Farnsley Middle

Dear JCPS families,

We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.

Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821

We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.

As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.

All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.

Farnsley: All JCPS buildings and schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 due to the necessary shelter-in-place order issued by the city due to Tuesday evening’s tragic plane crash. All Farnsley extracurricular activities and athletics are also canceled. This includes all games, practices and tryouts.

❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.

How you can help:

🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!

Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545

Farnsley: Join us at our Fall Dance on November 12, from 5PM-7PM. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.

Farnsley: Check out this week's edition of the Wildcat Weekly Words

https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/farnsley-middle/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-words-october-31-2025

Farnsley: We look forward to seeing all of our prospective MST students at our MST open house TONIGHT, from 6-7:30PM! Please enter through Door 3.

FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.

Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice

Farnsley: BIG SMILES DENTAL will be at Farnsley again this school year. Dental Clinic Dates: 11/21/2025 & 11/24/2025

If you are interested in having your student seen for a cleaning, please fill out the form with the link below:

Website: https://www.myschooldentist.com/FMJCKY_schsrm

✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.

Farnsley: Red Ribbon Week is next week! Click the link below to access information about our spirit week. Reminder: All week- students must wear proper shoes that cover the toes and heels- NO CROCS. All attire must cover from the shoulders through the mid section and be no shorter than 2 inches from the knee. No masks of any kind.

https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2U-zfBCQ/dU0sQHthHDmq2Y1fMB5OmQ/view?utm_content=DAG2U-zfBCQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h018df59d39

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙

🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889

Farnsley: 5th grade students! We can't wait to meet you at our MST Open House on Thursday, October 30th from 6-7:30PM. Come tour the building, meet teachers and talk to our students! Find our why Farnsley is the best fit for you!

ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.

Farnsley: Check out this week's edition of Wildcat Weekly Words! Thank you to all who joined us at the Farnsley Fall Festival last night. We look forward to seeing you at our next Family Engagement Event. Stay tuned!

https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/farnsley-middle/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-words-october-17-2025

Farnsley: Join us TOMORROW 10/16 from 5:30-7:30PM for our Fall Festival! 6th grade Band, Choir & Orchestra will be performing, trick-or-treating throughout the school, community partners, food trucks and 8th grade high school information session.