W.E.B. DUBOIS BASKETBALL PLAYER ONE OF TOP SCORERS IN STATE RISING STAR W.E.B. DuBois sophomore guard Ja'Rye Brown is making a name for himself on the court. He's one of the top scorers in the state and is the city leader in points per game. While he's achieved individual success, he's hoping this is all laying the foundation for a bright future for the DuBois basketball program. Learn more in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GqSdQ6-mYQ !
6 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy

✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.

If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536

📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT

Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

about 5 hours ago, JCPS Communications
A flyer from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announcing a hiring event. The top banner says: "Grow with JCPS. Build a future where you belong." Images show teachers interacting with children, including children with disabilities. Large bold text reads: "Now Hiring For:" Bilingual Instructor I II III (BAI) – Pay: $16.56–$26.10 per hour* Instructional Assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) & Exceptional Child Education (ECE) – Pay: $17.43–$20.07 per hour** A red starburst states: "Great Pay & Benefits!" Event details: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10 am–2 pm Location: 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 There’s a red location pin and an icon of a building. The flyer encourages applying online at: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT JCPS logo appears at the bottom with icons of two people. Small print: *Pay is based on board-approved salary placement rules. **Critical Needs Stipend: $3.50. **ECH & ECE Stipend: $1.00. Code at bottom left: GT/RS-7/2025 HR.
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Saturday, Aug. 16, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Male High School. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bihar da gure lehenengo jantzi espiritualak janzteko eguna! Jarraitu janzkera kodearen jarraibideak, eta amaitu dezagun aste hau indartsu!
4 days ago, Monica Hunter
Please click the link for the most up-to-date newsletter and to access the 6th Grade Town Hall Meeting this evening. https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/w-e-b-dubois-academy/newsletters/the-lion-s-den-august-11-2025
6 days ago, Monica Hunter
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TONIGHT | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening at Valley High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
6 days ago, JCPS Communications
Tuesday, Aug. 12, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Valley High School. 5:30-7 p.m.
✅ SAVE THE DATE | The 2025 Showcase of Schools will take place on Oct. 25 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! All JCPS schools in one place for one day only!
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2025 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
Please note the following updates: Spirit wear days will not begin until further notice. Starting Monday, electronic devices out from 7AM–2:10PM will be taken & only clear backpacks are allowed—non-clear ones will also be taken & a parent must pick both up from the assistant principal. Dress code will be enforced.
11 days ago, Monica Hunter
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | The first day of school is here, and we’re so excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see all the bright, smiling faces in our classrooms today!

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
11 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy First Day of School
Welcome Back, DuBois Academy Families!
📅 First Day of School: 8/7/2025
⏰ School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:10 PM

Greetings DuBois Family,

We are excited to welcome our scholars back for another empowering year at W.E.B. DuBois Academy! Our mission to provide an academically excellent, culturally affirming, and character-driven experience continues with a renewed sense of purpose and pride. As we prepare for the first day, here are a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth start for everyone:

✅ Arrival and Dismissal
We kindly ask that your scholar arrive and depart the way they will go home each day starting on the very first day. Whether it's riding the bus, walking, or parent pick-up, we want them to begin practicing independence and consistency from day one.

📵 Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones must be powered off and out of sight from 7:00 AM – 2:10 PM.
Students are welcome to use their phones after dismissal. Thank you for helping us maintain a focused and respectful learning environment.

🎒 Backpack Policy
All students are required to bring a clear backpack. This is a part of our schoolwide safety protocols.

👔 Uniform Guidelines
ALL students must be in full uniform upon entering the building. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Uniform Requirements:

Tie – Any DuBois tie or bowtie

Dress Shirt – Solid white or solid light blue (tucked in)

Blazer – Navy with DuBois crest

V-Neck Sweater – Navy with DuBois crest (HS Only)

Cardigan – Navy with DuBois crest

DuBois Polo – Navy or Orange with DuBois crest (HS Only – not yet available)

Pants – Khaki (No shorts)

Shoes – Brown or black dress shoes (No Crocs, No Slides)

Tennis Shoes – High School students only

Belt – Brown or black (No studded belts)

We take pride in our appearance and appreciate your partnership in making sure your scholar is dressed for success each day.

We can’t wait to see our scholars back in the building! Let’s start the year strong, focused, and full of Panther PRIDE.

Warm regards,
Dr. Monica Hunter
Principal
W.E.B. DuBois Academy
12 days ago, Monica Hunter
🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
A teacher walks in her brightly decorated classroom.
A teacher sharpens pencils in his classroom.
A teacher puts a purple bin in a desk in her classroom.
Check out our MS Supply List request!
25 days ago, Monica Hunter
MS Supply List

Check out our newest school newsletter! If you're unable to click on the link, visit one of our social media platforms or website to view!

https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/w-e-b-dubois-academy/newsletters/the-lion-s-den-it-s-almost-go-time-summer-edition-july-23-2025

26 days ago, Monica Hunter
📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!

Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.

✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months

Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Lists dates and times for public forums at JCPS high schools: July 28 – Seneca HS, 5:30–7 PM July 30 – Fairdale HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 12 – Valley HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 16 – Male HS, 10–11:30 AM Aug 21 – Ballard HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 26 – Jeffersontown HS, 5:30–7 PM Sept 4 – Academy @ Shawnee, 5:30–7 PM Open to the public. JCPS logo shown. Dr. Yearwood pictured engaging with students.
🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Three adults work on an activity while sitting at a table.
A screen says "Inclusive Excellence, At-Promise vs. At-Risk, Maximizing Academic Potential, Difference Does Not Denote Deficit, Student Empowerment" as a session leader points at participants.
Adults sit at tables while a presenter presents onstage.
An instructor smiles and raises her hand.
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🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
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Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium.
Adults stand and pose for a picture.
A screen says "PRP students get hired! Shawnee students fly to new heights! Fairdale students teach!" and includes pictures of students.
Adults sit at a table and smile.
📅 Save the Dates! 🎉 Back to School Bash – 7/24, 4–7 PM 👔 Tie & Jacket Ceremony – 7/30, 6 PM @ Muhammad Ali Center (6th grade, full uniform, ties provided) 🦁 PRIDE Camp – 7/31, 9 AM–12 PM (6th, 9th & new students) Let’s start the year strong! 💼🔥 #DuBOISPRIDE
about 1 month ago, Monica Hunter
📣 Spara datumen!🎉 Vi förbereder oss för en spännande start på läsåret 2025-2026 på DuBOIS Academy! Markera era kalendrar för dessa viktiga kommande evenemang:🟤 Tillbaka till skolan-fest📅 Onsdag 24 juli |🕓 16.00–19.00 Häng med oss på mat, nöje och gemenskap när vi kickstartar det nya året med stil!👔 Slips- och kavajceremoni (för elever i årskurs 6)📅 Tisdag 30 juli |🕕 18:00📍 Muhammad Ali Center Vänligen kom i full uniform. Slipsar kommer att tillhandahållas. Denna tradition är en kraftfull övergångsrit – missa inte det!🦁 PRIDE-läger (för alla blivande elever i årskurs 6 och 9 samt nya elever)📅 Onsdag 31 juli |🕘 09:00–12:00 En introduktionsupplevelse för att bygga gemenskap, kultur och självförtroende före dag 1! Vi ser fram emot att välkomna er tillbaka!💪🏾💼 #ViÄrDuBOIS #BörjaStark #DuBOISSTOLTHET
about 1 month ago, Monica Hunter
PRIDE CAMP
TIE AND JACKET
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.

Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
An adult does CPR on a manikin while another adult sits nearby.
Two adults pose while one holds an award.
Adults sit in seats in an auditorium at the JCPS Coaches Clinic.
An adult raises his arms in the air and smiles.
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✨Welcome Back to Our AMAZING Admin Team!✨ This year, we’re leading with purpose, passion, and unity. Grateful for a team that shows up, sets the tone, and pours into our school community every single day. The best is yet to come. #AdminExcellence
about 1 month ago, Monica Hunter
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