🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
OAS Cross Country Meeting
Any girls interested in joining the cross country team are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
The coach will provide an information packet and discuss the upcoming season, expectations, and answer any questions.
Any girls interested in joining the cross country team are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
The coach will provide an information packet and discuss the upcoming season, expectations, and answer any questions.
Today was more than our first day back it was the beginning of a new school year together as the OAS family.
We spent the day building relationships, welcoming our new team members, learning together, and laying the foundation for an amazing year ahead. It was great to see so much collaboration, laughter, and excitement as we came together with one shared purpose: serving our students.
A huge thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make today such a success. It truly took all of us working together.
A special thank you to Ms. Moore for preparing breakfast and lunch for our staff. We appreciate everything you did to help make our first day welcoming and enjoyable.
I also want to thank Assistant Principal Schulz, Assistant Principal Schofield, and Assistant Principal Frech for giving up part of your weekend to help prepare for today. Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile helped make our opening day a success.
Today reminded me that great schools are built by great people. I am excited for the year ahead and grateful to be part of such an incredible team.
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters. 💜🦉
#OneOAS #OASOwls #BackToSchool #BuildingCommunity #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryYear
We spent the day building relationships, welcoming our new team members, learning together, and laying the foundation for an amazing year ahead. It was great to see so much collaboration, laughter, and excitement as we came together with one shared purpose: serving our students.
A huge thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make today such a success. It truly took all of us working together.
A special thank you to Ms. Moore for preparing breakfast and lunch for our staff. We appreciate everything you did to help make our first day welcoming and enjoyable.
I also want to thank Assistant Principal Schulz, Assistant Principal Schofield, and Assistant Principal Frech for giving up part of your weekend to help prepare for today. Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile helped make our opening day a success.
Today reminded me that great schools are built by great people. I am excited for the year ahead and grateful to be part of such an incredible team.
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters. 💜🦉
#OneOAS #OASOwls #BackToSchool #BuildingCommunity #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryYear
Mr. Fenwick joins us as our new Band Director and brings 11 years of classroom experience to Olmsted Academy South.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Sanders as our new Engineering Teacher!
🚌💜 A huge thank you to JCPS and our incredible Assistant Principal, Ms. Schofield, for leading today’s bus scrimmage!
Ms. Schofield did an amazing job making sure everything ran smoothly while also taking care of our bus drivers and ensuring they had cold drinks available throughout the day. We are so grateful for our drivers and all they do to safely transport our students each and every day.
It takes a team to get ready for a successful school year, and today was another great example of everyone working together for our students.
Thank you, JCPS Transportation, Ms. Schofield, and all of our amazing bus drivers! 🚌💜🦉
💜 A little OAS Library show-off! 💜
I have to take a moment to give a very special shout-out to our amazing librarian, Ms. Jennifer Cowan!
The amount of time, creativity, and care she puts into making our library such a beautiful, welcoming space for our students is incredible. Every corner has been thoughtfully created to make students want to come in, explore, read, and feel at home.
These pictures are just a glimpse of the work she has put into transforming this space, and I couldn’t be prouder to show it off!
Thank you, Ms. Cowan, for pouring so much of yourself into creating a library our students can be excited about. We are so fortunate to have you at OAS! 💜🦉💜
I have to take a moment to give a very special shout-out to our amazing librarian, Ms. Jennifer Cowan!
The amount of time, creativity, and care she puts into making our library such a beautiful, welcoming space for our students is incredible. Every corner has been thoughtfully created to make students want to come in, explore, read, and feel at home.
These pictures are just a glimpse of the work she has put into transforming this space, and I couldn’t be prouder to show it off!
Thank you, Ms. Cowan, for pouring so much of yourself into creating a library our students can be excited about. We are so fortunate to have you at OAS! 💜🦉💜
💜 What an incredible Orientation Day at OAS! 💜
We were excited to welcome so many families for our 6th Grade and New Student Orientation, far more than we anticipated! It was wonderful to see our school filled with students and families getting ready for a great year.
A special shout-out to Mr. Schulz for organizing our orientations and putting so much time and effort into making the day a success.
I also want to recognize our amazing Assistant Principals Miss Schofield and Mr. Frech, teachers, counselors, and support staff. Everyone jumped in, supported families, answered questions, helped students, and did whatever was needed. The teamwork was incredible!
I feel truly blessed to lead such a strong and dedicated team. Thank you for always showing up for our students, families, and one another. 💜🦉
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters.
We were excited to welcome so many families for our 6th Grade and New Student Orientation, far more than we anticipated! It was wonderful to see our school filled with students and families getting ready for a great year.
A special shout-out to Mr. Schulz for organizing our orientations and putting so much time and effort into making the day a success.
I also want to recognize our amazing Assistant Principals Miss Schofield and Mr. Frech, teachers, counselors, and support staff. Everyone jumped in, supported families, answered questions, helped students, and did whatever was needed. The teamwork was incredible!
I feel truly blessed to lead such a strong and dedicated team. Thank you for always showing up for our students, families, and one another. 💜🦉
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters.
💜 Learning, Growing, and Getting Ready for Our Students! 💜
Today at Olmsted Academy South, our team came together for a great day of professional learning, collaboration, and preparation for the year ahead!
Our staff spent time learning together, sharing ideas, strengthening our practices, and continuing to build the teamwork that will help us provide the very best experience for our students. The energy, engagement, and commitment throughout the day were amazing to see!
We are getting ready, OAS! 💜🐾
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters.
#OlmstedAcademySouth #OAS #ProfessionalLearning #TeamOAS #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryYearEveryInteractionmatters
Today at Olmsted Academy South, our team came together for a great day of professional learning, collaboration, and preparation for the year ahead!
Our staff spent time learning together, sharing ideas, strengthening our practices, and continuing to build the teamwork that will help us provide the very best experience for our students. The energy, engagement, and commitment throughout the day were amazing to see!
We are getting ready, OAS! 💜🐾
Every Student. Every Day. Every Year. Every Interaction Matters.
#OlmstedAcademySouth #OAS #ProfessionalLearning #TeamOAS #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryYearEveryInteractionmatters
🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
Volleyball Open Gym dates
🏐 Open Gym
📅 August 3 & August 4
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
All athletes MUST have a current sports physical on file to participate.
🏐 Open Gym
📅 August 3 & August 4
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
All athletes MUST have a current sports physical on file to participate.
Thanks to this incredible opportunity sponsored by Ms. Powell, we experienced the beauty, culture, and adventure of Costa Rica!
We explored volcanoes, experienced small earthquakes, ziplined through the jungle, hiked through rainforests, crossed the Continental Divide, snorkeled, relaxed on beautiful beaches, swam in geothermal hot springs, and visited breathtaking waterfalls.
We immersed ourselves in the culture by making empanadas and tortillas, learning how chocolate is made (and creating our own!), touring coffee and pineapple farms, making soap with local coffee beans, squeezing sugar cane, and visiting a sustainability farm where we milked a cow and caught chickens. We also shared lunch with a local family during a cultural exchange and even tried a termite!
Thank you, Ms. Powell, for sponsoring this unforgettable experience. The memories, friendships, and lessons we gained will stay with us for a lifetime.
We explored volcanoes, experienced small earthquakes, ziplined through the jungle, hiked through rainforests, crossed the Continental Divide, snorkeled, relaxed on beautiful beaches, swam in geothermal hot springs, and visited breathtaking waterfalls.
We immersed ourselves in the culture by making empanadas and tortillas, learning how chocolate is made (and creating our own!), touring coffee and pineapple farms, making soap with local coffee beans, squeezing sugar cane, and visiting a sustainability farm where we milked a cow and caught chickens. We also shared lunch with a local family during a cultural exchange and even tried a termite!
Thank you, Ms. Powell, for sponsoring this unforgettable experience. The memories, friendships, and lessons we gained will stay with us for a lifetime.
🚍 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.
Our OAS Admin Team is ready for a joyful and incredible year! 💜🦉
We spent our retreat learning more about one another, understanding how each of us leads, building trust, sharing lots of laughs, and strengthening our teamwork. Different strengths. Different leadership styles. One team. One purpose. Our students.
Here’s to leading together, supporting one another, finding joy in the journey, and remembering that every student, every day, every year, every interaction matters. 💜🦉
#OAS #LeadershipRetreat #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryInteractionMatters
We spent our retreat learning more about one another, understanding how each of us leads, building trust, sharing lots of laughs, and strengthening our teamwork. Different strengths. Different leadership styles. One team. One purpose. Our students.
Here’s to leading together, supporting one another, finding joy in the journey, and remembering that every student, every day, every year, every interaction matters. 💜🦉
#OAS #LeadershipRetreat #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentEveryDayEveryInteractionMatters
🚌 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
Your OAS adventure starts here!
Welcome • ¡Bienvenidos! • Karibu! • أهلاً وسهلاً! • Murakaza neza!
Join us for 6th Grade & New Student Orientation on Wednesday, July 29 | 2:00–4:00 PM. Meet your teachers, find your classrooms, make new friends, play games, and get ready for an amazing school year!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the OAS family! 💜
Welcome • ¡Bienvenidos! • Karibu! • أهلاً وسهلاً! • Murakaza neza!
Join us for 6th Grade & New Student Orientation on Wednesday, July 29 | 2:00–4:00 PM. Meet your teachers, find your classrooms, make new friends, play games, and get ready for an amazing school year!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the OAS family! 💜
🦉 A Message from One of Our Own 💜
Today, we were honored to welcome back a former Olmsted South student who also attended Doss High School, where she was taught by Executive Principal Dr. Gomez during her time as a Spanish teacher and later as an assistant principal.
She shared her experiences, reflected on her journey, and recorded a special message inviting future students and families to become part of the Olmsted South community. Her words are a reminder that the relationships built in our schools can have a lasting impact.
Once an Owl, Always an Owl. 💜🦉
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6s3sZSrzhjXMRxzSdA2VU33AzIa8HwK/view?usp=sharing
Today, we were honored to welcome back a former Olmsted South student who also attended Doss High School, where she was taught by Executive Principal Dr. Gomez during her time as a Spanish teacher and later as an assistant principal.
She shared her experiences, reflected on her journey, and recorded a special message inviting future students and families to become part of the Olmsted South community. Her words are a reminder that the relationships built in our schools can have a lasting impact.
Once an Owl, Always an Owl. 💜🦉
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6s3sZSrzhjXMRxzSdA2VU33AzIa8HwK/view?usp=sharing
Good morning, OAS Families,
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Joseph Frech to Olmsted Academy South as our new 7th Grade Assistant Principal.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Joseph Frech to Olmsted Academy South as our new 7th Grade Assistant Principal.
Attention OAS Families:
Olmsted Academy South will not be issuing a school supply list this year.
The school will provide all the supplies students need to be successful in the classroom. Families are not required to send school supplies on the first day of school.
We look forward to welcoming our students for a great school year! Go Owls!
Olmsted Academy South will not be issuing a school supply list this year.
The school will provide all the supplies students need to be successful in the classroom. Families are not required to send school supplies on the first day of school.
We look forward to welcoming our students for a great school year! Go Owls!
Meet the OAS family,- locate your classrooms, and get answers to your questions before the first day. This optional orientation is the perfect way to begin your 6th grade journey!
Wednesday, July 29
2:00–4:00 PM
Location: Olmsted Academy South
