🎉 CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS | Every day, our principals show up for their students, their staff, and their communities. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, and visionaries. Today we celebrate every one of them and say thank you for everything you do to make JCPS great. Happy National School Principals' Day! 👏
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Bates Families- Please see your email for important information about our upcoming Field Day on May 20th!
*Important-Field day t-shirt orders are due May 1 or if paid online at My School Bucks, May 4*
about 2 months ago, Victoria Lea
🎉 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!
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
It's National Student Leadership Week! Celebrate by dressing like a leader tomorrow, April 22! See the flyer for details.
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
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
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
Save the Dates! Check out these important dates in May at Bates Elementary.
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
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
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Join us Monday, April 20th, for Bates PTA Skate Night 6pm-8pm at Robben's Roost.
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
Bates Elementary is proud to present: Aristocats Kids! Please see your email for ticket information.
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
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.
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
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
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
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!
2 months ago, Victoria Lea
REMINDER-Students are off April 6-10 for Spring Break.
Have a great Spring Break!
3 months ago, Victoria Lea
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!
3 months ago, Victoria Lea
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!
3 months ago, Victoria Lea
✅ 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.
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
💙 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!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
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.
3 months ago, Victoria Lea
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/viewformClick here to view the flyer in multiple languages:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view3 months ago, JCPS Communications
