✅ STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY FORUMS THIS WEEK | JCPS is developing a strategic plan—a blueprint as we shape our students’ futures together. It is vital that our strategic plan reflect the hopes and aspirations our community has for our young people. This week, we are hosting the final two of four community forums to engage staff, families, and community members. Please join us at a session near you!

🌟 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School
🌟 Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3182281/
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
A promotional graphic for Jefferson County Public Schools titled "JCPS Strategic Plan Community Forums" with the prompt "JOIN US AT A FORUM NEAR YOU!"   Session 3: Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School, 1130 W. Chestnut St.   Session 4: Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy, 4929 Poplar Level Rd.   Footer: Jefferson County Public Schools logo with the text "EVERY STUDENT. EVERY YEAR."
Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. Breitenstein! She is kind, giving and her calm demeanor makes students feel safe and welcomed. A colleague who has been on her team is also a parent and said “I’m so glad my daughter gets to experience how wonderful she is too!" Nominate our next person here: https://forms.gle/EfNtHKGnJvNMu3eW8
3 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
staff member of the week

Need help with school applications? Join the JCPS Office of School Choice Outreach at the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! Stop by "The Fun Zone" (next to the concession stand) for "Let’s Talk JCPS Applications: Who, What, When & How."

Presentation Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.

We’re here to walk you through the process step-by-step and answer your questions.

Learn more about the Showcase of Schools here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640

8 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2026 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212.
Calling all 3rd–5th grade students! Varsity cheer and basketball tryouts are coming up! Please see the attached flyers for important dates, times, and additional details.
8 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
basketball tryout
cheer tryout
📢 NEW HOTLINE LIVE | JCPS is making it easier than ever for families and staff to share confidential tips and resolve school concerns with our upgraded JCPS Reporting Hotline.

Whether you need to report a safety concern or address an issue that wasn't resolved through standard school channels, secure support is always available:

💻 Online: Visit jcps.ethicspoint.com or click the red ❗️ icon at the top of any JCPS webpage. Forms translate directly into our top non-English languages!
📞 Phone: Call 888-393-6780 to submit a tip over the phone with additional language support.

Your child's teacher and principal remain your main contact for daily school matters, but this hotline is here whenever you need direct, confidential support.

👉 Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3081913
9 days ago, JCPS Communications
Screenshot of the JCPS Compliance Hotline webpage.

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. Piscitelli! She does so much for her class but also cares about all the kids at FCES. She leads Tiger League and lots of clubs and sports so our kids get opportunities to develop many skills and talents. She also makes our car line move smoothly each day! Remember to nominate someone by Wednesday this week for our next winner! https://forms.gle/thywcfQqfHYqyQti9

10 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Staff Member of the Week Flyer
🚍 ALL ABOARD | Don't worry about driving or parking for the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24! Hop on the Showcase Shuttle! We’re running free JCPS buses back and forth all day from select JCPS schools directly to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

Park at one of the designated school pick up locations, ride with your neighbors, and let us handle the driving. More details, including bus schedules & locations: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Header & Main Event DetailsOrganization: Jefferson County Public Schools   Event Title: 2026 Showcase of Schools – Showcase Shuttles   Date & Time: Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.   Location: Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center ("All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only")   JCPS Showcase Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations   Ballard High   Blue Lick Elementary   Cane Run Elementary   Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali)   Louisville Male High   Mill Creek Elementary   Perry Elementary   Southern High   Policies & Important NotesThe last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m.   No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2026 Showcase of Schools.   Visual & Interactive ElementsFeatures a QR code accompanied by the text: "Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule".   Graphic illustrations of red school buses and the official JCPS logo.

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. P. Thomas! Destiny Rowan nominated her for letting her son know how proud she is of him and for encouraging him at school. She has made it a positive learning experience for him and the other 1st-grade students. Remember to nominate someone by Wednesday this week for our next winner! https://forms.gle/thywcfQqfHYqyQti9

17 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Staff Member of the Week Flyer

Octoberis here! Please read our monthly newsletter for timely updates and our school calendar. https://bit.ly/4zjGZg4

22 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
October Newsletter

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. J. Thomas! Students nominated her, noting her as a former 1st-grade teacher and her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher. They say she makes learning fun, and their parents appreciate how she supports struggling students and responds to emails. Remember to nominate someone by Wednesday this week for our next winner! https://forms.gle/thywcfQqfHYqyQti9

24 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Staff Member of the Week Flyer

Mark your calendars for October 15th for our Fern Creek Fall Festival! 🍁 Join us for a FREE family event filled with fall fun, laughter, and time together! 🧡 Are you interested in helping sponsor something for the event? Please contact our PTA President, Mary Fowler, at ferncreekelementarypta@gmail.com We can’t wait to see you there! 🍂✨

30 days ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Fall Festival Save the Date
Fall Break Tiger League Schedule Reminder Please see the attached flyer for upcoming Tiger League practice and game dates. We will return to practice on 10/6, with games resuming 10/10.
about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
fall break flyer
SAVE THE DATE | Join us at the 2026 Showcase of Schools on October 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS 2026 Showcase of Schools. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
⚽ 3rd–5th Grade Students: Want to Play Soccer? Fern Creek Elementary is hosting On & Off the P.I.T.C.H., a FREE 10-week program with LouCity & Racing Foundation! Interested in participating? Click the Google Form below for more information and to register! 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxi3cGSFDLCj8vUmD6bNY1BRhRtFWggnY8A0VZAZMjjyt3yw/viewform
about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Reminder: Tiger League 3rd–5th grade basketball practice and Tigerette Cheer practice are today! Both practices are from 5:00–6:30 PM. Please remember to have students picked up promptly at 6:30 PM.
about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
practice information

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. Boyd! She was nominated by Nicole Guiher because she "helped our daughter, who has adhd be able to learn to write and has made her feel important and smart, and honestly, I think she’s magic. She has put our nerves to rest and so much more. She really is amazing with the kids and parents, and she actually cares." Remember to nominate someone this week by Wednesday for our next winner! https://forms.gle/thywcfQqfHYqyQti9

about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Ms. Boyd

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Ms. Boyd! She was nominated by Nicole Guiher because she "helped our daughter, who has adhd be able to learn to write and has made her feel important and smart, and honestly, I think she’s magic. She has put our nerves to rest and so much more. She really is amazing with the kids and parents, and she actually cares." Remember to nominate someone this week by Wednesday for our next winner! https://forms.gle/thywcfQqfHYqyQti9

about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Ms. Boyd

Next Wednesday, September 23, is Family Conference Day. If you have not scheduled with your child's teacher yet, you can request a conference using this link. There will be no school for students on that day.

about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
Family Conference Day is September 23

Hello Parents & Friends,

Our Tiger League basketball players and cheerleaders had a great first weekend last Saturday, and what would make next week even more exciting would be some additional help from you!

Volunteers will help with ticket taking and working the concession stand for two hour and fifteen minute shifts. Please register to volunteer here. This is our first real opportunity to assist our students and take something off our teachers' plates. I'd love to have these spots filled!

DON'T FORGET:
-Our first PTA meeting of the year is next Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria! We will be voting on our bylaws and budget as well as discussing ideas for the remainder of the year.

-Nominate a teacher or staff member for Staffer of the Week! Winners are shared on the school Facebook page every Sunday.

-September newsletter attached

about 1 month ago, Fern Creek Elementary Admin
PTA September News
🎉 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!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
National Hispanic Heritage Month