Take What You Can Tote! Family Event
Join JCPS’s Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Division for the annual Take What You Can Tote! event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families are invited to pick up new and gently used items provided by generous donors—bags will be provided!
Interpreters will be on-site, and registration is required through your school’s Family Resource or Youth Services Center (FRYSC). For Hartstern this is FRC Cannon and you can email here at aliya.cannon@jefferson.kyschools.us
📍 Location: 15th District PTA Clothing Assistance Program
1400 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40203
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on December 20.
For more information, contact Justin Willis at justin.willis@jefferson.kyschools.us
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Join JCPS’s Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Division for the annual Take What You Can Tote! event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families are invited to pick up new and gently used items provided by generous donors—bags will be provided!
Interpreters will be on-site, and registration is required through your school’s Family Resource or Youth Services Center (FRYSC). For Hartstern this is FRC Cannon and you can email here at aliya.cannon@jefferson.kyschools.us
📍 Location: 15th District PTA Clothing Assistance Program
1400 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40203
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on December 20.
For more information, contact Justin Willis at justin.willis@jefferson.kyschools.us
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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
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.
🎪 Hartstern Elementary’s Carnival of Literacy! 🎪
Join us on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM for a night full of fun, learning, and laughter! Step right up and enjoy carnival-style food, exciting games, and interactive literacy-themed activities throughout the building. Bring the whole family for an evening that celebrates the joy of reading—Hartstern style!
Join us on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM for a night full of fun, learning, and laughter! Step right up and enjoy carnival-style food, exciting games, and interactive literacy-themed activities throughout the building. Bring the whole family for an evening that celebrates the joy of reading—Hartstern style!
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.
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❤️ 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
A huge thank you to all the parents, staff members, and families who participated in our PTA Trunk or Treat. Your creativity, energy, and festive spirit made the night truly special.
A big shoutout to our PTA for organizing such an amazing event — we loved seeing our community come together and enjoyed every moment of the fun, especially all the incredible costumes! It was a frightfully good time at Hartstern!
Thank you, 5th Grade Families!
A huge thank you to all our 5th grade families who joined us last week for Middle School Transition Night! We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about your scholars next steps. The Office of School Choice led an informative presentation on the middle school application process, offering a clear breakdown of how it works along with valuable support and resources to help families navigate the transition.
We’re grateful for your partnership as we prepare our scholars for this exciting next chapter!
A huge thank you to all our 5th grade families who joined us last week for Middle School Transition Night! We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about your scholars next steps. The Office of School Choice led an informative presentation on the middle school application process, offering a clear breakdown of how it works along with valuable support and resources to help families navigate the transition.
We’re grateful for your partnership as we prepare our scholars for this exciting next chapter!
🏀 Hartstern Elementary Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Basketball tryouts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be held on November 11th and 12th from 8:15 AM – 9:10 AM.
Parents, please complete the registration using the link or QR code on the flyer.
Scholars should bring appropriate clothes and shoes to try out in, as well as a change of clothes for the school day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXPJxjunqAfOIMmVibMXDaMoauo3x5Bz3FlBF1WazvLMUHEw/viewform?usp=header
Let’s get ready to show our Hartstern Hawk pride on the court!
Basketball tryouts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be held on November 11th and 12th from 8:15 AM – 9:10 AM.
Parents, please complete the registration using the link or QR code on the flyer.
Scholars should bring appropriate clothes and shoes to try out in, as well as a change of clothes for the school day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXPJxjunqAfOIMmVibMXDaMoauo3x5Bz3FlBF1WazvLMUHEw/viewform?usp=header
Let’s get ready to show our Hartstern Hawk pride on the court!
📣 Hartstern Elementary Cheerleading Tryouts! 📣
Do you have a student who’s ready to show their school spirit? We’re excited to announce tryouts for the Hartstern Elementary Cheerleading Team!
🗓 Tryout Dates: Monday, November 17th & Tuesday, November 18th
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM – 9:10 AM
👧🏽 Eligibility: Open to 3rd–5th graders only
📣 Team Size: Only 12 students will be selected for the 2025 Cheerleading Team.
🏅 Results Announced: Friday, November 21st
Parents, please complete the registration form using the link below to sign your student up for tryouts.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdddtbm0TdtvzuOUxHV7CFmkjChAc5xLubo7Pzt6xY9d-1-Dg/viewform?usp=header
Students should bring appropriate clothing and shoes to try out in, along with a change of clothes for the school day.
Let’s go Hawks!
Do you have a student who’s ready to show their school spirit? We’re excited to announce tryouts for the Hartstern Elementary Cheerleading Team!
🗓 Tryout Dates: Monday, November 17th & Tuesday, November 18th
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM – 9:10 AM
👧🏽 Eligibility: Open to 3rd–5th graders only
📣 Team Size: Only 12 students will be selected for the 2025 Cheerleading Team.
🏅 Results Announced: Friday, November 21st
Parents, please complete the registration form using the link below to sign your student up for tryouts.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdddtbm0TdtvzuOUxHV7CFmkjChAc5xLubo7Pzt6xY9d-1-Dg/viewform?usp=header
Students should bring appropriate clothing and shoes to try out in, along with a change of clothes for the school day.
Let’s go Hawks!
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
***Due to the uncertainty with SNAP benefits for the remainder of the year, we have compiled a quick reference list. (Updated 10/30/25)***
Food Pantry:
Association of Community Ministries: (various locations)
Dare to Care: https://daretocare.org/get-help/
Downtown:
Bates Community Development Corporation: 1228 S Jackson St, 502-636-0573
First Lutheran Church: 417 East Broadway, 502-584-4926
Central Louisville Community Ministries: 809 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203
Shively:
Sister Visitor Center: 2235 West Market St
Temple of Faith Baptist Church: 1703 Bicknell Ave, 502-363-6572
Shively Area Ministries: 4415 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40216
Portland:
Bank Street Food Bank: 2214 Bank St, 11 am to 1 pm on Friday
Portland Ave Community Trust: 2500 Portland Ave, 1st Tuesday Dare to care mobile 10-11 am, Thursday clothes and food essentials 11- 1
Change Today Change Tomorrow: 640 N 27th St, Wednesday 12- 2 pm
Hope Rescued: 2833 Garfield Ave, Wednesday 11-1
Neighborhood House: 201 N 25th St
Urban Ministry Center: 2900 Slevin, Monday 1 pm, (502) 494-9123
St Cecilia: 338 North 25th St, 3rd Tuesday of the month before 10 am
Old Louisville:
Louisville Pride Pantry: 1244 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203
The Healing Place: 1503 S 15th St, Every Tue 11-1
Park Duvalle:
St. John Vianney Foodbox: 4839 Southside Dr. 40214
Parkland:
St George Community Center: 1201 S 26th St
Southern Heights:
South Louisville Community Ministries: 415 ½ W Ashland Ave, (502) 361-7763
Hot Meals:
Beulah Presbyterian Church: 6704 Bardstown Road, Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 in Ramsey Building behind the church
Franciscan Kitchen: 748 S. Preston St Lunch served Monday-Saturday 10 am- 12:30 pm
The Lord’s Kitchen: 1811 Standard Ave lunch served all weekdays except Wednesday 12:15-1:00
Open Door Ministries/ Fourth Ave Methodist
Hope Rescued: 2833 Garfield, Dinner at 6 pm on Tuesday
St. Augustine Church: 1310 West Broadway, Breakfast/early lunch
Lord’s Kitchen: 2735 South 5th St., Breakfast/early lunch
Restaurants:
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub: $20 food boxes for people who show their SNAP cards
Chicken Salad Chick: with no purchase necessary and “no questions asked,” until SNAP benefits are restored. The offer is limited to one kid’s meal per child, for dine-in only.
The Table: “Pay what you can” model. Anyone will be served.
Craft House Pizza: Kids eat free after 4 pm on Tuesdays, dine in only
Texas Roadhouse: Kids eat for .99 on Monday nights or Tuesday nights at Texas Roadhouse (call your location to find out which day)
Grocery stores:
Aldi: $40 Thanksgiving Dinner Ingredients Pack
Pet Food Resources:
No Kill Louisville Pet Food Bank: 2012 Northwestern Pkwy
Pet Food Bank L & N Building: 908 W. Broadway
My Dog Eats First: 2640 Greeson Ln; Suite 2D
Food Pantry:
Association of Community Ministries: (various locations)
Dare to Care: https://daretocare.org/get-help/
Downtown:
Bates Community Development Corporation: 1228 S Jackson St, 502-636-0573
First Lutheran Church: 417 East Broadway, 502-584-4926
Central Louisville Community Ministries: 809 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203
Shively:
Sister Visitor Center: 2235 West Market St
Temple of Faith Baptist Church: 1703 Bicknell Ave, 502-363-6572
Shively Area Ministries: 4415 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40216
Portland:
Bank Street Food Bank: 2214 Bank St, 11 am to 1 pm on Friday
Portland Ave Community Trust: 2500 Portland Ave, 1st Tuesday Dare to care mobile 10-11 am, Thursday clothes and food essentials 11- 1
Change Today Change Tomorrow: 640 N 27th St, Wednesday 12- 2 pm
Hope Rescued: 2833 Garfield Ave, Wednesday 11-1
Neighborhood House: 201 N 25th St
Urban Ministry Center: 2900 Slevin, Monday 1 pm, (502) 494-9123
St Cecilia: 338 North 25th St, 3rd Tuesday of the month before 10 am
Old Louisville:
Louisville Pride Pantry: 1244 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203
The Healing Place: 1503 S 15th St, Every Tue 11-1
Park Duvalle:
St. John Vianney Foodbox: 4839 Southside Dr. 40214
Parkland:
St George Community Center: 1201 S 26th St
Southern Heights:
South Louisville Community Ministries: 415 ½ W Ashland Ave, (502) 361-7763
Hot Meals:
Beulah Presbyterian Church: 6704 Bardstown Road, Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 in Ramsey Building behind the church
Franciscan Kitchen: 748 S. Preston St Lunch served Monday-Saturday 10 am- 12:30 pm
The Lord’s Kitchen: 1811 Standard Ave lunch served all weekdays except Wednesday 12:15-1:00
Open Door Ministries/ Fourth Ave Methodist
Hope Rescued: 2833 Garfield, Dinner at 6 pm on Tuesday
St. Augustine Church: 1310 West Broadway, Breakfast/early lunch
Lord’s Kitchen: 2735 South 5th St., Breakfast/early lunch
Restaurants:
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub: $20 food boxes for people who show their SNAP cards
Chicken Salad Chick: with no purchase necessary and “no questions asked,” until SNAP benefits are restored. The offer is limited to one kid’s meal per child, for dine-in only.
The Table: “Pay what you can” model. Anyone will be served.
Craft House Pizza: Kids eat free after 4 pm on Tuesdays, dine in only
Texas Roadhouse: Kids eat for .99 on Monday nights or Tuesday nights at Texas Roadhouse (call your location to find out which day)
Grocery stores:
Aldi: $40 Thanksgiving Dinner Ingredients Pack
Pet Food Resources:
No Kill Louisville Pet Food Bank: 2012 Northwestern Pkwy
Pet Food Bank L & N Building: 908 W. Broadway
My Dog Eats First: 2640 Greeson Ln; Suite 2D
Parents & Guardians Applications for Jefferson County open Monday, November 3. SNAP Households with children or seniors who expected to receive their SNAP benefits November 1 to 7 are eligible to apply or funds to shop at participating Kroger locations for groceries.
Applications will be open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Here is the link to apply: https://metrounitedway.org/snap-relief/?utm_source=email+from+Adria&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=October+25+Stakeholder+Relief+Fund
Applications will be open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Here is the link to apply: https://metrounitedway.org/snap-relief/?utm_source=email+from+Adria&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=October+25+Stakeholder+Relief+Fund
REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
Hartstern Parents & Guardians Here is a list of local resources if you or someone you know needs food assistance.
https://www.wdrb.com/news/need-food-assistance-heres-a-list-of-food-pantries-and-resources-in-the-louisville-area/article_85933345-f9a8-48fd-846c-92a4d5e50bde.html
https://www.wdrb.com/news/need-food-assistance-heres-a-list-of-food-pantries-and-resources-in-the-louisville-area/article_85933345-f9a8-48fd-846c-92a4d5e50bde.html
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
Hartstern Families the Dentist is coming to Hartstern Elementary on this Thursday October 30th. Please complete the virtual form if you are in need of services. We look forward to serving our scholars and providing these upcoming services. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to FRC Cannon at aliya.cannon@jefferson.kyschools.us or 502-315-0859.
https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/
https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/