Happy First Day of School Falcons!
If you still need your Car Rider tag, please pull past the stop sign to park. There will be a table to pick up your tags!
Drop off will be from 8:10-8:40 using Cemetery Drive only!
Pick up will be from 3:20-3:50 using Cemetery Drive only!
3 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy
Happy First Day of School Falcons! If you still need your Car Rider tag, please pull past the stop sign to park. There will be a table to pick up your tags! Drop off will be from 8:10-8:40 using Cemetery Drive only! Pick up will be from 3:20-3:50 using Cemetery Drive only!
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy first day of school! 2026-27
🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!

Tips to help you start the year off strong:

🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Back to School. See you Thursday, August 6!
🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.

📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y

🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
4 days ago, JCPS Communications
Dr. Brian Yearwood smiling.
Give your child the gift of a great education at Foster Tradtional Academy. Join our family of learners. Come take a tour of our building and visit classrooms every third Thursday of the month at 10am & 1pm. Please make an appointment at 502-485-8253.
7 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.

Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
9 days ago, JCPS Communications
One week to go! School starts Thursday, August 6, 2026

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.

2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

11 days ago, JCPS Communications
Foster Traditional Academy orientation is tomorrow July 29th for families who have an incoming student in 1st through 5th grade from 12pm-2pm. Use the following link to access JCPS Parent Portal for important school information and forms.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/parent-portal

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

#WeAre Foster
11 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | 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 add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.

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

12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.
Give your child the gift of a great education at Foster Tradtional Academy. Join our family of learners. Come take a tour of our building and visit classrooms every third Thursday of the month at 10am & 1pm. Please make an appointment at 502-485-8253.
15 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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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
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Board Vacancy
🚌 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
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Promotional graphic from JCPS advertising the My Ride K-12 school bus tracking app. The design features a blue and white background with the JCPS logo and the headline, “Download Our New Bus Tracking App Now,” followed by “Available On Your Smartphone.” A card displays the My Ride K-12 app logo, the text “Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27,” the website myridek12.tylerapp.com, and a star rating. Two smartphone mockups show the app’s Message Center screen with bus arrival notifications. A large “Download App” button appears at the bottom.
Mark your Calendars!

1st -5th Grade Orientation is on July 29th from 12:00 pm -2:00 pm !
about 2 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
1st- 5th grade Orientation is July 29th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
☀️ 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
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two workers load boxes into a car trunk.
🚨 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
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: "Guardian Action Required" and includes a screenshot of the JCPS Transportation Portal website.
Congratulations to all of our kindergarten Foster Falcons on their promotion. See you in August as fabulous 1st graders! #WeAreFoster
2 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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Wishing all of our Foster Falcon 5th graders good luck and a big congratulations on the next chapter of your lives. You will be missed. #WeAreFoster
2 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
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🚍 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/
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
JCPS & the New TARC Network flyer
Summer Meal locations will be open Wednesday, May 27 through July 24 at Foster! See the link for other sites! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J8bkXbwb7c1xaQDGgPc8hou87JAZuTW-MV4M7Ssl9cA/edit?usp=drivesdk
3 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
click the link for Summer meal locations!
Have a great summer!
3 months ago, Foster Traditional Academy
Have a great summer, Falcons! We will see you in August!