Jefferson County Public Schools

Head coach Michael Thomas will coach his second generation of wrestlers this year By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 28, 2023 -Michael Thomas is going into his 21 st season as the head wr...

The Cooking Matters Club at Stuart Academy teaches students how to cook healthy, whole foods By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 28, 2023 - The Cooking Matters after-school program at Stu...

Devices can save cardiac arrest victims November 27, 2023 - By the end of next year, every Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) building will have at least one automated exte...

Students get extra tutoring and explore new academic fields By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 16, 2023 - Students in West Louisville are catching up on their studies and getting after-scho...

Hallway hugs among top perks of spending their days together By Juliann Morris Nov. 16, 2023—Chenoweth Elementary School Nurse Tammy Gordon says her school is a special plac...

Fern Creek football players did yoga throughout the year By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 14, 2023 - Even though the Fern Creek High School football season ended on Friday, the Tigers ar...

Teachers of color at all-time high By Mark Hebert Nov.13, 2023—After a tough 2021-22 led to a significant number of teacher resignations (430) before last school year, Jeffer...

The Southwest Elementary Schools Bowling League is in its first season By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 9, 2023—Sanders Elementary School teacher Troy Nethery learned trash-talk can in...

Crosby sixth grader Ayla Duncan is a runner racking up accolades By Dyuce Woodson Nov. 6, 2023—Crosby sixth grader Ayla Duncan fell in love with running in an unusual way. ...

Learning students' language to create bonds By Mark Hebert November 1, 2023 - Teachers at Knight Middle School are meeting after school three days a week, on their own time, t...

Reading, graduation rate and post-secondary readiness show gains October 31, 2023 – Every demographic group of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students improved their ...

Atherton Senior Hai Shee is the team's leading tackler By Dyuce Woodson Oct. 30, 2023 - Atherton High School senior Hai Shee didn't play organized football until he came to At...

Branding efforts breathe new life into buildings By Juliann Morris Oct. 26, 2023—Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Choice Zone schools got fresh paint, redesigned logos,...

Branding efforts breathe new life into buildings By Juliann Morris Oct. 26, 2023—Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Choice Zone schools got fresh paint, redesigned logos,...

New School Choice Plan creating opportunities By Mark Hebert and Jason Solan October 25,2023 - West Louisville families say they're happy with their decision to attend schoo...

Isaac "Spike" Sowells Jr. is a standout offensive lineman for Male, and his father, Isaac Sowells Sr., is his position coach By Dyuce Woodson Oct. 25, 2023—In the Sowells ho...

Has spent more than 40 years as JCPS teacher, administrator, board member By Mark Hebert October 24, 2023 - Citing ongoing health concerns, Diane Porter has resigned from the ...

Welding, machine tool pathway students see possible careers By Mark Hebert October 24, 2023 - For UW Solutions, it’s the first step toward creating a new pipeline of potential...

Highland Middle School's Gardening Club teaches kids about agriculture and gardening By Dyuce Woodson Oct. 23, 2023 - Environmental Science teacher at Highland Middle School L...

Central won the inaugural JCPS Powderpuff Football Tournament in 2022 By Dyuce Woodson Oct. 19, 2023 - The Central High School Yellowjackets powderpuff team is planning on kee...