We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help support our busy school office. Please sign up to be an Office Angel!

https://forms.gle/XFnXd9eTdp9JZ7uKA

1 day ago, J. Graham Brown School
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BOARD VACANCY | The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is seeking applications for appointment to fill an at-large vacancy on the JCBE, due to the resignation of James Craig.

Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Board Vacancy

Bear Essentials is here to help you get ready for the 2026-27 school year at the J. Graham Brown School! This year, Bear Essentials will be sent out every other week, so please read closely. You can access it at the link below or on the school's homepage.

Happy Summer!

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/be-26-27/july-15

3 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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Calling All Kindergarten Families! Have you signed up for Brigance testing on 7/28 and Kindergarten Camp on 7/30?
https://bit.ly/2026brownbrigance
https://bit.ly/2026brownkcamp
https://bit.ly/brownbacktoschool2026

4 days ago, J. Graham Brown
2026 Brigance Testing
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PEACE PARK & COURTYARD CLEAN UP!

📍 J. Graham Brown School - 546 S. 1st Street
🗓️ Sunday, July 26th
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, July 26th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to do a clean-up of all our outside spaces used by students. This includes Peace Park, the courtyard, and the flowerbed. Please sign up at the link so we can make sure we have enough bottled water and our PTSA will provide you with a free tee shirt! We are going to be picking up trash, weeding garden beds, and spreading mulch. Our PTSA will provide gloves, garbage bags, and some rakes. If you have gardening tools or plants to donate, please bring them with you.

SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnWeRl36p4Tm1Sc9XdMj7T_YUVDKIh-eR8h7_hJn7NpMaMWg/viewform

4 days ago, J. Graham Brown School
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J. Graham Brown families, you have 2 days left to order your 1st Day School Supplies kit for the upcoming school year! Your child's supplies kit includes everything they need, pre-packed and ready to go no hunting down each item on the list. Order by 11:59 pm on July 1st at http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1178883

19 days ago, J. Graham Brown
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We are hiring a High School CHEMISTRY/8th-GRADE SCIENCE teacher. We are seeking a passionate science educator to inspire our students in a self-directed learning environment! Apply online at https://bit.ly/BrownScience26 | Look for JobID: 39942

23 days ago, J. Graham Brown
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🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic from JCPS advertising the My Ride K-12 school bus tracking app. The design features a blue and white background with the JCPS logo and the headline, “Download Our New Bus Tracking App Now,” followed by “Available On Your Smartphone.” A card displays the My Ride K-12 app logo, the text “Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27,” the website myridek12.tylerapp.com, and a star rating. Two smartphone mockups show the app’s Message Center screen with bus arrival notifications. A large “Download App” button appears at the bottom.
☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
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🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.

Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.

Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!

👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
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🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.

This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.

Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
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🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.

Due to a district-wide internet outage today, Bear Essentials #38 (our final issue of the 2025-27 school year) is coming to you late! Have a great rest of the week and a happy summer!

https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/2025-26brownbe/may-20-38

about 2 months ago, J. Graham Brown School
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Tomorrow's the BIG DAY! Our 2026 Move-a-Thon is happening in Peace Park! Reminders: All donations for prize consideration due tonight by 10pm. Please have your student wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Parents are welcome with the schedule posted on the PTSA FB page. Help us fundraise here: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/brownptsa/campaigns/a0284ebf2a
2 months ago, J. Graham Brown
Moveathon
Important dates to know: All cash and check payments for Move-a-Thon fundraising are due no later than 3:00pm TOMORROW 5/15 to the main office or the PTSA mailbox found at the Brown School concession stand. Online donations can be submitted until 10pm SUNDAY, MAY 17TH for prize consideration. Help us reach our goal here: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/brownptsa/campaigns/a0284ebf2a
2 months ago, J. Graham Brown
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👟Just FIVE DAYS LEFT until the Move-a-Thon! All students who participate receive a t-shirt regardless of how much is raised, but did you know the top fundraisers might win bragging rights, trophies, pizza parties, or even pieing their favorite admin in the face? Visit our fundraising page here: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/brownptsa/campaigns/a0284ebf2a
2 months ago, J. Graham Brown
move a thon
🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.

Click the link below to download the app and learn more.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
2 months ago, J. Graham Brown School
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The BEST Way to Buy Back-To-School Supplies for:

- Grades K-8
- The exact school supplies your teacher requested
- Teacher Certified and Approved
- NEW Personalized Labels
- ONLY Name Brand Products

CLICK HERE

2 months ago, J. Graham Brown
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We are ONE WEEK out from our annual Move-a-Thon fundraiser. Can you help us reach our goal? For more information regarding registering your student's page, visit this link for a quick how-to video! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WdC9HGOwgbi2UrZ7Pn8J99m_A5UeZGgu/view

2 months ago, J. Graham Brown
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