Jefferson County Public Schools

J. Graham Brown School earned the prestigious 2026 Magnet School of Distinction designation from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This national recognition highlights the school’...

January 20, 2026 – The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) unanimously voted to accept the 2026-27 Draft Budget on Tuesday night. This early stage in the budget process ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) shared a first look at the Draft Budget for the 2026-27 school year in a public meeting with the Audit and Risk Management...

The Louisville Male High School boys basketball team is off to a hot start, combining early success with an eye toward continued growth. "We've had three or four [teams] tha...

Two Marion C. Moore School seniors are helping build the future of cheerleading in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). Moore cheerleaders Juliet Riley and Gracelyn Mull...

The 2026 School Survey is live from January 12 to February 27. To participate, please select your position from the options below. Parent or Guardian Survey School-Based ...

First, next, then, last. This simple writing structure was at the center of the day’s lesson with Megan Reedy, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and first-grade teacher at D...

If you walked into the Stuart Middle School large gym on the Friday before winter break, you would've seen an unusual sight: a wrestling ring. No, not a wrestling mat you'd fi...

Hristina Ostojic came to the United States with a dream to play basketball. Now, she's passing that love of basketball to the players at Newcomer Academy.

Student success is built on a foundation of physical and emotional well-being. At Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), a dedicated team of school nurses works to ensure every s...

At Watterson Elementary School, students are the ones teaching other students the art of crochet. The students aren't just learning how to stitch; the teachers of the club are lea...

As JCPS continues construction projects across the District, we’re breaking down the difference between the District’s two primary funds: the Construction Fund and the Gener...

For the first time in the history of Louisville Male High School, the school was represented on a competitive girls' flag football team. According to coach Derise Cox, 90 girls ca...

The JCPS adaptive sports program, the Louisville Lightning, has exploded in popularity since its first season in March 2023. Recently, with the help of the JCPS Resource Developme...

JCBE Chair Corrie Shull and Vice Chair James Craig shared the following release: Louisville, KY (December 5, 2025) — The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of E...

When Venita Burnett returned to Blake Elementary three years ago, she wanted to do something that got the kids involved in some kind of leadership position. So, she rebooted the s...

After decades of losing records, the Atherton High School football team has been improving year after year under head coach Anthony White. Now, the Ravens are just one win away fr...

Stonestreet Elementary School is demonstrating its commitment to helping its community as the holiday season approaches. Earlier this month, the school decided to start a food dr...

When Sarah Yost first came to the J. Graham Brown School, she was excited to see all the writing talent the school had to offer. Through her Poet Laureate Club, she soon realize...

UPDATED: 11/24/25 This article has been updated to reflect that Dr. Brian Yearwood will no longer be proposing a change to school start times at the Dec. 9, 2025, Jefferson Cou...