
Dear Farnsley Families,
We are excited to announce cheerleading opportunities for the 2025–26 school year at Farnsley Middle School! This year, students will have the chance to participate in one of two cheer teams:
Game Day Cheer: Supports our football and basketball teams at home events.
Competitive Cheer: For advanced cheerleaders who will represent Farnsley at district and state competitions.
Please note: Students may only participate in one cheer team—either Game Day or Competitive Cheer. All students must try out in order to be selected for a team.
At this time, we will begin with Game Day Cheer. Tryouts will be held as part of our three-day cheer camp next week.
Game Day Cheer Camp & Tryout Schedule:
Monday, July 28 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Mandatory Parent Meeting at 7:40 PM
Wednesday, July 30 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Thursday, July 31 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Location: Farnsley Middle School Gym
More information about the Competitive Cheer team will be shared soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Frank Johnson at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
We look forward to another exciting year of school spirit—Go Wildcats!
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245
We are excited to announce cheerleading opportunities for the 2025–26 school year at Farnsley Middle School! This year, students will have the chance to participate in one of two cheer teams:
Game Day Cheer: Supports our football and basketball teams at home events.
Competitive Cheer: For advanced cheerleaders who will represent Farnsley at district and state competitions.
Please note: Students may only participate in one cheer team—either Game Day or Competitive Cheer. All students must try out in order to be selected for a team.
At this time, we will begin with Game Day Cheer. Tryouts will be held as part of our three-day cheer camp next week.
Game Day Cheer Camp & Tryout Schedule:
Monday, July 28 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Mandatory Parent Meeting at 7:40 PM
Wednesday, July 30 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Thursday, July 31 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Location: Farnsley Middle School Gym
More information about the Competitive Cheer team will be shared soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Frank Johnson at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
We look forward to another exciting year of school spirit—Go Wildcats!
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to kick off the Farnsley Middle School Tennis season! Tennis is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn new skills, stay active, and represent our school with pride.
Tennis Program Details:
Coach: Ms. McKenzie Ingalls (mckenzie.ingalls@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Who Can Participate: Open to boys and girls in grades 6–8
Start Date: Practices will begin the week of Monday, July 28th
Practice Location: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258
Students should come dressed in appropriate tennis attire and bring a racquet if they have one (some equipment may be available if needed).
If your child is interested in participating, please contact Coach Ingalls or reach out to me directly for more details.
We look forward to a great season—see you on the courts!
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245
We are excited to kick off the Farnsley Middle School Tennis season! Tennis is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn new skills, stay active, and represent our school with pride.
Tennis Program Details:
Coach: Ms. McKenzie Ingalls (mckenzie.ingalls@jefferson.kyschools.us)
Who Can Participate: Open to boys and girls in grades 6–8
Start Date: Practices will begin the week of Monday, July 28th
Practice Location: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258
Students should come dressed in appropriate tennis attire and bring a racquet if they have one (some equipment may be available if needed).
If your child is interested in participating, please contact Coach Ingalls or reach out to me directly for more details.
We look forward to a great season—see you on the courts!
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245


Update on Baseball tryouts for TODAY: Due to heat concerns, BASEBALL tryouts have been pushed back to 6-8PM. All athletes should wear SHORTS, not baseball pants and bring plenty of water.
Day 1: Thursday, July 24 from 6:00-8:00PM
Sun Valley Park ( on the Big Field)
6616 Ashby Ln
Louisville, KY 40272
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Day 1: Thursday, July 24 from 6:00-8:00PM
Sun Valley Park ( on the Big Field)
6616 Ashby Ln
Louisville, KY 40272
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.

Farnsley Boys Baseball Tryouts:
Day 1: Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30
Sun Valley Park
6616 Ashby Ln
Louisville, KY 40272
Day 2: Friday, July 25 from 7:30-7:00
Smash House Sports Academy
8501 Als Way
Louisville, KY 40214
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Day 1: Thursday, July 24 from 5:30-7:30
Sun Valley Park
6616 Ashby Ln
Louisville, KY 40272
Day 2: Friday, July 25 from 7:30-7:00
Smash House Sports Academy
8501 Als Way
Louisville, KY 40214
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.

Dear Farnsley Families,
We are excited to announce that Mr. Jason Cook has been hired to lead our Farnsley Golf Program! Coach Cook brings with him an extensive background in leading successful middle school golf teams and we are thrilled to have him join our Wildcat family.
Golf tryouts and clinic sessions will be held on the following dates:
Dates: Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Bobby Nichols Golf Course
4301 E Pages Ln, Louisville, KY 40272
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
We look forward to a great season under Coach Cook’s leadership!
Best regards,
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245
We are excited to announce that Mr. Jason Cook has been hired to lead our Farnsley Golf Program! Coach Cook brings with him an extensive background in leading successful middle school golf teams and we are thrilled to have him join our Wildcat family.
Golf tryouts and clinic sessions will be held on the following dates:
Dates: Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Bobby Nichols Golf Course
4301 E Pages Ln, Louisville, KY 40272
All participants must have a current JCPS sports physical on file in order to participate—no exceptions. The required 6-page form is available at www.jcpsathletics.com or from the school’s front office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me directly at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us.
We look forward to a great season under Coach Cook’s leadership!
Best regards,
Frank Johnson, RAA
Athletic Director
Farnsley Middle School
(502) 485-8245

📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚


🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌






🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨





🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!






🚨 HAPPENING NOW | Ready to turn your skills into support for students/schools?
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633


JCPS families who have recently moved or will move before August 7 must report address changes by Monday, July 21, to be considered for a bus stop on the first day of school, August 7. Families can report their address changes by:
- Filling out the Proof of Address Form: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad/EmailForm.aspx?Action=UpdateAddress
- Calling their child’s school: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4106718/School_Directory_Phone_List_Red_White_and_Blue.pdf


✨ JCPS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE | From everyday heroes to historic firsts, the JCPS Spotlight Magazine captures the stories that made the 2024-25 school year unforgettable! ⭐️🎓
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25


✨ FIRST VISIT | Dr. Brian Yearwood stopped by Auburndale Elementary yesterday to see the Summer Success League in action, marking his first school visit as JCPS superintendent!
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."




📚✨ ONE MONTH TO GO | We're so excited to welcome students back for another amazing school year just one month from now on August 7!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!


☀️ SUMMER SUCCESS LEAGUE | Great things are happening every day across the district in the JCPS Summer Success League!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!











Ready to turn your skills into support for students and schools? We’re hiring across departments! Come meet face-to-face with hiring managers at our job fair and learn more about our open positions.
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit


🐴 GIDDY UP FOR GREATNESS | JCPS celebrated 80 McKinney-Vento students and their families today with a powerful closing ceremony at Wilt Elementary.
After 3 weeks of learning, field trips, and resilience-building activities, students showed off their growth, enjoyed lunch, and went home with food and supplies. 💙


🎓 SPARKING A MOVEMENT | Dr. Marty Pollio reflects on how the Academies of Louisville began and how this transformative approach to education is changing lives.
🔗 STORY: https://www.aoflalliance.org/news/dr-marty-pollio-reflects-on-the-academies-of-louisville


🏀⚽🏈 Farnsley Athletics is Hiring! 🏌️♂️🎯🏐
We’re currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!
Open Positions:
Head Golf Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Assistant Archery Coach
Assistant Baseball Coach
If you value student-athlete development on and off the field, and want to be part of a program focused on preparing middle school athletes for success in high school and beyond, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested candidates should contact Athletic Director Frank Johnson at frank.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us for more information.
Let’s build something great together at Farnsley! 🐾 #FarnsleyAthletics #WildcatPride

🚨 TV FORM DUE TOMORROW | Tomorrow is the deadline for EVERY student to complete the Transportation Verification Form.
Please complete the form by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, June 13: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
