Bates Families-
FERN CREEK YOUTH & MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING
2026–2027 SEASON

Open to Boys and Girls in Grades K–8

We are excited for another great wrestling season and look forward to helping young athletes grow both on and off the mat!

Life Skills and Benefits of youth wrestling

Personal Responsibility: As an individual sport, success or failure rests completely on the child.

Mental Toughness: Kids learn how to handle intense pressure, face adversity, and bounce back.

Physical Fitness: Builds exceptional balance, coordination, agility, and core strength.

Confidence: Teaches self-reliance and humility in a disciplined environment.

Please click the link if you are interested.

FC Youth Wrestling

2 days ago, Victoria Lea
Bates Families- Join us for a fun evening learning about the 8 habits!
Thursday, August 27th 5:30-6:30.
4 days ago, Victoria Lea
Habit Hop Flyer
Be sure to mark your calendars! Picture Day for Bates Elementary is coming up on Tuesday, September 8! 📸
4 days ago, Victoria Lea
Picture Day
Bates Families- Join us this Wednesday, August 19th 6-7pm, for our first PTA General Meeting.
5 days ago, Victoria Lea
PTA Flyer
Tippi Toes Dance at Bates Elementary! See flyer for details.
8 days ago, Victoria Lea
Tippi Toes Dance
💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.

View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12

Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033

The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.

If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.

Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
9 days ago, JCPS Communications
Language Access Plan. OML Office of Multilingual Learners
All Bates Bears in grades 1–5: Please return your summer reading (UFLI) passages by Friday, August 14th to join our summer reading celebration!
9 days ago, Victoria Lea
Summer Reading
🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.

If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.

Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️
11 days ago, JCPS Communications
Two adults walk down an aisle lined by other cheering adults.
A student exits a school bus.
Three student pose for a picture and smile.
An adult cheers as a student walks into school.
A student walks down the hall with an adult.
Three students smile out of a bus window.
A teacher stands at the front of the classroom.
An adult smiles.
A student smiles.

Bates Families- Please check out all of our important information and events on our new Family Newsletter!

The Bear Necessities

12 days ago, Victoria Lea
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
16 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy first day of school! 2026-27
🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!

Tips to help you start the year off strong:

🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
16 days ago, JCPS Communications
Back to School. See you Thursday, August 6!
🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.

📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y

🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
17 days ago, JCPS Communications
Dr. Brian Yearwood smiling.
We are so excited to see our Bears on Wednesday for Supply Drop-off!
August 5th
A-K 3-3:30
L-Z 3:30-4:00
If you can't come to supply drop-off, please come in before the first day of school to get your car rider tags. Office hours 9:10-4:50.
If you did not receive your teacher assignment, please call the front office 485-8208.
If you do not have your bus information, please call 485-7433.
18 days ago, Victoria Lea
parent place forms
class fee qr code
🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.

Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
22 days ago, JCPS Communications
One week to go! School starts Thursday, August 6, 2026

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.

2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

24 days ago, JCPS Communications

🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

25 days ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
As we prepare for the start of the school year, we kindly ask all families to arrive at their bus stops 20-30 minutes early during the first five or so days of school. Bus arrival times may fluctuate as drivers establish their routes and students become familiar with their schedules.
To help you stay informed, you can follow your student’s bus in MyRide K-12, which provides real-time updates on bus locations and estimated arrival times. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work together to ensure a safe and successful start to the school year!
26 days ago, Victoria Lea
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
We are getting so excited to welcome you back for an incredible school year!✨In preparation for the 26/27 school year, we’ve got some Important Back-to-School Dates for your calendar. Check your email for details.
26 days ago, Victoria Lea
Back to school info
Back to school info
We are excited to see our Bates Bears!

Supply Drop Off is August 5th.
Last Name A-L 3:00-3:30
Last Name M-Z 3:30-4:00
about 1 month ago, Victoria Lea
Important Dates