🌍 GLOBAL HARMONY 🎶 | Indian Trail Elementary School classrooms are a beautiful mosaic of cultures from around the world.
Thanks to a generous grant from Fund for the Arts, the school's music program now has enough instruments for every student to play at the same time—ensuring every voice is heard and every hand is part of the music. The school is one of five JCPS sites that received funding through the Empowering Immigrant Musicians grant.
The students loved showing off their hard work recently with a special "thank you" performance for the Fund for the Arts team. 🥁✨ Check it out: https://youtube.com/shorts/OoaGtQ6WNG8
Thanks to a generous grant from Fund for the Arts, the school's music program now has enough instruments for every student to play at the same time—ensuring every voice is heard and every hand is part of the music. The school is one of five JCPS sites that received funding through the Empowering Immigrant Musicians grant.
The students loved showing off their hard work recently with a special "thank you" performance for the Fund for the Arts team. 🥁✨ Check it out: https://youtube.com/shorts/OoaGtQ6WNG8
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
⚡️ FLASH DADS | The #JCPSFlashDads were back at it last week at Blake Elementary School, bringing energy, high-fives, and positivity to start the day off right. 🙌
Thank you to these volunteers for spreading joy and reminding everyone that our village shows up strong! 💙
Thank you to these volunteers for spreading joy and reminding everyone that our village shows up strong! 💙
☀️ SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT THIS WEEKEND | Looking for summer camps and enrichment opportunities for your child? Join us for the 21st Annual JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers Summer Camp Kickoff this Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (3903 Atkinson Square Dr.).
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
🌟 ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood delivered his first State of the District address last week, sharing a strategic vision for the future of Jefferson County Public Schools.
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
📚 READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY 📚 | What better way to celebrate Read Across America Day than by honoring students who show that reading can take you anywhere—even to center court!
Ms. Herman’s second grade class at Hawthorne Elementary School was recognized at the KFC Yum! Center for their outstanding achievement in the University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Reading Challenge after reading 1,638 books!
We are so proud of these Hawks and their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading! Way to go! ✨
Ms. Herman’s second grade class at Hawthorne Elementary School was recognized at the KFC Yum! Center for their outstanding achievement in the University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Reading Challenge after reading 1,638 books!
We are so proud of these Hawks and their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading! Way to go! ✨
☀️ MORNINGS WITH MOMS | The hype squad showed UP at John F. Kennedy Elementary School earlier this month! 🎉📣
With bold signs waving, pom poms flying, and cheers echoing down the halls, these volunteers turned morning drop-off into a full-on celebration. Students walked through those doors feeling confident, supported, and ready to take on the day!
Check out this video from the event: https://youtube.com/shorts/HeEnmw3Zc1Q
With bold signs waving, pom poms flying, and cheers echoing down the halls, these volunteers turned morning drop-off into a full-on celebration. Students walked through those doors feeling confident, supported, and ready to take on the day!
Check out this video from the event: https://youtube.com/shorts/HeEnmw3Zc1Q
📺 OUR KIDS PREVIEW | Atherton High School correspondent Tessa Hartmans gives us a preview of the March 2026 "Our Kids" show.
✅ Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPTjh5veuM8
✅ Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPTjh5veuM8
STAY CONNECTED | It’s Public Schools Week, and there’s so much to celebrate in JCPS! 🎉📚
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
☕️ BREWING CONFIDENCE | Students from Churchill Park School brought their mobile coffee shop—Churchill Perk—to Carter Traditional Elementary this week! 💛
Through Churchill Perk, students with moderate to severe disabilities are gaining meaningful, real-world job experience by taking orders, crafting drinks, handling payments, and serving up smiles with every cup.
Check out how students are brewing confidence one pour at a time: https://youtube.com/shorts/HC0jyGG9g-8
Through Churchill Perk, students with moderate to severe disabilities are gaining meaningful, real-world job experience by taking orders, crafting drinks, handling payments, and serving up smiles with every cup.
Check out how students are brewing confidence one pour at a time: https://youtube.com/shorts/HC0jyGG9g-8
🩺 TINY TRIAGE 🧸 | Learning about healthcare has never been this cuddly!
Students in Iroquois High School’s Patient Care Technician pathway recently hosted a hands-on Teddy Bear Clinic for students at Hazelwood Elementary.
Participants learned about vaccines, phlebotomy, first aid, PPE, vital signs, CT scans, and even CPR. 🩹
These Academies of Louisville leaders made it educational, interactive, and so much fun for our little learners!
Students in Iroquois High School’s Patient Care Technician pathway recently hosted a hands-on Teddy Bear Clinic for students at Hazelwood Elementary.
Participants learned about vaccines, phlebotomy, first aid, PPE, vital signs, CT scans, and even CPR. 🩹
These Academies of Louisville leaders made it educational, interactive, and so much fun for our little learners!
🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
🌟 FUTURE FOCUSED | The Black Expo Career & College Fair at J. Graham Brown School brought learning to life!
Students connected with professionals across diverse industries, explored dynamic businesses, and discovered opportunities with inspiring HBCUs—all while tying real-world possibilities to their Individual Learning Plans. 🚀
Check it out: https://youtu.be/dB_bOVF1vjA
🌟 EMPOWERING STUDENTS | Students gathered last month to collaborate and prepare for JusticeFest in late February.
JusticeFest is a Kentucky Derby Festival event that empowers local students to tackle social issues. Listen to this Seneca High School student describe the importance of their project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gnmpGrje90
JusticeFest is a Kentucky Derby Festival event that empowers local students to tackle social issues. Listen to this Seneca High School student describe the importance of their project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gnmpGrje90
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Huge congratulations to DuPont Manual High School/Youth Performing Arts School senior Trisha Paily on being named the Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky! 🏆
Trisha competed against seniors from all 120 counties across the Commonwealth to earn this incredible honor. Along with the title, she took home first place in Interview and Self-Expression and a $7,500 scholarship!
Next stop: Mobile, Alabama! Trisha will be representing Kentucky at the National competition this summer!
Trisha competed against seniors from all 120 counties across the Commonwealth to earn this incredible honor. Along with the title, she took home first place in Interview and Self-Expression and a $7,500 scholarship!
Next stop: Mobile, Alabama! Trisha will be representing Kentucky at the National competition this summer!
📺 OUR KIDS FEBRUARY 2026 | The new episode of "Our Kids" is out! This month's show is hosted by Pleasure Ridge Park High School correspondent Desiree Robear.
✅ Check it out: https://youtu.be/oc9g-7kRi5w
✅ Check it out: https://youtu.be/oc9g-7kRi5w
JCPS UPDATE | After careful consideration, all JCPS schools and offices will return to their regular, in-person schedules on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have made adjustments due to the winter weather.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have made adjustments due to the winter weather.
🚍 DRIVE WITH US | We’re hosting a Job Fair for bus and van drivers, and we want to meet YOU! 🫵 Come find your next career opportunity with JCPS.
⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
