Bates Elementary is a proud Kentucky Purple Star School. This designation indicates that Bates instills a sense of connection and strengthens resilience within Kentucky's military youth.
If you have a student at Bates that has a direct connection to a military service member, please have them join our Purple Star Kids Club. You can sign them up by completing this form in your email.
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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!
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We are hosting our 4th annual Culture Fest on Thursday, October 16th. The mission of this night is to promote inclusion, equity, and diversity for all of our students at Bates, regardless of their race, culture, or different abilities. We would LOVE to have you join us in celebrating YOUR culture and all of our students! See your email for information about sharing your culture with us!
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Know a family with an incoming kindergarten student for the 26-27 school year or a family who wants to make Bates Elementary their school home? Call us and get your tour scheduled (502-485-8208)! We'd love to show you how AMAZING our school is!
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Mark Your Calendars for Halloween in Highview!
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🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
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ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.

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
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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!
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🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Fall Break, Sept. 29-Oct. 3

🌟 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

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A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.

Bates Families-
Walk-A-Thon is TOMORROW!!! The weather will be PERFECT!! Please see reminders below:

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🌟 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
7 months ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
Bates Families--There will be NO FCA on Friday, September 26th.
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Bates Families-
Walk-A-Thon is 2 days away!!! The weather will be PERFECT!! Please see reminders below:
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Attention AristoCats Kids Cast
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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!

7 months 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!

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Walk-A-Thon is Friday, September 26th! A few reminders:
-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.
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Bates Walk-A-Thon is Friday!
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Bates Families-
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!
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