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 2 months 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! 🍁🍂
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

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.

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on Family/Teacher Conference Day today! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

2 months ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
The Scholastic Book Fair is here for only a few more days 9/15-26! Get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
2 months ago, LJTMS
Blue background with white letters Your Story Starts Here #ScholasticBookFairs with a girl with a stack of books drinking from a take away cup

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair for Literature Night 9/23 6pm-7pm! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

2 months ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro

🌟 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.”
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.
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch. #ScholasticBookFairs
2 months ago, LJTMS
Purple background with words in white and yellow Support our Scholastic Book Fair from anywhere shop online now
Quiere que la Feria del Libro continue? No hay problema! La fiesta continua en linea. Todas las compras de libros superiores a $35 cuentan con envio gratis, y cada compra beneficia a nuestra escuela! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
📢 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

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair for Open House 9/18 6pm-7pm! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

2 months ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
2 months ago, LJTMS
Blue background with a boy carrying books with words in yellow and white Don't Miss It! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here!
Blue background with a boy carrying books with words in yellow and white Scholastic Bookfair NoTe La Pierdas! Nuestra Feria Del Libro ya esta aqui.
Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 9/15-26! Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
3 months ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 15-26 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
3 months ago, LJTMS
Major Scholastic Book Fair announcement The Best. Day. Ever. Is Coming blue background with white and yellow letters
Scholastic Book Fair Gran anuncio de la Feria Del Libro El Mejor Dia Esta Por Llegar! blue background with white and yellow letters
Calling all Jaguar students and families! If you are interested in traveling to ITALY and GREECE, the informational and registration meeting will take place THIS THURSDAY, September 11th, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Please RSVP for this meeting by visiting https://rsvp.eftours.com/vxb535d
3 months ago, LJTMS
EF Educational Tours Rome Italy and Athens Greece Summer 2027 Enrollment Meeting: September 11, 2025 6:00 PM at Johnson Traditional Middle School Cafeteria. Image of the Colosseum in Rome and the Parthenon in Greece. QR Code to RSVP for the meeting
Dear Families,

This is a reminder that all student-athletes must have a current sports physical and a completed Final Forms account on file. Paper physicals should not be sent to the school; each page must be uploaded to your final forms account.

Final Forms Registration: https://jeffersonco-ky.finalforms.com/parents/registration

Please note that students who do not meet this requirement will be ineligible to practice or play until all documentation has been submitted and approved.

You can find the Final Forms link and additional information on our athletics webpage: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/ljtms/page/athletics

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us ensure that all athletes are eligible for the season.
3 months ago, LJTMS Athletics
Physicals and Final Forms
📚 CONGRATULATIONS | Johnson Traditional Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant to expand its library collection and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
The grant will help give students greater access to diverse, high-quality books. 🎉 #WeAreJCPS
3 months ago, LJTMS
Four students looking at books in the Johnson Library