Dear Cavalier families, Welcome to a new school year at Jenkins Independent! Whether your family has been part of our district for generations or your child is becoming a Cavalier ...

JENKINS, KY — There is a distinct difference between those who teach for a living and those who make education their life’s work. After an extraordinary 42-year career, Mrs. Sal...

On Saturday, January 17th, our historic gymnasium, constructed 55 years ago and long regarded as the heart of our school, was officially inducted into the Kentucky High School Bas...

Highlighting Jenkins’ Role in Growing a Skilled IT Workforce Across Appalachia Jenkins Independent Schools Superintendent Damian Johnson recently represented the district at th...

Students in Mrs. Hubbard's science classes at Jenkins Middle High recently put their physics knowledge to the test with the classic Egg Drop Challenge . The experiment proved to...

This evening we gathered with an incredible group of voices from across our community. School staff, community leaders, faith-based leaders, local business leaders, parents, and...

Jenkins Independent Schools made history Tuesday night as the newly formed varsity soccer team secured a 3-0 victory over Buckhorn in its inaugural game. The win marks a signific...

Jenkins Independent Schools recently held its annual High Attendance Day, a school-wide event designed to highlight the importance of being in class. The day was marked by fun ac...

Jenkins Middle School has introduced an innovative program called the "Castle System," designed to build a stronger sense of community and school spirit. This family-style ini...

The Jenkins Homecoming Parade on August 23rd was a huge success, with Jenkins Independent Schools showing a strong presence. The Jenkins High School marching band filled the stre...

Gavin Gibson, a 2025 graduate of Jenkins High School, was recently awarded the Mike Rowe Works Foundation Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship, sponsored by the renowned te...

Try-outs for the Jenkins High School Academic Team will be held after school on Tuesday, August 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 113. Students in grades 9–12 who are interested...

Jenkins Independent Schools hosted a heartfelt community event on Tuesday, August 12th, to usher in the new academic year. The gathering brought together members of the school ...

Our dedicated teachers and staff spent time this week completing Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training! This crucial training is part of our commitment to ensuring a safe learn...

🏀 What an incredible week at the Annual "Bounce Out the Stigma" basketball camp, hosted right here at JMHS! We were so proud to see these amazing kids from our community shine on ...

Jenkins Independent Schools is more than just a school system. We’re a family committed to helping students grow in confidence, take ownership of their learning, and reach their f...

Our talented students have artwork on display at the Charles Harris Gallery in Wise, VA thanks to the continued efforts of our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Luann Vermillion! She alwa...

Earlier this year, Jenkins Independent Schools planned to attend the Kentucky State Beta Convention in Lexington—but a snowstorm kept us home. That didn’t stop a few of our studen...

We’re excited to share the official school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year! This calendar includes important dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks...

The Jenkins Middle High School community is excited to welcome prospective students and families to our New Student Orientation on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM in the JMHS Gymnasi...