It is more important than ever to check this week’s Parent Update from Mr. Durham for the full testing schedule. Testing times vary by grade and Academy, so make sure you’re in the loop!
Help your student succeed:
🗓 Check the Schedule: See the Parent Update for details.
🛌 Rest & Fuel: Prioritize sleep and a good breakfast.
⏰ Be on Time: Punctuality is key for testing windows!
Let’s show them what JTown can do! 💪🎓
🔗 Full Schedule in the Parent Update: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZOwOpcqm0lzmOtzqHMT7QqvR1unhBf7/view
Starting Staff Appreciation Week on a high note! ⚡️🥞
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing business partner, Class Act Federal Credit Union, for fueling our faculty and staff with a delicious breakfast this morning!
Huge congratulations to our Teaching & Learning students who officially signed their JCPS Conditional Offer Letters today! This is a massive milestone as these future educators commit to returning to JCPS to lead their own classrooms after they finish their degrees.
By signing these letters, our students are:
📝 Securing their future: Locking in a direct path to employment within the district.
🎓 Committing to Excellence: Taking the first official step in their journey from student to professional educator.
🏫 Investing in our Community: Ensuring that the next generation of Louisville students will be taught by home-grown talent!
We are so incredibly proud of the hard work, heart, and dedication these students have shown in our Teaching & Learning pathway. We can't wait to see you back in the hallways as colleagues!
Our Build & Design Academy students recently turned the campus into a playground of innovation by creating their very own Academy Carnival!
This wasn’t just about fun and games—it was a showcase of everything they’ve been learning in the classroom. From the ground up, our students used their technical skills to design, engineer, and build custom carnival attractions.
Here’s how they put their skills to work:
📐 Engineering & Design: Planning and drafting layouts for structural integrity.
🔨 Construction & Fabrication: Bringing blueprints to life with hands-on builds.
⚙️ Problem Solving: Troubleshooting mechanics to make sure every game was "carnival-ready."
Seeing the creativity and craftsmanship on display was incredible. It’s one thing to learn it in a book; it’s another to build it for the whole school to enjoy! 🎢✨
A huge thank you to UofL Health Sports Medicine for visiting our Allied Health students recently! It was an incredible day of learning that bridged the gap between the sidelines and the clinic.
Our students took a deep dive into:
🏃 Career Paths: Exploring the diverse opportunities within the world of Sports Medicine.
🤝 Collaboration: Learning how athletic trainers work hand-in-hand with physical therapists, surgeons, and other healthcare specialists.
👣 Shadowing: Discussing real-world opportunities to see healthcare in action.
The highlight of the day was the hands-on lab, where students practiced the critical skills of managing sideline C-spine injuries and safe equipment removal. Learning how to stabilize an athlete in those high-pressure moments is a vital skill for any future healthcare professional!
A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented musicians on a spectacular Band Concert last night! From the first note to the final standing ovation, the hard work and dedication of our students was on full display.
A special shout-out goes to our Band Director, Mr. McIntyre, for his tireless leadership and vision. His commitment to pushing our students toward musical excellence is what makes performances like last night possible. Thank you for all you do for the program! 🎼👏
Protecting our lungs and our futures! 💨🚫
A big thanks to Louisville Public Health for visiting our classrooms recently to speak with our students about the real health risks of vaping.
It was an eye-opening session that covered the facts regarding how nicotine affects brain development and the hidden chemicals found in aerosols. Our students learned about:
🧠 How vaping impacts concentration and mood.
🫁 The potential for long-term lung damage and "EVALI."
🧪 The truth behind "fruit-flavored" marketing.
We are committed to providing our students with the facts they need to make healthy, informed decisions. Knowledge is power! 💪✨
A massive shout-out to our Business & Leadership Academy contestants who competed in this year’s Shark Tank! Our students have spent weeks refining their business plans, perfecting their pitches, and preparing to face the "Sharks."
We are so proud of the grit, creativity, and professional poise these young entrepreneurs displayed today. Whether they walked away with a "deal" or not, the real-world experience they gained is a win for their future careers! 📈✨
Who knows? The next big global brand might have just started right here in our hallways. 🚀
Don't forget to check out this week’s Parent Update from Mr. Durham. It’s the best way to keep up with everything happening across our Academies, from important upcoming dates to celebrating our students' latest achievements.
We have so much going on at JTown, and we don't want you to miss a single update!
🔗 Click the link below to read the full update: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z0SsLnNvlKVnv4H3Dih0bP5qpnKBYmZS/view
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible business partners for a successful week of Mock Interviews! 🤝✨
Our Business, Welding, CNC Operator, and Allied Health students had the invaluable opportunity to practice their interview skills and receive feedback from industry pros. These experiences are what truly bridge the gap between the classroom and the career, and we couldn't do it without your time and expertise.
Because of your support, our students are walking away with more confidence and a clearer path to their futures! 🛠️🏥💻
