Jefferson County Public Schools

Olympic bronze medalist and proud duPont Manual High School alum Yared Nuguse returned to Louisville this week for the 2nd Annual Yared Nuguse Cross Country Championships, watchin...

When you first walk into Toska Adams' classroom at Laukhuf Elementary, you're greeted with walls covered in artwork made by her students. There's a large picture of a lamp—the ki...

The pursuit of academic and social-emotional excellence at W.E.B. DuBois Academy recently caught the attention of an international delegation, as the Consulate General of Barbados...

At Minors Lane Elementary, students participated in a parade wearing traditional clothing from their families’ home countries. They also had “read in,” where members of the commun...

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has officially broken ground on the new Okolona Elementary School. The modern, 80,330-square-foot facility is designed to provide students w...

duPont Manual junior Ella Sizemore ended a more than two-decade-long regional title drought. While she's focused on winning the state title, she's optimistic about the future of J...

Just 3.2 miles apart, Carrithers Middle School and Ramsey Middle School could be rivals on the field. But instead, their softball programs teamed up for something bigger: making s...

The Central High Magnet Career Academy's girls' volleyball team started the 2025 season 12-0, marking one of its best starts in program history. As the Yellowjackets navigate thro...

Two Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) educators have been chosen to participate in the highly competitive Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, a yearlong initiat...

I want to take a moment to update you directly on the District’s current budget situation and the steps we are taking to ensure long-term financial sustainability for JCPS. These ...

LaTonya Frazier-Goatley of Grace James Academy, Sara Nethery of Bates Elementary School, Joy Billops of Greenwood Elementary School, Tanesha Franklin of Crums Lane Elementary Scho...

JCPS students and staff have gone above and beyond to recognize the unique backgrounds that make up our school district during Hispanic Heritage Month. This Week, Newcomer Academ...

Early Friday morning, students and staff at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence were honored with a new recognition from Magnify Learning. Magnify Learning is a teacher-driven p...

Jacob Elementary School took home three of 13 awards presented at the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit for innovative best practices that improve student learning. The Kentuck...

The Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) at duPont Manual High School is striking a high note this year. Three of its ensembles—the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Percussion En...

From just one win in sixth grade to competing for the JCPS Middle School Championship as eighth graders, the Echo Trail girls' volleyball team’s journey is driven by determination...

For the first time in 15 years, Central High Magnet Career Academy and the Academy @ Shawnee went head-to-head on the football field to answer one question: Who's the best in the ...

Behind every JCPS school, dedicated individuals are working tirelessly to ensure classrooms are clean, buildings run smoothly, and students can learn in a safe environment. Then,...

JCPS officially broke ground on the new Kerrick Elementary School on Sept. 9, 2025. The state-of-the-art facility is part of the district’s ongoing commitment to modernize and ...

More than 40 years after I Want to Know What Love Is echoed through car radios and boomboxes across the country, the sound rang again in Louisville on Sunday. This time, with ba...