Wilder Elementary

🐴 GIDDY UP FOR GREATNESS | JCPS celebrated 80 McKinney-Vento students and their families today with a powerful closing ceremony at Wilt Elementary. After 3 weeks of learning, field trips, and resilience-building activities, students showed off their growth, enjoyed lunch, and went home with food and supplies. 💙

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

Students stand on stage with horse crafts they created.

Adults sit at tables and watch students up on a stage.

A cake says "Giddy Up to Greatness Summer Camp."

🎓 SPARKING A MOVEMENT | Dr. Marty Pollio reflects on how the Academies of Louisville began and how this transformative approach to education is changing lives. 🔗 STORY: https://www.aoflalliance.org/news/dr-marty-pollio-reflects-on-the-academies-of-louisville

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

🚨 TV FORM DUE TOMORROW | Tomorrow is the deadline for EVERY student to complete the Transportation Verification Form. Please complete the form by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, June 13: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

Screenshot of the Transportation Portal website.

🩺 FREE CLINICS | Free Physical and Vaccine Clinics are underway for JCPS students! Check out sights from today's clinic at Valley High School! Couldn't make it today? Join us at an upcoming clinic! 🗓️ June 9–20 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Various HS locations For students without a regular doctor, no health insurance, or high-deductible insurance. Pre-register now: 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSclinics25 📞 Or call 502-485-3387 Can't attend? Other options available. See flyer for details!

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

A nurse looks in a student's mouth during a physical exam.

A nurse listens to a student's heartbeat during a physical examination.

2025 JCPS Free Physicals and Vaccinations Flyer

🚍 BUS MONITOR JOB FAIR | Looking for a meaningful role that helps ensure the safety of students? Join us for a Bus Monitor Job Fair on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about the position and get application assistance!

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

"JCPS Bus Monitor Job Fair flyer. Text reads: 'Bus Monitor Job Fair – Your Career Starts Here!' Benefits listed: Family-Friendly Schedule, On the Job Training, Bring Resume & 2 References with Email, Application Assistance Available. Event details: June 20, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm, 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218. Soul Fire Company food truck on site – cash and card accepted. Images show smiling children, including a child in a wheelchair, children giving thumbs up, and a child stepping off a bus."

🌟 FROM JCPS TO THE TONY AWARDS 🏆 | Huge congratulations to Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) alum Nicole Scherzinger, who won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her stunning performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard! Did you know this Broadway queen also walked the halls of Bowen Elementary and Meyzeek Middle School? Yep—her journey started right here in JCPS! 🎭 📸: Photos from DuPont Manual High School/Youth Performing Arts School's yearbook archives 📸: The 2025 Tony Awards (Photo Credit: CBS)

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

Yearbook photo of Nicole Scherzinger playing Alice in 2nd YPAS' annual production of Alice! The over-sized puppets were controlled by several "invisible" puppeteers.

Nicole Scherzinger school photo from her days at YPAS.

Screenshot of the Tony Award broadcast by CBS. Photo credit: CBS

📚 WHO SAYS LIBRARIANS HAVE TO BE QUIET? | Not this week! More than 100 JCPS library media specialists are turning up the volume at their summer academy, featuring two days packed with inspiration, collaboration, and big ideas! They're diving into the future of literacy and exploring how AI is transforming the way we teach and learn.

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

A statue stands in front of a sign for the Librarians Summer Academy.

Two adults dance at the front of the room.

Adults dance in front of a room of library media specialists.

📣 FREE PHYSICALS AND VACCINATIONS FOR JCPS STUDENTS 🩺 June 9 to 20 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Various HS locations For students without a regular doctor, no health insurance, or high-deductible insurance. Pre-register now: 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSclinics25 📞 Or call 502-485-3387 Can't attend? Other options available. See flyer for details!

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

A flyer titled "2025 JCPS Free Physicals and Vaccinations" for JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) students only. It includes a table listing dates, locations, and times for free physicals and vaccinations: June 9, 2025 – Southern High School, 8620 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 10, 2025 – Waggener High School, 330 S Hubbards Ln, Louisville, KY 40207 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 11, 2025 – Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 12, 2025 – Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 13, 2025 – Western High School, 2501 Rockford Ln, Louisville, KY 40216 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 16, 2025 – Central High School, 1130 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40203 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 17, 2025 – Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40220 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 18, 2025 – J-town High School, 9600 Old 6 Mile Ln, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 20, 2025 – Fern Creek High School, 9115 Fern Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40291 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Note: These clinics are for students without a regular healthcare provider, insurance, or with high insurance deductibles. Students are encouraged to visit their primary care provider if possible. Other Clinic Options for Families without Health Insurance or High Deductibles: JCPS Health and Wellness – CB Young Service Center (3001 Crittenden Dr) or South Central Neighborhood Place: Call 502-485-3387 Park DuValle Clinics (Pleasure Ridge Park or Central High School): Call 502-861-6192 Family Health Centers – Iroquois High School (4615 Taylor Blvd): Call 502-380-5201 Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (234 Amy Ave): Open 9 AM–3 PM, call 502-778-0001 Norton Children's Medical Group (NCMG): Call 502-629-KIDS (5437), option 3 A QR code is provided at the bottom for student pre-registration with the caption: “Scan the QR code to pre-register your student(s)!”

Torri L. Martin’s path to becoming a school principal didn’t begin with a teaching job right out of college. Instead, she worked in theater and led fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations before settling on education as her calling. Now, she’s been named the new principal at Wilder Elementary School. “I am so honored and excited to be chosen as the new principal of Wilder Elementary,” Martin said. “As a proud JCPS graduate, parent, teacher, and leader, I possess a deep understanding of the district's diverse student population and a proven track record of engaging, teaching, and leading them to success.” Martin is currently the assistant principal at the Phoenix School of Discovery. She began her education career in 2013 as a math teacher at Stuart Middle School followed by teaching stints at Westport Middle and the J. Graham Brown schools. In the 2022-23 school year Martin was an academic instructional coach at duPont Manual High School before receiving a promotion to her current post at Phoenix. After a year in Jefferson County Public Schools’ principal internship program, 12 years in education and several years outside the school system, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools Zone 3, Dr. Jessica Rosenthal, said Martin is ready for the top job at Wilder. “Ms. Martin is a highly-visible leader with the energy and enthusiasm needed to keep up with the incredible Wildcat students, staff, and families,” Rosenthal said. “She is looking forward to being our students’ “biggest cheerleader” at their events and competitions. The community can expect transparency, honesty, responsiveness, and collaboration from Ms. Martin.” Martin is a JCPS graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. She has three master’s degrees in Theatre, Middle School Mathematics and Instructional Leadership: Principal Preparation, from the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Spalding University, respectively. Martin was also a Jefferson County Leadership Academy participant that successfully completed Emerging Leaders, the Equity Leadership Cadre, the Success League Summer Residency Program, and the Principal Internship Program. Her first day on the job at Wilder will be July 1. “I am passionate about ensuring every student at Wilder goes to Middle School at grade level, striving for the school to become a top performer in JCPS and the state, ultimately preparing students for wild success in their future endeavors,” Martin said. Martin succeeds Bill Perkins who is retiring after 32 years in JCPS, 11 of them as principal at Wilder.

4 months ago, Wallis Malone-Owens

💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌

4 months ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall As a school speech pathologist, I have the privilege of helping children find their voice. I love getting to be a part of that journey. — Kristina Perry, Speech-Language Pathologist at Ballard High, Norton Elementary, and the Academy @ Shawnee

📢 Don't miss the JCPS Superintendent Finalist Community Forums TODAY, Tues, May 20th! 🗣️ Meet Ben Shuldiner & Dr. H. Brian Yearwood. 📍 Forum 1: 4-6 PM @ JCPS Center for Professional Learning (Live on JCBE YouTube) 📍 Forum 2: 7-9 PM @ Stopher Elementary ❓Submit Questions: https://forms.gle/aJbBWsGt6SoUXKB26 ➡️ More Info & Feedback: https://bit.ly/434Nhmw #WeAreJCPS

5 months ago, Jefferson County Public Schools

JCPS Superintendent Finalists Q&A Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Open to All | Moderated by Hazard Young Attea Associates 4 - 6 p.m. JCPS Center for Professional Learning 3903 Atkinson Square Dr., Louisville, KY 40218 7 - 9 p.m. Stopher Elementary School 14417 Aiken Rd., Louisville, KY 40245

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Everyone has something to communicate, with or without a voice." Being a Speech Language Pathologist means I am an advocate for my students. It is my responsibility to make sure they are heard and understood and that they are confident enough to speak for themselves. — Jean Whitt, Speech-Language Pathologist at Kennedy Elementary and McFerran Early Childhood

🚨 JCPS UPDATE | JCPS after-school activities are canceled today, Friday, May 16 due to expected inclement weather.

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

CLASSIFIED JOB FAIR | Join us this Friday, May 16 for a Classified Career Fair to learn more about open roles in our Nutrition Services, Security, Maintenance, Mechanic, Custodial, and Early Childhood divisions!

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Communication is the essence of human life." — Janice Light Being a JCPS SLP means working with students to develop essential speech, language, and communication skills so that they may overcome challenges and be successful across settings in their school environment, but also in life. It means advocating for students' needs, working on goals, and collaborating with other professionals to promote skills and independence. — Allison Forrester, Speech-Language Pathologist at Hudson Middle, Meyzeek Middle, UofL Pact, and duPont Manual High

💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!

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Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Casey Leone. Wellington Elementary. “Nurse Casey has been a school nurse at Wellington Elementary for 10 years. She works diligently to make sure all of her students are cared for. She has built relationships with her students and families and ensures that they all have access to healthcare and resources. She advocates for her students to receive necessary health services, such as dental clinics, vision clinics, immunizations, and physicals at school. She enjoys providing health education to her students whenever she has the opportunity.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN

📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You have inspired me to continue on the path I'm on, so I can be a teacher like you one day."

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Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To: Ms. Cashman, Southern High School. I’ve had you as a teacher for 3 years now, and you have impacted my life more than any other teacher I’ve ever had. You push me even when I want to give up. You have given me the tools I need to succeed in life. Not only have you helped me grow as a person, you’ve also helped me grow my career and my emotional health. You have cared for me more than anyone I know. You have inspired me to continue on the path I’m on, so I can be a teacher like you one day. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. From: Piper K., 12th Grade, Southern High School

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Tracey Jones. Jeffersontown High. “We would like to recognize nurse Tracey from Jeffersontown High School for her outstanding dedication to patient care and health education. Tracey overcame language barriers through the effective use of interpreter services with the Language Line. By proactively reaching out to parents/guardians in their preferred language, Tracey ensured that families received clear, culturally sensitive education about recommended vaccines. This commitment to inclusivity and health equity not only empowered parents to make informed decisions, but also helped improve community health outcomes.” - Heather Karem, Nurse Practitioner

📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom."

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To Ms. Ice, Laukhuf Elementary. From Miranda W., 12th grade, Louisville Male High School. I hope you are doing well! As I look back on my education, I can’t help but think of the incredible impact you had on my learning and personal growth. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication, encouragement, and the lasting influence you’ve had on my life. Looking back, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making learning engaging and meaningful. Your kindness, patience, and belief in your students made a difference, and I am so grateful to have been one of them. From coming in as a new student with only a few months left of school, you welcomed me with open arms. You made me feel as though I had known you for years. You are the reason I am where I am today, and I am beyond grateful. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t have faith in myself. Thank you for guiding me through school while also making sure I figured it out on my own. You taught me independence and just how important maturity was. You gave me a helping hand when I needed it most. No matter what the situation was, regardless if it was friends, family, school or just about anything, you were always willing to be there and listen to me talk. As I navigate through life, I will forever appreciate your kindness and words. Thank you for sticking by my side during times I felt like I couldn’t do it! You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom. As I move on with life and begin my own journey, I will always remember your kind words and to never forget to keep going. You don’t come across many people who help you through life, but I am forever grateful to have that person as you. I love you beyond words and thank you for being you!

5 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You! Happy National School Nurses Week! Carol Chesney. Coral Ridge Elementary. “Carol has been a JCPS School Nurse for 17 years and loves working with children. She loves being a nurse to children in an educational environment. She always greets each child with a friendly smile and listens to each of their concerns. She not only provides healthcare to ours students but is there for the staff as well.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN

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