UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help completing your child's application for the 2026-27 school year? JCPS will host a Community Application Assistance event at the Passport Community Space on Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the flyer for more details!
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
"Flyer with a yellow background decorated with school supplies such as pencils, scissors, paper clips, paintbrushes, and notebooks. In the center is a white cloud-shaped text box that reads: 'Community Application Assistance at the Passport Community Space.' Below it, the flyer lists the event location and details: '2028 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40210. Dec 9th from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.' It states the event is sponsored by the Office of School Choice and includes contact information: '(502) 485-6250, jcpsschoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us.' On the right side, there is a small illustration of a graduation cap on a globe and a laptop with a person’s silhouette on the screen. A note at the bottom says: 'The School Choice Office will be on site to help complete student applications.' JCPS logo appears in the lower left corner."
We are gearing up for Winter Break by dressing up each day next week (December 15-19). We would like to invite students to join in on the fun!
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
5 Days of Holiday Tidings 2025
Our Lost and Found is FULL! Bates families- please take a look at the items below. If you are missing something let us know and we will do our best to return it to its owner: https://forms.gle/YLNHUdPEUGUMd4WTA
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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✅ DON’T FORGET | Have you completed your child’s application yet? The deadline is coming up! If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, remember to register online first to get your access key. Need help? Call the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
Thank you for helping our car rider line run smoothly in the mornings and afternoons💙
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.

You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement
📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.

You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement
Make plans to join us!
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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✅ NOW HIRING | This season, choose purpose. Instructional assistants provide essential support and stability in the classroom, helping students reach their full potential every day. Be part of their journey!

Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
A promotional flyer for JCPS recruiting Instructional Assistants. At the top, a photo shows an adult woman smiling and talking with a young child in a classroom setting. A megaphone graphic sits beside the headline: “Make This Season Meaningful – Join JCPS as an Instructional Assistant.” Benefits listed include: benefits package, family-friendly schedule, growth opportunities, and pay from $17.43–$20.07 per hour with noted stipends. Positions available include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education, with brief role descriptions. A QR code appears at the bottom next to the text “Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.” The flyer ends with “Apply Now” and the link jcps.me/careers along with the JCPS logo.
All JCPS schools and offices will return to a regular, in-person schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Schools are open Wednesday, December 3, 2025
❄NTI DAY | Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the county, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. On short-term NTI days, instruction is asynchronous and self-paced, meaning students will not receive live, online lessons from a teacher. Families received school-specific NTI plans last week. NTI Days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar. All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled. If there are any changes to YMCA CEP, families will be notified by CEP. The community forum originally scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Center for Professional Learning has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Thursday, November 4, from 5–6 p.m. at Stewart Auditorium.
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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Due to inclement weather, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for JCPS students and staff. All JCPS buildings are closed and all after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
SCHOOL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | The JCPS School Application Period remains open through Dec. 19. If you need help submitting your application for the 2026-27 school year, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the Newburg Library this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You can also receive assistance from the Office of School Choice, M-F, over the phone at (502) 485-6250 or at the LAM building.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Community Application Event. 12/03/2025. 5:30 to 7 pm. Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Ave., Louisville, KY 40218. Join us for information about school choices and assistance with submitting applications.

We are being proactive (think Habit #1!) and communicating our Bates Elementary Short Term NTI Plan. We will follow this plan in the event of future weather events and school closures. As always, we will communicate any schools closing via our school website and social media channels. You may want to bookmark this information.

Beginning in November, Chromebooks will be sent home with all students. A charged Chromebook should be kept in students' backpacks and go back and forth between home and school each day.

Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.

Please see link below for our Short Term NTI Plan:

Bates Elementary short term NTI plan

9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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We are excited to welcome our Bates Bears back tomorrow! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day! As a reminder, each of our students were asked to complete the Thanksgiving Technology Challenge by logging in to their Google Classrooms.

Please return the form that was sent home with your student. Each student who completes the challenge and returns their form will be given a special reward!
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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REMINDER | JCPS will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving Break!
9 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Thanksgiving. JCPS will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.
Bates Families-
Beginning Tuesday November 25, Chromebooks will be sent home with all students. A charged Chromebook should be kept in students' backpacks and go back and forth between home and school each day.
Please check your email to view a video shown to all students as a reminder of how to properly handle their Chromebooks. Please take a moment and view this video and discuss expectations with your student:
We are asking each Bates student to practice logging in to Google Classroom sometime from November 26th-November 30th (during Thanksgiving Break). Each student will be sent home with a form indicating they were able to log in or that help is needed. Please complete that form and return to school on Monday, December 1st.
We are resharing our Bates Elementary Short Term NTI Plan. Please check your email for a link to our NTI Plan. We will follow this plan in the event of future weather events and school closures. You may want to bookmark this information.
Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.
9 months ago, Bates Elementary
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SCHOOL CHOICE | JCPS offers a variety of school choices. Do you need help deciding which is the best fit for your student before applying? Hear from the Office of School Choice about the registration and application process, and what to consider when choosing a school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzI5Wt4Rqws

Applications are open now through Dec. 19.
9 months ago, JCPS Communications