This week is Red Ribbon Week!
29 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy
Monday wear a Red Top with Uniform Bottoms. Tuesday wear a pink top with uniform bottoms. Wednesday wear neon colors. Thursday wear a team jersey with uniform bottoms. Friday wear your Halloween costume. No make up, mask or props allowed.
✅ 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.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
2025 Showcase of Schools Flyer
2025 Showcase of Schools Showcase Shuttles flyer.
2025 Showcase of Schools Shuttle schedule flyer
🌟 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Our Mission, Our People. Department Spotlight—Student Relations. Meet the people and processes that power our district. Photo of Tenesha Marshall.
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.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
The one and only Foster Falcon came out to greet all of the families tonight! #WeAreFoster
about 1 month ago, Foster Traditional Academy
Foster Falcon
Foster Falcon
Foster Falcon
Fall festival 2025 was a huge success. Thank you to all of the families who supported the event. Thank you too Mrs. Abernathy & all staff members who volunteered.
about 1 month ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools shuttle schedule for Saturday, October 25, 2025. The top banner is blue with the event title and two yellow school buses. Four red boxes on the left list shuttle groups and their paired schools: Hudson (W. Muhammad Ali) and Perry Cane Run and Mill Creek Blue Lick and Southern Ballard and Male Each group has the same shuttle times: 9:00 a.m. – School 9:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 10:00 a.m. – School 10:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 11:00 a.m. – School 11:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 12:00 p.m. – School 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Norton SLC Final Pickup The background features an image of a school bus and students boarding. The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy Custodian Appreciation Day
ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.

Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU

Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Fall Break, Sept. 29-Oct. 3

🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird

about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
REMINDER - No School tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24th for students.

Wednesday September 24th is Family Teacher Conference day! Please sign up to attend Student Led Conferences. We want to see all of our families! Students who attend Conferences will earn 50 PBIS points!

Students are also off September 29th - October 3rd for Fall Break!
2 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy

🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.

🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.

Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.

Job Fair Details:

📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218

📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

#WeAreJCPS

2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) recruitment event. Title reads: “Join Our Team. Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong. We Are Hiring.” Section labeled “Items To Bring” lists: Resume, at least 2 references (valid email addresses). Includes a QR code and link: apply: jcps.me/careers. Photo shows a teacher giving a high-five to a smiling child with a backpack. Job Fair Details: Friday, October 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 3903 Atkinson Sq Drive, Louisville, KY 40218. Food truck: Con Ají y Café. Benefits Offered: competitive wages, health/dental/vision insurance, employee assistance program, group life insurance, long term disability, defined benefit pension plans, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid training, tuition assistance, Praxis support, relocation assistance. JCPS logo at the bottom with tagline “Jefferson County Public Schools.”
We are thankful to all of our Foster grandparents who showed up for breakfast with their grandkids.
2 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
2026-2027 Choices Books Now Available Online. Flyer includes pictures of the covers of each Choices Book.
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Thursday, Sept. 4. Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Academy @ Shawnee. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Foster's 2025 White Out Day!
3 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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Celebrating Ms. Pana Davis' retirement with former students presenting her with kind words and a rose. You will be missed here at Foster. We love you & wish you the best in your next chapter.
3 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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