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

APPLICATIONS OVER APPS | On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 S. 17th St.) to answer any questions you have about the school application process. Several criteria-based magnet school representatives will also be present to assist. See the flyers below for more details!






CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6

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







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. 🦸🏽♂️🦸🏼♂️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏾♀️
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

