Dear Families,
Because all our students use the car-rider line, keeping everyone safe and making dismissal run smoothly depends on teamwork. We want to address an important traffic issue we noticed today during afternoon pickup.
Please remember that posted signs do not allow left turns onto or off school property during dismissal or arrival.
Today, several drivers made illegal left turns. Each car that tried to turn left off the property caused significant delays, leading to a major traffic backup and slowing dismissal for everyone.
When drivers do not follow these rules:
It affects our students: When the line stops moving, students have to wait longer in the dismissal area. Longer wait times can lead to more behavior issues, which makes it harder to keep things calm while loading cars.
It affects our staff: Many staff members stay after the bell rings to help with the car rider line after their workday.
It is also unfair to other parents: Most families follow the rules every day. Ignoring the procedures is not respectful to those who are doing the right thing.
Please follow the traffic rules at all times, even if a traffic guard is not there.
Starting tomorrow, a staff member will be on the sidewalk to watch traffic. If we see any cars making illegal left turns onto or off the property, we will report them to the administration and take further steps if needed.
Thank you to all the families who follow our traffic plan and help make dismissal smooth, respectful, and safe for everyone.
Sincerely,
Greathouse
Dear Greathouse Families,
Our Second Annual Greathouse Fall Festival is next Friday, October 16, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.! We are excited for a fun evening with our Lion families, including Trunk or Treat, pumpkin activities, face painting & henna, a goodies walk, music & dancing, pizza, and more!
With the Fall Festival just over a week away, we still need quite a bit of help to make the evening a success. There are several easy ways your family can help:
Donate candy or desserts: K–2 families are asked to donate bags of candy for Trunk or Treat, and 3–5 families are asked to donate packaged desserts such as Hostess or Little Debbie snacks, Pop-Tarts, etc. You may send donations to the Greathouse office through Thursday, October 15.
Host a Trunk for Trunk or Treat: Decorate your trunk and help make this one of the highlights of the night! Families who sign up to host a trunk will receive ONE FREE admission to the Fall Festival. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA5AB28A3F94-65974061-2026#/
Volunteer at the Festival: Help with an activity or another area during the evening. Volunteers will also receive ONE FREE admission to the Fall Festival. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA5AB28A3F94-66209357-2026#/
Purchase Tickets: Ready to join the fun? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/greathouse-elementary-fall-festival--2026
We especially need volunteers and Trunk or Treat participants! Please don't wait until next week to sign up. Knowing how many volunteers, trunks, donations, and attendees we have ahead of time helps our PTA prepare and ensures we can offer all of the activities planned for our students.
Thank you for helping us make this a great night for our Lions. Grab your tickets, sign up to help, send in a donation, and we'll see you at the Fall Festival!
Tomorrow, grab a "Cup of Ambition" before heading to work with Tom's Traveling Truck! Plus, we are supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through donations!
Check out this week's newsletter for information about upcoming events. https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-september-21-2026
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!
Check out this week's Family Newsletter. https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-september-14-2026
We hope you are enjoying your 3-day weekend! We are celebrating High Attendance Day and Dot Day on Wed. Sept. 9. Check the newsletter for more information. https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-september-7-2026
HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:
- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later
Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Tomorrow (9/1) is the last day to purchase tattoos for the Tat the Teacher event on Friday. Here is the digital link, or you can send money in an envelope.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZSO5PZ05PEM_ZZ6BZ9D11BKGQWH
JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.
Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
Families, here is your newsletter for the Week of August 31st
Your Greathouse Family Newsletter is here! Don't forget: the Jaggers' event is tomorrow, and our Open House is on Tuesday.