🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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Come out the Zachary Taylor Community Picnic today from 2-3:30!
It will be in the bus circle. Park in the parking lot off of Hurstbourne.
This is open to ALL!
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Community Picnic
Come to the ZT community picnic this Sunday!
2:00 - 3:30 pm
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Picnic
Order your Zachary Taylor spirit wear today!
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2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Sprit Wear
Please open the attached link to read the Zachary Taylor Welcome Letter. This was sent out a few weeks ago, but we know we have had more families enroll and we want to make sure every family receives it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvf89uwIIEd_mHIh_TfqvXcgF_W6QDSPGZJZjBDjjJI/edit?usp=sharing
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
Zachary Taylor Elementary Supply List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUAPpiG4pyVF7EiU7WVOOhig9WW-tzdBPyODdWRrgaY/edit?usp=sharing
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Supply List
Transportation 1 Pager For Families. Click the link to view this in multiple languages.

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2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
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THE EARLIER MESSAGE HAD THE WRONG DAY. CORRECT INFORMATION IS BELOW.

ZT Family Community Picnic!

📅 Save the Date!
Join us for our upcoming Community Picnic – just a couple of weeks away!

🗓 Date: Sunday, August 3
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Zachary Taylor Elementary

All are welcome!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:

🍔 Free food
🎯 Fun games
🤝 Great community partners

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and kick off the school year with joy!

📌 Flyer attached with more details
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Community Picnic
🍉 FRC News – Community Picnic!

📅 Save the Date!
Join us for our upcoming Community Picnic – just a couple of weeks away!

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 3
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Zachary Taylor Elementary

All are welcome!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:

🍔 Free food
🎯 Fun games
🤝 Great community partners

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and kick off the school year with joy!

📌 Flyer attached with more details
2 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Community Picnic

🎒 FRC News – Back to School Event!

📅 Date: Thursday, July 31
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: La Casita Center

Join us for a Back to School event to support families as they prepare for the upcoming school year! In addition to free backpacks and school supplies, we’ll be offering a wide range of helpful resources for the whole family, including:

✅ Free haircuts for all family members
✅ Eye exams and free glasses (if needed)
✅ Hygiene kits for students (shampoo, deodorant, and more)
✅ Dental kits for families (toothpaste and toothbrushes)
✅ Bilingual books provided by LFPL
✅ Vaccinations by JCPS
✅ Adult vaccines (pending availability)
✅ FAFSA assistance and scholarship information
✅ College admissions information

Come take advantage of these amazing resources and get ready for a successful school year!

📌 Flyer attached for full details

3 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
La Casita Back To School Event
📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!

Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.

✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months

Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Lists dates and times for public forums at JCPS high schools: July 28 – Seneca HS, 5:30–7 PM July 30 – Fairdale HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 12 – Valley HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 16 – Male HS, 10–11:30 AM Aug 21 – Ballard HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 26 – Jeffersontown HS, 5:30–7 PM Sept 4 – Academy @ Shawnee, 5:30–7 PM Open to the public. JCPS logo shown. Dr. Yearwood pictured engaging with students.
🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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A screen says "Inclusive Excellence, At-Promise vs. At-Risk, Maximizing Academic Potential, Difference Does Not Denote Deficit, Student Empowerment" as a session leader points at participants.
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🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium.
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A screen says "PRP students get hired! Shawnee students fly to new heights! Fairdale students teach!" and includes pictures of students.
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🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.

Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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Adults sit in seats in an auditorium at the JCPS Coaches Clinic.
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🚨 HAPPENING NOW | Ready to turn your skills into support for students/schools?

Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!

To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:

⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Job Fair flyer for JCPS. The flyer invites people to meet hiring managers for positions in Custodians, Maintenance, Early Childhood, Nutrition Services, Mechanics/Body Workers, Transportation, and Bilingual Associate Instructors. Services available include interpreters and application assistance. Attendees should bring a resume and two references with emails. The job fair is on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218. There will be a local food truck from Burger Word. Images show food, a painted child’s hand, car repair, a garbage truck, smiling school children, and maintenance workers. JCPS logo included.
ZT Families, We are very excited for this upcoming school year! Attached is the link to the ZT Family Welcome Letter. If you have any questions about what is inside, please don't hesitate to call the school. 502-485-8336 Go Falcons! Mrs. Cravens Principal https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvf89uwIIEd_mHIh_TfqvXcgF_W6QDSPGZJZjBDjjJI/edit?usp=sharing
3 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Falcons
JCPS families who have recently moved or will move before August 7 must report address changes by Monday, July 21, to be considered for a bus stop on the first day of school, August 7. Families can report their address changes by: - Filling out the Proof of Address Form: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad/EmailForm.aspx?Action=UpdateAddress - Calling their child’s school: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4106718/School_Directory_Phone_List_Red_White_and_Blue.pdf
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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✨ JCPS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE | From everyday heroes to historic firsts, the JCPS Spotlight Magazine captures the stories that made the 2024-25 school year unforgettable! ⭐️🎓

💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Spotlight Year in Review 2025 magazine cover.
Do you have a child starting kindergarten at Zachary Taylor Elementary? If so, please sign them up for the Brigance Kindergarten Readiness Assessment on July 29.
3 months ago, Zachary Taylor Elementary
ZT Brigance Sign Up
✨ FIRST VISIT | Dr. Brian Yearwood stopped by Auburndale Elementary yesterday to see the Summer Success League in action, marking his first school visit as JCPS superintendent!

"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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Dr. Brian Yearwood and students sit at a table.
Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium.