Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County Public Schools ( JCPS) is developing a new five-year strategic plan—a blueprint to facilitate student achievement and success centered on three core commitments: ...

Former Newcomer Academy Assistant Principal Dr. Irina McGrath has stepped into the school’s top leadership position following the retirement of longtime Newcomer principal Gwen Sno...

Are you looking for the best educational fit for your student? Join Jefferson County Public Schools for the annual JCPS Showcase of Schools on Saturday, October 24 , from 9 a.m. ...

Chenoweth Elementary School has officially announced Erin Basham as its new principal effective September 28. An experienced education leader with 23 years of experience, Basham ...

For Dr. Amy Sarmiento, a school counselor , earning National Board Certification was more than a professional accomplishment. It renewed her passion, strengthened her practice ...

Fifty Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) seniors have earned spots as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, joining an elite group of high-achieving students...

The Jefferson County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 70.3 cents on real property and 70.3 cents on personal property. The General Fund tax levied in fi...

Five Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) magnet programs have officially earned National Magnet School Certification from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The newly certified ...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) celebrated the opening of the new Diane L. Porter Preschool with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, welcoming students, families, staff and ...

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) today appointed Dr. Keith Look to serve as the district’s new at-large board member, following a special meeting during which board ...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) claimed the top two spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report high school rankings for Kentucky, with five district schools landing in th...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is starting the 2026-27 school year with a school nurse assigned to every school building, maintaining districtwide nursing coverage as it e...

Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary School has officially been designated as a 2025–2027 National PTA School of Excellence, a prestigious national honor recognizing schools ...

Angela Burns, a veteran JCPS educator with 23 years of experience, has been named the new principal of Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary School. Burns brings a deep conn...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has announced the appointment of five administrative leaders to new principal roles across the district. New principals were recently annou...

Buses are prepped, cafeterias are stocked, and classrooms are ready: Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) kicks off the new school year on Thursday, August 6, pairing familiar d...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has named Iesha Porter, BSN, RN, as the district's new manager of Health Services. In this role, Porter will direct school nursing operati...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has appointed Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian as the district’s new chief academic officer. Balasubramanian b...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) welcomed students, staff and community leaders Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new W.E.B. DuBois Academy at 4929 Poplar Level Road....

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is seeking applications for appointment to fill an at-large vacancy on the JCBE, due to the resignation of James Craig. The JCBE w...