Hartstern Elementary

100th day of school

Thursday 1/15/26 FROM JCPS: Bus 1860 will be sub bus 1273 this a.m. Please follow bus 1273 this a.m.

Thursday 1/15/26 FROM JCPS: Bus 1860 will be sub bus 1027 this a.m. Please follow bus 1027 this a.m.

🗓️ 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

FROM JCPS: Bus 1255 will be sub bus 1273 this a.m. Please follow bus 1273 this a.m.

FROM JCPS: Bus 1859 will be sub bus 1278 this a.m. Please follow bus 1278 this a.m.

🗓️ 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. 🌼

📚 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!

English: Sending our Hartstern Hawks into winter break with open arms and matching PJs! ❄️💚 Have a safe and happy break—we’ll be here waiting to welcome you back in the New Year! 🦅✨ ##LevelUpToGreatness Español: ¡Enviamos a nuestros Hawks de Hartstern a las vacaciones de invierno con los brazos abiertos y pijamas iguales! ❄️💚 Que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y felices—¡aquí estaremos esperándolos para darles la bienvenida en el Año Nuevo! 🦅✨ ##LevelUpToGreatness

❄️ 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.

‼️ 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

Yesterday, Santa and his elves made a special stop at Hartstern Elementary, spreading joy, cheer, and holiday magic for our families!

We are incredibly grateful to the Spirit Foundation Angel Tree Program for helping make this moment possible and ensuring our scholars and families felt the warmth of the season. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to uplifting our community—this joy will be felt far beyond today.

This past Sunday we were incredibly grateful for the opportunity that Shop for Kids provided sponsoring our students, along with other JCPS schools to help make holiday shopping possible for so many families in our community.

A special thank you to our amazing Hartstern staff for volunteering their time and effort to make this event a success—it truly wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Being part of this effort was truly meaningful, and it’s inspiring to witness the spirit of generosity and community in action.

Your voice matters to us! Please complete. 2025-2026 Hartstern Elementary- Elementary School Student Survey https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/295305/12789   2025-2026 Hartstern Elementary- Family Survey https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/295307/12789

‼️ 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.

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.

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

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UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.

Hartstern Hawks Got Talent was a HUGE success! 🎤🦅 Our scholars showcased incredible talents—playing the keyboard, singing, dancing, stepping, gymnastics, martial arts, stunts, and an animal showcase. Hartstern definitely has talent! Thank you to our amazing families and scholars for your support and participation. Special thanks to Justin Nagler and Austin Glover for facilitating and sponsoring this outstanding event, and Ms. Paulette Johnson for her support and contributions to making the event a success. ##LeveluptoGreatness