👟 MILE IN MY SHOES | Join us THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 19 for the Mile in My Shoes one-mile walk at 10 a.m. at Shawnee Park to learn more about how housing instability impacts thousands of our JCPS students and how you can help. More info and RSVP: https://bit.ly/JCPShomelessWalk
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Join Us! 2024 Mile in My Shoes Did you know? During the 2023-24 school year, 3,590 JCPS students were homeless. A Walk to Support JCPS Homeless & Foster Care Students Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 10 a.m. ET, Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY
🎉 Congratulations to 36 Central High School juniors who are one step closer to a career in the medical field. The Pre-Medical Magnet Program students received their white coats on Sunday, recognizing their hard work throughout the year and encouraging them to keep pushing toward their goals. 🩺🥼 Photo Credit: UofL Health
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two students smile.
A group of students and adults pose for a picture outside.
A student smiles while wearing a white coat.
Students sit in an auditorium.
🌟 HISPANIC HERITAGE | Students and staff at Southern High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month last week by dressing up in traditional attire of multiple Spanish-speaking countries! #WeAreJCPS #HispanicHeritageMonth
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
An individual poses for a picture and lifts one side of a long blue skirt.
A banner celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month hangs on the wall.
Students and staff pose for a picture.
Two individuals pose for a picture and smile.
An individual poses for a picture and smiles in front of a banner that says "Hispanic Heritage Month"
🩺 HANDS-ON LEARNING | Students in the Academies of Louisville Health Science academies at four JCPS high schools recently got a chance to tour Baptist Health to learn about various careers in the medical field. They even got to try their hand at cutting off a cast!
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student cuts off a cast on an adult's arm.
A student uses a handheld ultrasound machine to check for another student's pulse.
A student cuts off a cast on an adult's arm.
Two adults teach a lesson in front of students.
🌟 SHOWCASE OF SCHOOLS | We'll see you Nov. 2 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center for the JCPS Showcase of Schools! ✅ 160+ schools under one roof ✅ Reps from each school on hand to answer questions ✅ Learn more about what to expect during upcoming application period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTxbAhivipM
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
⚡️ FLASH DADS | The #JCPSFlashDads showed up bright and early this morning to surprise students at Camp Taylor Elementary School! Everyone was excited to see those smiling faces! #WeAreJCPS
8 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student smiles and walks by JCPS Flash Dads.
A JCPS Flash Dad does a high-five with a student while other Flash Dads smile and clap.
A student in a wheel chair smiles.
A student does high-fives with JCPS Flash Dads.
JCPS Flash Dads high-five students walking down the hall.
👟 MILE IN MY SHOES | Join us for the Mile in My Shoes Walk on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Shawnee Park! This one-mile walk will support JCPS students experiencing homelessness and foster care. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/MileInMyShoesWalk
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Join Us! 2024 Mile in My Shoes Did you know? During the 2023-24 school year, 3,590 JCPS students were homeless. A Walk to Support JCPS Homeless & Foster Care Students Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 10 a.m. ET, Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY
ONE DAY ONLY | Join us Nov. 2 at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center for our annual Showcase of Schools. This is the perfect opportunity for families to speak with representatives from every JCPS school about the district’s various options before the upcoming application period! Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpgOW2nGdMA #JCPSShowcase #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
🎉 CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE | Minors Lane Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month last week with students, staff, and families! The school's Hispanic Heritage Night featured a parade, raffle, food, and games! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Three students pose for a picture and smile.
A student poses for a picture and smiles.
Students hold flags in front of an audience.
Students pose for a picture and smile.
A "Hispanic Heritage Month" Banner hangs on the wall.
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | JCPS teacher Joseph Stivers (Echo Trail Middle School) has been named to the Kentucky Department of Education Teachers Advisory Council! He joins two existing JCPS members—Kennita Ballard (Grace M. James Academy of Excellence) and Carla Criswell (Minor Daniels Academy). Read more ➡️ https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/15-educators-named-to-kdes-teachers-advisory-council-for-2024-2025/ #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Kentucky Department of Education
🌟 ROCK YOUR SCHOOL WEEK | The Dixie Elementary School community was shining bright this week in honor of "Rock Your School Week!" Students and staff enjoyed celebrations, decorations, fun costumes, and even a visit from Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Seven students pose for a picture with Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear.
Two students dressed in costumes pose for a picture.
Three adults dressed in costumes pose for a picture.
An adult dressed in a costume raises his arms.
Two adults dressed in costumes pose for a picture and smile.
🔨 TOOL TRAILER | Valley High School students in the Academies of Louisville HVAC and electrical pathways got to try out the various tools they’ll be using if they continue on their career path. Thank you to Eckart Supply for bringing its Milwaukee Tool Trailer to the school! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student pulls a drill off the wall.
A student tries on a head lamp.
Two adults look at a wall of tools.
🇺🇸 VOTE | The Hispanic Students United at Seneca High School led a voter education and registration drive today! The League of Women Voters helped 18-year-old students sign up to vote for the first time. Students are eager to have their voices heard! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
A student completes a voter registration card.
Students sit in chairs. A sign sits on a table that says "Vote 2024."
Bracelets that say "I Can Vote!" sit on a table.
Students talk to adults at a table.
🥳 WELCOME PARTY | As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Newcomer Academy held a school-wide assembly last week to welcome all new students and staff. The celebration featured music, dance, and theater from students’ native countries! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students stand onstage and hold a sign that says "WELCOME"
Students hold flags of various countries onstage beneath a banner that says "WELCOME"
✅ ONE-STOP SHOP | We look forward to seeing you on November 2 at our annual Showcase of Schools event at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. This is your chance to get all of your questions answered by school and department leaders! #JCPSShowcase #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Jefferson County public Schools. 2024 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
🇺🇸 ELECTION DAY | Eisenhower Elementary School students voted for Student Council President and VP today. They heard candidates' ideas and promises—including more sweets and field trips and fewer uniform days—then cast their ballots. No bashing of opponents. Voter education at its best! Thank you to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office for supporting today's event! #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students put ballots in a ballot voting box.
Students fill out ballots at voting booths.
A student speaks at a podium onstage in front of an audience.
A student stands at a podium and talks into a microphone.
EXPLORE AMBASSADORS | Student leaders from 18 JCPS middle schools gathered for the Explore Ambassadors Conference today! Students learned about community service, career paths, leadership, and serving their fellow students and schools as ambassadors. #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students sit in the audience and raise their hands.
An adult talks to a crowd of students.
Three students sit in chairs and talk to one another.
Students sit and review the conference booklet.
Two students sit at a table.
A student raises his hand.
🎉 VILS LABS | JCPS celebrated the opening of three new state-of-the-art Verizon Innovative Learning Labs at Carrithers Middle, Lassiter Middle, and Farnsley Middle School yesterday. The labs are made possible by Verizon, through a partnership with Heart of America and the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU. Verizon Innovative Learning Labs give students and teachers access to emerging technology such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI). #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Students and adults cut a ribbon and smile.
Two students hold iPads and a programmable car sits on the ground.
A student smiles in front of a 3D printer.
An adult wears a VI headset.
A student wears a VR headset while another student looks at her.
🥉 OLYMPIC MEDALIST CELEBRATED | Olympic bronze medalist Yared Nuguse returned to his alma mater, duPont Manual High School, yesterday for a celebration with students, staff, and community officials! Nuguse came in third place in the 1500-meter race at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Manual surprised Nuguse by naming the JCPS Cross Country Championships after him. It will now be called the “Yared Nuguse JCPSXC Championships.” #WeAreJCPS
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Yared Nuguse smiles and crosses his hand over his chest as he holds a sign that says "Yared Nuguse, JCPSXC Championships." Two other adults clap in the background.
Yared Nuguse stands at a podium and holds a microphone.
Yared Nuguse hugs a young student.
Yared Nuguse turns and smiles at four students who are standing behind him.
Yared Nuguse signs the back of a student's t-shirt.
Yared Nuguse and two other adults hold a banner that says "Yared Nuguse, JCPSXC Championships."
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH | September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to increase awareness that this crisis can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In JCPS, we use this month to spread hope and share vital information with our families. Our goal is to ensure students, staff, families, and friends have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and how to seek help. Students can access mental health support at school via mental health practitioners and counselors. JCPS also partners with Care Solace to help find and coordinate mental health and substance abuse treatment for JCPS students, staff, and their families. The service is free. Visit http://caresolace.com/jcps to learn more.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month