Jenkins Independent Schools

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 Richie also had big hits for the lady Cavs.

Cavs Shut Out East Ridge While on the mound, Dylan Wolford didn’t allow a single run as Jenkins Middle School defeated East Ridge Middle School 12-0. Wolford only allowed 2 hits. The win was secured in the 3rd inning with 8 runs, which included RBIs from Gus Bosserman, Daniel Wright, Shawn Phillips, John Addington and Gavin Keith. Addington led the Cavs with 6 of their 11 stolen bases.

Jenkins Softball team earns doubleheader sweep against Prestonsburg. In the first game, Riley Fleming scattered two hits, and struck out 6 across five innings in the win inside the circle. Fleming helps her own cause, going 2-for-3 and driving in the winning run. Kristin Thacker, Abigail Bentley, and Alexis Richie each recorded two hits and two RBIS to propel the Lady Cavs to a 3-2 win. The lady Cavs rallies to take game two. Kristin Thacker earned her first win of the season as she struck out 7 batters. At the plate, Alexis Richie went 2-for-2 with one RBI. Madison Polly and Abigail Bentley each had two hits as the lady Cavs win 3-1.

Cavs Hand Pike Central An 11 Point Loss John Addington was on key while at the plate tallying 4 hits and leading the Cavs to a 17-6 victory over Pike Central. Caleb Morgan sealed the deal for the Cavs, as he pitched two innings, allowing 5 runs on 2 hits and striking out three PCC Hawks. Gavin Keith and Dylan Wolford entered the game from the bullpen to help close out the game. Daniel Wright led the Cavs with three stolen bases, as the Cavs racked up a total of 20 stolen bases on the night.

Lady Cavs Defeat Floyd Central Congratulations to the Lady Cavs on their 5-3 Varsity victory. Stats from the Varsity game include: Riley Fleming was the winning pitcher with 3 strike outs; both Jerrica Thacker and Madison Polly chipped in with 2 hits each. And, Makala Stambaugh lead the defense with awesome catches in centerfield. In the JV game, Sophomore Kristin Thacker served as the winning pitcher. We’re very proud of the Lady Cavs! Keep up the great work!

Cavs Take the Win Over LCC Cougars The JMS Cavalier baseball team defeated LCC by a score of 5-4 ... with Caleb Morgan securing the winning run by stealing from 3rd to home! The Cavaliers improve their record to 16-4 for the season. JMS will be in action again tomorrow, April 25, as they travel to Pike County Central.

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 Cavaliers grabs lead in sixth inning to defeat Prestonsburg by a score of 11-9 improving their record to 13-2. Go Cavs!

Junior, Hayden Fleming, currently ranks 2nd in the state with the most strikeouts in high school baseball. Hayden has accumulated 51 strikeouts in 7 games! He only trails first place by 6 ... the current leader has 57 strikeouts in 10 games. Cavalier Nation is certain that Hayden will soon be in the first place position! (You can follow his performance here!) #TheHaydenWatch #CavalierBaseball #CavalierPride

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, and Marshall Gage Wiseman. Kenneth is the grandson of Judy and the late Clarence Sexton and Paul Moberly, as well as the pride and joy of his Auntie Linda Sexton. Hannah is the daughter of Angela Robbins and granddaughter of Gary and Susie Robbins. Gage is the son of Diana Wiseman.

In order to build a stronger community, Jenkins Student Senate Team Members, Keiley Bentley and Nichole Cook, opened a fitness room within the JMHS school! For more information, visit the JMHS Facebook page!

Congratulations to Senior Jordan Bates on breaking the school record for the 100m dash ... the record was previously held by Jared Tackett!

Congratulations to JMS Baseball player Daniel Wright for pitching a no hitter against East Ridge ... leading his team to a 10-0 victory, and improving their record to 11-2 for the season! Go Cavs!

Jenkins Independent buses will be running about fifteen minutes late this afternoon. We apologize for this delay but we had some delays with buses returning from a field trip. Go Cavs!!!

Jenkins Ind. hopes all of our students, staff, and parents have Happy and Safe Spring Break! School Resumes Monday April 8th. Go Cavs!!!!

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration will be held at the Burdine Elementary Campus on April 9, 2019 from 9 am to 2 pm. Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2019 to enroll in Preschool. Children must be 5 years old by August 1, 2019 to enroll in Kindergarten.

The March meeting of the Jenkins Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 PM in the JMHS library.

Burdine PTO will meet on Wednesday, February 20th at the Burdine Campus after school.

The Burdine Elementary Campus is currently collecting Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is our 3rd year and our goal is $250. Students can bring in any loose change, not just pennies.

The February meeting of the Jenkins Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, February 26th.