✅ DEADLINE TODAY | Today is the last day to let us know your child will re-enroll in Butler Traditional High School, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, Lyman T. Johnson Traditional Middle, Louisville Male High School, duPont Manual High School, or Whitney Young Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. Students who left these six JCPS magnets in 2024-25 due to lack of JCPS-provided transportation will be allowed to return to those schools for the 2025-26 school year. But families must let the district know by TODAY, April 10 if their student plans to return to their magnet school. Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2104293
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Manual High School building.
🎓 HIGH SCHOOL TO MED SCHOOL 🩺 | A University of Louisville partnership with Central High School is cultivating the next generation of health professionals! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GdTCTu
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Five adults pose for a picture and smile while standing outside.
🚍 BUS DRIVER HIRING BLITZ | Did you know average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year? Please join us at our upcoming Bus Driver Hiring Blitz on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center! Participants can learn more about the position and apply on site!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz. Friday, April 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. Enter through the front entrance of the building.
⭐ Capturing Student Voices | JCPS has its first Student Advisory Council. The council includes two students from every high school who will meet and share their concerns and recommendations on district issues that matter to them – everything from curriculum to building design to school lunch menus. #WeAreJCPS https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2117103
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🎉 G.R.E.A.T. GRADS ALERT | Huge shoutout to the JCPS 5th graders who recently graduated from the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program! Over six weeks, they learned how to stand up to bullying, resolve conflicts peacefully, and stay on a positive path. A big THANK YOU to the dedicated Louisville Metro Police Department officers for empowering these young leaders with the skills to make smart choices! 👏💙
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
An officer hands a certificate to a student.
Students and adults pose for a picture. The students hold certificates.
An officer stands on a stage and speaks to a room full of students.
Students and adults pose for a picture. The students hold certificates.
Students and adults pose for a picture. The students hold certificates.
An officer stands in the front of a room full of students and speaks while a few students raise their hands.
Students and adults pose for a picture. The students hold certificates.
💡 INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION | Maggie Harlow, Louisville business leader and mom of rap star and JCPS grad Jack Harlow, shared her wisdom yesterday with Academy @ Shawnee Management and Entrepreneurship students! She talked about her journey as a business owner, discussing success, staying focused, and the power of lifelong learning. Some of her top advice? 🔥 "Being willing to learn is more important than what you know."
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Maggie Harlow poses for a picture with a group of Academy @ Shawnee students.
Maggie Harlow speaks to students at the Academy @ Shawnee.
Maggie Harlow talks to a student at the Academy @ Shawnee.
🧠 SAFETY FIRST 🚴‍♂️ | Frayser Elementary School second graders are rolling in style with brand-new bike helmets, thanks to UofL Health and the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky! In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, these young riders are gearing up to stay safe while they cruise.
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
An adult fits a bike helmet on a student's head.
Bike helmets sit on a table as students and adults stand in the background.
An adult fits a bike helmet on a student's head.
Three students and an adult stand in front of a group of students doing an activity with outstretched arms.
🏈 FROM SUPER BOWL CHAMP TO LITERACY CHAMP 📚 | A former NFL player and member of the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots visited King Elementary School today to share the magic of reading with students. Malcolm Mitchell inspired students, brought a magician with him to perform a magic show, and read his book The Magician's Hat—helping students see that books can be just as powerful as big plays!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Malcolm Mitchell holds up a football and smiles at a student.
Malcolm Mitchell speaks into a microphone in front of students.
A magician holds up rings and smiles as a student looks on in surprise.
Malcolm Mitchell throws a football with a student.
Malcolm Mitchell and another adult hold up copies of his book as he reads to students who are sitting on the gym floor.
🚗 ELECTRIC FUTURES⚡ | Fairdale High School Diesel Tech students got a firsthand look at the cutting-edge electric vehicle batteries the BlueOval SK Battery park plant in Hardin Co. will produce. They even checked out an all-electric F-150 these batteries will power! Hands-on learning today, high-powered careers tomorrow! 🔥
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students look at an adult who is pointing toward a Ford F-150 truck with BlueOval written on the side of it and the hood raised.
An adult points to a large screen while students sit in chairs and watch.
Students gather around an adult who is showing them under the hood of an all-electric Ford F-150.
An adult talks to a classroom of students.
🌾🚜 KENTUCKY AG WEEK 🚜🌾 | Kentucky’s Agriculture and Education Commissioners visited three JCPS schools today to celebrate Kentucky Agriculture Week! Stonestreet Elementary students had an exciting day meeting Farmer Steve and his barnyard animals, exploring classrooms with state officials, and enjoying a delicious lunch featuring Kentucky-raised products, served by JCPS Nutrition Services. What a great way to celebrate agriculture, education, and local food! 🌱🐄
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student holds a small pig.
Dr. Marty Pollio leads around a miniature horse outside while people watch in the background.
Students pet a small animal held by an adult, who is sitting in the grass.
An adult sits on the ground and pets an animal that is laying on the grass.
A small pig walks down a school hallway.
Dr. Marty Pollio smiles and looks at students in a classroom.
✨ CELEBRATING THE CULTURE OF THE CROWN ✨ | Last week, Wellington Elementary School students honored the beauty, history, and significance of Black hair. Through interactive stations and powerful conversations with local Black hairstylists, barbers, and braiders, they learned, celebrated, and elevated the culture of Black hair. 💛🖤 #WeAreJCPS
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Four students stand near a display and smile.
Sign has a picture of a Black boy and says: "My hair is my history, my pride, my power."
Students present to other students and adults.
Sign has a picture of a Black girl and says: "Our hair tells stories the world needs to hear."
✅ REGISTER NOW | General registration opened today for the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly known as JCPS Backpack League). Learn more and register now through March 30: https://bit.ly/SummerSuccessLeague2025
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Success League JCPS
🌟✨ MORNINGS WITH MOMS | Nothing like a little morning motivation! JCPS #MorningswithMoms brought smiles, signs, and tons of encouragement to Semple Elementary School today, and students LOVED it! 💙🎉
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students enter school as Mornings with Moms volunteers cheer.
A student slaps hands with a Mornings with Moms volunteer.
Students enter school as Mornings with Moms volunteers cheer.
A student slaps hands with a Mornings with Moms volunteer.
🌟 PITCH DAY | They have a mock business, items to sell, target markets, and a business plan. Now Ramsey Middle School Explore Business Pathway students are pitching their ideas and asking for investment from judges, similar to Shark Tank! Thanks to Class Act Federal Credit Union for their partnership!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two students stand in front of a smart board and pitch their business idea to adults.
Adults sit at a table and take notes on paper.
Two students stand in front of a smart board and pitch their business idea to adults.
Two students stand in front of a smart board and pitch their business idea to adults.
🌟 SELF-CARE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY | Join us for Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family event on Tuesday, March 18. See the flyer below for more information, and register online: https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25 #WeAreJCPS
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Alt Text: A flyer with a green gradient background promotes "Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family," an event hosted by JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools). The flyer features an illustration of a smiling person with headphones, surrounded by calming doodles. The event encourages families to explore self-care through various stations, including: Self-Care 101 Journaling Mindful Art Coping Skills Healthy Relationships Sensory Play Positive Self-Talk Mindful Movement Healthy Eating Financial Literacy Family Time Attendees will receive free books, self-care materials, and other resources. Dinner will be provided, and community organizations will be present. Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 📍 Location: JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 Registration: A QR code and a link (https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25) are provided for registration, with a note stating that interpretation services require registration. At the bottom, logos of event sponsors—including Coco5, Papa John's, The D’Angelo Russell Foundation, and Primerica—are displayed. Partners include the Compassionate Schools Project, YMCA, Fund for the Arts, NAMI Louisville, Maryhurst, and Louisville Water.
NATIONAL AMERICORPS WEEK | Through the Department of Student Support Services and the Office of Community Support Services, JCPS has proudly operated the AmeriCorps REACH Corps program for 15 years. REACH Corps members serve at elementary and middle schools, supporting students who show early signs of disengagement. Our goal is to help students reach their full academic potential and graduate on time. Join us in celebrating our 18 dedicated JCPS REACH Corps members, who have committed this year to serving our most precious resource—our students!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Nineteen adults pose for a picture and smile.
BLACK HISTORY WAX MUSEUM | Portland Elementary School celebrated Black history this week with a Living Wax Museum. Fifth grade students chose a Black figure to research and portray for the day!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student dressed as Kendrick Lamar stands next to another student.
A student wearing boxing gloves poses for a picture with an adult.
A student dressed as a medical professional talks to another student.
A student dressed as Simone Biles talks to students.
🎉 CELEBRATE | This week marks National School Breakfast Week. Luhr Elementary celebrated by leaning into the "CLUE IN to School Breakfast" theme! 📸 ⬇️ Did you know, according to the School Nutrition Association, children who eat breakfast are more likely to: 🌟 Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math 🌟 Score higher on standardized tests 🌟 Have better concentration and memory 🌟 Be more alert and maintain a healthy weight
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Six adults pose for a picture wearing sunglasses and fake mustaches.
Two adults pose for a picture wearing sunglasses and trench coats.
A poster says "Why are potatoes good at finding clues? Because they always keep their eyes peeled!"
National School Breakfast Week board.
⚡️ FLASH DAD ALERT | What a morning! The #JCPSFlashDads surprised students at Crums Lane Elementary School, and the joy was contagious! Just look at those bright smiles. Shoutout to all of the amazing men who showed up to make today extra special for these students!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student smiles as he enters school.
JCPS Flash Dads give high fives to students.
A student smiles as she walks among JCPS Flash Dads.
A student and an adult smile.
📚 STORYTIME WITH THE FIRST LADY | Today marks the first day of Read Across America Week, and Kentucky First Lady First Lady Britainy Beshear stopped by to spread the joy of reading at Cochrane Elementary School and Tully Elementary School! Thank you for visiting! ❤️ 📖
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear reads a book to students seated on the floor.
Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear puts her hand on the shoulder of a student as both individuals smile.
Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear reads a book to students seated on the floor.
Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear reads a book to students seated on the floor.
A student sits on a stool and raises her hand as other students sit nearby and smile.