🌟 SELF-CARE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY | Join us for Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family event on Tuesday, March 18. See the flyer below for more information, and register online: https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25 #WeAreJCPS
about 2 hours ago, JCPS Communications
Alt Text: A flyer with a green gradient background promotes "Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family," an event hosted by JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools). The flyer features an illustration of a smiling person with headphones, surrounded by calming doodles. The event encourages families to explore self-care through various stations, including: Self-Care 101 Journaling Mindful Art Coping Skills Healthy Relationships Sensory Play Positive Self-Talk Mindful Movement Healthy Eating Financial Literacy Family Time Attendees will receive free books, self-care materials, and other resources. Dinner will be provided, and community organizations will be present. Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 📍 Location: JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 Registration: A QR code and a link (https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25) are provided for registration, with a note stating that interpretation services require registration. At the bottom, logos of event sponsors—including Coco5, Papa John's, The D’Angelo Russell Foundation, and Primerica—are displayed. Partners include the Compassionate Schools Project, YMCA, Fund for the Arts, NAMI Louisville, Maryhurst, and Louisville Water.
NATIONAL AMERICORPS WEEK | Through the Department of Student Support Services and the Office of Community Support Services, JCPS has proudly operated the AmeriCorps REACH Corps program for 15 years. REACH Corps members serve at elementary and middle schools, supporting students who show early signs of disengagement. Our goal is to help students reach their full academic potential and graduate on time. Join us in celebrating our 18 dedicated JCPS REACH Corps members, who have committed this year to serving our most precious resource—our students!
about 21 hours ago, JCPS Communications
Nineteen adults pose for a picture and smile.
✅ SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW | The JCPS Comprehensive School Survey closes tomorrow, Feb. 28. Your anonymous feedback impacts school improvement! If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25 #WeAreJCPS
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: We want your feedback. Help us improve! Take the 2025 Comprehensive School Survey.
STATE OF THE DISTRICT | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio delivered his seventh and final State of the District address today at The Olmsted. Thanks to the generosity of many, the event helped raise more than $65,000 for the JCPS Community Scholarship Fund, which supports graduating JCPS seniors! Watch Dr. Pollio's address and other speakers from today's event on the JCPS YouTube channel ➡️ https://youtube.com/watch?v=TrK6vCobECQ Read more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2053088 #WeAreJCPS
13 days ago, JCPS Communications
Dr. Pollio speaks at a podium.
❄️ NTI DAY | Due to forecasted snow during the morning commute, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday.
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day, Non-Traditional Instruction, School Buildings Closed, Due to Inclement Weather Forecast. Wednesday, February 19, 2025
🚨 JCPS UPDATE | All JCPS athletics and extracurricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.
21 days 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
25 days 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
25 days 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
27 days 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Days Friday and Monday for JCPS.
✅ 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Trevin Bass, Taylor Everett, Gail Logan Strange, and Tricia Lister stand in a line and raise their right hands.
🌟 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!
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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).
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
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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."
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
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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.