📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️
about 11 hours ago, JCPS Communications
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🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
5 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy first day of school! 2026-27
🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!

Tips to help you start the year off strong:

🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
6 days ago, JCPS Communications
Back to School. See you Thursday, August 6!
Congratulations to TEC Academy’s Team Kruszynski on their win in today’s academy scavenger hunt competition! Great teamwork everyone!
6 days ago, Doss High School
TEC academy teachers
School starts in just 2 days! Help us welcome some of the newest faces joining the Doss family this year! Be sure to say hello when you see them in the halls and help give them a warm welcome.
6 days ago, Doss High School
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🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.

📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y

🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
6 days ago, JCPS Communications
Dr. Brian Yearwood smiling.
We can't wait to welcome our Dragons back to an amazing year. Take a moment to meet the leaders who are here to support you every step of the way and be sure to say hello when you meet them in the halls!
8 days ago, Doss High School
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Dragons, it's time to start planning your back to school outfit! Be sure to review our 2026-27 Dress Code to make sure your outfit represents Doss.
8 days ago, Doss High School
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Doss High School teachers wrapped up two very productive days of professional development with some academy team competition in a game of trivia! Congratulations to Team Abell for winning our trivia competition!
10 days ago, Doss High School
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Thank you to our business partner, Class Act Federal Credit Union, for speaking with our staff today and providing a catered lunch from Qdoba. We appreciate their endless support of our school and community.
10 days ago, Doss High School
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🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.

Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
11 days ago, JCPS Communications
One week to go! School starts Thursday, August 6, 2026

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.

2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

14 days ago, JCPS Communications

🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | 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 add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

15 days 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.

Hey, Dragon Nation! The start of a new school year means that we collect DUES from each student. All Dragons are asked to pay $30 per school year for dues. These monies are used throughout the school year to fund events that make the student experience more fun and rewarding. Examples of what dues support: PBIS reward days, Academy activities, Homecoming activities, various field trips, pathway student experiences, awards ceremonies, and Senior Week activities.

Payment is due by September 25th and can be paid as follows:
In person July 28 at Doss Registration from 9 am - 2 pm via cash, check, or card
Students can pay in person before school in the lobby from 8:00-8:30 am each morning beginning August 6-August 14th via cash or check.
Students and parents can pay in person at the Sign-In Window at the top of the stairs at Doss High School Main Entrance any school day beginning August 17 - Sept 25 from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.
In person August 27 at Doss Open House from 5:00 -7:00 pm via cash, check, or card
Dues can be paid online at anytime through My School Bucks using the link below or by scanning the QR Code:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZSO5PZ05PEM_ZZ5ZPWDD8E508W6

18 days ago, Doss High School

Hi Doss Families!

Quick note: Registration Day is Tuesday, July 28 (not Monday, like we said before). Come anytime from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Pick up forms, pay fees, meet some clubs and teams, or grab a tour.

Also on July 28: Phone-Free Policy Town Hall Doss goes phone-free next year. Come hear more at 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM.

Student Dues: $30, due September 25 This covers fun stuff all year, like reward days, Homecoming, field trips, and Senior Week. Pay any of these ways:

See you on the 28th!

18 days ago, Doss High School
Registration Day & Phone-Free Policy Town Hall – July 28 Dear Doss Families, Registration Day is Monday, July 28, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Feel free to come at any time during those hours. You do not need to stay the whole time. At Registration, you can: Pick up and fill out school forms Pay school fees See some of our sports teams, clubs, and activities Ask any staff member for a tour of the school Get your student's class schedule Phone-Free Policy Town Hall Next school year, Doss will be a phone-free school. We want to tell you more about this. We are holding two meetings about it on July 28. One meeting is at 10:00 AM and the other is at 5:00 PM. If you come for Registration in the morning, you can stay a little longer for the 10:00 AM meeting. Read the full letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1otKaEmV4y_9eiANS4TyQJtigR8oo_r-3W2j14LLJXwA/edit?usp=sharing Can't come to a meeting? Do you have questions? Fill out this form and we will answer you by July 31. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer5FGKSl9yse4vZqsQrmctsbLQWV2dLlPBGPu424VqLdtg6w/viewform See you on the 28th!
21 days ago, Doss High School
Dragons families, Doss High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy this year. Please review the attached information to prepare for a smooth start to the new year. We hope to see you next week at one of the two town hall sessions to answer your questions and hear your opinions!
21 days ago, Doss High School
Doss High School Phone-Free Policy and Town Hall Infographic
Doss High School Student Ambassadors came together yesterday to learn and prepare for the new school year. They spent the morning team building, learning about Doss, training for upcoming events, and organizing some events for the upcoming year! Great job Ambassadors— way to represent Dragon Nation!
25 days ago, Doss High School
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2026-27 ambassadors
Doss High School DECA chose a project for the Harbor House as our community service project this past Spring. We collected books for all age groups to use to build them an in house library. Mrs. Wilson, our Academy Coach, happily delivered the books this morning to get the process started. Thank you to Leanora for helping our vision come to life!
25 days ago, Doss High 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
27 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Board Vacancy