🎉 KET ALL STAR | Congratulations to Kate Barrows, library media specialist at W.E.B. DuBois Academy, on being named to the KET All Star class of 2025. This program celebrates exceptional Kentucky educators who are making a profound impact on their learners and communities! Learn more: https://ket.org/pressroom/release/seventeen-kentucky-educators-honored-as-part-of-ket-all-stars-class/
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Kate Barrows smiling.
🚨 JCPS UPDATE | All JCPS athletics and extracurricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Athletics and extracurricular activities canceled Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
🎉 CELEBRATING SSOs | Today marks School Security Officer (SSO) Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our SSOs who help keep our schools safe! #WeAreJCPS
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
An SSO stands near a vehicle.
An SSO stands near a vehicle.
An SSO scoops ice cream for a student.
An SSO stands near a vehicle.
🌟 JCPS APP | Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app! Download for Android https://aptg.co/5BH22f Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/mqSZlT
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket. News, Events, Documents, Staff, Notifications, Dining. Download the JCPS, KY app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications.
✅ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD | 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
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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
✅ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants your input as they search for a new superintendent. Join us at two upcoming Community Forums this Saturday, Feb. 15: 🌟 10 to 11 a.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee 🌟 12 to 1 p.m. at Ballard High School Learn more about the superintendent search process: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/page/superintendent-search-2025 #WeAreJCPS
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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
🚨 NTI DAYS | Due to an increase in illness-related student and staff absences, JCPS will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days on Friday, February 7, 2025 and Monday, February 10, 2025. All athletic and extracurricular activities will continue as planned. Families and employees should see their email for additional information.
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Days Friday and Monday for JCPS.
🎉 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 💡 | Congratulations to W.E.B. DuBois Academy, winner of the third annual Battle for the Lantern! 🏆 They bested the talented young women from Grace James Academy in a fierce trivia showdown testing their knowledge of Black history.
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
An adult holds up a microphone to a student during a trivia competition while another student stands nearby. A lantern sits on a table between the two students.
An adult opens his mouth in a surprised expression.
Six people pose for a picture behind a lantern sitting on a table.
Five students pose for a picture and smile.
✅ 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
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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
✅ 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
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Trevin Bass, Taylor Everett, Gail Logan Strange, and Tricia Lister stand in a line and raise their right hands.
Dear Students and Families, We’re excited to invite you to the Family College Planning Sessions, an interactive and informative event designed to help students and families explore postsecondary options, learn about ways to pay for college, and complete important steps like college applications, scholarships, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Event Details: • Date: Saturday, February 1 • Check-in: 9:30 a.m. • Program: 10 a.m.–12 noon • Location: Jefferson Community and Technical College, Health Science Building, 110 W. Chestnut Street This event is brought to you by Evolve502, 15K Degrees, and the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs at JCPS. Special Opportunity: Students who meet the criteria will be entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship to help with their college journey! How to Register: Use the QR code on the flyer, or click this link to register: http://bit.ly/FamilyCollegeSessions. Don’t miss this chance to take an important step toward your future and explore all available resources to make college accessible and affordable. For weather updates related to this event, we recommend you complete the RSVP form as well as follow the Evolve502 Facebook and Instagram Page at https://www.facebook.com/evolve502. For additional questions please contact Ariel Snow: email ariels@evolve502.org text or call at (502)509-7607 We look forward to seeing you there!
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Basketball Fundraiser Event Sunday 2/2, 5p-7p, $10 entry
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Fundraiser
Place your Jr ring order by 2/1 to ensure it will arrive on time for graduation
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Jr Ring
Donuts With Dad Friday 2/21/25. 7a-10a Register at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FFQJ4imRjojs1REfT9&data=05%7C02%7Ctosha.bins%40jefferson.kyschools.us%7C31ded369e95c4f8b379808dd3ed30910%7C277d564c30a94bcea18dafc8e54540e5%7C0%7C0%7C638735798281538008%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UWYukIaI55bNDZodRji1lpspr8UheYZFtrkm%2FNUl%2FLs%3D&reserved=0
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
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Come and celebrate our 8th grade basketball players as we have 8th grade night on Monday, February 3rd at 5:00 pm at DuBois gymnasium.
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Greetings, The middle school Black Student Union will meet this Monday in the Library from 2:30 - 3:30pm. We ask that students join us if they are interested in making our community better, working for justice, and uplifting the voices of the marginalized. Thank you, Mr. Randy Johnson Afrocentric Coach W.E.B. DuBois Academy Randy.Johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us
3 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
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