They absolutely crushed it at last week’s KYTSA State Conference, bringing home some fantastic results. Join us in celebrating our top finishers who proved that hard work and creativity definitely pay off!
🌟 The Results are In:
Tech Bowl State Semi-Finalists: Tony, Katelynn, Lana, & Aranea
Digital Video Production (#7): Zahraa & Zaineb
Board Game Design (Top 15): Katelynn & Lana
We are so incredibly proud of every TSA member who competed and represented Pathfinder. Your dedication to STEM and innovation is inspiring! 🚀💻
🌟 The Results are In:
Tech Bowl State Semi-Finalists: Tony, Katelynn, Lana, & Aranea
Digital Video Production (#7): Zahraa & Zaineb
Board Game Design (Top 15): Katelynn & Lana
We are so incredibly proud of every TSA member who competed and represented Pathfinder. Your dedication to STEM and innovation is inspiring! 🚀💻
THIS WEEKEND | The East Area Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinators are hosting a Community Baby Shower and Early Childhood Parent Resource Fair this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klondike Elementary.
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
Huge W for the Pathfinder community! 🎉
🙌 Huge congrats to Elliott Brooks for winning the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award! 🌟 You are proving that online students are leading the way in tech.
🙌 Huge congrats to Elliott Brooks for winning the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award! 🌟 You are proving that online students are leading the way in tech.
New Edition. Same Student Spirit. 🎒✨
The 2nd Edition of Pathfinder Pages is LIVE! We’ve gathered the best stories, tips, and highlights from across our online school to bring you an issue that’s truly by us and for us.
Don't miss the Black History Month celebrations! 👀
Read the latest issue: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/dca01268f8.html
🎓✨ Huge congratulations to Elliott Brooks on receiving the Vogt Educational & Leadership Scholarship Award. We are so proud of your hard work and the bright future you are building! 🌟🏆
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
☀️ SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT THIS WEEKEND | Looking for summer camps and enrichment opportunities for your child? Join us for the 21st Annual JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers Summer Camp Kickoff this Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (3903 Atkinson Square Dr.).
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Great things happen when leadership and the classroom connect! 💡
School Board Member Linda Duncan visited Pathfinder to learn more about our online school. Teacher, Tiffany McIntosh, remembers Ms. Duncan from when she was a student in #JCPS, and had to get a picture with our "local celebrity". 👏📚
🌟 ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood delivered his first State of the District address last week, sharing a strategic vision for the future of Jefferson County Public Schools.
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
STAY CONNECTED | It’s Public Schools Week, and there’s so much to celebrate in JCPS! 🎉📚
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
🏆 Huge Wins for FBLA! 🏆
Talk about a debut! In our very first year of competition, our FBLA Club is already bringing home the hardware. We couldn't be prouder of the talent and hard work on display this season.
🥉 3rd Place Finish
A massive congratulations to Zahraa A., Tony M., and Lana S. for securing 3rd place with their Community Service Project! This powerhouse team is officially headed to the State Competition at the end of April. Next stop: Nationals! ✈️
🌟 Outstanding Leadership
The trophies didn't stop with the students! A huge shout-out to Mrs. Pyles for being named one of the Top Two Region 3 Outstanding Advisors for 2026. Her dedication is the backbone of this club, and she’ll also be representing us at the State level.
Talk about a debut! In our very first year of competition, our FBLA Club is already bringing home the hardware. We couldn't be prouder of the talent and hard work on display this season.
🥉 3rd Place Finish
A massive congratulations to Zahraa A., Tony M., and Lana S. for securing 3rd place with their Community Service Project! This powerhouse team is officially headed to the State Competition at the end of April. Next stop: Nationals! ✈️
🌟 Outstanding Leadership
The trophies didn't stop with the students! A huge shout-out to Mrs. Pyles for being named one of the Top Two Region 3 Outstanding Advisors for 2026. Her dedication is the backbone of this club, and she’ll also be representing us at the State level.
CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
Our hearts (and stomachs) are full! ❤️🍲 A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our Dinner & A Show night. From the first course to the final curtain call, you all brought the best energy! 🌟
Special thanks to our facility host. We are so lucky to have such an incredible community! 👏✨
Special thanks to our facility host. We are so lucky to have such an incredible community! 👏✨
🤗 💕 Thank you to our new friends at LouCity & Racing Louisville Foundation ⚽ for an awesome tour and educational panel talk at Lynn Family Stadium. Our #FBLA students learned so much about the industry. 💯⭐
🚍 DRIVE WITH US | We’re hosting a Job Fair for bus and van drivers, and we want to meet YOU! 🫵 Come find your next career opportunity with JCPS.
⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
Due to the additional snow and ice on roads and sidewalks throughout Jefferson County, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.
All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
