The Jonesville Academy offers educational programming for all boys and young men, with an aim to provide opportunities that connect underrepresented minority males with leaders, mentors, and educators from diverse backgrounds and engage them in content that celebrates their culture and ethnicity while equipping them for academic and career success. The youth in the programs learn from certified teachers and receive mentorship, along with the opportunity for additional support for parents and within schools.
Primary Subject Areas
(1) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(2) Reading and Writing
(3) Exploring Languages, History, and Cultures
Instructors
Experienced K-12 teachers deliver the Jonesville Academy curriculum. Thanks to the generous support from Warren County Public Schools and Bowling Green Independent School District, up to nine instructors will be recruited for the program. In addition, the Jonesville Academy partnership with the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences encourages WKU student teachers to assist in the classroom.
If you are interested in applying to be a teacher, view and complete the application online.
Program Dates and Times
September 2025 – May 2026
Meetings take place on Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm (includes lunch)
Most meetings take place at WKU in Gary Ransdell Hall.
Fall 2025 – September 13 (Opening Day), September 27, October 11, October 25*, November 8, November 22, December 6, and December 13 (holiday project/event).
Spring 2026 – January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18, and May 2* (if needed as a makeup day).
If these dates change, notice will be provided.
Grades 9-11 scholars begin meeting on October 25, 2025, all following meeting dates match those of grades 3-8.