Newcomer Academy Families - Welcome back to school! This Friday is our Back to School Event, from 12 to 2 pm. Come visit us, and check-in on updates.

Also, please find in our newsletter informaiton about accessing transportation this year, and much more! https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/newcomer/article/3049821
2 months ago, Gwen Snow
back to school

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.

2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

2 months ago, JCPS Communications

🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
Join us on July 26, 9 am to 12 pm, to get our campus ready for our best school year ever! Bring along your shovels, gloves, and gardening supplies to help make Newcomer Academy look its best!
2 months ago, Gwen Snow
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Join us on July 26, 9 am to 12 pm, to get our campus ready for our best school year ever! Bring along your shovels, gloves, and gardening supplies to help make Newcomer Academy look its best!

3 months ago, Gwen Snow
Beautification Day
Welcome back to the 2026-2027 school year! We look forward to serving our students as they seek to accelerate their English language and academic progress. Please review our newsletter for some exciting updates! https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/newcomer/article/3036861
3 months ago, Gwen Snow
back to school
BOARD VACANCY | The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is seeking applications for appointment to fill an at-large vacancy on the JCBE, due to the resignation of James Craig.

Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Board Vacancy
🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic from JCPS advertising the My Ride K-12 school bus tracking app. The design features a blue and white background with the JCPS logo and the headline, “Download Our New Bus Tracking App Now,” followed by “Available On Your Smartphone.” A card displays the My Ride K-12 app logo, the text “Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27,” the website myridek12.tylerapp.com, and a star rating. Two smartphone mockups show the app’s Message Center screen with bus arrival notifications. A large “Download App” button appears at the bottom.
☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two workers load boxes into a car trunk.
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.

Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.

Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!

👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: "Guardian Action Required" and includes a screenshot of the JCPS Transportation Portal website.
🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.

This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.

Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
Newcomer Academy Family - we will live-stream our graduation today! (https://meet.google.com/dee-fsmv-fkm). As our students come from all around the world, their families and friends across the globe will want to share in this momentous experience! We are so proud of our Accelerate to Graduate Dragons! We will start our graduation ceremony at 12:30 pm (Eastern Standard time, USA). You may join in via Google Meets. A recording will be shared later today. Saturday, May 23 · 11:45am – 1:30pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dee-fsmv-fkm Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-922-0139‬ PIN: ‪482 146 612‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dee-fsmv-fkm?pin=6168629568135
5 months ago, Gwen Snow
dragon
Newcomer Academy Family - we will live-stream our graduation today! As our students come from all around the world, their families and friends across the globe will want to share in this momentous experience! We are so proud of our Accelerate to Graduate Dragons!

We will start our graduation ceremony at 12:30 pm (Eastern Standard time, USA). You may join in via Google Meets. A recording will be shared later today.

Saturday, May 23 · 11:45am – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dee-fsmv-fkm
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-922-0139‬ PIN: ‪482 146 612‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dee-fsmv-fkm?pin=6168629568135
5 months ago, Gwen Snow
AI generated Newcomer graduating dragon
🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Click the link below to download the app and learn more.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
Stay on track, earn credit, and build your English skills this summer in a supportive, engaging environment!
5 months ago, Gwen Snow
NCA Summer program
🩺 NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY 💙 | They are the first call when a student isn't feeling well, the calm voice in an emergency, and a trusted presence for thousands of students every single day.

Today we celebrate our JCPS school nurses—compassionate, skilled, and absolutely essential. Thank you for taking care of our kids!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurse Day!
❤️ FROM THE HEART 📝 | We invited seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses.

"There were days when I needed more than just a teacher, and somehow, you always knew."
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To: Mrs. Lopez. Fern Creek High School Dear Mrs. Lopez, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything you've done for me. When I look back on my high school experience, I don’t think about or talk about my grade in your class, but rather, I remember and talk about you. There were days when I needed more than just a teacher, and somehow, you always knew. You are someone who listens without judging, someone who can make anyone feel safe and welcome. Now, as I’m about to graduate high school, I can wholeheartedly say you were one of the most important people in my high school journey. You changed me in ways I didn’t even realize at the time. You made me realize that I really can do anything I put my mind to. I don't think I've said it enough and I will continue to say it, thank you Mrs. Lopez. From Itzel R. 12th Grade Fern Creek High School
🎉 CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS | Every day, our principals show up for their students, their staff, and their communities. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, and visionaries. Today we celebrate every one of them and say thank you for everything you do to make JCPS great. Happy National School Principals' Day! 👏
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says, "Happy National School Principals' Day. We appreciate you."
Newcomer Academy- We are so excited to announce that BOTH our middle school boys and girls soccer teams have made it to playoffs this season! Boys will have their first game tonight (4/27) against Echo Trail. Guardians - be sure our players bring their uniforms and shoes to school today. More information about the game will get shared soon!
5 months ago, Gwen Snow