🎉 ADMIN KICKOFF | JCPS leaders gathered this week to kick off the 2026-27 school year and hear from Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood, students, and keynote speaker Jeff Walz, head coach of the University of Louisville Women's Basketball team!

The Jefferson County Association of School Administrators (JCASA) also announced its 2026 JCASA Administrator of the Year awards. Congratulations to:

🌟 Brandon Brooks, Plant Operator, Hite Elementary School
🌟 Ashley Dabney, School Safety Administrator, Indian Trail Elementary School
🌟 Shanee Lassiter, FRYSC Coordinator - Elementary, Crums Lane Elementary School
🌟 Carla Wright, FRYSC Coordinator - Middle, Crosby Middle School
🌟 Regina Jackson-Willis, FRYSC Coordinator - High, Liberty High School
🌟 Nikki Farris, Early Childhood Counselor, Westport Early Childhood
🌟 Malia Gibson, Counselor - Elementary, Whitney Young at Englehard
🌟 Brandy McMillen, Counselor - Middle, Meyzeek Middle School
🌟 Dr. Danielle Washburn, Counselor - High, Central High School
🌟 Brian Meers, Assistant Principal - Elementary, Schaffner Elementary
🌟 Emily Rickert, Assistant Principal - Middle, Echo Trail Middle School
🌟 Lekieta Chinn, Assistant Principal - High, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
🌟 Heather Brumback, Early Childhood Principal, Dawson-Orman Preschool
🌟 Keisha Fulson, Principal - Elementary, Perry Elementary School
🌟 Joshua Bourgeois, Principal - Middle, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
🌟 Sariena Sampson, Principal - High, Southern High School
🌟 Dr. Marco Munoz, School Support Administrator, VanHoose Education Center - ARSI

See more photos from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DKtMXIx7ZiMT1ygpI4KZEndomZiBNqlz
about 18 hours ago, JCPS Communications
JCASA Administrator of the Year Award Winners pose for a picture with their awards.
🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.

Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
2 days ago, JCPS Communications
One week to go! School starts Thursday, August 6, 2026
🌟 JCPS 101 | Big welcome to the newest members of the JCPS family! 🍎✨

This week, our Professional Development & Learning (PDL) team hosted JCPS 101, giving new and new-to-district teachers the ultimate welcome.

Educators kicked off the day with inspiring remarks from PDL Director Dr. Carla Kent, Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood, and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman. From content deep-dives to connecting with partners like JCTA and Class Act, our teachers are geared up and ready for an incredible year!
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
A man directs another man to the JCPS 101 event.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks on stage.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood stands at a podium and holds a microphone.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks on stage.
A man sits in the crowd.
Class Act Federal Credit Union representatives stand on stage and talk to the crowd.
A woman looks at JCPS 101 materials.
A woman stands at a table and disseminates information.

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.

2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

4 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Bus Hotline. 502-485-RIDE

🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

5 days ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
🎒 GEARED FOR SUCCESS | Local families came together this weekend for a Back-to-School Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway and Community Fair!

Students received free backpacks filled with supplies, JCPS summer meals, books, health screenings, and help scheduling appointments for school uniforms.

A massive THANK YOU to the incredible community partners and JCPS staff who made this possible:

🌟 Newburg Apostolic Church
🌟 First Neighborhood Place
🌟 12+ JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs)

Thank you for coming together to ensure our students start the school year prepared, supported, and ready to learn! 📚✨
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
A student wears a backpack and smiles.
An adult hands a backpack to a student.
Three adults pose for a picture and smile.
Two adults and a student hold backpacks and smile.
An adult hands a student summer meals.
Adults pose for a picture.
🌟 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | New school year, same relentless focus on student success! Last week, JCPS principals, regional assistant superintendents, principal supervisors, and division leaders came together for the JCPS Leadership Summit.

From hearing updates from Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to diving deep into school improvement, opportunity and access, student attendance, and more, this dedicated group of staff collaborated on the critical work that drives our district forward.

We can't wait to welcome our students back for the 2026-27 school year!
16 days ago, JCPS Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood talks to a group of staff.
Two men talk.
A woman smiles.
Two women smile.
BOARD VACANCY | The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is seeking applications for appointment to fill an at-large vacancy on the JCBE, due to the resignation of James Craig.

Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564
17 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Board Vacancy
✅ BECOME AN INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT | Someone's favorite part of the school day could be you. ❤️

As an Instructional Assistant, you'll encourage, support, and inspire students while helping them reach their full potential.

If you're looking for more than just a paycheck, this is your chance to build a career that matters.

✔ Competitive pay & benefits
✔ Early Childhood & Exceptional Child Education opportunities
✔ 48 college credit hours required

Join the team that's helping shape tomorrow: https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Classroom+Instructional+(Non-Certified)
18 days ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional flyer from JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) recruiting instructional assistants. Headline reads: “Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong. Your Impact Starts Here. Become an Instructional Assistant.” The flyer highlights two positions: Early Childhood Education (ECH): Help young learners prepare for kindergarten, build foundational skills, and thrive through family involvement. Exceptional Child Education (ECE): Support students with diverse learning needs and make a meaningful impact every day. On the right side are two photos: one shows an instructional assistant interacting with a student, and another shows an adult helping young children build with wooden blocks in a classroom. A blue callout states: “Great Pay & Benefits! Starting at $22.65,” with additional stipends of $1.00 for ECH and ECE positions and a $1.00 Enhanced Support Zone stipend, according to board-approved salary placement rules. At the bottom, a QR code invites viewers to “Ready to Make a Difference? Scan to Apply Today!” The flyer also directs applicants to www.jcpsrecruitment.com to learn more and includes JCPS Recruits social media accounts on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has named Stephanie Roberts as the new principal of Dixie Elementary School.

STORY ➡️ https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3025030
24 days ago, Jefferson County Public Schools
A graphic on a dark blue background that reads "Congratulations Stephanie Roberts, Principal, Dixie Elementary." To the right is a square headshot of Stephanie Roberts, a smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a dark blazer over a white top. The white JCPS logo is located at the bottom.
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Dr. Melvin J. Brown has been appointed to be the new executive officer of Talent at JCPS.

STORY ➡️ https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3024842
24 days ago, Jefferson County Public Schools
A graphic on a dark blue background that reads "Congratulations Dr. Melvin Brown, Executive Officer, Talent." Below the text is a square photograph of Dr. Brown, a smiling Black man with a shaved head, beard, and glasses, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and tie. At the bottom center is the white logo for JCPS.
💡 INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE | JCPS staff have been hard at work this summer growing, learning, and preparing for the upcoming school year! The Professional Development and Learning division recently hosted events focused on equipping staff for success.

☀️ Instructional Classified Summer Institute: More than 420 instructional assistants and classified staff members packed Marion C. Moore School for a day tailored specifically to their vital roles. Attendees explored topics like Mindfulness for Educators, Supporting Positive Classroom Behavior, and more. Special thanks to Class Act Federal Credit Union for providing lunch!

🔥 Summer Breakthrough PD: More than 380 teachers gathered across two campuses (Moore and Ballard High) for a deep dive into High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) and student-centered classroom strategies. Teachers fueled up at local food trucks and tackled topics like Math Language Routines and Designing Learner-Centered Environments. The Summer Breakthrough PD will be offered again on July 29!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Four adults pose for a picture.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
Two adults eat food outside.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
Adults participate in a professional development session.
🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic from JCPS advertising the My Ride K-12 school bus tracking app. The design features a blue and white background with the JCPS logo and the headline, “Download Our New Bus Tracking App Now,” followed by “Available On Your Smartphone.” A card displays the My Ride K-12 app logo, the text “Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27,” the website myridek12.tylerapp.com, and a star rating. Two smartphone mockups show the app’s Message Center screen with bus arrival notifications. A large “Download App” button appears at the bottom.
☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two workers load boxes into a car trunk.
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.

Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.

Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!

👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: "Guardian Action Required" and includes a screenshot of the JCPS Transportation Portal website.
🚲 SUMMER MODE: ACTIVATED! ☀️ | Before they left for summer, all second grade students at Fern Creek Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School received a brand new bike and helmet courtesy of Wish For Wheels!

Here’s to a summer of exploring, staying active, and having fun! Thank you to Wish for Wheels for this generous donation!
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student sits on a bike.
Hundreds of bikes sit on a gym floor, and a sign reads, "Thank you! Wish for Wheels."
A student sits on a bike.
An adult holds up a helmet and shows it to students.
🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.

This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.

Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
🚐 DESIGN-A-BUS CONTEST WINNERS | Huge congratulations to the talented student artists who won the 2026 Design-a-Bus Contest! This year, elementary, middle, and high school students were asked to illustrate a time they embraced change or tried something new.

The incredible winning submissions are now hitting the streets on a custom Transit Authority of River City (TARC) bus wrap! 🚍✨

Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood was on hand to congratulate all 10 winners, including seven from JCPS:

🌟 Madalyn N., Jayden G.H., and Yadso M. (Marion C. Moore School)
🌟 Luca C. (Hawthorne Elementary)
🌟 Danie S. and Chrissy G. (Western Middle School for the Arts)
🌟 Virgilio G. N. (Laukhuf Elementary)

Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/tarc-portland-museum-and-jcps-unveil-new-bus-designed-by-student-artists/
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two students stand with an adult in front of a TARC bus.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium while students and adults stand nearby.
Students and adults pose for a photo in front of a TARC bus.
A student holds a copy of his design and stands by that design on the TARC bus.
A student holds a copy of her design and stands by that design on the TARC bus.
🎉 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders! Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. We’re grateful for everything you do, this month and always!
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” — Bob Marley Being a speech-language pathologist is so rewarding because I get to help children learn how to communicate and connect with the world around them. Seeing their confidence grow as they express themselves in new ways is what makes this work so meaningful. — Tammy Crane, Speech-Language Pathologist at Westport Early Childhood Center
❤️ THANK YOU | Earlier this month, Burlington Stores surprised Goldsmith Elementary School with a $5,000 donation through AdoptAClassroom.org during the grand opening of their new store at 4600 Shelbyville Rd. ✂️🎉

Thank you to these fantastic partners for supporting our classrooms and our community!
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students and adults hold a giant check for $5,000.
Students use giant scissors to cut the ribbon at Burlington Stores.