🚨 ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS RETURNS 🚨
Get ready, Cavs—tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th, is one of the absolute most awesome days of the school year at Jenkins Middle High School!
In great Cav tradition, we are celebrating High Attendance Day with our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! 🪨📄✂️
📿 Morning Pickup: Every student receives a set of beads to start the day as they enter for breakfast.
⚔️ Free-Time Battles: During free time throughout the day, challenge your classmates (and teachers!) to Rock, Paper, Scissors. Win the match, take their beads!
🏆 The Ultimate Class Clash: At the end of the day, the whole school will gather in the gym for the ultimate RPS Playoff! Classmates will battle class-vs-class to crown our 2026 JMHS RPS Champions!
Great prizes, epic battles, and bragging rights are all on the line. Be here, be on time, and don't miss out on the fun!
Who will claim the RPS Crown this year?! 👑💥
#HighAttendanceDay #RockPaperScissors #CavPride #CavTraditions #EveryDayCounts #WhereYouMatter
Get ready, Cavs—tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th, is one of the absolute most awesome days of the school year at Jenkins Middle High School!
In great Cav tradition, we are celebrating High Attendance Day with our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! 🪨📄✂️
📿 Morning Pickup: Every student receives a set of beads to start the day as they enter for breakfast.
⚔️ Free-Time Battles: During free time throughout the day, challenge your classmates (and teachers!) to Rock, Paper, Scissors. Win the match, take their beads!
🏆 The Ultimate Class Clash: At the end of the day, the whole school will gather in the gym for the ultimate RPS Playoff! Classmates will battle class-vs-class to crown our 2026 JMHS RPS Champions!
Great prizes, epic battles, and bragging rights are all on the line. Be here, be on time, and don't miss out on the fun!
Who will claim the RPS Crown this year?! 👑💥
#HighAttendanceDay #RockPaperScissors #CavPride #CavTraditions #EveryDayCounts #WhereYouMatter
📅 UPDATED: JMHS Living Calendar for September! 🏐🏃♂️🏀
Here is the updated September 2026 calendar for Jenkins Middle High School, featuring several newly added school events, college visits, picture days, and progress report updates!
Reminder: This is a living calendar, so dates and times are subject to change. Keep an eye on our social media for any real-time updates!
GO CAVS!
Here is the updated September 2026 calendar for Jenkins Middle High School, featuring several newly added school events, college visits, picture days, and progress report updates!
Reminder: This is a living calendar, so dates and times are subject to change. Keep an eye on our social media for any real-time updates!
GO CAVS!
Don’t miss out on a BIG WEEK!
CAVS helps us reach our goal of 100% on High Attendance Day September 9th! This would be record breaking goal for us at Burdine and we know this year's CAVS can make it happen.
We are so excited to announce our Attendance Incentives for each month this school year! At Jenkins YOU MATTER...Every Day!
🏆 JHS ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE!
Jenkins High School Students (Grades 9–12):
🎯 THE GOAL: Hit 90% school-wide attendance for the rest of this week!
🎁 THE REWARDS:
School-Wide: FREE TIME after lunch this Friday, September 4th if we hit the 90% goal!
Class vs. Class: The grade level with the absolute highest attendance percentage gets EXTENDED BREAK TIME! Your class could double up on rewards!
⚡ EVERY DAY COUNTS! Be here, represent your class, and claim your rewards.
Stay tuned — attendance incentives will be ramping up all year long! 💚
(MIDDLE SCHOOL: Big plans for you next week! 😊)
#JHS #AttendanceMatters #CavPride #EveryDayCounts
📝 MAP TESTING TOMORROW! 🧠✨
Middle schoolers, it's time to show us what you know! MAP Testing begins tomorrow, and we want all of our students feeling confident and ready to do their absolute best.
MAP testing helps our teachers and staff better understand how to support you on your personal learning journey, so give it your all!
Here is how you can prepare for tomorrow morning:
😴 Get a Good Night’s Rest: Come to school well-rested and ready to focus!
🍳 Arrive Early for Breakfast: Head to the Cav Cafe when doors open for a free hot breakfast to fuel your brain!
⏰ Be On Time: First period starts promptly at 8:15 AM!
Middle school, let's shine and show what Cavaliers can do! 💚
#MAPTesting #ShowWhatYouKnow #JMHS #CavalierPride #JenkinsIndependent
Middle schoolers, it's time to show us what you know! MAP Testing begins tomorrow, and we want all of our students feeling confident and ready to do their absolute best.
MAP testing helps our teachers and staff better understand how to support you on your personal learning journey, so give it your all!
Here is how you can prepare for tomorrow morning:
😴 Get a Good Night’s Rest: Come to school well-rested and ready to focus!
🍳 Arrive Early for Breakfast: Head to the Cav Cafe when doors open for a free hot breakfast to fuel your brain!
⏰ Be On Time: First period starts promptly at 8:15 AM!
Middle school, let's shine and show what Cavaliers can do! 💚
#MAPTesting #ShowWhatYouKnow #JMHS #CavalierPride #JenkinsIndependent
Due to our delayed start date MAP and STAR testing will begin tomorrow @ Burdine.
🏐 GAME DAY FOR THE VOLLEYCAVS! 🏐
After a strong 3–1 run last week, our Jenkins High School VolleyCAVS are back on the court tonight!
They head to the campus of Alice Lloyd College for an exciting inner-district matchup against the June Buchanan Crusaders.
Let's keep the momentum going, ladies! Bring home another win! 💚
Game Details:
📍 Location: Alice Lloyd College (Pippa Passes, KY)
⚔️ Opponent: June Buchanan Crusaders
⏰ Tonight!
Go Cavs! 🏐🔥
#VolleyCAVS #CavalierPride #JenkinsVolleyball #GameDay
After a strong 3–1 run last week, our Jenkins High School VolleyCAVS are back on the court tonight!
They head to the campus of Alice Lloyd College for an exciting inner-district matchup against the June Buchanan Crusaders.
Let's keep the momentum going, ladies! Bring home another win! 💚
Game Details:
📍 Location: Alice Lloyd College (Pippa Passes, KY)
⚔️ Opponent: June Buchanan Crusaders
⏰ Tonight!
Go Cavs! 🏐🔥
#VolleyCAVS #CavalierPride #JenkinsVolleyball #GameDay
📅 JMHS Living Calendar — September 2026! 🏐🏃♂️🏀
September is packed with athletics, testing, special programs, and school events at Jenkins Middle High School! Here is a breakdown of what’s happening on campus and on the road this month.
This is a living calendar, so dates and times are subject to change. Stay tuned to our page for updates!
Go Cavs! 💚
#JMHS #CavalierPride #LivingCalendar #SeptemberEvents
September is packed with athletics, testing, special programs, and school events at Jenkins Middle High School! Here is a breakdown of what’s happening on campus and on the road this month.
This is a living calendar, so dates and times are subject to change. Stay tuned to our page for updates!
Go Cavs! 💚
#JMHS #CavalierPride #LivingCalendar #SeptemberEvents
🍎 September Menus Are Here! 🥦
Fuel up for a fantastic September, Cavaliers! Our cafeteria staff is ready to serve up hot, delicious meals all month long.
🎉 Reminder: ALL CHILDREN EAT FREE every single day for both breakfast and lunch!
Check out the full September 2026 Menus for both Burdine Elementary and Jenkins Middle High School below!
Fuel up for a fantastic September, Cavaliers! Our cafeteria staff is ready to serve up hot, delicious meals all month long.
🎉 Reminder: ALL CHILDREN EAT FREE every single day for both breakfast and lunch!
Check out the full September 2026 Menus for both Burdine Elementary and Jenkins Middle High School below!
Grandparents Day is coming up September 11th @ Burdine. Below is the schedule. Registration forms went home yesterday, please return those ASAP so we can plan for food.
📢 Highlights from the August Board of Education Meeting! 🏫✨
Jenkins Independent Schools held its August Board Meeting, and we were proud to feature some exceptional Cavalier students!
🇺🇸 Pledge of Allegiance: Lance Whitaker, a 2nd grader at Burdine Elementary, did a fantastic job leading the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to start the meeting.
🌟 Student Spotlight: Kimber Collins was recognized as our Student Spotlight! Kimber represents our DataSeam Apprentices, who have officially begun hands-on, student-job-based work right here in the JIS Tech Room.
Thank you to these outstanding students for representing Jenkins Independent with pride, and thank you to our Board members, staff, and community for your continued support of our Cavaliers! 💚
#CavalierPride #JenkinsIndependent #StudentSpotlight #FutureLeaders
Jenkins Independent Schools held its August Board Meeting, and we were proud to feature some exceptional Cavalier students!
🇺🇸 Pledge of Allegiance: Lance Whitaker, a 2nd grader at Burdine Elementary, did a fantastic job leading the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to start the meeting.
🌟 Student Spotlight: Kimber Collins was recognized as our Student Spotlight! Kimber represents our DataSeam Apprentices, who have officially begun hands-on, student-job-based work right here in the JIS Tech Room.
Thank you to these outstanding students for representing Jenkins Independent with pride, and thank you to our Board members, staff, and community for your continued support of our Cavaliers! 💚
#CavalierPride #JenkinsIndependent #StudentSpotlight #FutureLeaders
Happening Soon!
Be on the lookout for custom keychains! Designed and printed by our very own!
Check out Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee every Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. @ Burdine in the back parking lot.
Burdine Families don't forget Kona Ice is coming up...August 26th! Prices are $3, $5, and $7. This is a great fundraiser for our school activity fund.
Announcement!
Jenkins Independent Schools is excited to announce that Chris Whitaker has accepted the position of Jenkins Middle School Boys Basketball Coach.
We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Whitaker to the Jenkins family and look forward to the experience, leadership, and passion he will bring to our young athletes and our basketball program.
Coach Whitaker was a three-year varsity player at Whitesburg High School, where he earned All-District honors during his senior season. During his playing career, he was part of teams that won three 53rd District Championships, a 14th Region Championship, and advanced to the State Elite Eight. He also competed in the All “A” Classic, including a 14th Region championship and State Final Four appearance, as well as being a 2003 14th Region semifinalist.
Coach Whitaker also brings several years of coaching experience. At Whitesburg Middle School, he served as an assistant basketball coach, helping coach the B-Team to a County Championship in 2025, while the C-Team finished as County Runner-Up. He has also served as an assistant coach with East Kentucky Elite Travel Baseball, where his teams compiled a 146-53 overall record.
Coach Whitaker is especially honored to have the opportunity to coach alongside Danny Bates, who was his high school coach during his playing days and is now the Jenkins High School Boys Basketball Coach.
Away from coaching, Coach Whitaker is married to his wife, Brooke, and they have two children, Drew and Isaiah. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially enjoys being outdoors, including hunting and fishing and spending time at their camper on Cherokee Lake.
Coach Whitaker’s goal is to build a program centered around hard work, discipline, teamwork, accountability, and respect—both on and off the court. He believes in developing young men, teaching them how to work together, and helping them become better students, teammates, and members of their community.
Please join Jenkins Independent Schools in welcoming Coach Chris Whitaker to the Jenkins family!
Go Cavs!
Jenkins Independent Schools is excited to announce that Chris Whitaker has accepted the position of Jenkins Middle School Boys Basketball Coach.
We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Whitaker to the Jenkins family and look forward to the experience, leadership, and passion he will bring to our young athletes and our basketball program.
Coach Whitaker was a three-year varsity player at Whitesburg High School, where he earned All-District honors during his senior season. During his playing career, he was part of teams that won three 53rd District Championships, a 14th Region Championship, and advanced to the State Elite Eight. He also competed in the All “A” Classic, including a 14th Region championship and State Final Four appearance, as well as being a 2003 14th Region semifinalist.
Coach Whitaker also brings several years of coaching experience. At Whitesburg Middle School, he served as an assistant basketball coach, helping coach the B-Team to a County Championship in 2025, while the C-Team finished as County Runner-Up. He has also served as an assistant coach with East Kentucky Elite Travel Baseball, where his teams compiled a 146-53 overall record.
Coach Whitaker is especially honored to have the opportunity to coach alongside Danny Bates, who was his high school coach during his playing days and is now the Jenkins High School Boys Basketball Coach.
Away from coaching, Coach Whitaker is married to his wife, Brooke, and they have two children, Drew and Isaiah. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially enjoys being outdoors, including hunting and fishing and spending time at their camper on Cherokee Lake.
Coach Whitaker’s goal is to build a program centered around hard work, discipline, teamwork, accountability, and respect—both on and off the court. He believes in developing young men, teaching them how to work together, and helping them become better students, teammates, and members of their community.
Please join Jenkins Independent Schools in welcoming Coach Chris Whitaker to the Jenkins family!
Go Cavs!
🎉 FIRST DAY REPORT: WE ARE BACK! 🎒
Jenkins Middle High School had an incredible first day of the 2026–2027 school year!
The morning kicked off with music filling the lobby as our staff greeted a lot of smiling, familiar, and new faces. After breakfast in the Cav Cafe, students gathered in the gym for a special welcome video on our Luxedo projection system. Students cheered seeing their friends, teachers, and Principal Boggs on the big screen!
Following a quick welcome message, students spent the rest of the day getting settled into their new classrooms, mastering their schedules, and reviewing student handbook updates. In what has become great Cav tradition, Eli delivered morning announcements!
Thank you to our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff for making Day 1 such a success. We are ready for a fantastic school year! 💚💚
#JMHS #FirstDayOfSchool #CavalierPride #BackToSchool2026
Jenkins Middle High School had an incredible first day of the 2026–2027 school year!
The morning kicked off with music filling the lobby as our staff greeted a lot of smiling, familiar, and new faces. After breakfast in the Cav Cafe, students gathered in the gym for a special welcome video on our Luxedo projection system. Students cheered seeing their friends, teachers, and Principal Boggs on the big screen!
Following a quick welcome message, students spent the rest of the day getting settled into their new classrooms, mastering their schedules, and reviewing student handbook updates. In what has become great Cav tradition, Eli delivered morning announcements!
Thank you to our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff for making Day 1 such a success. We are ready for a fantastic school year! 💚💚
#JMHS #FirstDayOfSchool #CavalierPride #BackToSchool2026
Back to School Glow Dance Thursday, August 20th @ Burdine Elementary Prek-2nd Grade 5:00-6:00 3rd-5th Grade 6:00-7:00 Admission $3
Burdine families don't forget to check the monthly calendar. We send these home and post them on social media before the month begins.
Burdine families don't forget to check the monthly calendar. We send these home and post them on social media before the month begins.
