Jefferson County Public Schools

Cordelia Hardin’s “steadfast” leadership leaves lasting legacy By Juliann Morris August 30, 2023—During her 20 years leading Jefferson County Public Schools' (JCPS) financial...

By Jason Solan August 29, 2023—Hawthorne Elementary School teacher Ashley Glickley chatted with her students via Google Meet last week from the Pacific Ocean! Glickley is on the...

School lunch program extended to all schools By Mark Hebert August 28, 2023 – Every student in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is now eligible for free breakfast and ...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announced today that students will begin returning to classes on Friday, August 18. Elementary and middle sc...

Named principal of Cochran Elementary By Mark Hebert and Juliann Morris August 8, 2023—Thomas Jefferson Middle School (TJMS) is losing one of its long-standing staff members t...

Kessinger brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to JCPS By Carolyn Callahan August 3, 2023—Todd Kessinger has been named the new Executive Administrator of...

Begins new role today By Juliann Morris July 31, 2023—Sariena Sampson has been named the new principal at Southern High School effective today. Sampson most recently worked a...

Owens Patterson is long time educator By Mark Hebert July 31, 2023—The interim principal at Western Middle School for the Arts (WMSFA) has been named the new principal. Dr. Na...

After graduating from Marion C. Moore, he went on to play college and professional football By Dyuce Woodson July 27, 2023 -Marion C. Moore head football coach Mekale McKay ...

Stephanie Helm begins new role this month By Juliann Morris July 26, 2023—J.F. Kennedy Elementary School Assistant Principal Stephanie Helm has been promoted to the school’s t...

Cathey excited to lead his alma mater By Juliann Morris July 26, 2023—After a few years away, Keith Cathey is returning to Louisville Male High School–a school that he says co...

Amanda Cooper named new principal By Juliann Morris July 24, 2023—Smyrna Elementary School Assistant Principal (AP) Amanda Cooper has been promoted to the school’s top post. ...

Ayen Nhial only played volleyball for three seasons but she's going to be playing at a high level next year By Dyuce Woodson July 24, 2023 -Seneca High School senior Ayen Nhia...

Frazier-Goatley has 23 years experience in JCPS By Mark Hebert July 21, 2023 - A former elementary school teacher is the new principal at Grace James Academy of Excellence. La...

Students earn college credit while developing personally and professionally By Juliann Morris July 19, 2023–A robust partnership with the University of Louisville (UofL) offer...

Nannette Bowman and Sedekia Peter talk about teaching sixth graders By Dyuce Woodson July 19, 2023 - Over the course of the 2022-23 school year, we followed two sixth-grade te...

Coaches learned or completed recertification in CPR and AED Training By Dyuce Woodson July 14, 2023—Alysha Buehler is the certified athletic trainer for Western High School, ...

Has been with JCPS for 18 years By Mark Hebert July 12, 2023 - The principal of Cochran Elementary School is taking on a new challenge. De’Nay Speaks has been named the new Ex...

We followed two sixth graders throughout the year to see how middle school was going. By Dyuce Woodson July 12, 2023 -Starting middle school can be a nerve-wracking experien...

Says superintendent has been a “champion for the district” July 11, 2023 - Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio has done a great job advocating for Jefferson County Public Schools (...