💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌
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Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Everyone has something to communicate, with or without a voice." Being a Speech Language Pathologist means I am an advocate for my students. It is my responsibility to make sure they are heard and understood and that they are confident enough to speak for themselves. — Jean Whitt, Speech-Language Pathologist at Kennedy Elementary and McFerran Early Childhood
🎉 BIG NEWS! | Join us in giving a huge shoutout to TWO incredible JCPS educators who’ve been named Kentucky SHAPE State Teachers of the Year! 🏆 Congratulations to Nicole Sheffer (Fern Creek High School) and Karen Sweazy (Eisenhower Elementary School) on this major honor!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: KY SHAPE. Congratulations to the KYSHAPE State Teachers of the Year! Nicole Sheffer, Fern Creek High School, Health Teacher of the Year. Karen Sweazy, Eisenhower Elementary, Elementary PE Teacher of the Year.
All JCPS after-school activities are canceled today, May 16, due to the expected storms.
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🎓 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 | Graduation season is officially underway! The Georgia Chaffee TAPP School celebrated its incredible Class of 2025 today. We’re proud beyond words—congrats, graduates!
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High school graduates wearing pink caps and gowns stand in a line holding pink roses.
A high school graduate wearing a pink cap and gown wipes tears from her eyes as she holds a picture frame.
A high school graduate poses for a picture with a staff member on stage holding a diploma.
CLASSIFIED JOB FAIR | Join us this Friday, May 16 for a Classified Career Fair to learn more about open roles in our Nutrition Services, Security, Maintenance, Mechanic, Custodial, and Early Childhood divisions!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional flyer for the JCPS Classified Career Fair 2025. The headline reads "Your Career with JCPS Starts Here!" with the JCPS logo. The event is on May 16, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr., Louisville, KY 40218. Event highlights include speaking with hiring managers, application assistance, gaining department information, and a reminder to bring a resume/work history and two references with email addresses. Departments hiring include Nutrition Services, Security, Maintenance, Mechanic, Custodial, and Early Childhood. Images feature diverse individuals in professional and industrial work attire.
💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Communication is the essence of human life." — Janice Light Being a JCPS SLP means working with students to develop essential speech, language, and communication skills so that they may overcome challenges and be successful across settings in their school environment, but also in life. It means advocating for students' needs, working on goals, and collaborating with other professionals to promote skills and independence. — Allison Forrester, Speech-Language Pathologist at Hudson Middle, Meyzeek Middle, UofL Pact, and duPont Manual High
💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!
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Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Casey Leone. Wellington Elementary. “Nurse Casey has been a school nurse at Wellington Elementary for 10 years. She works diligently to make sure all of her students are cared for. She has built relationships with her students and families and ensures that they all have access to healthcare and resources. She advocates for her students to receive necessary health services, such as dental clinics, vision clinics, immunizations, and physicals at school. She enjoys providing health education to her students whenever she has the opportunity.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN
📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You have inspired me to continue on the path I'm on, so I can be a teacher like you one day."
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Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To: Ms. Cashman, Southern High School. I’ve had you as a teacher for 3 years now, and you have impacted my life more than any other teacher I’ve ever had. You push me even when I want to give up. You have given me the tools I need to succeed in life. Not only have you helped me grow as a person, you’ve also helped me grow my career and my emotional health. You have cared for me more than anyone I know. You have inspired me to continue on the path I’m on, so I can be a teacher like you one day. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. From: Piper K., 12th Grade, Southern High School
💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!
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Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Tracey Jones. Jeffersontown High. “We would like to recognize nurse Tracey from Jeffersontown High School for her outstanding dedication to patient care and health education. Tracey overcame language barriers through the effective use of interpreter services with the Language Line. By proactively reaching out to parents/guardians in their preferred language, Tracey ensured that families received clear, culturally sensitive education about recommended vaccines. This commitment to inclusivity and health equity not only empowered parents to make informed decisions, but also helped improve community health outcomes.” - Heather Karem, Nurse Practitioner
📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom."
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Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To Ms. Ice, Laukhuf Elementary. From Miranda W., 12th grade, Louisville Male High School. I hope you are doing well! As I look back on my education, I can’t help but think of the incredible impact you had on my learning and personal growth. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication, encouragement, and the lasting influence you’ve had on my life. Looking back, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making learning engaging and meaningful. Your kindness, patience, and belief in your students made a difference, and I am so grateful to have been one of them. From coming in as a new student with only a few months left of school, you welcomed me with open arms. You made me feel as though I had known you for years. You are the reason I am where I am today, and I am beyond grateful. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t have faith in myself. Thank you for guiding me through school while also making sure I figured it out on my own. You taught me independence and just how important maturity was. You gave me a helping hand when I needed it most. No matter what the situation was, regardless if it was friends, family, school or just about anything, you were always willing to be there and listen to me talk. As I navigate through life, I will forever appreciate your kindness and words. Thank you for sticking by my side during times I felt like I couldn’t do it! You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom. As I move on with life and begin my own journey, I will always remember your kind words and to never forget to keep going. You don’t come across many people who help you through life, but I am forever grateful to have that person as you. I love you beyond words and thank you for being you!
💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!
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Graphic says: A Big Thank You! Happy National School Nurses Week! Carol Chesney. Coral Ridge Elementary. “Carol has been a JCPS School Nurse for 17 years and loves working with children. She loves being a nurse to children in an educational environment. She always greets each child with a friendly smile and listens to each of their concerns. She not only provides healthcare to ours students but is there for the staff as well.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN
💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn — thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you!
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A Big Thank You! Happy National School Nurses Week! Kristen Mattioli. Bates Elementary. “Upon entering the office at Bates Elementary, you will quickly notice that Nurse Kristen is an integral part of the school community. In addition to students coming to her office for an array of medical needs, many stop by for a quick hug or word of reassurance to start their day. Her efforts have created a space where students feel safe and cared for, which is an undeniable talent of a great school nurse.” - Mary Texas, APRN, FNP
💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! “Never assume a person who has difficulty communicating has nothing to say.” — Stacy Sekinger Being an SLP in JCPS has always been about meeting the needs of our littlest learners and their families. Everyday I get to play, laugh, and—sometimes—cry with them as we navigate what can be a very overwhelming introduction to the ECE world. Communication is a foundational right for all people. Helping toddlers access that right by developing a way to communicate with their loved ones is so very rewarding. I love my job! — Jenny Lockwood, Speech-Language Pathologist at Early Childhood Diagnostic Center
💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn — thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Katelyn Young, Okolona Elementary. “Katelyn works diligently to provide quality care to all students at Okolona Elementary. She goes above and beyond to build relationships with families, ensuring they have access to resources and feel comfortable contacting her with any questions or concerns. A recent example of her commitment is contacting families of students that failed vision screenings and making sure they were aware of Adarsh clinics. This resulted in 5 students getting access to much needed glasses that will play a huge role in their academic success. She has been a great resource to our zone and is always willing to answer any questions from fellow nurses.” - Mary Texas, APRN, FNP
The school transfer window is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need in-person help submitting a transfer request, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families should enter through door #12 located on Gallagher Street.
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Graphic says: Student transfer application assistance at the JCPS Satellite Office. 1107 South 17th Street. Louisville, KY 40210. May 5th & 7th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Assistance will still be available at the LAM Building located at 4309 Bishop Lane.
🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | To all of our amazing JCPS educators—thank you for showing up, lifting up, and going above and beyond every single day. You’re shaping futures, inspiring minds, and making magic happen. ✨ We see you. We celebrate you. We appreciate you this week and every week! ❤️
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
The transfer window for JCPS students is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need help submitting a transfer request for the 2025-26 school year, the Office of School Choice can be reached at (502) 485-6250. School Choice employees will also be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7 from 9am-3pm.
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🎉 SUPERTEACHERS | JCPS teachers stocked up on FREE supplies today at the Clothing Assistance Program's Superteacher Event—grabbing everything from classroom essentials to tools that help build stronger connections with students and families! 💼🍎 And the best part? Even more teachers will get to “shop” the event Monday, just in time for #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🙌
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Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers gather for the CAP Superteachers event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
🏇 AND THEY'RE OFF | The track was sloppy and the river was high, so Luhr Elementary School moved their stick horse and steamboat races (with hula hoops) inside. Check out the hats, too!
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students hold stick horses and smile for a photo.
Students hold stick horses and smile for a photo.
Students pose for a picture while wearing Derby-themed hats.
Students compete in a "steamboat" race using hula hoops.
🏙️ PILOT PROGRAM | Immigrant students from Southern High School joined with mentors to learn about Louisville together as part of a pilot program with Metro Office of Immigrant Services. The students then pitched the Mayor's office with real solutions to city issues. This is their home, and they’re ready to lead!
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.
A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.
Audience members listen to a speaker while seated in chairs.
A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.