🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.

🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼
2 days ago, JCPS Communications
Mark Your Calendars. Spring Break, April 6-10.
📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!
13 days ago, JCPS Communications
A police officer and an adult pose for a picture with three students who are holding gifts.
A student holds a basket of gifts.
Two police officers and an adult pose for a picture with two students who are holding baskets of gifts.
A police officer shakes hands with a student.
English: Sending our Hartstern Hawks into winter break with open arms and matching PJs! ❄️💚 Have a safe and happy break—we’ll be here waiting to welcome you back in the New Year! 🦅✨ ##LevelUpToGreatness Español: ¡Enviamos a nuestros Hawks de Hartstern a las vacaciones de invierno con los brazos abiertos y pijamas iguales! ❄️💚 Que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y felices—¡aquí estaremos esperándolos para darles la bienvenida en el Año Nuevo! 🦅✨ ##LevelUpToGreatness
19 days ago, Laquetta Carter
PJs and Smiles
❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.
19 days ago, JCPS Communications
Have a wonderful winter break.
‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
19 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website!
Yesterday, Santa and his elves made a special stop at Hartstern Elementary, spreading joy, cheer, and holiday magic for our families!

We are incredibly grateful to the Spirit Foundation Angel Tree Program for helping make this moment possible and ensuring our scholars and families felt the warmth of the season. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to uplifting our community—this joy will be felt far beyond today.

20 days ago, ALIYA CANNON
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This past Sunday we were incredibly grateful for the opportunity that Shop for Kids provided sponsoring our students, along with other JCPS schools to help make holiday shopping possible for so many families in our community.

A special thank you to our amazing Hartstern staff for volunteering their time and effort to make this event a success—it truly wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Being part of this effort was truly meaningful, and it’s inspiring to witness the spirit of generosity and community in action.
21 days ago, ALIYA CANNON
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Your voice matters to us! Please complete. 2025-2026 Hartstern Elementary- Elementary School Student Survey https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/295305/12789   2025-2026 Hartstern Elementary- Family Survey https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/295307/12789
23 days ago, Laquetta Carter
‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
23 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Monday, December 15, 2025.
ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.

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

#WeAreJCPS
26 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website.
UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.
27 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
Hartstern Hawks Got Talent was a HUGE success! 🎤🦅 Our scholars showcased incredible talents—playing the keyboard, singing, dancing, stepping, gymnastics, martial arts, stunts, and an animal showcase. Hartstern definitely has talent! Thank you to our amazing families and scholars for your support and participation. Special thanks to Justin Nagler and Austin Glover for facilitating and sponsoring this outstanding event, and Ms. Paulette Johnson for her support and contributions to making the event a success. ##LeveluptoGreatness
27 days ago, Laquetta Carter

🎤✨ Tonight, Hartstern Hawks Got Talent! ✨🎭
Join us on Tonight, December 11th at 5:30 PM for a night full of creativity, fun, and amazing performances from our talented Hartstern Hawks! Come out and cheer on our students as they take the stage and showcase their incredible skills. Please note we will be finished by 7PM.

27 days ago, ALIYA CANNON
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❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.
27 days ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
12.10.25 FROM JCPS: Bus 1255 will be sub bus 1024 this a.m. Please follow bus 1024 this a.m.
28 days ago, Laquetta Carter
✅ 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!
29 days ago, JCPS Communications
"Flyer with a yellow background decorated with school supplies such as pencils, scissors, paper clips, paintbrushes, and notebooks. In the center is a white cloud-shaped text box that reads: 'Community Application Assistance at the Passport Community Space.' Below it, the flyer lists the event location and details: '2028 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40210. Dec 9th from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.' It states the event is sponsored by the Office of School Choice and includes contact information: '(502) 485-6250, jcpsschoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us.' On the right side, there is a small illustration of a graduation cap on a globe and a laptop with a person’s silhouette on the screen. A note at the bottom says: 'The School Choice Office will be on site to help complete student applications.' JCPS logo appears in the lower left corner."
✅ 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
Reminder: Picture Day is Monday, December 8, 2025
about 1 month ago, Laquetta Carter
📢 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement