


🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird


See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird


🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 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!
#WeAreJCPS








Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.

Does your child love musical theatre and want to dive in even more? We’re offering K–5 Theatre Club starting the week of September 8, with a showcase the week of October 20! 🌟
🗓 Meeting Schedule:
Kindergarten & 1st Grade – Mondays
• Kinder @ 8:40 AM
• 1st Grade @ 9:10 AM
2nd & 3rd Grade – Wednesdays
• 2nd Grade @ 8:40 AM
• 3rd Grade @ 9:10 AM
4th & 5th Grade – Thursdays
• 4th Grade @ 8:40 AM
• 5th Grade @ 9:10 AM
📌 Sign-up forms are due no later than September 3: https://forms.gle/aNnKra2xHtRzFqaYA
⚡ Spots are limited (20 students per grade level) – first come, first served! Families will be notified if their child is able to participate.
This is a fun, creative way for students to grow in confidence, learn stage skills, and work as a team. 🎶🎭
Questions? Contact Mrs. Cunningham at (502) 861-6141.



💬 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! 💙📚

✅ 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.


Field Elementary Picture Day will be on Thursday, August 28th.
All students will be photographed, and families can choose to view and order online or by paper form. Check out the flyer for details on how to opt in and receive updates when images are ready.
We can’t wait to see those big smiles! 🌟


Field Elementary Picture Day will be on Wednesday, August 28th.
All students will be photographed. Families can choose to view and order their photos online or by completing a paper form. To opt in and receive updates when images are ready, text "FieldFall25" to 90738.
We can’t wait to see those big smiles! 🌟


💬 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

💬 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! 💙📚



📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!





