ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.
Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
📢 Reminder, Warrior families! Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 24 is Family Teacher Conference Day from 7:30 AM–2:30 PM. 🍎 Come connect with teachers & learn more about your student’s journey!
☕ Plus, join us for Coffee & Conversations with Mrs. Santiago Weaver from 10:30–11:30
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS
CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide
⚽️ It’s game day! ⚽️
Join us tonight at 5:30 as Western takes on Newcomer Academy on our home field! 💚🤍 Come out, cheer loud, and show your Warrior pride! #WarriorNation #GameDay
We had so much fun with our families at Open House last night! 💚 We can’t wait to see everyone again next Wednesday for Family-Teacher Conferences. Join us from 10:30–11:30 for Coffee & Conversations with Principal Weaver, sponsored by Blak Koffee! ☕️ #WarriorNation
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
Big shoutout to our amazing Culinary Arts students for cooking & serving at last night’s Open House! 🍴 A true Journey to Success milestone—showcasing their skills as Effective Collaborators, Emerging Innovators, & Effective Communicators. Huge thanks to Chef Wright, Chef Lail & Chef Davis for your leadership!
Shoutout to our amazing Student Ambassadors! 🌟 Last night’s Open House was a huge success, thanks in large part to their leadership and communication. They are living proof of our Journey to Success—growing as confident, effective communicators and role models for their peers!
💚 We had such a great Open House last night! It was wonderful meeting our families and sharing all the amazing work our students are doing in class. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school community! #WarriorPride #OpenHouse
📣 Reminder, Warrior families! Our Open House is this week! 🍽️ Join us for a family dinner of chili, then stay to visit classrooms and meet teachers. A perfect chance to build community and connect in support of your child’s learning! 💚 #WarriorPride
🎃👻 Our Spooktacular is creeping up on Friday, Oct. 17! Open to all little ghouls & goblins in the community! 🍭 We’re in need of candy donations 🕷️ and a face painter 🎨—if you know one, that’d be wicked awesome! 🦇
🏐 Game Day! Both JV & Varsity Volleyball hit the court TODAY at Butler High School! Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Warriors! 💪🔥 #WarriorPride #GameDay
⚽️ Game Day! ⚽️
Our Warriors take on Seneca today at 5:00!
Come out, bring the energy, and support our team! 💚💛#WarriorPride #GoWarriors
Students in Mr. Davis’ class are tackling the Show Prototype Challenge! 💡🙌 Project-Based Learning in action—collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving all aligned with our Journey to Success standards! 🚀 #WarriorPride
🔥 The Class of 2029 is bringing the energy! 🔥 Freshmen held a rally to hear from potential class officers—promises were made, now it’s time to see what the votes say! 🗳️💪 #FutureWarriors #Classof2029
📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
