Smile Faith Dentistry is hosting a free dental clinic the weekends of October 29-31 and November 5-7. This is for anyone 18 and under. Please call 1-606-212-1116 to schedule your appointment. If you attend the first weekend, there will also be free shoes.
We will not be returning to in person classes next week. We are closely monitoring health trends in the county and we are in constant contact with the health department. We will announce as soon as an in person return date is set.
The USDA has recently approved a waiver request that allows districts with approved Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program elementary sites the flexibility to allow parents/guardians to pick up FFVP foods. Therefore, on Friday, September 25th Burdine Elementary will be having a parent/guardian drive thru to allow for pickup of fresh fruits and vegetables from 1:00 to 3:30.
Any student grade 5-8 that wishes to play middle school football needs to meet at the football field tomorrow evening at 6:00 pm.
Parents, if your student needs help with virtual learning they can schedule appointments with teachers to come in the building for face to face instruction. Appointments MUST scheduled and all recommended safety protocols followed. Contact your teacher through Google classroom or call the school at 832-2184.
Anyone interested in Jenkins Archery, needs to stop by Mrs. Fields' Room 120 at JMHS to pick up fundraiser packets by Sept. 23, 2020. We must have funds to be able to participate in the archery meets. Since COVID has restricted most of our fundraising opportunities, we need to raise funds quickly and greatly. This fundraiser was easy and beneficial last year. We will begin practice on Sept. 29, 2020 at 3:30 pm. We must practice social distancing, face masks are required, and all practices will be closed due to safety issues (both COVID and NASP regulations). Practices will be staggered in order to ensure that we are meeting health requirements, so the practice schedule will be altered due to number of participants. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Candy Fields at (606) 832-2184 or (606) 821-8289.
Mid term grade reports will be available Wednesday, September 23rd. There will be a drive through event from 1:00 until 3:30, at each campus, for parents to pick them up. If you are not able to pick them up at that time contact the school. If you have any first of the year paper work that you haven't returned, please bring it at that time.
Attention Juniors (Class of 2022)
If you are a Junior at Jenkins Middle High School and you are interested in applying for the Governor Scholars Program (GSP), please contact Mrs. Meade and she will help you with the application process.
In order to be eligible to apply, you need to be a resident of Kentucky, have at least a 3.5 GPA, and be involved in your school and community. If these things describe you, you should apply! Applications are due Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
GSP is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky Students completing their junior year of high school. Established in 1983, the popular program provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional environment that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.
We wanted to remind all of our 6th grade students to go to their health care provider and get your immunizations up to date. Even though we're in a global pandemic, you still need to have your shot record up to date. You also need a new 6th grade physical for 6th grade. Any questions, please call the school.
You have the opportunity to take the ACT here at school either on October 10th, 17th, or 24th. If you would like to take the ACT for free any of these three Saturdays, you have until Thursday, September 17th to register. Please see Mrs. Meade and she will help you get signed up.
Attention all Jenkins Band Alumni members! The Cavalier Winds Band Program is currently selling decorative pillows hand sewn from the old uniforms! You can purchase the whole set for $35, the jacket pillow for $25, a set of two jacket pillows for $35, or a set of the two arm pillows for $10. To place your order, please email
jenny.collins @jenkins.kyschools.us
There will be a JV Football scrimmage tomorrow at 12:00 vs Knott Co @ home. If you plan on coming to a football game this season, please follow the guidelines below. We have to adhere to the guidelines for our athletes to be able to continue their season. Even though it is outside, face masks ARE required at all times for fans, and social distancing. Please be aware of the new Entrance & Exit locations, and what will be asked of you before entering. There will be no cost for tomorrow's scrimmage.
The gate at the far end of the field, near the school will be blocked off, EVERYONE, must enter near the Lake side gate to get a temperature check. Come out and support our kids if you can, and show them Cavaliers can safely and proudly return to sports! #GOCAVS
Senior pictures will be taken Friday September 11th. Book Online at Photogenius.org! Use the book online tab and select your school and it will show you the times available create a new account and fill in information.
There will be a setting Fee of $20.00. That will cover your formal and environmental portraits. We encourage all students to bring personal items that reflect your personal style or hobbies to make your senior session your own!
LADIES - Please be sure and bring a top that can slide off the shoulder easily for your formal drape portraits. You may also bring up to two outfits for your environmental portraits as well. Keep in mind it is always a good idea to be mindful of the extra studio lights when applying makeup with contouring or using highlights.
GENTLEMEN – Be sure to wear a white or light colored shirt without graphics or lettering to wear under the formal shirt. You may also bring up to two outfits for you environmental portraits.
There will be a meeting on September, 14 in the Jenkins Middle High School cafeteria at 4 PM tor any student grades 4-12 that is interested in participating in Archery this fall. If you cannot attend, contact Candy Fields at 832-2184 or email candice.fields@jenkins.kyschools.us. This is to prepare for future practices, competitions, and give out fundraiser information.
There will be a meeting for Any girls grades 7-12 interested in playing softball on Sept. 15, 2020 at 4 pm in the Jenkins Middle High school cafeteria. If you cannot attend, contact Candy Fields 832-2184 or email candice.fields@jenkins.kyschools.us. This is to prepare for future practices, competitions, and give out fundraiser information.
SmileyFaith is offering a free pediatric dental clinic October 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. You can call Crystal at 606-634-9335. This is on a first come first serve basis, they only have 96 students.
The Lunch Bunch Bus will follow a schedule similar to the one they followed in the summer. On Monday and Wednesday the bus will go down Main Street to Pike Co. On Tuesday and Thursday the bus will go from Mudtown to McRoberts. If you need added to the route, please call us!
Smile Faith Dentistry is holding 3 pediatric dentistry clinics in October. This means that your child can get free tooth fillings, cleanings, and extractions. These clinics will be three different weekends in October. If you are interested in taking advantage of these services, please give Smile Faith Dentistry a call today and reserve your appointment. Please call 1-606-634-9335
A reminder that the first day of school is tomorrow, Monday, August 31st. While we had hoped to start school with a number of our students in person, unfortunately circumstances beyond our control have made that impossible. District leadership has listened to your feedback. We have worked long and hard to prepare a plan that delivers instruction every day. We have sent devices home to those that requested them. We will be sending USB drives home weekly with all instructional videos and assignments for our students who do not have internet access. Please understand that although we have tried to plan for every contingency, there will be bumps in the road and adjustments will have to be made. We ask for your patience when problems arise and give us a chance to work through them with you. Virtual learning cannot be successful unless your student is engaged in the learning process. Learning at home can be stressful and taxing. With that in mind, we'd like to share the following with you:
Six R's for Less Stress Virtual Learning, from the Prevention Action Alliance.
Realistic Expectations: This is a key starting point. Set your standards high but be sure to give yourself and your children grace along the way. Don’t strive for perfection, be too intense, or over-schedule. Simply do your best as you step into this type of teaching role while encouraging your child to do the same.
Requirements: Be clear on what is required of your child weekly and daily. Monitor their ability to comprehend the task at hand and complete the assignment. Depending on your individual child, your necessary level of involvement will vary—which means potentially more work and more stress for some families than others.
Rules: Create rules surrounding time for work and play. Many families find that it works best to get the schoolwork completed first, then have the rest of the day for play.
Routine: If your child’s school requires them to be on live sessions, that will determine their schedule to some degree. However, it is up to you and your child to come up with a routine that fits best—then stick to it.
Relief: This comes in the form of self-care for you and for your child so that you can be in the best frame of mind to be helpful, and your child can be in the best frame of mind to continue learning. It’s essential that all parties involved are getting enough sleep, eating well-balanced diets, getting exercise, and making time to relax.
Resources: Check first with your child’s school to see what they have to offer, then go online as there are endless free resources to help with virtual learning.
We're excited to get school started and can't wait until we can see each and every one of you in person!
Any girl interested in playing High School Volleyball grades 7-12, be at the School on Monday August 24th @ 6:00.
Any girl interested in playing middle school basketball grades 4-8, be at the School on Monday @ 4:00.
Make sure to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.