✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help completing your child's application for the 2026-27 school year? JCPS will host a Community Application Assistance event at the Passport Community Space on Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the flyer for more details!

✅ DON’T FORGET | Have you completed your child’s application yet? The deadline is coming up! If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, remember to register online first to get your access key. Need help? Call the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492







📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609

📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609

✅ NOW HIRING | This season, choose purpose. Instructional assistants provide essential support and stability in the classroom, helping students reach their full potential every day. Be part of their journey!
Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.
Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.
Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.
Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

All JCPS schools and offices will return to a regular, in-person schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.

Due to inclement weather, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for JCPS students and staff. All JCPS buildings are closed and all after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled.

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! Please see attached for our new school newsletter! We will post it at the start of each month. Have a delightful December! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTEEPsyr_LR1yyTglpVwmKzyhHdiue4x6ekr452Wgb5MaZ7OIuLiOXQs3MPqgOBFNigH_vDdSRH2z38/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
SCHOOL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | The JCPS School Application Period remains open through Dec. 19. If you need help submitting your application for the 2026-27 school year, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the Newburg Library this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You can also receive assistance from the Office of School Choice, M-F, over the phone at (502) 485-6250 or at the LAM building.

Good morning, families! We look forward to seeing our students return today. This week we will have NWEA MAP testing so that we can see how much each student has grown in math and reading this year. Be sure to return your child's charged device each day. We'll see you soon!
REMINDER | JCPS will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving Break!

We are kicking Thanksgiving Break into gear with another school wide skating party! If you can't come tomorrow night, no worries. You can still wear neon tomorrow to show your school spirit because The Creek has it "glowing" on!

SCHOOL CHOICE | JCPS offers a variety of school choices. Do you need help deciding which is the best fit for your student before applying? Hear from the Office of School Choice about the registration and application process, and what to consider when choosing a school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzI5Wt4Rqws
Applications are open now through Dec. 19.
Applications are open now through Dec. 19.
Only 2 games left for Tiger League basketball! Don't miss your chance to join us for this fun family event on Sundays from 10-1. https://playpass.com/fern-creek-elementary-basketball-OjmT4sJ/fern-creek-tiger-league-RYXTpsx
In case of inclement weather, JCPS will use Non Traditional Instruction (NTI) as much as possible. Instruction will take place online and teachers and staff will be available to support you. Follow the link to see the full plan for FCES. Thanks for your support! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SIO3i-iCE90Ibg6eZw5GWcpXCy-PGDqlm9_QPM4IlIM/edit?usp=sharing

Tomorrow is the last day to order a T-shirt from 5th grade. Please remember to get your orders in!
🎉 HAPPY EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY | Thank you to all of the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. Success takes a team, and ESPs are at the heart of it ❤️.

This is a reminder that Tiger League basketball practice is canceled tomorrow (Wed., November 19th) due to the high school wrestling team using the gym for a match. Our final practice will be held on Thursday, December 4th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! 🐯🏀
💯 100 DAYS WITH DR. YEARWOOD | We're proud to celebrate the progress made during Dr. Brian Yearwood's first 100 days as Superintendent! Click below to read his letter to our community about the work he’s done in these first days.
Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228






❤️ HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY! 🌍 | Hear from students at Indian Trail Elementary School as they remind us what kindness is all about: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7MpwY7aTspo

