Hello Layne Parents/Families, Beta Club has been postponed until Wednesday of next week (4/30). If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to the school! Thank you, Layne Elementary 
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
👩‍🍳 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES 🦸‍♀️ | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week! Today's 🌟: Newcomer Academy!
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Newcomer Academy. “We are beyond thankful for the warm, dependable, and hardworking café staff at Newcomer Academy! Every day, they greet our students with friendly smiles and serve nutritious meals that make everyone feel at home. We deeply value the care and heart they bring to our school.” - Gwen Snow, Principal
Hello Layne Parents/Families, Check out this week's grade level newsletters! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xPK0c2TDKF44Fur1sCJw8Cubk5fqKLGPddOVaT1_c5M/edit?usp=sharing Thank you!
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
🌟 DAY OF SERVICE | More than 200 JCPS middle school student leaders stepped up to give back across Louisville today. Explore Ambassadors volunteered at 11 different organizations—making a real impact in our community. 👥 The largest group—70+ Explore Ambassadors from seven schools—packed food boxes at Love the Hungry. 🪑 25 students from Ramsey Middle built chairs and bicycles for refugee families’ apartments with Catholic Charities of Louisville. We’re so proud of these young leaders who are choosing to lead with heart, service, and purpose!
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students assemble a bicycle.
Students assemble food packets at Love the Hungry.
Students pose for a picture at Love the Hungry.
A student assembles a chair.
Hello Layne Parents/Families! We will be having a Graffiti wall in the school to help encourage our students to do their best on the test and we need your help! We are inviting parents to come to the school and fill these boards up for the students! You are welcome to come next week (Monday 4/21- Thursday 4/24) during the times of 2:30 PM -4:00 PM. The Banners will be in the cafeteria! If you cannot make it to the school in person, you are more than welcome to send in a note and we can tape it to the graffiti board for you! Just make sure to include your student and what grade they are in! We hope to fill this board up for our students!  Thank you, Layne Elementary Staff
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
A Message from our FRC: Open to ALL 5th graders! Come and join us for Middle School Transition night at Western High School! The event is from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 with the event starting immediately after. This is a great opportunity to get tips and tricks for an awesome middle school experience.
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
Middle School Transition Night Flyer
🚨 NOW HIRING: BUS DRIVERS 🚨 | Bus drivers earn $55,000/year on average. Come drive the future with JCPS! Join us this week for our Bus Driver Hiring Blitz: 📅 Friday, April 25, 2025 🕙 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 📍 VanHoose Education Center ✅ On-site applications ✅ Learn more about the role ✅ Make a difference in students' lives
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional flyer for the JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz by Jefferson County Public Schools. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. A red and white megaphone graphic is at the top, with bold text reading "JCPS Bus Driver HIRING BLITZ." A red star on the left highlights that the average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year. Another star lists items to bring: driver's license, two forms of ID, high school diploma or GED, voided check, and two references (with name, email, address, and phone number). A third star encourages those with questions to contact the JCPS Welcome Center at (502) 485-3370. A QR code is provided to pre-register. A navy blue star in the lower right corner reads "Enter through the front entrance of the building." JCPS and Equal Opportunity Employer logos are at the bottom.
Hello Layne Parents/Families This is just a reminder about the Family night at the Kentucky Science Center this Thursday, 4/17 . The sign ups were back in January. You will only be able to attend if you RSVP’d back when the sheet came home. We will not be allowed to admit anyone who did not RSVP. If you have any questions about if you RSVP’d please reach out to the school and ask for Mr.Cameron or Ms.Mone’t. The science center is located at 727 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202. Our time slot will be from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. You will be permitted to sign in between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. We will not be able to sign people in after 7:00 so please make sure you arrive before then. Due to the recent flooding downtown, their parking lot is closed. There are other available parking places. You can park at the following locations: Nearby parking includes the Advocacy Parking garage (located on Jefferson Street between 7th and 8th Streets, 2 blocks south of Kentucky Science Center). Other nearby parking includes the surface lot on 8th and Market Streets and the Republic Bank Garage at 701 W Market Street. Alternative Parking: PARC Off-Street (Garages/Lots) | LouisvilleKY.gov Free Street Parking is also available after 6 PM The front of the building is a loading zone, so you CAN NOT park there. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to the school and ask for Mr.Cameron or Ms.Mone’t. Thank you and we look forward to having a night of fun and learning.
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
Hello Layne Parents/Families, Check out this week's grade level newsletters by using the link below. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xPK0c2TDKF44Fur1sCJw8Cubk5fqKLGPddOVaT1_c5M/edit?usp=sharing
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
🎧 SUPERINTENDENTS UNPLUGGED | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio sat down with Addison Davis of Strategos Group to talk about his tenure and legacy at JCPS! Check out the full Superintendents Unplugged podcast episode now: https://bit.ly/PollioPodcast
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic for the podcast "Superintendents Unplugged – In-Depth with Davis" featuring two guests: Dr. Marty Pollio, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, and Addison Davis, Partner at Strategos Group. On the left is a circular photo of Dr. Pollio in a blue suit and pink tie, standing in front of a brick wall. On the right is a circular photo of Addison Davis in a navy suit with a white shirt, smiling with arms crossed against a white background. Logos for Jefferson County Public Schools and Strategos Group are displayed under their names. The bottom banner includes the Strategos Podcast Network logo and icons for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Background color is dark blue.
✅ DEADLINE TODAY | Today is the last day to let us know your child will re-enroll in Butler Traditional High School, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, Lyman T. Johnson Traditional Middle, Louisville Male High School, duPont Manual High School, or Whitney Young Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. Students who left these six JCPS magnets in 2024-25 due to lack of JCPS-provided transportation will be allowed to return to those schools for the 2025-26 school year. But families must let the district know by TODAY, April 10 if their student plans to return to their magnet school. Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2104293
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Manual High School building.
Hello Layne Families There will be no soccer today as well! Thank You for your patience and understanding.
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
Hello Families, Attached to this you will find the district policies for early childhood for NTI, Delayed Start, and Early Dismissal. As stated, since there is early start today Preschool will not come in. Tomorrow is also a Blue Day so there will be no school for them tomorrow as well.
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
Early Childhood Policy
Hello Layne Families There will be no Chess Club, soccer, or Journey's To Success Program today!
9 months ago, Cameron Cottle
🚍 BUS DRIVER HIRING BLITZ | Did you know average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year? Please join us at our upcoming Bus Driver Hiring Blitz on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center! Participants can learn more about the position and apply on site!
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz. Friday, April 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. Enter through the front entrance of the building.
✅ REGISTER NOW | General registration opened today for the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly known as JCPS Backpack League). Learn more and register now through March 30: https://bit.ly/SummerSuccessLeague2025
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Success League JCPS
🌟 SELF-CARE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY | Join us for Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family event on Tuesday, March 18. See the flyer below for more information, and register online: https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25 #WeAreJCPS
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Alt Text: A flyer with a green gradient background promotes "Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family," an event hosted by JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools). The flyer features an illustration of a smiling person with headphones, surrounded by calming doodles. The event encourages families to explore self-care through various stations, including: Self-Care 101 Journaling Mindful Art Coping Skills Healthy Relationships Sensory Play Positive Self-Talk Mindful Movement Healthy Eating Financial Literacy Family Time Attendees will receive free books, self-care materials, and other resources. Dinner will be provided, and community organizations will be present. Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 📍 Location: JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 Registration: A QR code and a link (https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25) are provided for registration, with a note stating that interpretation services require registration. At the bottom, logos of event sponsors—including Coco5, Papa John's, The D’Angelo Russell Foundation, and Primerica—are displayed. Partners include the Compassionate Schools Project, YMCA, Fund for the Arts, NAMI Louisville, Maryhurst, and Louisville Water.
NATIONAL AMERICORPS WEEK | Through the Department of Student Support Services and the Office of Community Support Services, JCPS has proudly operated the AmeriCorps REACH Corps program for 15 years. REACH Corps members serve at elementary and middle schools, supporting students who show early signs of disengagement. Our goal is to help students reach their full academic potential and graduate on time. Join us in celebrating our 18 dedicated JCPS REACH Corps members, who have committed this year to serving our most precious resource—our students!
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Nineteen adults pose for a picture and smile.
Be on the lookout, Spring Picture order forms came home today! Spring picture day is 3/12. Just a few reminders: Students will not be permitted to take pictures unless you order photos. You can either order photos with cash and send it in with the envelope that came home, or you can pay online and make sure you include the order number you recieve on the envelope that is attached to the handout.  Students may come out of uniform if they are taking pictures, but remember to dress your best! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school! Thanks!
10 months ago, Cameron Cottle
✅ SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW | The JCPS Comprehensive School Survey closes tomorrow, Feb. 28. Your anonymous feedback impacts school improvement! If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25 #WeAreJCPS
11 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: We want your feedback. Help us improve! Take the 2025 Comprehensive School Survey.