🗓️ 2026-27 CALENDAR | The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! Plan ahead for key dates, breaks, and important milestones. 🎒✏️

Check it out: https://bit.ly/2026-27CalendarJCPS
about 1 hour ago, JCPS Communications
2026-27 School Calendar
⚡️ POWERHOUSE PRESENCE | The #JCPSFlashDads showed up BIG at Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary this morning. 💙 More than 110 men surprised students with smiles, high-fives, and encouragement—one of the largest Flash Dads turnouts yet!

Proof that showing up makes all the difference. 👏
5 days ago, JCPS Communications
A student high-fives a JCPS Flash Dad.
A student high-fives a JCPS Flash Dad.
A student high-fives a JCPS Flash Dad.
A student smiles.
JCPS Flash Dads pose for a picture and smile.
Today is the day! Flash Dads! Drop your child off before 8:30 to make sure they enjoy the experience. Don't be tardy for the party!
5 days ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.

🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
Mark Your Calendars. Spring Break, April 6-10.
New after-school activity sessions are starting this month! Sign up now. Some start next week! https://tinyurl.com/bdf538eb
9 days ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
after school picture
📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!
19 days ago, JCPS Communications
A police officer and an adult pose for a picture with three students who are holding gifts.
A student holds a basket of gifts.
Two police officers and an adult pose for a picture with two students who are holding baskets of gifts.
A police officer shakes hands with a student.
❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.
25 days ago, JCPS Communications
Have a wonderful winter break.
‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
25 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website!
The train is leaving the station tomorrow morning starting at 8:10 am. Wear your pajamas and pick up your tickets from our car rider attendants before hopping on board. Boarding ends at 8:40. Don't be late! We can't wait to see you! 🚂❄️
26 days ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
train image
‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
29 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
30 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Monday, December 15, 2025.
ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

#WeAreJCPS
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Application period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website.
UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
Help! The Gingerbread Man has run away from our Kindergarten classes, and we want to find out where he went. Can you help us? Please send us a postcard or letter letting us know where he is.
about 1 month ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Gingerbread Man Flyer
✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help completing your child's application for the 2026-27 school year? JCPS will host a Community Application Assistance event at the Passport Community Space on Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the flyer for more details!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
"Flyer with a yellow background decorated with school supplies such as pencils, scissors, paper clips, paintbrushes, and notebooks. In the center is a white cloud-shaped text box that reads: 'Community Application Assistance at the Passport Community Space.' Below it, the flyer lists the event location and details: '2028 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40210. Dec 9th from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.' It states the event is sponsored by the Office of School Choice and includes contact information: '(502) 485-6250, jcpsschoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us.' On the right side, there is a small illustration of a graduation cap on a globe and a laptop with a person’s silhouette on the screen. A note at the bottom says: 'The School Choice Office will be on site to help complete student applications.' JCPS logo appears in the lower left corner."

3rd/4th/5th Grade - There are still open spots to support our Polar Express Day with hot chocolate and cookies. Take a look and see if you can help. https://tinyurl.com/mv3nha3y

about 1 month ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Families, please take 1 minute to complete our PTA survey as we work to achieve National Recognition this year. Your input matters. We appreciate your help.
https://forms.gle/7XY41yieQ4eU93Fx7
about 1 month ago, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
✅ DON’T FORGET | Have you completed your child’s application yet? The deadline is coming up! If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, remember to register online first to get your access key. Need help? Call the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.

You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement