✅ COMMUNITY FORUMS | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants your input as they search for a new superintendent. Join us at two upcoming Community Forums on Saturday, Feb. 15: ➡️ 10 to 11 a.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee ➡️ 12 to 1 p.m. at Ballard High School
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Superintendent Search Community Forums The Jefferson County Board of Education seeks your input as they search for a new superintendent. Dr. Pollio is retiring this summer, and the board wants to hear what qualities and priorities you desire in the next leader. Attend the forum and make your voice heard! Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Academy @ Shawnee Saturday, February 15, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Ballard High School
🐶 SPOTTED 🖤 | Check out Perry Elementary School's paw-sitively precious 101st day of school celebration! We love the 101 Dalmatians theme! 🧡
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Students dressed like Dalmatians pose for a picture and smile.
Students dressed like Dalmatians pose for a picture and smile.
✅ SUPERINTENDENT SURVEY | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants to hear from the public as they search for the next superintendent of JCPS. With Dr. Marty Pollio retiring this summer, the board has begun the process of hiring his successor. To assist in this effort, board members are inviting the public to complete a survey that asks about the qualities and priorities they’d like to see from the next leader of JCPS. Whether you’re a parent, student, staff member, community leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of JCPS and Louisville, your input is invaluable! Take a few moments to fill out the survey and share your thoughts: bit.ly/jcps-superintendent-search #WeAreJCPS
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Graphic says: Share your input! Survey closes February 14, 2025 The Jefferson County Board of Education seeks your input as they search for a new superintendent. Dr. Pollio is retiring this summer, and the board wants to hear what qualities and priorities you desire in the next leader. Take the survey and make your voice heard! bit.ly/jcps-superintendent-search
🖤 BLACK HISTORY MONTH | JCPS is excited to celebrate Black History Month with our students, staff, and community! Check out these resources from the JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department on teaching and celebrating Black history: https://adobe.ly/3RpgXDh
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Graphic says: Celebrating Black History Month. February 2025.
COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU | The JCPS Summer Success League (formerly known as the Backpack League) will be held June 16 – July 11, 2025. Make plans now to join us! - Breakfast and lunch provided for students - Transportation provided (within proximity to the address) - Math and Literacy Instruction - Enrichment Activities - Social Emotional Learning - Fun - Engaging HOURS: - Elementary Students (incoming 1st through incoming 6th graders) attend 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Middle and High School Students (incoming 7th through 12th graders) attend 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch the JCPS INSIDER newsletter for more information, including how to sign up!
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Graphic says: Journey to Success. Success League JCPS (formerly known as JCPS Backpack League). Summer Session Save the Date! June 16-July 11, 2025. Available for incoming grades 1-12. Free Meals and Transportation. Math, Literacy, and Enrichment Activities. Social Emotional Learning and Skill Building.
✅ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | The 2025 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 28, 2025! If you are a JCPS parent/guardian or employee, take the survey now at https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25!
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Graphic says: We want your feedback. Help us improve! Take the 2025 Comprehensive School Survey.
✅ BOARD UPDATE | During yesterday's Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) meeting, the Constitutional Oath of Office was administered to JCBE members Gail Logan Strange (District 1), Tricia Lister (District 2), Trevin Bass (District 4), and Taylor Everett (District 7), who were elected in November. Also during last night's meeting, Dr. Corrie Shull was elected chairperson of the JCBE, and James Craig was elected vice chairperson. Thank you to all of our JCBE members for their dedication to JCPS!
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Trevin Bass, Taylor Everett, Gail Logan Strange, and Tricia Lister stand in a line and raise their right hands.
🏇 HORSING AROUND WITH ART 🎉 | Congratulations to Pleasure Ridge Park High School sophomore Kayci Shacklette, grand prize winner of the Kentucky Derby Museum's 39th annual Horsing Around With Art competition, presented by WinStar Farm! Shacklette’s winning artwork, The Final Furlong, will be displayed at the museum. She also received a Spring Race Day Experience prize package sponsored by Churchill Downs, and PRP High School’s art department was awarded $500 to purchase art supplies!
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A student holds a bouquet of flowers in front of her artwork.
A student shakes hands with an adult in front of the student's award-winning artwork.
The winning artwork titled The Final Furlong with a blue ribbon attached to it.
🔧 ENGINEERING PATHWAY | Jeffersontown High School and Fern Creek High School engineering pathway students got a behind-the-scenes look yesterday at Jones Plastic & Engineering Co., one of Louisville’s largest employers! Students toured the facility and learned about exciting job opportunities and future careers.
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Students and adults look at a piece of machinery.
An adult speaks to students.
Students and adults stand inside a facility.
Students listen to an adult who is standing in front of them.
🌟 THANK YOU | We are so grateful to our Jefferson County Board of Education members for their tireless advocacy and unwavering dedication to JCPS. Their passion for helping our students thrive is truly inspiring. Happy School Board Recognition Month!
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Graphic says Jefferson County Board of Education and includes images of Gail Logan Strange (District 1), Tricia Lister (District 2), James Craig (District 3), Trevin Bass (District 4), Linda Duncan (District 5), Dr. Corrie Shull (District 6), and Taylor Everett (District 7).
🌟 CHECKMATE | Congratulations to the top school chess teams and players, awarded by the Kentucky Chess Ambassadors! ➡️ Grace M. James Academy of Excellence: Middle School Chess Team of the Year ➡️ Valley High School: High School Chess Team of the Year Players of the Year: ➡️ Anna McCandless (Grace James Academy) ➡️ Devyn Hill (Grace James Academy) ➡️ Prathyun Dhanapalraj (Meyzeek Middle School) #WeAreJCPS
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We are loving our new app! Access documents, news, updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android: https://aptg.co/5BH22f Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/mqSZlT
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Graphic says "It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket." It includes three images of the app on phone screens and says "Download the JCPS, KY app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications."
🌟 BRIGHT STARTS 🌟 | This week, the JCPS Flash Dads visited Shelby Academy and Mornings with Moms volunteers visited Foster Traditional Academy to surprise students with smiles, high-fives, and encouragement! Their energy and kindness helped students kick off their day on a positive note. Thank you to these incredible volunteers for spreading joy and building community spirit! 💕 #WeAreJCPS
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A student walks down a hallway lined with Mornings with Moms volunteers and smiles.
A student high-fives a Flash Dads volunteer.
Flash Dads clap while students walk down the hall and smile.
A student does a high-five with a Mornings with Moms volunteer.
🌟 EMPOWERING LEADERS | Student leaders from 18 JCPS middle schools came together for an unforgettable day of growth, inspiration, and connection at the Explore Ambassadors Conference! Students dove into sessions designed to build leadership skills!
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Collage of pictures from the Explore Ambassador Conference featuring middle school Explore ambassadors.
❤️ WARMTH ON WHEELS 🚍 | JCPS bus driver Larry Elliott regularly goes above and beyond for his students, supplying activity packets, books, and consistent kindness. This week, in the face of bitter cold, he provided cozy blankets to help students stay warm. Let’s give a big shoutout to this amazing driver for going the extra mile to make sure the ride to school was as warm as it was welcoming!
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Four students pose for a picture on a school bus holding blankets while a bus driver stands in the background.
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Ashley Billiter, a senior at duPont Manual High School, will join Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul in representing Kentucky during the 63rd annual U.S. Senate Youth Program in March! Read more: bit.ly/2025USSYP
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Ashley Billiter smiling.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW JCPS APP | We're thrilled to announce the new app for JCPS! It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android: https://aptg.co/5BH22f
 Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/mqSZlT
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Graphic says: It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket. News, Events, Documents, Staff, Notifications, Dining. Image of three phones showing the app in use. Download the JCPS, KY app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications.
✅ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | The 2025 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 28, 2025! If you are a JCPS parent/guardian or employee, take the survey now at ➡️: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25
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Graphic says: We want your feedback. Help us improve! Take the 2025 Comprehensive School Survey.
❄️ THANK YOU | Thank you to our JCPS employees working around the clock this week to prepare our buildings for the return of students and staff. We appreciate you!
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❄️⛄️ SNOW DAY | The snow day adventures continue for our students and staff today. We love to see how our community is making #WinterFun memories! #SnowDayMagic #WeAreJCPS
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Photo collage of students playing in the snow.