CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6

Turkey Trot is next week! We are still looking for volunteers to support the event. Please take a moment and see if a time works for you. Share the links with family members to see if they can volunteer as well! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EABAB28AAF94-60133284-turkey#/
All JCPS schools and buildings will open and operate as normal on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Our crews tested the water and air quality at all of our schools and buildings today and everything came back normal. Louisville Metro Government officials have also informed us that it is safe to reopen schools. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Tuesday’s tragic plane crash.
Dear JCPS families,
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.

All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
❤️ 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







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

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Several JCPS schools are among the best in Kentucky, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of elementary and middle schools.
🌟 Greathouse Shryock Elementary named #1 elementary school in Kentucky!
🌟 J. Graham Brown School ranked #2 among Kentucky middle schools!
🔗 See other elementary and middle schools named among the top 25 in the state: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2515056
🌟 Greathouse Shryock Elementary named #1 elementary school in Kentucky!
🌟 J. Graham Brown School ranked #2 among Kentucky middle schools!
🔗 See other elementary and middle schools named among the top 25 in the state: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2515056

✅ 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.



We know… we’ve texted you A LOT this week 😂 but we promise this one’s worth it!
🦁 Tomorrow is our Roar & Raise FINALE! Students can change into their event shirt at school, but should wear uniform bottoms. Bring in those last donations!
🎉 TONIGHT is the final night to prepay for the Fall Festival! It’s going to be a blast!
🎃 Don’t forget to turn in your literacy pumpkins and PTA Reflections entries!
All the info you need is at GhLionsPTA.org 💛💙
🦁 Tomorrow is our Roar & Raise FINALE! Students can change into their event shirt at school, but should wear uniform bottoms. Bring in those last donations!
🎉 TONIGHT is the final night to prepay for the Fall Festival! It’s going to be a blast!
🎃 Don’t forget to turn in your literacy pumpkins and PTA Reflections entries!
All the info you need is at GhLionsPTA.org 💛💙
🌟 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

Our Fall parties are on Friday. 10/31 from 1:30-230 pm. We welcome families to join in the celebration, but they must RSVP to attend. https://forms.gle/kKA2obdVTJwAUBQT8

We have new sports clubs starting this week and next. Check them out and sign up here. https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/registration/louisville

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.







We’re excited to make school snacking easier (and sweeter)!
From October 14–24, students can enjoy $2 treats from our Snack Shack — and for the first time ever, families can pre-pay online instead of sending cash to school.
🍿 Each snack is just $2
🕒 Order by 11:59 PM the night before your child’s snack day
💛 Every dollar supports PTA programs & playground upgrades!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/snack-shack-10
From October 14–24, students can enjoy $2 treats from our Snack Shack — and for the first time ever, families can pre-pay online instead of sending cash to school.
🍿 Each snack is just $2
🕒 Order by 11:59 PM the night before your child’s snack day
💛 Every dollar supports PTA programs & playground upgrades!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/snack-shack-10
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!








Important! Please take a moment to fill out your child's T-shirt size for our PTA Roar & Raise by tomorrow, 10/10. We are excited about the event that happens on 10/24. https://forms.gle/rRY4zNzTEmSt3PQx6
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