W.E.B. DuBois Academy

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 !

🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).

We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.

Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!

Students may not wear shorts this week or thereafter. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

Check out this week's edition of the newsletter below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JgqeQU0gOYkl9OtkQRrwWGjqKQrKMJII/view?usp=drivesdk

☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Check out our newsletter for next week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T9kdrNPJR1GcvVUDFLAABDhSyfgHCn-d/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true

Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:

Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later

As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.

Come meet your student’s teachers, pick up class syllabi, and explore our school! Family Conferences will be held on September 23. At that time, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, needs, and concerns. To protect student privacy and keep tonight’s event moving smoothly, please save student-specific questions for Family Conferences. Thank you!

DuBOIS family, Please find this week's version of the Multilingual Family Newsletter linked here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pvUa_VpGcIOqSoRtp9Nbj6-IAMnN_s7_/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true

DuBOIS families, you’re invited! 🦁 Join us for Open House on Wednesday, September 2, from 6–8 PM at W.E.B. DuBOIS Academy, 4929 Poplar Level Rd. Meet our team, explore our school and connect with our DuBOIS community! #OnePride #OneBrotherhood

🦁 GO, LIONS! 🏈 | W.E.B. DuBois Academy hosted its first-ever home football game on Saturday at its new campus, which features a state-of-the-art athletic complex!

📸 Photo credit: Foto Phil Gossett

Happy Sunday! Please find this week's edition of The DEN, here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pXQ03Qwj2JCxRdKky2O-BrWwo6i6SC5J/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true

There are plenty of opportunities to enrich educational opportunities, not just at our school, but in the community!

Check out this week's Family Newsletter: Click on the links below to find your language! English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0xxTwTdn2ugQ-v6j7E2pP1VXY6SkZDy/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true Arabic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Me8Oc1H18oJtyCt1zRvWNdVILGtC0P_m/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true Swahili https://docs.google.com/document/d/13neIrPe-k55TPzZYjYetkdUMxjLu_dEX/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aF3vr7LQvo4kGbtJhYUneFUU0uBekFd0/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true Somali: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZnP1RDERYYOftRep-daKM4XKnn5rAWY/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true French: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vx43jExiY9RrSSE_kbnIyGGCA_oFpd3/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109761265814282919533&rtpof=true&sd=true

Today: DuBOIS spirit wear or full uniform! Students must go home before tonight’s game unless participating in an extracurricular activity ending within 30 minutes of game time. Gates open 30 minutes before kickoff. 🧡💙

💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.

View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12

Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033

The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.

If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.

Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services

🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.

If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.

Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007

DuBoIS Families, Our PTSA election meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. PTSA training will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026. All family and community members interested in participating in the DuBoIS PTSA are welcome and encouraged to attend the training. We look forward to your participation!