Jenkins Independent Schools

We are aware that there has been an unsubstantiated threat circulating on social media regarding possible school violence in Kentucky on August 28. Increased security measures will be implemented with additional city officers in our schools and limited access to our buildings.

If your elementary student is a parent drop-off on the first day of school, we would like to welcome you into our cafeteria and hallway as we make a spirit/cheer line to “welcome our students back to school” in the morning. We ask that you please stay out and away from the classroom doors!

Jenkins Elementary School will have Open House tomorrow from 5:00-6:30. This will allow families with students in both schools an opportunity to meet our staff.

JMHS will conduct Open House on the first day of school between the hours of 3:30 and 5:00. Due to construction, JMHS Open House Will NOT be held today, August 21. Thanks.

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.

Due to ongoing construction, we have been unable to conduct our normal Open House routines. However, both campuses will conduct teacher meet and greets during the specified times below. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon! Open House dates are as follows: JMHS - Wednesday, August 21 from 3:30 to 5:00 Jenkins Elementary - Monday, August 26 from 3:30 to 5:00

Don't forget that Friday, August 16th is the deadline to register for the September 13th ACT at regular price.

​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).

Please check out the news feed on our website for an updated schedule (days and times) for our summer feeding mobile route!

Due to our ongoing construction project, the first day for students in the Jenkins Ind. School district will be Wed., August 21st. Any student wishing to take dual credit classes will need to attend the Back to School Bash tomorrow and see Mrs. Meade to complete registration.

Back To School Bash will be on Thursday, August 8th at Jenkins City Park from 10 a m to 2 o’clock p m. There will be free school supplies, fire truck rides, free food, pool pass, band performance, introduction of school teams, Falcon Show and Joseph Young Magic Show.

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: Pencils Paper Folders The following items will be for whole classroom use: Facial Tissue Dry Erase Markers Paper Towels Hand Sanitizer Items may be submitted to each student’s first period teacher. We thank you in advance for your support! Proud to be a Cavalier, Mrs. Collier

Attention Juniors and Seniors: If you are interested in attending the Wise County vocational school next year, please meet Mrs Meade and/or Mrs Collier at the Jenkins public library tomorrow, August 1, at 12:00 pm. If you wish to attend vocational, but are unable to attend tomorrow’s meeting, you may contact Mrs Meade and/or Mrs Collier at 832 2184. Please make all calls between 10:00 and 11:00 tomorrow, August 1. Thanks.

Check out the news feed on our school's website for an updated schedule to the mobile feeding route.

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 magic show and more will be available! We hope to see you there!

Band camp for ALL middle and high school students participating in band this year will begin this Monday, July 29th, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on main street in Jenkins. The camp begins at 8:30 a.m. & ends at 5:00 p.m. Bring your instrument and wear comfortable clothing.

Middle school cheerleading sign ups (for grades 3-8) will be held Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 at the football field. Thanks.

Alicia Cook with ARH will be giving free sports physicals at the clinic in Jenkins for all students on Tuesday July 23rd and Wednesday July 24th.

Middle School football practice for Grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th will be held at 6:00 today at the softball field. Thanks.

The 2019 Back to School Supply List is now published on the district's web page under news! Go check it out for all grades!