Thank you for your patience as we improve "beginning of the year" transportation. If you would like a change in your child's dismissal, please send a note through your child's teacher. You may also complete the online transportation change form by 3:45 p.m. to get a same-day change. Thank you for your partnership.
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School is open tomorrow. Check out these extracurricular updates.
-Varsity and Tigerettes cheer teams will have practice on Thursday 11/5 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (FCES Cafeteria)
-Tiger League basketball teams will have practice on Thursday 11/5 from 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM at Fern Creek High School (BIG GYM)
-Lighthouse League basketball team will practice from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Fern Creek Elementary school gym
All JCPS schools and buildings will open and operate as normal on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Our crews tested the water and air quality at all of our schools and buildings today and everything came back normal. Louisville Metro Government officials have also informed us that it is safe to reopen schools. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Tuesday’s tragic plane crash.
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.
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 will be closed Wednesday, November 5. This will operate like a snow day with NO online instruction. All extracurricular activities and athletics are also canceled. There is no CEP.
All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
❤️ 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
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
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
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
At FCES we are collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items to support families in need within our school community. Your contributions—big or small—make a meaningful difference.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
All remaining donations will be shared with community partners for other members of our community.
If you or someone you know needs food, please contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Carmelita Weakley, at (502) 754-6210 or via email carmelita.weakley@jefferson.kyschools.us
Together, we can care for one another and keep our community strong!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
All remaining donations will be shared with community partners for other members of our community.
If you or someone you know needs food, please contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Carmelita Weakley, at (502) 754-6210 or via email carmelita.weakley@jefferson.kyschools.us
Together, we can care for one another and keep our community strong!
REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
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
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Sweet dreams tonight as the rain falls. Then wake up DREAMING OF BEING DRUG FREE for pajama day tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you in your sleepwear 😴😴💤💤
If you are in need of food assistance, please check out some of the food pantries in our community.
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40228, 40291, and 40218
9300 Beulah Church Road
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:30
Eastern area community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245
9104 Westport Rd
Monday through Thursday 10:00- 2:00
Highlands community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40204, 40205 and 40218
1228 E Breckinridge St
Wednesday-Friday 10:00-1:00
Jtown Area Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40023, 40299, and 40220
10617 Taylorsville Road
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-1:00
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40228, 40291, and 40218
9300 Beulah Church Road
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:30
Eastern area community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245
9104 Westport Rd
Monday through Thursday 10:00- 2:00
Highlands community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40204, 40205 and 40218
1228 E Breckinridge St
Wednesday-Friday 10:00-1:00
Jtown Area Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40023, 40299, and 40220
10617 Taylorsville Road
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-1:00
We’re FLYing into Red Ribbon Week, Day 2. We can be a HERO for a drug free life!! Join us and wear your best SUPERHERO ATTIRE tomorrow. 🦸🏽♂️🦸🏼♂️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏾♀️
JCPS will host a vaccine clinic at Fern Creek Elementary on Tuesday, November 25.
Immunizations will be offered for Flu, COVID and HPV
Signed consent is required if you want your child to receive a vaccine. You may request a form from the school. Please provide any current records to the school. If your child has health insurance, that information is required as well as a copy of the insurance card.
Immunizations will be offered for Flu, COVID and HPV
Signed consent is required if you want your child to receive a vaccine. You may request a form from the school. Please provide any current records to the school. If your child has health insurance, that information is required as well as a copy of the insurance card.
It's Red Ribbon Week!
Mon. Hat Day "Hats off to Drug Free"
Tue. Superhero Day "Hero for drug free life"
Wed. Wear Red/Blue "REaDy to be drug free" (Blue=Bully Prevention)
Thur. Pajama Day "Dream of being drug free"
Fri. Costume "Positively Drug Free" POSITIVE COSTUMES, no scary
The first round of Tiger League games will take place this Sunday, October 26th, from 10 AM–1 PM at Fern Creek High School in the big gym. Please see the attached flyer and game schedule link for more details. https://bit.ly/49j8ix6
✅ 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.
🌟 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
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
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.
