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 !
7 months ago, W.E.B. DuBois Academy
📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
4 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Thursday, Sept. 4. Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Academy @ Shawnee. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | We had another great community forum Tuesday night at Jeffersontown High School! Thank you to everyone who has joined these events to hear from Dr. Brian Yearwood. The superintendent has enjoyed listening, learning, and getting to know you.

Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood stands at a podium and holds a microphone. Others sit behind him on a stage.
Community members sit in chairs. One stands and speaks into a microphhone.
Community members sit in the audience as Dr. Brian Yearwood and other district leaders are on stage during a Community Conversation event.
Shout out to Ms. Puryear & Mr. Blair for organizing our 1st College & Career Readiness Bootcamp 🙌 And major props to our seniors for taking it seriously—you’re paving the way for your future! 🚀 #CollegeAndCareerReady #LionPride
12 days ago, Monica Hunter
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✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TODAY | 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, Aug. 26 at Jeffersontown High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
13 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Tuesday, Aug. 26, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Jeffersontown High School. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes a picture of Dr. Yearwood giving a student a high five.
Hello friends and families of DuBOIS Academy! 🦁 This week’s issue of The Lion’s DEN is ready for you to view. Check your email or text for the link and stay up to date with all the latest school news and updates!

https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/w-e-b-dubois-academy/newsletters/lion-s-den-august-25-2025
14 days ago, Monica Hunter
Hello families, This is a reminder that students will take the MAP and CERT tests Tuesday and MAP ONLY on Thursday . Please make sure your scholar(s) gets a good night’s rest, arrives to school on time, and eats breakfast at home or at school. Also, our Open House is this Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Drop in anytime to meet your child’s teachers. Doors open at 5:55 p.m. and close at 7:45 p.m. The building will be locked at 8:15 p.m. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
15 days ago, Monica Hunter

✅ 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.

21 days 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
24 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!
25 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
27 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! 💙📚
27 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!
28 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 2 months 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

about 2 months 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 2 months 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.