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 7 hours 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 20 hours ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
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
about 22 hours ago, Laquetta Carter

🎤✨ Tonight, Hartstern Hawks Got Talent! ✨🎭
Join us on Tonight, December 11th at 5:30 PM for a night full of creativity, fun, and amazing performances from our talented Hartstern Hawks! Come out and cheer on our students as they take the stage and showcase their incredible skills. Please note we will be finished by 7PM.

1 day ago, ALIYA CANNON
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❄️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.
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
12.10.25 FROM JCPS: Bus 1255 will be sub bus 1024 this a.m. Please follow bus 1024 this a.m.
2 days ago, Laquetta Carter
✅ 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!
3 days 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."
✅ 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
4 days 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.’”
Reminder: Picture Day is Monday, December 8, 2025
5 days ago, Laquetta Carter
📢 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
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement
📢 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
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement
Friday 12.5.25 FROM JCPS: Bus 1255 will be sub bus 1024 this a.m. Please follow bus 1024 this a.m.
7 days ago, Laquetta Carter

🎤✨ Hartstern Elementary Presents: Hawks Got Talent! ✨🎭
Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 PM for a night full of creativity, fun, and amazing performances from our talented Hartstern Hawks! Come out and cheer on our students as they take the stage and showcase their incredible skills. 💫

8 days ago, ALIYA CANNON
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✅ NOW HIRING | This season, choose purpose. Instructional assistants provide essential support and stability in the classroom, helping students reach their full potential every day. Be part of their journey!

Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
A promotional flyer for JCPS recruiting Instructional Assistants. At the top, a photo shows an adult woman smiling and talking with a young child in a classroom setting. A megaphone graphic sits beside the headline: “Make This Season Meaningful – Join JCPS as an Instructional Assistant.” Benefits listed include: benefits package, family-friendly schedule, growth opportunities, and pay from $17.43–$20.07 per hour with noted stipends. Positions available include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education, with brief role descriptions. A QR code appears at the bottom next to the text “Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.” The flyer ends with “Apply Now” and the link jcps.me/careers along with the JCPS logo.
12.4.25 From JCPS: Bus 1860 will be sub bus 1027 this a.m. Please follow bus 1027 this a.m.
8 days ago, Laquetta Carter
Partnership Spotlight: The Lighthouse Academy at Newburg

The Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, a community-based organization dedicated to providing a safe and engaging space for youth to learn and grow. The Lighthouse offers free after-school and summer programs focused on academics, enrichment, and personal development — including tutoring, STEM, arts, sports, and mentoring opportunities.

To learn more about their programs and how to get involved, visit www.thelighthousecenter.org or call 502-964-5909.







9 days ago, ALIYA CANNON
All JCPS schools and offices will return to a regular, in-person schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Schools are open Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Scholars are to join their Google Classroom link at 10 this morning.
10 days ago, Laquetta Carter
Please see Quick Links to Google Classrooms.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14OVpcaVnnmjXzXeF-uaEB8Q_Rjx46m96aJgtQpXu_MU/edit?usp=drivesdk

10 days ago, Hartstern Elementary
Please see Quick Links to Google Classrooms. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14OVpcaVnnmjXzXeF-uaEB8Q_Rjx46m96aJgtQpXu_MU/edit?usp=drivesdk
10 days ago, Laquetta Carter