🍎 ASPIRING TEACHER FAIR | Join us for the JCPS Aspiring Teacher Fair on Nov. 13!
Connect with 15+ Kentucky colleges and teacher preparation programs, and explore your path to the classroom.
📅 12–4 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
✅ Register: https://forms.gle/nZtfiQWfJzt5Bdru5
🌟 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School
🌟 Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Learn more and RSVP: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3182281/
It's a busy and exciting week for our Lions! We're celebrating Red Ribbon Week with fun dress-up days, enjoying our Fall Classroom Parties on Friday, and looking ahead to our Coupon Book Fundraiser and November 18 Turkey Trot! This week's family newsletter also includes important reminders about attendance, cell phones and smartwatches, cold and flu season, and opportunities for families to get involved.
Read this week's Family Newsletter: https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-october-26-2026
Need help with school applications? Join the JCPS Office of School Choice Outreach at the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! Stop by "The Fun Zone" (next to the concession stand) for "Let’s Talk JCPS Applications: Who, What, When & How."
Presentation Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.
We’re here to walk you through the process step-by-step and answer your questions.
Learn more about the Showcase of Schools here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640
Whether you need to report a safety concern or address an issue that wasn't resolved through standard school channels, secure support is always available:
💻 Online: Visit jcps.ethicspoint.com or click the red ❗️ icon at the top of any JCPS webpage. Forms translate directly into our top non-English languages!
📞 Phone: Call 888-393-6780 to submit a tip over the phone with additional language support.
Your child's teacher and principal remain your main contact for daily school matters, but this hotline is here whenever you need direct, confidential support.
👉 Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3081913
Don't forget that Wednesday, October 21, is Unity Day! We encourage everyone to wear orange as we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and stand united against bullying.
Click the link below to read more about these exciting events, see photos, and celebrate all the wonderful things happening at Greathouse!
https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-october-19-2026
Park at one of the designated school pick up locations, ride with your neighbors, and let us handle the driving. More details, including bus schedules & locations: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640
Dear Greathouse Families,
Our Fall Festival is happening tomorrow, Friday, October 16, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.! We can't wait to see our families for an evening filled with Trunk or Treat, pumpkin activities, face painting and henna, a goodies walk, music, dancing, pizza, and more!
Costumes Encouraged! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and join in the fall fun! We will provide bags for collecting candy during Trunk or Treat, but students are welcome to bring their own candy bags or buckets.
Save Money—Purchase Tickets TODAY! Tickets are **cheaper when purchased in advance** than at the event, so don't wait! Remember, tickets only need to be purchased for children attending the festival.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/greathouse-elementary-fall-festival--2026
We Can Always Use More Candy! We are still accepting bags of individually wrapped candy for Trunk or Treat! If you can donate, please send candy to the school office tomorrow. Every bag helps us make the evening extra special for our students!
We STILL Need Volunteers! Our PTA is working hard to make this event a success, but we still have volunteer spots and Trunk or Treat spaces to fill. Even 30 minutes of your time can make a BIG difference!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA5AB28A3F94-66209357-2026#/
PLUS, families who volunteer or host a trunk will receive ONE FREE CHILD admission to the Fall Festival! Since adults already get in free, this is a great way to save on your child's admission while helping make the event a success!
We can't wait to see you tomorrow evening!
It's a BIG week at Greathouse!
Be sure to check out this week's Family Newsletter for important updates and upcoming events!
Monday, Oct. 12: Fall Picture Day – Wear your school uniform!
Monday, Oct. 12: PTA Skate Party, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13: First Grading Period Ends – Check Infinite Campus!
Friday, Oct. 16: Fall Festival, 6:30–8:00 p.m. – Don't forget to purchase student tickets and sign up to volunteer!
https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/weekofaugust172026/week-of-october-12-2026
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
