Thank you for your patience as we improve "beginning of the year" transportation. If you would like a change in your child's dismissal, please send a note through your child's teacher. You may also complete the online transportation change form by 3:45 p.m. to get a same-day change. Thank you for your partnership.
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❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545

APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492







At FCES we are collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items to support families in need within our school community. Your contributions—big or small—make a meaningful difference.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
All remaining donations will be shared with community partners for other members of our community.
If you or someone you know needs food, please contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Carmelita Weakley, at (502) 754-6210 or via email carmelita.weakley@jefferson.kyschools.us
Together, we can care for one another and keep our community strong!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
All remaining donations will be shared with community partners for other members of our community.
If you or someone you know needs food, please contact our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Carmelita Weakley, at (502) 754-6210 or via email carmelita.weakley@jefferson.kyschools.us
Together, we can care for one another and keep our community strong!

REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.

FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice

Sweet dreams tonight as the rain falls. Then wake up DREAMING OF BEING DRUG FREE for pajama day tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you in your sleepwear 😴😴💤💤
If you are in need of food assistance, please check out some of the food pantries in our community.
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40228, 40291, and 40218
9300 Beulah Church Road
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:30
Eastern area community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245
9104 Westport Rd
Monday through Thursday 10:00- 2:00
Highlands community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40204, 40205 and 40218
1228 E Breckinridge St
Wednesday-Friday 10:00-1:00
Jtown Area Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40023, 40299, and 40220
10617 Taylorsville Road
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-1:00
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40228, 40291, and 40218
9300 Beulah Church Road
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:30
Eastern area community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245
9104 Westport Rd
Monday through Thursday 10:00- 2:00
Highlands community ministries
Zip Codes served: 40204, 40205 and 40218
1228 E Breckinridge St
Wednesday-Friday 10:00-1:00
Jtown Area Ministries
Zip Codes served: 40023, 40299, and 40220
10617 Taylorsville Road
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-1:00

We’re FLYing into Red Ribbon Week, Day 2. We can be a HERO for a drug free life!! Join us and wear your best SUPERHERO ATTIRE tomorrow. 🦸🏽♂️🦸🏼♂️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏾♀️
JCPS will host a vaccine clinic at Fern Creek Elementary on Tuesday, November 25.
Immunizations will be offered for Flu, COVID and HPV
Signed consent is required if you want your child to receive a vaccine. You may request a form from the school. Please provide any current records to the school. If your child has health insurance, that information is required as well as a copy of the insurance card.
Immunizations will be offered for Flu, COVID and HPV
Signed consent is required if you want your child to receive a vaccine. You may request a form from the school. Please provide any current records to the school. If your child has health insurance, that information is required as well as a copy of the insurance card.

It's Red Ribbon Week!
Mon. Hat Day "Hats off to Drug Free"
Tue. Superhero Day "Hero for drug free life"
Wed. Wear Red/Blue "REaDy to be drug free" (Blue=Bully Prevention)
Thur. Pajama Day "Dream of being drug free"
Fri. Costume "Positively Drug Free" POSITIVE COSTUMES, no scary

The first round of Tiger League games will take place this Sunday, October 26th, from 10 AM–1 PM at Fern Creek High School in the big gym. Please see the attached flyer and game schedule link for more details. https://bit.ly/49j8ix6

✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.



🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889

ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.







CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!








Fern Creek High School will host a "Trunk or Treat" event next week. Fern Creek Elementary families and students are welcome. It will be on October 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the FCHS parking lot.

🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!

ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.
Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU
Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂

