There will be no tennis practice today, Monday, 2/10. If you have not gotten your physical, or turned in your physical, it must be turned in before you can practice. We are planning on having practice on Wednesday, 2/12 from 3:30-5:15 meeting at Valley High School in Room 231. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Nixon or Ms. Whitehouse via email.
2 days ago, Jenny Cotton
Tennis
Valley Baseball Tryouts are still scheduled for Monday 2/10. If you are interested in trying out for the Baseball team, but cannot make it today due to NTI, please contact Coach Smith via email at kenneth.smith2@jefferson.kyschools.us to discuss options. You will still need a valid physical at the time of tryout and be on grade level. We want to make sure all who want to try out get the opportunity!
2 days ago, Jenny Cotton
Baseball
✅ 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
5 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
🚨 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.
6 days 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
7 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
✅ 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
8 days 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
9 days 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!
12 days 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!
13 days 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!
14 days 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!
20 days 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).
🌟 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
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
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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
22 days 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
30 days 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.
✅ 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.
❄️ 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!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
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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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Photo collage of students playing in the snow.
❄️ SNOW MUCH FUN ❄️ | We've missed seeing our students and staff in person this week but love to see how everyone is making the most of this winter wonderland! Thanks to those who shared snow day photos with us on social media!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Collage of photos of students playing in the snow and a middle box that says "Snow Day Fun."
HAPPY HOLIDAYS | Reminder, there is no school Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Classes resume on Jan. 6, 2025. Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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✅ APPLY BY DEC. 20 | Just a few days remain for families to apply to the school that best aligns with their child's learning style and interest for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are due by this Friday, Dec. 20! Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Application Period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 11 through December 20, 2024. Apply now on the JCPS website!