Big props to Andrew Burgin for an electric performance on the mound Saturday — 11 strikeouts in Western’s 12-4 win over Valley! Next up: WEB Dubois on Thursday. Let’s keep it rolling! #WesternBaseball #StrikeoutKing
21 days ago, Western High School
baseball player holding jersey and pointing at camera
It’s game time! We’re thrilled to host our first-ever e-sports tournament in our brand new e-sports arena today! Shoutout to all the players, organizers, and supporters making this milestone moment happen. Let’s level up, Western! #EsportsAtWestern #GameOn #NextLevel #WesternPride
21 days ago, Western High School
students in new e-sports arena playing video games
students in new e-sports arena playing video games
students in new e-sports arena playing video games
students in new e-sports arena playing video games
👩‍🍳 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!
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Newcomer Academy. “We are beyond thankful for the warm, dependable, and hardworking café staff at Newcomer Academy! Every day, they greet our students with friendly smiles and serve nutritious meals that make everyone feel at home. We deeply value the care and heart they bring to our school.” - Gwen Snow, Principal
🌟 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!
26 days ago, JCPS Communications
Students assemble a bicycle.
Students assemble food packets at Love the Hungry.
Students pose for a picture at Love the Hungry.
A student assembles a chair.
🚨 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
28 days ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional flyer for the JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz by Jefferson County Public Schools. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. A red and white megaphone graphic is at the top, with bold text reading "JCPS Bus Driver HIRING BLITZ." A red star on the left highlights that the average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year. Another star lists items to bring: driver's license, two forms of ID, high school diploma or GED, voided check, and two references (with name, email, address, and phone number). A third star encourages those with questions to contact the JCPS Welcome Center at (502) 485-3370. A QR code is provided to pre-register. A navy blue star in the lower right corner reads "Enter through the front entrance of the building." JCPS and Equal Opportunity Employer logos are at the bottom.
🎧 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic for the podcast "Superintendents Unplugged – In-Depth with Davis" featuring two guests: Dr. Marty Pollio, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, and Addison Davis, Partner at Strategos Group. On the left is a circular photo of Dr. Pollio in a blue suit and pink tie, standing in front of a brick wall. On the right is a circular photo of Addison Davis in a navy suit with a white shirt, smiling with arms crossed against a white background. Logos for Jefferson County Public Schools and Strategos Group are displayed under their names. The bottom banner includes the Strategos Podcast Network logo and icons for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Background color is dark blue.
Shoutout to the amazing students who participated in the Future Ancestors event at the Speed Museum over Spring Break! Your creativity and insight blew us away. Be sure to check out the interview with Carmen — she represented beautifully! #StudentSpotlight #ProudMoment #SpeedMuseum https://www.wave3.com/2025/03/30/future-ancestors-puts-community-event-hopes-register-500-people-race4justice/?outputType=amp
about 1 month ago, Western High School
✅ 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Manual High School building.
Shoutout to some of our amazing Senior Art students who participated in the Changemakers event at the Speed Museum over Spring Break! We’re so proud of their creativity, passion & talent. Extra congrats to Carmen, who was even featured by the news for the event—way to represent!
about 1 month ago, Western High School
students standing in front of a large artwork at the Speed Museum
Western artwork displayed
Art Student being interviewed by the news
students standing in front of a large artwork at the Speed Museum
🚍 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!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz. Friday, April 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. Enter through the front entrance of the building.
Join us in celebrating Momar as the Rotary Unsung Hero! His dedication, hard work, and kindness make a difference every day. Thank you, Momar, for all that you do—you truly embody the spirit of service! #UnsungHero #Rotary
about 2 months ago, Western High School
Young man in front of backdrop
young man standing in front of backdrop
Our softball team just got a fresh new look! Huge shoutout to our talented graphic design students for creating and adding custom logos to our helmets. Creativity meets athletics—looking good out there! #GraphicDesign #Softball #Teamwork
about 2 months ago, Western High School
black helmet with western logo
✅ REGISTER NOW | General registration opened today for the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly known as JCPS Backpack League). Learn more and register now through March 30: https://bit.ly/SummerSuccessLeague2025
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Success League JCPS
🌟 SELF-CARE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY | Join us for Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family event on Tuesday, March 18. See the flyer below for more information, and register online: https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25 #WeAreJCPS
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Alt Text: A flyer with a green gradient background promotes "Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family," an event hosted by JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools). The flyer features an illustration of a smiling person with headphones, surrounded by calming doodles. The event encourages families to explore self-care through various stations, including: Self-Care 101 Journaling Mindful Art Coping Skills Healthy Relationships Sensory Play Positive Self-Talk Mindful Movement Healthy Eating Financial Literacy Family Time Attendees will receive free books, self-care materials, and other resources. Dinner will be provided, and community organizations will be present. Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 📍 Location: JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 Registration: A QR code and a link (https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25) are provided for registration, with a note stating that interpretation services require registration. At the bottom, logos of event sponsors—including Coco5, Papa John's, The D’Angelo Russell Foundation, and Primerica—are displayed. Partners include the Compassionate Schools Project, YMCA, Fund for the Arts, NAMI Louisville, Maryhurst, and Louisville Water.
NATIONAL AMERICORPS WEEK | Through the Department of Student Support Services and the Office of Community Support Services, JCPS has proudly operated the AmeriCorps REACH Corps program for 15 years. REACH Corps members serve at elementary and middle schools, supporting students who show early signs of disengagement. Our goal is to help students reach their full academic potential and graduate on time. Join us in celebrating our 18 dedicated JCPS REACH Corps members, who have committed this year to serving our most precious resource—our students!
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Nineteen adults pose for a picture and smile.
✅ SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW | The JCPS Comprehensive School Survey closes tomorrow, Feb. 28. Your anonymous feedback impacts school improvement! If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25 #WeAreJCPS
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: We want your feedback. Help us improve! Take the 2025 Comprehensive School Survey.
STATE OF THE DISTRICT | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio delivered his seventh and final State of the District address today at The Olmsted. Thanks to the generosity of many, the event helped raise more than $65,000 for the JCPS Community Scholarship Fund, which supports graduating JCPS seniors! Watch Dr. Pollio's address and other speakers from today's event on the JCPS YouTube channel ➡️ https://youtube.com/watch?v=TrK6vCobECQ Read more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2053088 #WeAreJCPS
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Dr. Pollio speaks at a podium.
❄️ NTI DAY | Due to forecasted snow during the morning commute, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday.
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day, Non-Traditional Instruction, School Buildings Closed, Due to Inclement Weather Forecast. Wednesday, February 19, 2025
🚨 JCPS UPDATE | All JCPS athletics and extracurricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Athletics and extracurricular activities canceled Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
🎉 CELEBRATING SSOs | Today marks School Security Officer (SSO) Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our SSOs who help keep our schools safe! #WeAreJCPS
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
An SSO stands near a vehicle.
An SSO stands near a vehicle.
An SSO scoops ice cream for a student.
An SSO stands near a vehicle.