The school transfer window is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need in-person help submitting a transfer request, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families should enter through door #12 located on Gallagher Street.
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Graphic says: Student transfer application assistance at the JCPS Satellite Office. 1107 South 17th Street. Louisville, KY 40210. May 5th & 7th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Assistance will still be available at the LAM Building located at 4309 Bishop Lane.
🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | To all of our amazing JCPS educators—thank you for showing up, lifting up, and going above and beyond every single day. You’re shaping futures, inspiring minds, and making magic happen. ✨ We see you. We celebrate you. We appreciate you this week and every week! ❤️
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
The transfer window for JCPS students is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need help submitting a transfer request for the 2025-26 school year, the Office of School Choice can be reached at (502) 485-6250. School Choice employees will also be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7 from 9am-3pm.
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🎉 SUPERTEACHERS | JCPS teachers stocked up on FREE supplies today at the Clothing Assistance Program's Superteacher Event—grabbing everything from classroom essentials to tools that help build stronger connections with students and families! 💼🍎 And the best part? Even more teachers will get to “shop” the event Monday, just in time for #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🙌
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Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers gather for the CAP Superteachers event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.
🏇 AND THEY'RE OFF | The track was sloppy and the river was high, so Luhr Elementary School moved their stick horse and steamboat races (with hula hoops) inside. Check out the hats, too!
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Students hold stick horses and smile for a photo.
Students hold stick horses and smile for a photo.
Students pose for a picture while wearing Derby-themed hats.
Students compete in a "steamboat" race using hula hoops.
🏙️ PILOT PROGRAM | Immigrant students from Southern High School joined with mentors to learn about Louisville together as part of a pilot program with Metro Office of Immigrant Services. The students then pitched the Mayor's office with real solutions to city issues. This is their home, and they’re ready to lead!
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A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.
A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.
Audience members listen to a speaker while seated in chairs.
A student stands at a podium and speaks to an audience.

✅ Q&A FORUMS | The Jefferson County Board of Education invites the community—including JCPS employees—to open forums on May 20, 2025 to hear directly from the finalists in the JCPS Superintendent Search. Learn more about the search process: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/superintendent-search-2025

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Graphic says: JCPS Superintendent Finalists Q&A. The Jefferson County Board of Education invites the community to an open forum to hear directly from the finalists in the JCPS Superintendent Search. Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Open to All | Moderated by Hazard Young Attea Associates. 4 - 6 p.m. JCPS Center for Professional Learning 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville, KY 40218. 7 - 9 p.m. Stopher Elementary School 14417 Aiken Rd, Louisville, KY 40245
🎉 BIG WIN FOR EASTERN | Eastern High School's Technology Student Association chapter crushed it at this year's state competition! 🥇 Griffin Siebert & Josh Mattingly took 1st place in Software Development and are headed to Nationals in Nashville this summer! 🎯💻 🔥 Both Webmaster teams advanced to the Top 10 Interviews! 👩‍💻 Team 1: Nishita Chaduvula & Deekshitha Dheeravath 👩‍💻 Team 2: Ashrita Ambhore & Vaishnavi Bommalata Let’s hear it for these future tech leaders!
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Two students pose for a picture in front of an Eastern High School sign and smile. One holds a plaque.
🎉 DISNEY-BOUND ✨ | Congratulations to Doss High Spanish teacher Yuriany Beitia, one of 12 winners nationwide of the 2025 Disney Imagination Campus Teacher Celebration! In recognition of her dedication to inspiring students every day, she will head to Walt Disney World in May during National Teacher Appreciation Week for an all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night stay! The trip will include special park experiences, a celebratory parade, and sessions with Disney leaders and entertainment professionals!
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Yuriany Beitia smiles.
👩‍🍳 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES 🦸‍♀️ | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week! Today's 🌟: Knight Middle School!
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Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Knight Middle School. “Knight Middle School’s cafeteria team, led by the outstanding manager, Terra, has truly risen to the occasion this year. Despite an increase in enrollment, they have seamlessly kept up with demand, ensuring every student receives nutritious and delicious meals with efficiency and care. Terra has built and developed a strong, dependable team that not only meets the daily challenges of a high-energy student body but does so with enthusiasm, positivity, and an encouraging spirit.” -Amy Jo Kramer, SCNS Consultant
🧑‍🍳 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES 🦸‍♀️ | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week! Today's 🌟: duPont Manual High School! #WeAreJCPS
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Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! duPont Manual High. “duPont Manual’s nutrition team are rock stars! We appreciate their dedication to the students and staff of Manual. Thank you, lunch heroes!” - Dr. Michael Newman, Principal
👩‍🍳 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES 🦸‍♀️ | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week! Today's 🌟: Lassiter Middle School!
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Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Lassiter Middle. “Despite being a team meant for eight, the school’s nutrition staff is currently down to just four dedicated employees. Yet, through it all, Marcia Coyle continues to show unwavering dedication and heart every single day—her commitment is truly inspiring. Lassiter has faced some tough times recently, including unexpected injuries that have led to significant staffing shortages. But even in these challenging moments, Marcia and her new lead, Kersandra Faulkener have stepped up in incredible ways. To me, they are all true heroes—thank you for everything you do! Kudos to our incredible Café Team!” - Amy Willard, SCNS Consultant
👩‍🍳 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES 🦸‍♀️ | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week! Today's 🌟: Newcomer Academy!
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Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Newcomer Academy. “We are beyond thankful for the warm, dependable, and hardworking café staff at Newcomer Academy! Every day, they greet our students with friendly smiles and serve nutritious meals that make everyone feel at home. We deeply value the care and heart they bring to our school.” - Gwen Snow, Principal
🩰 DANCE, DANCE, DANCE | The All-County Dance Festival featured performances from seven JCPS schools that have dance programs. Professional dancers also did workshops for the students!
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Students dance.
Students dance.
Students dance.
SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES | Happy School Lunch Hero Week to all of our dedicated nutrition services employees who keep our students fed! We're excited to highlight JCPS Nutrition Services staff this week!
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Graphic says: Happy School Lunch Hero Week! Hawthorne Elementary. “Hawthorne’s nutrition services team is fabulous! Their tireless effort behind the scenes creates a welcoming environment, ensuring every child has access to healthy meals. They are the unsung heroes of our school, working diligently with smiles and unwavering dedication, even during the busiest and loudest time of the day! Elisha, Joy, Rosa, and Yacqueline make the cafeteria fun and inviting with their spirit days, costumes, and student birthday celebrations. We appreciate and thank them for all they do!” - Becca Haynes, Principal
🐴 UNBRIDLED FUN | Horses, hot air balloons, celebrity meet and greets, and stick horse races? Yes please! The 4th annual Unbridled Afternoon at Field Elementary School—sponsored by Blessings in a Backpack and the Unbridled Charitable Foundation—brought the Derby vibes in style! 🌹
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Adults compete in a stick horse race.
A student pets a horse.
Students watch as fire lifts into the sky from the bottom part of a hot air balloon.
A student does a high-five with a horse mascot.
🌟 DAY OF SERVICE | More than 200 JCPS middle school student leaders stepped up to give back across Louisville today. Explore Ambassadors volunteered at 11 different organizations—making a real impact in our community. 👥 The largest group—70+ Explore Ambassadors from seven schools—packed food boxes at Love the Hungry. 🪑 25 students from Ramsey Middle built chairs and bicycles for refugee families’ apartments with Catholic Charities of Louisville. We’re so proud of these young leaders who are choosing to lead with heart, service, and purpose!
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Students assemble a bicycle.
Students assemble food packets at Love the Hungry.
Students pose for a picture at Love the Hungry.
A student assembles a chair.
🚨 NOW HIRING: BUS DRIVERS 🚨 | Bus drivers earn $55,000/year on average. Come drive the future with JCPS! Join us this week for our Bus Driver Hiring Blitz: 📅 Friday, April 25, 2025 🕙 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 📍 VanHoose Education Center ✅ On-site applications ✅ Learn more about the role ✅ Make a difference in students' lives
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Promotional flyer for the JCPS Bus Driver Hiring Blitz by Jefferson County Public Schools. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road. A red and white megaphone graphic is at the top, with bold text reading "JCPS Bus Driver HIRING BLITZ." A red star on the left highlights that the average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year. Another star lists items to bring: driver's license, two forms of ID, high school diploma or GED, voided check, and two references (with name, email, address, and phone number). A third star encourages those with questions to contact the JCPS Welcome Center at (502) 485-3370. A QR code is provided to pre-register. A navy blue star in the lower right corner reads "Enter through the front entrance of the building." JCPS and Equal Opportunity Employer logos are at the bottom.
✨ CAMPAIGN FOR CLASS ACT | Jeffersontown High School Business Academy students are developing a marketing campaign for Class Act Federal Credit Union to recruit student employees for its branches. Thanks to the pros from Red7e and Ad2 for providing guidance on writing, design, video and social media! What a great learning experience!
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A student points to a computer being used by another student.
A student works at a computer.
An adult stands at a bank counter while a student and another adult work behind the counter.
An adult presents to a room of students.
🎧 SUPERINTENDENTS UNPLUGGED | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio sat down with Addison Davis of Strategos Group to talk about his tenure and legacy at JCPS! Check out the full Superintendents Unplugged podcast episode now: https://bit.ly/PollioPodcast
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Promotional graphic for the podcast "Superintendents Unplugged – In-Depth with Davis" featuring two guests: Dr. Marty Pollio, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, and Addison Davis, Partner at Strategos Group. On the left is a circular photo of Dr. Pollio in a blue suit and pink tie, standing in front of a brick wall. On the right is a circular photo of Addison Davis in a navy suit with a white shirt, smiling with arms crossed against a white background. Logos for Jefferson County Public Schools and Strategos Group are displayed under their names. The bottom banner includes the Strategos Podcast Network logo and icons for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms. Background color is dark blue.