Bates Families -
Showcase of Schools is THIS Saturday (10/25/25 at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center).
Representatives from all 160+ JCPS schools will be under one roof to share information with families about the district’s various choices, including magnet schools, career programs, and more! This may be especially important for our 5th grade families exploring middle school options.
about 15 hours ago, Bates Elementary
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Check out this information about Girls Basketball Clinic
about 18 hours ago, Bates Elementary
girls basketball clinic
🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙

🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
about 21 hours ago, JCPS Communications
Our Mission, Our People. Department Spotlight—Student Relations. Meet the people and processes that power our district. Photo of Tenesha Marshall.
Attention Aristocats Kids Cast
2 days ago, Bates Elementary
Artistocats Kids

Our fall community service project helps to honor The Wounded Warrior Project! Send in your coins by November 7th! Let's see if we can beat last years total!!

3 days ago, Bates Elementary
coin wars
ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer
Showcase of Schools flyer

Please see information below about our Bricks 4 Kidz STEM/Lego Enrichment Club

3 days ago, Bates Elementary
Bricks 4 Kids Stem Enrichment/LEGO Club
Bates Families -
Showcase of Schools is THIS Saturday (10/25/25 at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center).
Representatives from all 160+ JCPS schools will be under one roof to share information with families about the district’s various choices, including magnet schools, career programs, and more! This may be especially important for our 5th grade families exploring middle school options.
4 days ago, Bates Elementary
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application period
Unfortunately, due to the prediction of heavy rain with high winds LMPD is canceling our event this year. 
7 days ago, Bates Elementary
Halloween in Highview


✨Tonight is our Culture Fest✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
We look forward to seeing everyone!!

7 days ago, Bates Elementary
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✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
Mark your calendars now!
8 days ago, Bates Elementary
culture fest

✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
Mark your calendars now!
10 days ago, Bates Elementary
culture fest
CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools shuttle schedule for Saturday, October 25, 2025. The top banner is blue with the event title and two yellow school buses. Four red boxes on the left list shuttle groups and their paired schools: Hudson (W. Muhammad Ali) and Perry Cane Run and Mill Creek Blue Lick and Southern Ballard and Male Each group has the same shuttle times: 9:00 a.m. – School 9:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 10:00 a.m. – School 10:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 11:00 a.m. – School 11:30 a.m. – Norton SLC 12:00 p.m. – School 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Norton SLC Final Pickup The background features an image of a school bus and students boarding. The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools 2025 Showcase of Schools. Event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Tagline reads: “All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.” A red banner says “Showcase Shuttles.” Below it lists JCPS Showcase pick-up and drop-off locations: Ballard High, Blue Lick Elementary, Cane Run Elementary, Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali), Male High, Mill Creek Elementary, Perry Elementary, and Southern High. Note states: “The last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2025 Showcase of Schools.” A QR code at the bottom reads, “Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule.” The JCPS logo appears in the lower right corner along with a red bus illustration.

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13 days ago, Bates Elementary
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📅 SAVE THE DATE!
✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest and Culture week!✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
🌍Culture week- October 13-17th
Mark your calendars now!
13 days ago, Bates Elementary
Culture Week
Culture Fest
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest and Culture week!✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
🌍Culture week- October 13-17th
Mark your calendars now!
13 days ago, Bates Elementary
Culture Fest
Culture Week
Bates Families- we were just notified that Bus #1254 is sub bus #938 this afternoon (10-9-25)
14 days ago, Bates Elementary
PTA Skate Night on October 14th!
14 days ago, Bates Elementary
PTA skate night
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming Culture Fest and Culture week!✨
🌍Culture Fest- Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00
🌍Culture week- October 13-17th
Mark your calendars now!
15 days ago, Bates Elementary
Culture Fest
Culture Week
Update on Basketball Tryouts
15 days ago, Sara Nethery
Bates Basketball Try Out Information