Jefferson County Public Schools

Says it’s his “dream job” to lead a middle school By Mark Hebert He taught middle school students for nearly nine years and always wanted to get back to a school full of 6th, ...

Former Ballard pitcher Brooke Gray had an exceptional career for the Bruins By Dyuce Woodson July 5, 2023 –The term G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) is used as slang to describ...

Assistant principal is promoted to Principal By Mark Hebert July 3, 2023 - The “number two” is now number one at Kenwood Elementary School. Assistant Principal Jameelah Hender...

Ronda Cosby and Shalonda Foster begin their new positions in July By Juliann Morris June 28, 2023–Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has tapped two experienced district ad...

Engaging summer programs slow “summer slide” By Mark Hebert June 28, 2023 - Nearly 10,000 Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students are engaging in fun activities while...

Jerry Nelson says he will miss the people the most By Juliann Morris June 27, 2023–During his 47-year career at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Jerry Nelson has amasse...

Comes to JCPS from Anchorage Public School By Juliann Morris June 26, 2023–Longtime educator Andrew Terry has been named the new principal at Norton Commons Elementary School ...

DuPont Manual senior Jessica Secor rewrote the KHSAA record books By Dyuce Woodson June 22, 2023 –When Jessica Secor first joined the cross-country and track and field teams a...

Shearon brings strong leadership experience with him to new role By Carolyn Callahan June 22, 2023 - Dr. Tyler Shearon has been promoted to a new leadership position within J...

Says principal intern program helped prepare her for role By Juliann Morris June 20, 2023–Longtime Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) educator Sara Nethery has been named ...

Communications team takes home three awards from the National School Public Relations Association By Carolyn Callahan June 20, 2023 - The Jefferson County Public Schools (JC...

Students must have physicals to play fall sports By Mark Hebert June 20, 2023 - For Erik Brice, it was an easy decision. His family of seven had recently lost its health insur...

Dr. Adrian Ford and Hollie Smith begin their new positions in July By Juliann Morris June 16, 2023–Two Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) principals have been promoted to ...

STEPP grant is one of several programs aimed at recruiting, retaining teachers By Juliann Morris and Mark Hebert June 14, 2023 – A $293,110 grant is helping individuals with ...

Previously served as AP at Wellington By Juliann Morris June 14, 2023–Brent Fiaschetti has been named the new principal of Norton Elementary School effective July 1. Fiasche...

Free breakfasts, lunches available at 140 sites By Mark Hebert June 14, 2023 – Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) will be serving thousands of meals to children this sum...

Sophomore starts boys volleyball program By Dyuce Woodson June 12, 2023—Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) High School boys volleyball finished its inaugural season this spring, and so...

Watts has been with Carrithers for more than eight years By Juliann Morris June 12, 2023–After serving as the interim principal since April 2023, Jason Watts has been named pr...

Explore Pathways give students choices and opportunities early on to get them excited about their futures. The model serves as a bridge between middle and high school and is an i...

Veteran principal takes on newly created role at JCPS By Carolyn Callahan June 2, 2023 - Jill Handley has been named the assistant superintendent of English Language Learning...