❄ NTI DAYS | After evaluating road conditions throughout the community, Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, will be Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days for JCPS students and staff.
While our crews report that most main roads are in good shape, many side streets and neighborhood roads across the county remain hazardous. Due to these lingering conditions and low temperatures, we believe transitioning to NTI is the safest choice for our students and staff.
Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.
All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we navigate these winter conditions. Please stay warm and safe.
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
❄️ SNOW DAY FUN ❄️ | We love seeing how our JCPS students are spending their snow days! Share your photos with us on Facebook @JCPSKY!
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 will be traditional snow days with no online learning. All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled. If there are any changes to YMCA CEP, families will be notified by CEP.
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
The Bear Necessities Newsletter is LIVE! Please see your email or the link below to check out all the amazing things happening at Bates.
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🗓️ 2026-27 CALENDAR | The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! Plan ahead for key dates, breaks, and important milestones. 🎒✏️
Check it out:
https://bit.ly/2026-27CalendarJCPS 7 months ago, JCPS Communications
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.
🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
Bates Families- Reminder JCPS Winter Break is December 22nd-January 2nd. We will see all of our Bates Bears back to school on Monday, January 5th!
8 months ago, Bates Elementary
❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
Reminder for all K/1 families! Our doors will open at 10:00 tomorrow for the parade!
8 months ago, Bates Elementary
We're excited to welcome our Bates Bears back tomorrow! We invite our students to join us in our 4 Days of Holiday Tidings this week!
8 months ago, Bates Elementary
‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI DAY | Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff.
This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our students in mind, as they would be waiting at bus stops and walking to school in extremely cold conditions. The National Weather Service tells us temperatures could drop as low as 1 below with windchill.
On short-term NTI days, instruction is asynchronous and self-paced, meaning students will not receive live, online lessons from a teacher. All families received NTI instructions from their schools.
Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
If there are any changes to YMCA CEP, families will be notified by CEP.
Bates short term NTI plan can be found here: Bates NTI Plan
8 months ago, Bates Elementary
Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.
Learn more:
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492 #WeAreJCPS
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
8 months ago, Bates Elementary
UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
