
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.


🎉 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! ❤️


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.

🎉 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! 🙌







🏇 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!





🏙️ 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!





✅ 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


🎉 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!


🎉 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!


👩🍳 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!


🧑🍳 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


👩🍳 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!


👩🍳 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!


🩰 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!

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!


🐴 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! 🌹





🌟 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!



🚨 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


✨ 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!

🎧 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
