put) and Sameria Meade (for discus) are the latest Cavalier additions! Good luck, Cavs! READ MORE >
"Summer Slide" is a phrase commonly used to describe how students slide backward on their reading and math skills while out of school during summer break, similar to the phrase, "if you don't use it, you lose it". Studies have shown that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to 2-months of reading performance. Those losses... READ MORE >
The Jenkins Independent School District Food Service Summer Feeding Mobile Route will begin Monday, May 20, 2019 with the following stops:Goodwater Apartments 11:00 am - 11:20 amCarty Funeral Home parking lot 11:25 am - 11:45 amBickyard Hill 11:55 am - 12:20 pm#2 Bottom 12:30 pm - 12:50pmMountain Breeze Apartments 1:00 pm - 1:30 pmAny child 18 years of age or... READ MORE >
The Cavalier 4x2 Track Team placed second in regional competition at Bath County today, and will be advancing to state level competition. And, their performance today beat the school record- again! READ MORE >
JHS defeated Leslie County, 3-2, while celebrating the team’s one Senior, Alexis Lowe. Sophomore, Jerrica Thacker, had 3RBIs which included her 7th inning double that sealed the victory for the Lady Cavs. READ MORE >
Jenkins Middle Defeats Letcher Central by a score of 15-4 and advance to the county championship! The Cavs put up 6 runs in the third inning. Dylan Wolford captured the win from the plate allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and striking out 5 Cougars. The Cavs also launched one home run on the day as Gavin Keith went for the long ball. Addington and Morgan had 2 hits... READ MORE >
Congratulations to 4 of JHS’s students for earning a summer internship with the Cowan Creek Music festival! READ MORE >
The JHS class of 2019 revisited their elementary school to conduct the school’s yearly “Senior Walk”. The elementary students and staff lined the hallways and provided the Seniors with high fives, smiles and congratulatory remarks. While always proving to be bittersweet, the students from both campuses always look forward to this event. READ MORE >
Students from JMHS’s UNITE club recently spent quality time with the residents of the Letcher County Nursing home. Together, the residents and club members, enjoyed several games of BINGO. The UNITE club has conducted many hours of community service throughout the course of the 2018/2019 school year. READ MORE >
Jenkins Junior, Hayden Fleming, continues to be ranked the top pitcher in KY for strikeouts! Fleming has earned 105 strikeouts in 14 games. READ MORE >
Fostering innovation and encouraging a culture of self-statership has earned JHS the title of “America’s Entrepreneurial School”. As part of the Leader In Me initiative, Jenkins students have embarked upon various leadership roles to help their school and community.Due to these opportunities, the students have opened a school store, named the “Cavalier Corner”, on... READ MORE >
JMS defeats Cumberland 11-2. The offensive onslaught came from singles in the first inning by Carter Howard, Nick Richie, Gavin Keith and Gus Bosserman. Daniel Wright was the winning pitcher, giving up 3 hits and striking out 4. JB Addington led stolen bases with a total of 3. This win leads the Cavs to their first ever Middle School 20th win season! READ MORE >
Congrats to JHS Track Team members Jericha Ratliff, Jerrica Thacker, Mason Ballou, and Alyssa Fields for breaking the school 4X200 relay record! The former record was held with a 2:01:90 in 1997. It was broken at Pikeville with a 1:58:57! READ MORE >
JHS Senior, Alyssa Rose, has decided to take her talents to the next level at Alice Lloyd College! While furthering her education, Alyssa will also be a member of the Eagle’s Track and Field team. READ MORE >
92 strikeouts in 13 games has earned Jenkins Junior the current #1 ranking in Kentucky for strikeouts! Fleming added 19 strikeouts to his ongoing list in the Cavs’ most recent game against East Ridge. READ MORE >
The Lady Cavs defeat Betsy Layne 3-2. Riley Fleming picked up her 5th win of the season while not walking any batters and striking out 2. Fleming helps her own cause, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. Jerrica Thacker and Brianna Turner came up huge at the plate with a single and double. Thacker went 1-for-3 with 2 runs and 3 stolen bases. Makala Stambaugh and Alexis... READ MORE >
Mrs. Gilliam's 3rd grade class decorated the flower beds at JES with blue pinwheels to show our support for Child Abuse Awareness month. READ MORE >
Jenkins Middle School students kicked off their 2019 KPREP testing with awards and fun! The students were awarded for Proficient and Distinguished scores on the 2018 test, which was followed up with a competitive (but friendly!) pep rally. They are prepared and are eagerly awaiting this year’s assessments - which begin on Monday! READ MORE >
Former KETS Engineer HaroldBurchell was awarded with the ISTE Making IT Happen award at the April meeting of Region 8 Technology Coordinators. Mr. Burchell has been the liaison between the Kentucky Department of Education and Region 8 districts for technology, including Jenkins Independent. After 48 years in education, Mr. Burchell retired at the end of 2018. ... READ MORE >
Mrs. Caudill-Johnson’s High School Speech and Drama class performed a play titled “Dr. Nancy” for the student body. In collaboration with students from Mrs. Fields’ Marketing class, the production was completely student created and lead. Lots of time and preparation went in to creating the backdrop, memorizing lines, organizing props, etc. We are very proud of them... READ MORE >
Jenkins High school students participated in a “No Text And Drive” program presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau and Kentucky State Police. At the conclusion of the program, students signed a car door pledging not to text and drive. READ MORE >
8th grader, John Bryson Addington, recently submitted an answer to KET News Quiz and was chosen to air on the show! Click on the link below to see more ... www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ket-newsquiz-3429/newsquiz3429/?_ga=2.94323227.724288425.1555627508-363072558.1555018380 READ MORE >
KPREP testing starts at JES on Monday, April 29th! Before we start testing, we will have a week of "pep-rally" type events and dress-up days to go along with our theme! Our dress-up schedule is as follows:Monday 4/22 "Aloha Proficiency Paradise!" dress HawaiianTuesday 4/23 "Surfing into Testing" dress in tie dye or bright colorsWednesday 4/24 "We're NOT Bummed,... READ MORE >
The JHS Women’s Track and Field Team received the top ranking after their performance at Prestonsburg. JHS received a top score over their competitors, which included the teams of Letcher Central, Knott Central, Hazard, Paintsville, Riverside Christian, Magoffin County, Breathitt County, Perry Central, Prestonsburg, Betsy Layne, Owsley County, June Buchanan, and... READ MORE >
The Jenkins Cavalier Winds performed today at the KMEA state concert assessment, a first for the band in many years! The band performed two prepared pieces on stage and sightread a piece of music they had never previously seen.The band did a wonderful job, and would like to invite you to our spring concert at 6:30 on May 2nd. READ MORE >
Jenkins Middle Baseball defeats Letcher Middle by a score of 13-0. Pitcher, Dylan Wolford, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, and had 8 strike outs over 3 innings. JMS improves their record to 14-2. Go Cavs! READ MORE >
JMS Cavaliers Grabs Lead in Sixth Inning to Defeat Prestonsburg by a score of 11-9 improving their record to 13-2. READ MORE >
We would like to proudly announce that 7th grader, Miss Kaleigh Cook, made 11th chair clarinet at All-District. She auditioned against both 7th and 8th graders to earn this position! She placed 11th out of 29 other students who auditioned! READ MORE >
This past Monday students at J. E. S. were treated to a wonderful program on making good choices, setting goals, eating healthy, and exercise presented by Miss Kentucky 2018, Katie Bouchard. READ MORE >
If you missed our first round of registration at Jenkins Elementary School don't worry...you still have time! You are welcome to come by our school any time before the end of the year and complete registration forms. To complete the registration process, you will need to bring the following documents: birth certificate, shot record, a physical, and an eye and... READ MORE >
In honor of Read Across America week, the students at Jenkins Elementary released balloons with tags that had their names, their favorite book, and a small note requesting a return letter from whomever finds the balloon. So far, we have received two replies! The first letter came back to a pre-school student and their balloon traveled all the way to Danville,... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Jenkins Class of ‘65, the Jenkins Kiwanis Club, the Whitesburg Lyons Club, Mike Genton, Herman Belcher, Ellen Perdue, Ricky Rose, Jerry Collins, Katherine Davis, the Jenkins band parents and everyone who purchased strawberries from the Jenkins Band! We appreciate each and every person who pulled together to make this dream a reality! We are honored... READ MORE >
Congrats to Miss Owens and the Lady Cavalier softball team with 2 victories over Cordia ... with scores of 15-0 and 10-0. Go Big Green! READ MORE >
Junior, Hayden Fleming, currently ranks 2nd in the state of Kentucky with 51 strikeouts in 7 games! Cavalier Nation is certain that he’ll soon be in the first place position! Go Cavs! READ MORE >
Three students from the Jenkins Cavalier Wind Band, directed by Jenny L. Collins, were selected from students across the state to perform in the 2020 Kentucky Ambassadors of Music European Tour. The students have the opportunity to take part in a seven country European tour during the summer of 2020. Congratulations to Kenneth C. Sexton, Hannah Marie Robbins,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Daniel Wright! He pitched a no hitter against East Ridge ... a perfect game ... to lead to a 10-0 victory for the Cavaliers! The team’s record improves to 11-2 for the season! Go Cavs! READ MORE >
Congrats to Senior Jordan Bates!!! READ MORE >
Our fitness room is officially open! We had our ribbon cutting ceremony today. $10,000 was awarded to our Student Senate for our project "Building a Stronger Community". We have commercial grade treadmills, exercise bikes, and elliptical, two sets of free weights on stands, a bench, mats, yoga balls and two sets of kettle bells. We are ready! #ARIStudentSenate... READ MORE >
Sophia Hampton, Breaunna Rose, and Makala Stambaugh represented Jenkins Middle High School at the Cedar Coal Project at the UPIKE Campus on March 21, 2019. During this 7 month project, the students chose a site, met with mining experts, had site visits, developed a business plan, incorporated classroom assistance from other students, built a site model, and... READ MORE >
The Letcher County Camber of Commerce is now accepting applications through April 19th for two $500.00 scholarships available to high school seniors who reside in Letcher County and are college-bound or entering another post-secondary educational/training program upon graduation. Selected candidates will be scheduled for a personal interview with the Letcher... READ MORE >
Jenkins FRYSC representative, Shannon Matney, was chosen through the Family Resource Youth Service Center Coalition as the FRYSC Page for the Legislative Days from our FRYSC Region 8 on March 6, 2019. He did a wonderful job representing Jenkins Independent School at the State Capital as a Page. READ MORE >
Paul Breeding was selected to attend the Morehead State University Craft Academy. The Craft Academy is a residential STEM academy. Paul will live on campus and complete his last two years of high school on MSU’s campus and graduate with a 2 year college degree. The selection process was very competitive, with over 300 applicants. The Craft Academy selected 30... READ MORE >
The Rotary Club of Whitesburg is part of Rotary International, a service organization whose purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. The Rotary Club of Whitesburg is part of an organization with... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, February 12th, three different leadership groups from Jenkins Independent traveled to Frankfort to showcase innovative projects for our district. The projects included our Leader-in-Me initiative, our Entrepreneurial Leadership Group, and our Jenkins Student Senate Leaders. The students met with Representative Angie Hatton to discuss their projects. READ MORE >
The Jenkins Student Senate Leaders Nichole Cook (junior) and Keiley Bentley (senior) met with legislative leaders to share information about our new Community Challenge Grant and our Student Senate Project for 2019. Through the Community Challenge Grant, we were awarded $10,000 to start a wellness and nutrition program to battle obesity. Using these funds, we are... READ MORE >
The Jenkins Middle School Academic Team had two members place in regional competition and qualify for state. Delaney Johnson placed in Written Composition. Laken Graham placed in Arts & Humanities. They will compete at the state academic competition in March. Congratulations to Laken and Delaney! READ MORE >
Ben Swindall placed 3rd in English Composition and 3rd in Science. Kaylee Owens placed 4th in English Composition and 3rd in Arts & Humanities. Brady Swindall placed 5th in Language Arts. Haylee Thacker placed 4th in Language Arts and 3rd in Mathematics. The team placed 2nd overall in the District and will compete in Region on March 2!! READ MORE >
On Friday, February 8th, freshman Lindsey Rose pulled in her 500th career rebound against district rival Shelby Valley. Lindsey was presented with a plaque commemorating this accomplishment by girl's basketball head coach Wesley Bryant. Congratulations Lindsey! READ MORE >
Kristin and Jerrica Thacker both recently entered the 1000 point club. Pictured above is Jerrica Thacker with her 1000 point ball on December 28, 2018 and Kristin Thacker with her 1000 point ball and 500 rebound plaque on January 11, 2019. Congratulations to both! READ MORE >
The Jenkins Middle School Academic Team won JV Quick Recall at the district tournament. Quick recall team members are Ethan Carty, Laken Graham, Donovan Brown, and Bryson Bentley. Congratulations to the Academic Team! READ MORE >
Cavalier Families, Jenkins Independent has been approved for Non-Traditional Instruction, or NTI, days for the 2018-2019 school year. By following this plan, we now have the option of making up snow days (10), instead of adding on days to the end of the school year. Students are expected to complete meaningful assignments and activities at home on snow days to... READ MORE >
On Tuesday November 21st, 2017 Jenkins Middle High School GEAR UP Club students, Destiny Heiston and Jacob Bentley, volunteered to assist students attending the Jenkins Family Resource after school program with writing letters to Santa. After collecting over 60 letters, GEAR UP Club students, Destiny Heiston and Trinity Beauparlant, visited The 103.9 the Bulldog... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Jacob Kelly, 7th grade percussionist, for making the KMEA All-District Honor Band! Congratulations also to Kenneth Sexton, 9th grade percussionist, who made 3rd chair in the KMEA District 9 All-District percussion ensemble! Congratulations to all Cavalier Band students who auditioned! READ MORE >