W.E.B. DuBois Academy

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What an unforgettable day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the W.E.B. DuBOIS Academy Ribbon Cutting and Family & Community Day. Your support helped celebrate a vision years in the making. The ribbon has been cut, now the work of building tomorrow’s leaders continues.

Dear DuBois Families, We are excited to welcome you to our W.E.B. DuBois Academy Community Day Bash! Join us as we celebrate the start of a new school year, connect with our staff, explore our beautiful campus, and prepare your student for a successful year. 📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026 📍 W.E.B. DuBois Academy 4929 Poplar Level Road 🎉 Community Day Bash: 4:00–7:00 PM 🚧 Please Excuse Our Mess! DuBois Academy is currently under construction as we continue ex panding and improving our campus. We are excited to share the progress with you during tours of our new building! ✅ Be Sure to Visit Every Station! 📝 Registration (Cafeteria) Complete online registration Pay student class dues (Grades 6–12) Sign up for MySchoolBucks 🦁 Bookstore Shop for DuBois Spirit Wear Purchase backpacks Pick up school merchandise Purchase grade-level ties 🏈 Athletics & Clubs Meet our coaches and learn about sports teams, clubs, and extracurricular opportunities for the upcoming school year. 💻 Technology Sign up for NTI and Dual Credit iPads. 🤝 Community Vendor Fair Visit more than 25 community organizations, colleges, businesses, and resource partners located throughout the first-floor hallway. Discover valuable programs, services, and opportunities for your family. 🌭 Food Trucks & Refreshments Enjoy delicious food from our food trucks, along with snacks and beverages located in the outdoor courtyards.

Updated Tie and Jacket Info!

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

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📣 W.E.B. DuBOIS Academy Families & Community 🦁💙🧡 The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and we’re excited to officially share our first Principal’s Newsletter! Inside you’ll find important information about: 🏫 Our new home at 4929 Poplar Level Road 📅 Upcoming summer events and important dates 👔 Uniform and dress code expectations 🎒 Clear backpack requirements 🤝 Ways to get involved as we prepare for an amazing school year Please take a few moments to review the newsletter with your student so everyone is ready for a successful start to the school year. We are building more than a school—we are building a legacy. Thank you for your continued partnership, patience, and support as we prepare to welcome our young men to our new campus. Together, we are One Pride. One Brotherhood. One Purpose. 🦁

🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | 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 mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.

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

☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325

🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.

Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.

Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!

👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal

🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.

This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.

Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/

Happy Summer Break! Check out these summer opportunities!

🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | 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.

Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007

It's graduation time!

Our Business Pathway Field Trip was a GREAT success! 🎉 A huge thank you to the incredible organizations and leaders who poured into our students and helped create such a meaningful experience: ✨ Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington for exposing our young men to college degree options, business pathways, and life on a major university campus. ✨ Dr. Kenneth Sullivan, Sr. and ✨ Pastor/Dr. Kenneth Sullivan, Jr. of NDC Better Life for speaking to our students about entrepreneurship, leadership, vision, and community impact. ✨ Councilman Keith Graves, Indianapolis City Councilman for District 9, for encouraging our students to lead boldly and make a difference in their communities. ✨ Dr. Jessica Braidden of Deborah’s Place for sharing the importance of service, advocacy, and supporting women and children in need. Our students not only learned about higher education and entrepreneurship, but they also had the opportunity to SERVE. Together, they packed over 1,000 water bottles for the houseless community and assembled hygiene products for a local women’s and children’s shelter on behalf of Community Advancement Alliance Corporation, founded by their very own principal, Dr. Monica Hunter-Kirby. Also a special shout out to Mrs. Armstrong, CTE business teacher, and Mr. Motley, CTE AP, for their vision and leadership! What an AMAZING way to end the school year! 💙🧡 Stay tuned for our 2026–2027 calendar — coming soon!

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