Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
Reminder, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, Sept 29-Friday, Oct. 3rd for Fall Break! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, October 6th!
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
Bates Families-
Walk-A-Thon is TOMORROW!!! The weather will be PERFECT!! Please see reminders below:
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
Walk-A-Thon is 2 days away!!! The weather will be PERFECT!! Please see reminders below:
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!
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!
-All guests and volunteers must check in on the Bates front porch beginning at 10:00am. Please bring a photo id with you. YOU MUST HAVE AN APPROVED VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK ON FILE.
-Please park at Cedar Creek Baptist Church (there will be no parking on Bates campus.
If you RSVP'd for Walk-A-Thon AND have an approved volunteer background check, your tickets were sent home with your Bates Bear today. Please check backpacks 🙂
Please note: On Friday, bring your ticket and a photo ID to expediate your check in!
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS
The state of Kentucky requires several health and medical documents for school admittance. These include:
Immunization certificate, physical exam, dental screening/exam, birth certificate, and health and medicine conditions.
If you have not sent these documents, please send them to school as soon as possible.
The Bates Elementary Basketball Team will be holding try-outs for students in Grades 3-5 on Tuesday October 7 and Thursday October 9 from 6:00-8:00 at Carrithers Middle School (4320 Billtown Rd). Information has been sent home with students. The same information can be found in your email.
