📚✨ Growing Together in Numeracy!
Our teachers are kicking off Year 2 of the Numeracy Counts Cohort! This exciting professional learning opportunity allows educators to collaborate, share strategies, and strengthen their math instruction to better support student success.
We are proud of our teachers for their commitment to continuous growth and for bringing new ideas and practices back to their classrooms. Thank you for investing in our students and making a difference every day! 💚
#NumeracyCounts #TeacherGrowth #MathMatters #LearningTogether
📬 Jenkins Independent Families: 2026-2027 School Calendar!
The official 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is attached below (2026–2027 Academic Calendar)! Take a close look at the graphic to see all grading periods, holidays, and professional development days. To help you get started, here are the anchor dates for the year:
📌 August 12, 2026: First Day of School for Students
🍂 November 23-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break
🎄 Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027: Christmas Break
🌸 March 22-26, 2027: Spring Break
📌 May 21, 2027: Last Day of School for Students
Feel free to download, print, or save this image to keep your family on track. See you all very soon for day one! 🎒✨
🎉 Get Ready for the Ultimate Back to School Bash! 🎉
Cavalier families, let’s wrap up summer with a splash! Join us for our annual Jenkins Independent School Back to School Bash! It's going to be a fantastic day filled with food, fun, resources, and community.
📅 When: Thursday, August 6th
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Jenkins City Park
✨ Special Highlights:
🌊 Pool Passes for the day!
🍧 Cool down with Kona Ice!
🍔 Food, fun, and games for the kids.
ℹ️ Community resources and support to get ready for the new school year.
We are so excited to partner with some amazing organizations to make this happen. A huge thank you to Mountain Comprehensive Care Center (MCCC), Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC), Family Resource, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)!
Check out the flyer below for all the details. Mark your calendars, bring the family, and let's celebrate a brand-new school year together! ⚔️🎒
#JenkinsIndependent #BackToSchoolBash #CavalierFamily #CommunityFirst #JenkinsKY
Cavalier families, let’s wrap up summer with a splash! Join us for our annual Jenkins Independent School Back to School Bash! It's going to be a fantastic day filled with food, fun, resources, and community.
📅 When: Thursday, August 6th
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Jenkins City Park
✨ Special Highlights:
🌊 Pool Passes for the day!
🍧 Cool down with Kona Ice!
🍔 Food, fun, and games for the kids.
ℹ️ Community resources and support to get ready for the new school year.
We are so excited to partner with some amazing organizations to make this happen. A huge thank you to Mountain Comprehensive Care Center (MCCC), Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC), Family Resource, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)!
Check out the flyer below for all the details. Mark your calendars, bring the family, and let's celebrate a brand-new school year together! ⚔️🎒
#JenkinsIndependent #BackToSchoolBash #CavalierFamily #CommunityFirst #JenkinsKY
💡 Let's Make This Year GLOW & SHINE! ✨
Burdine Elementary families, it is almost time to kick off an amazing new school year! Mark your calendars and come join us for our upcoming Open House!
📅 When: Thursday, August 6th
🎒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🏫 Where: Burdine Elementary
✏️ Why: Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and get ready for a great year!
🎉 AMAZING NEWS FOR OUR FAMILIES! 🎉
Thanks to Full Service Community Schools, all school supplies will be provided this year!
No need to stress over long shopping lists—supplies will already be in the classrooms ready for students to use.
Any supplies your student needs at home for schoolwork will be sent home with them!
We can't wait to see all of our bright young Cavaliers! Check out the flyer below for all the details, and we will see you on August 6th! 🌟
#BurdineElementary #JenkinsCavs #OpenHouse #GlowAndShine #BackToSchool
Burdine Elementary families, it is almost time to kick off an amazing new school year! Mark your calendars and come join us for our upcoming Open House!
📅 When: Thursday, August 6th
🎒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🏫 Where: Burdine Elementary
✏️ Why: Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and get ready for a great year!
🎉 AMAZING NEWS FOR OUR FAMILIES! 🎉
Thanks to Full Service Community Schools, all school supplies will be provided this year!
No need to stress over long shopping lists—supplies will already be in the classrooms ready for students to use.
Any supplies your student needs at home for schoolwork will be sent home with them!
We can't wait to see all of our bright young Cavaliers! Check out the flyer below for all the details, and we will see you on August 6th! 🌟
#BurdineElementary #JenkinsCavs #OpenHouse #GlowAndShine #BackToSchool
Cavalier Spotlight: Celebrating Student Success! ⚔️🎓
We are catching up on some incredibly well-deserved student recognitions from our recent Jenkins Independent School Board meetings, and we couldn't be prouder of these outstanding Cavaliers!
⚾️ May Recognition: Sammy Whitaker
Sammy was honored for his incredible achievements both on the diamond and in the classroom! Talk about lightning speed—Sammy broke the school record for stolen bases and led the entire state of Kentucky! Outstanding job, Sammy!
🇺🇸 June Recognition: Kane Burke
A huge shoutout to Burdine Elementary 1st grader Kane Burke! Kane did a fantastic job helping to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at our June meeting. Way to lead by example, Kane!
☀️ As we look forward to shifting gears into the new school year, we can't wait to recognize even more of our amazing students and their achievements.
📅 Stay tuned, Cavalier families! Updates, important dates, and calendars for the upcoming school year are coming your way very soon!
#JenkinsCavs #CavalierPride #BurdineElementary #StudentSuccess #MovingForward
We are catching up on some incredibly well-deserved student recognitions from our recent Jenkins Independent School Board meetings, and we couldn't be prouder of these outstanding Cavaliers!
⚾️ May Recognition: Sammy Whitaker
Sammy was honored for his incredible achievements both on the diamond and in the classroom! Talk about lightning speed—Sammy broke the school record for stolen bases and led the entire state of Kentucky! Outstanding job, Sammy!
🇺🇸 June Recognition: Kane Burke
A huge shoutout to Burdine Elementary 1st grader Kane Burke! Kane did a fantastic job helping to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at our June meeting. Way to lead by example, Kane!
☀️ As we look forward to shifting gears into the new school year, we can't wait to recognize even more of our amazing students and their achievements.
📅 Stay tuned, Cavalier families! Updates, important dates, and calendars for the upcoming school year are coming your way very soon!
#JenkinsCavs #CavalierPride #BurdineElementary #StudentSuccess #MovingForward
6th Grade Orientation Friday, August 7th 10:00-1:00 at JMHS
Calling all 3rd grade students and parents/families! We will be hosting our first Third Grade Orientation on July 29th @ 10:00 a.m. at Burdine. Parents attend with the students.
Pickup today @ Burdine
Pick up next week will be on Thursday July 2nd 12:00-3:00 due to the holiday weekend.
Pick up next week will be on Thursday July 2nd 12:00-3:00 due to the holiday weekend.
Future Cavalier Kindergarteners you don't want to miss out! If you have already registered we have your contact information and will be sending the registration for Kinderboost. If you haven't registered for kindergarten yet use the QR code to register! We can't wait to see you at Kinderboost!
TODAY!
Summer campers have just left the Breaks park and are on their way back to Burdine.
Information for summer campers at Burdine for Wednesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 11th.
Summer campers on Fridays be at Burdine at 9 like the regular schedule. All campers will ride the bus with staff to the pool. Remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, and dry clothes.
Summer Meal Pickup Reminder!
Monday, June 1, 12:00-3:00 at Burdine Elementary.
Join us for our Small School, Big Heart End of Year Wrap Up Night! 💚🎉
Come celebrate an amazing school year with our Burdine Elementary family! Our 2nd grade students have spent the last few days of school working hard on a special project that they can’t wait to showcase. 🌟📚
🍕 Pizza dinner will be provided
🎓 Open enrollment for new students-Meet the staff and tour the school!
🖍️ Pre-K applications available
✏️ Kindergarten enrollment opportunities
We invite families, friends, and community members to come together for a night of celebration, connection, and excitement for the future. Small school. Big hearts. Bright futures! 💚
Come celebrate an amazing school year with our Burdine Elementary family! Our 2nd grade students have spent the last few days of school working hard on a special project that they can’t wait to showcase. 🌟📚
🍕 Pizza dinner will be provided
🎓 Open enrollment for new students-Meet the staff and tour the school!
🖍️ Pre-K applications available
✏️ Kindergarten enrollment opportunities
We invite families, friends, and community members to come together for a night of celebration, connection, and excitement for the future. Small school. Big hearts. Bright futures! 💚
The fifth grade class, is heading back- arrival time 9:45 pm. Please be at Burdine to pick them up.
5th Grade has had a blast today at Dollywood. They are eating at Golden Corral and will be headed home shortly.
Last week our 5th graders took an exciting step toward their future during Transition Day at the middle/high school! 🎓✨ Students explored their new school, met teachers and staff, learned about opportunities ahead, and got a glimpse of what life will be like as they begin this next chapter. We are so proud of this amazing group and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 💚🤍 #TransitionDay #5thGradeSuccess #SwordsUp
Busy week! Don't miss this week's Awards, Promotions, Graduation and Celebrations!
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MAY 29!
*SPECIAL NOTE*
JUNE 1:
OPEN ENROLLMENT @ BURDINE 4:00-6:00
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION @ JMHS 6:00-7:30
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MAY 29!
*SPECIAL NOTE*
JUNE 1:
OPEN ENROLLMENT @ BURDINE 4:00-6:00
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION @ JMHS 6:00-7:30
🟢 JMHS New Student Orientation is Monday, June 1st at 6:00 PM! 🟢
Calling all new and incoming JMHS students! Join us at the Castle!
Here is what we have planned:
🎬 See our school culture come alive on the gym floor!
🤝 Meet your teachers, coaches, and club sponsors.
🎓 Learn about courses and Dual Credit opportunities.
🏫 Take a student-led tour of the building.
🍕 Finish up with refreshments in the Cafe!
Are YOU ready to be in GREEN? See you there! ⚔️ #GoCavs
Calling all new and incoming JMHS students! Join us at the Castle!
Here is what we have planned:
🎬 See our school culture come alive on the gym floor!
🤝 Meet your teachers, coaches, and club sponsors.
🎓 Learn about courses and Dual Credit opportunities.
🏫 Take a student-led tour of the building.
🍕 Finish up with refreshments in the Cafe!
Are YOU ready to be in GREEN? See you there! ⚔️ #GoCavs
