Jefferson County Public Schools

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) has named Dr. Brian Yearwood as the next superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). The JCBE and Yearwood agreed to ...

The JCPS Communications team has been honored with nine national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for its exceptional work during the 2024–25 ...

Fern Creek and Seneca high schools have joined a small, national fraternity of U.S. high schools. They are among fewer than 300 high schools whose academies have achieved model s...

Torri L. Martin’s path to becoming a school principal didn’t begin with a teaching job right out of college. Instead, she worked in theater and led fundraising campaigns for non-...

When Ainsley Ogg started high school four years ago, her goal was to be a part of the duPont Manual High School marching band. The odds of that happening seemed slim because Ainsl...

Five Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) staff members received a special delivery from Dr. Marty Pollio on May 20th. The retiring superintendent delivered his final five Light...

"Forever your student," The Class of 2025 reads heartfelt letters to their favorite teachers.

Sixty-three W.E.B. DuBois Academy seniors will make history on May 27—they are members of the school’s first graduating class. All but two members of the graduates arrived at the...

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) held two open forums on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, providing the community with an opportunity to engage with the two finalists in the ...

Make this summer one to remember with SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids . We’ve got meals to keep your kids fueled up for the summer! Children 18 and under...

May 16, 2025 – The look on the students’ faces tells the story – shock, then a smile, sometimes a few tears. That’s what happens when Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Supe...

Would you expect the math teacher to also teach ballroom dance? Well, Thomas Adams, a teacher at duPont Manual High School, started a ballroom dance team and, in just four months,...

A familiar face will be working in the principal’s office at Fern Creek Elementary School next school year. Adrianne Tytus has been named the new principal, replacing Tonya Arnol...

May 13, 2025 - The percentage of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) seniors who are postsecondary ready or prepared for a career is expected to reach an all-time high this m...

The Ballard High School baseball team was the last remaining undefeated team in Kentucky this season. They won 23 straight games, which is one of the longest winning streaks in KH...

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE), in collaboration with the Superintendent Screening Committee, has announced the selection of two finalists in the search for the ne...

A longtime educator in Bullitt and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has been named the new principal at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School (LPAS). Samantha Miller, ...

"Podcasting is a great way to incorporate numerous talents. They edit, they write, they produce, they interview. So, they're able to use multiple talents and come out with one pro...

Parents, teachers and all others interested in the future of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) will get a chance to ask questions and hear from the finalists for superintend...

Greenwood Elementary mental health practitioner Ginny Westman saw that students at her school wanted to sing. So, she helped give them an outlet to do so.