
The school transfer window is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need in-person help submitting a transfer request, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families should enter through door #12 located on Gallagher Street.


🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | To all of our amazing JCPS educators—thank you for showing up, lifting up, and going above and beyond every single day. You’re shaping futures, inspiring minds, and making magic happen. ✨
We see you. We celebrate you. We appreciate you this week and every week! ❤️


The final edition for the 2024-2025 school year is HERE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/08f13324c7.html #WeAreJCPS


🎉 SUPERTEACHERS | JCPS teachers stocked up on FREE supplies today at the Clothing Assistance Program's Superteacher Event—grabbing everything from classroom essentials to tools that help build stronger connections with students and families! 💼🍎
And the best part? Even more teachers will get to “shop” the event Monday, just in time for #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🙌







✅ Q&A FORUMS | The Jefferson County Board of Education invites the community—including JCPS employees—to open forums on May 20, 2025 to hear directly from the finalists in the JCPS Superintendent Search. Learn more about the search process: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/superintendent-search-2025


🎉 DISNEY-BOUND ✨ | Congratulations to Doss High Spanish teacher Yuriany Beitia, one of 12 winners nationwide of the 2025 Disney Imagination Campus Teacher Celebration!
In recognition of her dedication to inspiring students every day, she will head to Walt Disney World in May during National Teacher Appreciation Week for an all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night stay! The trip will include special park experiences, a celebratory parade, and sessions with Disney leaders and entertainment professionals!


👩🍳 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 🌟: Knight Middle School!


🧑🍳 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 🌟: duPont Manual High School! #WeAreJCPS


Congratulations to our STLP Team!


Yesterday, Pathfinder competed at STLP State at Rupp Arena. It is always a full day of student celebrations, practice using transferable skills, and creativity surrounding technology and leadership in Kentucky.. Our students competed in these categories:
- Book Cover - Zahraa A, semifinalist
-Logo Design - Lana S, semifinalist
-Data for Action - Zahraa A. and Lana S., 1ST PLACE IN STATE!!!!!
- Pitch Project ("Splash the Trash") - Karlie E and Lana S, semifinalist
Congratualtions to these students and everyone that participated. #JCPSPath

👩🍳 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 🌟: Lassiter Middle School!


👩🍳 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!


🌟 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!



🚨 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


Congratulations to Jaymee A. and Lana S., who have been selected to be members of the JCPS Student Advisory Council. Thank you for representing Pathfinder. We are proud of you! #jcpspath


🎧 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


✅ 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


🚍 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!


No School March 28th- April 4th


Pathfinder hosted a family night at Dawson Orman last Thurs.. We viewed the Voice of Social Change: Ira Aldridge performance from KY Shakespeare.🎭 Our families enjoyed the evening and requested more opportunities to join together. 💖 Thank you to KY Shakespeare for providing the digital performance for us to view. It was fabulous! #JCPSPath
