Youth Service Center- East Jessamine Middle School

Purpose

The mission of the East Middle Youth Service Center (YSC) is to enhance students' success in school by coordinating resources that strengthen students, families, and our school community. Middle school is a time of huge growth and transition. We are here to remove non-academic barriers to learning, helping every student build confidence, stay healthy, and achieve their full potential.

Lain Hager - Youth Service Center Coordinator

Hello, Jaguar Families! My name is Lain Hager, and I am proud to serve as the Youth Service Center Coordinator here at East Jessamine Middle School.

Growing up, I attended East Jessamine High School before moving on to Campbellsville University, where I earned my degree in Criminal Justice & Sociology. My journey through school sparked a deep passion for helping young people navigate the middle school years and build strong foundations for their futures.

My goal at EJMS is simple: to make sure every student and family feels supported, welcomed, and equipped with the resources they need to thrive. Whether it’s providing basic essentials, connecting families with community resources, or just being a trusted listener, my door in Room 179 is always open!

Weekly Newsletter from YSC

Nicholasville Firefighters - Toy Drive Sign ups

Nicholasville Firefighters Toy Drive has a few dates left for applications. Please see the flier below for the corrected dates and times. Our program is for children ages 6months-Age 12. If you have further questions please call or text 8595534033.

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Teen Outreach Program

Join the Teen Outreach program! We meet every Thursday from 4-5:15. Students will gain leadership and community service skills that will help them thrive in our school, at home and in the community. If you would like to join the Teen Outreach Program (TOP), please reach out to Mr. Hager - Lain.hager@jessamine.kyschools.us

It’s time to PACK THE PANTRY! From 9/21 to 9/25, we’re kicking off a 1-week homeroom challenge, and it’s a BATTLE OF THE GRADES!

That’s right, homerooms will be competing grade-by-grade (6th vs. 6th, 7th vs. 7th, 8th vs. 8th) to see who can collect the most non-perishable food items. Every single item donated counts toward your homeroom’s total and directly supports families in our community!

THE PRIZE: The winning homeroom in EACH grade gets a DONUT PARTY!

How to participate:

-Bring non-perishable items (cans, pasta, boxed goods) to your homeroom.

-Teachers will track daily totals on the leaderboard. Fill those bins, help homeroom take the title for your grade and take the crown!

-Let’s see which homeroom has the most spirit. Let’s fill it up!

Big Smiles - Dental Screening coming to EJMS

2026-2027 : Back to School Kickoff

Food & Nutrition Initiatives:

Launched a confidential Community Food Support Program for families facing financial hardship and enrolled 15 students in our monthly weekend food assistance program.Supported by Mount Lebanon Church, Wilmore Freedom, and St. Luke

Welcome to our Community Food Support Program. We are dedicated to ensuring that nutritious food reaches the individuals and families in our community who are facing severe financial hardship and food insecurity. Because our resources are limited, this program is specifically designed to support households currently experiencing low income or critical financial need. Every response is kept strictly confidential. Thank you for helping us care for our community. Go to form below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScogRBxK0JyzHpPILqQs7IpODHfc9hTwWlp_1jhedxAN0lKUw/viewform?usp=dialog

Back-to-School Readiness & Essentials:

Partnered with the Nicholasville Police Department for "Cram the Cruiser," joined the YMCA at Lake Mingo to distribute school supplies to over 230 students, received 2,000+ donated items from Donaldson, and stocked Room 179 with apparel and hygiene supplies from the Salvation Army

Middle School Transition & Orientation:

High school Student Ambassadors conducted leadership workshops and hosted "Middle School 101" orientation sessions to help incoming middle schoolers transition smoothly Established Room 179 as a free, no-barrier hub for clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.Completed 201 total student service contacts across both months (104 in August, 97 in September).

Community Generosity: Received $2,460 in total financial and in-kind donations ($1,560 in August, $900 in September)

In August - Over 29 students were provided clothing/shoes and 7 received emergency hygiene care.