✈ BEHIND-THE-SCENES | Atherton High School's Aircraft Maintenance Technician students got a behind-the-scenes look at aviation during a recent visit to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport!
From touring the new UPS hangar to standing just yards away from massive jets taking off and landing, the experience brought their classroom lessons to life.
“It’s one thing for them to learn this coursework in a classroom. It’s a whole other thing to be standing on the side of the runway, as close as you can possibly get to aircrafts taking off and landing…”
🎉 HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE | From vibrant parades to meaningful classroom activities, JCPS students and staff are celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and stories that enrich our schools during Hispanic Heritage Month. 🌎
🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
4 days ago, JCPS Communications
ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.
📺 OUR KIDS OCTOBER 2025 | The new episode of "Our Kids" is out! This month's show is hosted by Ballard High School correspondents Dinah Condra and Miriam O’Nan.
This month, we take a look at the middle school Explore program, we check out a new nursing partnership, and we see how the new cellphone ban is going.
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
🏀 FROM COURT TO BOARD ♟️ | Four-time NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo made a surprise visit to the DEP Chess Academy recently, trading basketball moves for chess moves. The kids loved the challenge—though we’re still not sure who came out on top in this match!
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
💛 HEART OF GOLD | Huge thanks to JCPS Bus Driver Donnice Harris! When one of her Jacob Elementary riders showed up without PJs on Pop-up Pajama Day, she ran out after drop-off and bought him some. 🥹👏 Going above and beyond to make his day!
13 days ago, JCPS Communications
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide
17 days ago, JCPS Communications
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
18 days ago, JCPS Communications
❓ NEWS QUIZ | Students at Bloom Elementary recently had a special appearance from KET's own Kelsey Starks. They got to experience the News Quiz live and in-person, testing their knowledge of current events and some U.S. history. Want to join from home? You can watch the weekly news quiz here: https://ket.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/newsquiz/
19 days ago, JCPS Communications
📖✨ LEAMOS JUNTOS | Hawthorne Elementary School lit up with culture and community at its 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Read-In! 🌍 Volunteers representing nine different countries shared stories, traditions, and pride with students to help kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month—which officially begins on Sept. 15—in the best way! 🎉
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET | Before sunrise, Butler Traditional High School students placed 2,996 flags on campus—each one honoring a life lost on 9/11. What started as a class project has become a powerful annual tradition of remembrance, unity, and student leadership.
🏈 BEST IN THE WEST | After more than a decade, the rivalry between Central High School and the Academy @ Shawnee returns this Friday! The players and coaches say it's not just about a game, it's about building community. That's why they got together after practice this week to clean up the streets and give back to the Shawnee neighborhood. #WeAreJCPS
26 days ago, JCPS Communications
GROUNDBREAKING | Check out those smiles as students at Kerrick Elementary School helped break ground on a new state-of-the-art school building today.
ONE-STOP SHOP | Explore every JCPS school in one place at the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 25. Meet school & department leaders, get your questions answered, and plan your future! #JCPSShowcase#WeAreJCPS
28 days ago, JCPS Communications
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | The Noe Middle School Symphonic Band has been selected as one of just 12 middle school ensembles nationwide to perform at the 2026 Music for All National Festival!
