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🌟 FROM JCPS TO THE TONY AWARDS 🏆 | Huge congratulations to Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) alum Nicole Scherzinger, who won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her stunning performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard! Did you know this Broadway queen also walked the halls of Bowen Elementary and Meyzeek Middle School? Yep—her journey started right here in JCPS! 🎭 📸: Photos from DuPont Manual High School/Youth Performing Arts School's yearbook archives 📸: The 2025 Tony Awards (Photo Credit: CBS)

6 months ago, JCPS Communications

Yearbook photo of Nicole Scherzinger playing Alice in 2nd YPAS' annual production of Alice! The over-sized puppets were controlled by several "invisible" puppeteers.

Nicole Scherzinger school photo from her days at YPAS.

Screenshot of the Tony Award broadcast by CBS. Photo credit: CBS

📚 WHO SAYS LIBRARIANS HAVE TO BE QUIET? | Not this week! More than 100 JCPS library media specialists are turning up the volume at their summer academy, featuring two days packed with inspiration, collaboration, and big ideas! They're diving into the future of literacy and exploring how AI is transforming the way we teach and learn.

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

A statue stands in front of a sign for the Librarians Summer Academy.

Two adults dance at the front of the room.

Adults dance in front of a room of library media specialists.

📣 FREE PHYSICALS AND VACCINATIONS FOR JCPS STUDENTS 🩺 June 9 to 20 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Various HS locations For students without a regular doctor, no health insurance, or high-deductible insurance. Pre-register now: 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSclinics25 📞 Or call 502-485-3387 Can't attend? Other options available. See flyer for details!

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

A flyer titled "2025 JCPS Free Physicals and Vaccinations" for JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) students only. It includes a table listing dates, locations, and times for free physicals and vaccinations: June 9, 2025 – Southern High School, 8620 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 10, 2025 – Waggener High School, 330 S Hubbards Ln, Louisville, KY 40207 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 11, 2025 – Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 12, 2025 – Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 13, 2025 – Western High School, 2501 Rockford Ln, Louisville, KY 40216 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 16, 2025 – Central High School, 1130 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40203 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 17, 2025 – Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40220 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 18, 2025 – J-town High School, 9600 Old 6 Mile Ln, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM June 20, 2025 – Fern Creek High School, 9115 Fern Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40291 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Note: These clinics are for students without a regular healthcare provider, insurance, or with high insurance deductibles. Students are encouraged to visit their primary care provider if possible. Other Clinic Options for Families without Health Insurance or High Deductibles: JCPS Health and Wellness – CB Young Service Center (3001 Crittenden Dr) or South Central Neighborhood Place: Call 502-485-3387 Park DuValle Clinics (Pleasure Ridge Park or Central High School): Call 502-861-6192 Family Health Centers – Iroquois High School (4615 Taylor Blvd): Call 502-380-5201 Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (234 Amy Ave): Open 9 AM–3 PM, call 502-778-0001 Norton Children's Medical Group (NCMG): Call 502-629-KIDS (5437), option 3 A QR code is provided at the bottom for student pre-registration with the caption: “Scan the QR code to pre-register your student(s)!”

Doss High School Class of 2025... Senior Walk and Graduation photo link https://photos.app.goo.gl/JGw1JFVPvV43bmy67

7 months ago, Doss High School

💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall As a school speech pathologist, I have the privilege of helping children find their voice. I love getting to be a part of that journey. — Kristina Perry, Speech-Language Pathologist at Ballard High, Norton Elementary, and the Academy @ Shawnee

Congrats to Mustafa Hassen for receiving the Hope Scholarship from Bellarmine University! The HOPE Kentucky Scholars Program covers 100% of tuition and most fees! 🎉

7 months ago, Doss High School

📢 Don't miss the JCPS Superintendent Finalist Community Forums TODAY, Tues, May 20th! 🗣️ Meet Ben Shuldiner & Dr. H. Brian Yearwood. 📍 Forum 1: 4-6 PM @ JCPS Center for Professional Learning (Live on JCBE YouTube) 📍 Forum 2: 7-9 PM @ Stopher Elementary ❓Submit Questions: https://forms.gle/aJbBWsGt6SoUXKB26 ➡️ More Info & Feedback: https://bit.ly/434Nhmw #WeAreJCPS

7 months ago, Jefferson County Public Schools

JCPS Superintendent Finalists Q&A Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Open to All | Moderated by Hazard Young Attea Associates 4 - 6 p.m. JCPS Center for Professional Learning 3903 Atkinson Square Dr., Louisville, KY 40218 7 - 9 p.m. Stopher Elementary School 14417 Aiken Rd., Louisville, KY 40245

Congratulations to Ms. Wendy Robertson for being chosen as the Class of 2025's Inspirational Teacher!!!!

7 months ago, Doss High School

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Everyone has something to communicate, with or without a voice." Being a Speech Language Pathologist means I am an advocate for my students. It is my responsibility to make sure they are heard and understood and that they are confident enough to speak for themselves. — Jean Whitt, Speech-Language Pathologist at Kennedy Elementary and McFerran Early Childhood

🚨 JCPS UPDATE | JCPS after-school activities are canceled today, Friday, May 16 due to expected inclement weather.

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Come see our Racial Equity Envoy, Sara Butryn, at the JCPS Academic Innovation Summit 2025 on June 3-5th

7 months ago, Doss High School

Congratulations Madison Mason! She was honored May 15th at Bellarmine University for earning a full tuition, housing, and meal scholarship! She earned this award through a highly competitive process involving students from 10 different high schools! Great job Dragon!!!!!

7 months ago, Doss High School

Doss DECA students, Annie Harris, Patricia Coutinho, and Allison Shouse-Griggs and their adviser Kelly Wilson, from the BizEd Academy share their business plans to local businessmen, women, and entrepreneurs at the Venture Connectors luncheon at the Louisville Science Center in downtown Louisville May 7th.

7 months ago, Doss High School

CLASSIFIED JOB FAIR | Join us this Friday, May 16 for a Classified Career Fair to learn more about open roles in our Nutrition Services, Security, Maintenance, Mechanic, Custodial, and Early Childhood divisions!

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Dear families, As a reminder, our meeting will take place this afternoon. Meeting details: 📅 Date: May 14 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Rm 264 If you know of anyone else who should be hearing about this trip and attending this meeting, please forward them this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/cfyjxdk I cannot wait to see you all very soon to talk more about our Summer 2026 trip to Italy, France, & Spain! See you soon! Jessica Abell Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip

7 months ago, Doss High School

Ms. Beitia was honored tonight at the JCPS Board of Education meeting as the only JCPS teacher selected to attend Disney's Imagination Campus Teacher Celebration 2025! We are so proud of you Ms. Beitia!!!

7 months ago, Doss High School

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Communication is the essence of human life." — Janice Light Being a JCPS SLP means working with students to develop essential speech, language, and communication skills so that they may overcome challenges and be successful across settings in their school environment, but also in life. It means advocating for students' needs, working on goals, and collaborating with other professionals to promote skills and independence. — Allison Forrester, Speech-Language Pathologist at Hudson Middle, Meyzeek Middle, UofL Pact, and duPont Manual High

Chromebooks AND Chargers assigned to students must be returned: Senior Chromebooks are due on Monday, May 19. 9th-11th Graders' Chromebooks will be collected on May 16, 19, and 20. Failure to return a Chromebook will result in a $285 charge on the student's My School Bucks Account. Failure to return a charger will result in a $25 charge. Contact Mr Downs at paul.downs@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions or to help find a lost Chromebook.

7 months ago, Paul Downs

Mr. Francis’ dual credit Biology and dual credit Environmental Science classes enjoyed an immersive field study trip to the Red River Gorge to celebrate their hard work this year! Thank you, Ms. Abell, and Mrs. Francis for their amazing help chaperoning as well!

7 months ago, Doss High School

💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!

7 months ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Casey Leone. Wellington Elementary. “Nurse Casey has been a school nurse at Wellington Elementary for 10 years. She works diligently to make sure all of her students are cared for. She has built relationships with her students and families and ensures that they all have access to healthcare and resources. She advocates for her students to receive necessary health services, such as dental clinics, vision clinics, immunizations, and physicals at school. She enjoys providing health education to her students whenever she has the opportunity.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN

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