🎉 GAMECHANGER AWARD | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood was honored to accept the Metro United Way Gamechanger Award on behalf of JCPS this week at the organization's seventh annual Community Impact Awards, also known as the "Immies."

Presented by Old National Bank, the Immies event celebrates the great work done to help kids thrive, households grow stronger, and ensure our community is more equitable!
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Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepts an award from another adult.
An award reads, "2026 Immies. Jefferson County Public Schools. Metro United Way. Gamechanger Award."

Important! Tell us how your child plans to get to and from school next school year. Walker, car rider, school bus, or CEP-We need to know. Please fill out our transportation verification form. Deadline is June 8. Form Transportation Verification

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It's National Student Leadership Week! Celebrate by dressing like a leader tomorrow, April 22! See the flyer for details.
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Leadership Day

Important! Tell us how your child plans to get to and from school next school year. Walker, car rider, school bus, or CEP-We need to know. Please fill out our transportation verification form. Deadline is June 8. Form Transportation Verification

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Save the Dates! Check out these important dates in May at Bates Elementary.
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save the date

ACTION REQUIRED | We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year. The JCPS Transportation Verification (TV) form is now open. Every JCPS family must complete this form to let us know how your child will get to and from school.

The final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school is June 8, 2026. Eligible bus riders who fill out the Transportation Verification form by June 8, 2026, will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. You can find more information here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal

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Join us Monday, April 20th, for Bates PTA Skate Night 6pm-8pm at Robben's Roost.

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Skate Night Flyer
Bates Elementary is proud to present: Aristocats Kids! Please see your email for ticket information.
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Aristocats Kids ticket information
Calling all Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Bonus Dads, and Father Figures! The Bates Family Engagement Team invites you to join us for our second annual Bagels and Brotherhood event! Spots are limited, RSVP required. Please see the attached flyer for details.
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Bagels and Brotherhood

Important! Tell us how your child plans to get to and from school next school year. Walker, car rider, school bus, or CEP-We need to know. Please fill out our transportation verification form. Deadline is June 8. Form Transportation Verification

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April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Help us celebrate each branch the week of 4/13-4/17!
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Week of the military child dress up calendar

REMINDER-Students are off April 6-10 for Spring Break.

Have a great Spring Break!

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No school reminder
REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.

Have a great Spring Break!
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No school reminder
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Help us celebrate each branch the week of 4/13-4/17!
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Week of the military child dress up calendar

✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.

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Reminder, No School for Students on: April 3 (Friday) for Professional Development Flex Day and April 6-10 (Monday-Friday) for Spring Break.
💙 CORE OF COMPASSION AWARD | JCPS was honored to receive the Dare to Care Food Bank Core of Compassion Award last week. This recognition reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to supporting students and families across our community.

Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.

Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
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Dr. Yearwood stands at a podium and smiles.
A sign says "Dare to Care Food Bank, Core of Compassion Awards, Jefferson County Public Schools."
Dr. Yearwood stands at a podium and smiles.
Starting Monday, March 23, all students except 5th grade will be leaving their Chromebook at school. In the event of a Non-traditional Instructional(NTI) Day, your child will bring home a paper choice board. We don't anticipate anymore, but want to be proactive for events that we cannot predict.
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THIS WEEKEND | The East Area Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinators are hosting a Community Baby Shower and Early Childhood Parent Resource Fair this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klondike Elementary.

Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.

There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform

Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
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Flyer with soft beige and brown baby-themed graphics (stars, elephant, butterfly) inviting the community to a “Community Baby Shower.” Event details: March 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Klondike Lane Elementary, 3807 Klondike Lane, Louisville, KY 40218. Limit of two people per family. Free diapers, wipes, formula, resources, and more. Hosted by JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. Includes an RSVP QR code.

Two days until our PTA sponsored Sneaker Ball! Online ticket sales end at 11:59 pm on Thursday! Save time in line and buy now! (tickets will still be available at the door)

Buy Online Here

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Sneaker Ball
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.

Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
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A child plays in bubbles and smiles.
Two adults talk.
Three adults smile.
An adult plays with a stress ball.
A child plays games.
A child hits an object with two mallets while adults and another child watch.