💯 100 DAYS WITH DR. YEARWOOD | We're proud to celebrate the progress made during Dr. Brian Yearwood's first 100 days as Superintendent! Click below to read his letter to our community about the work he’s done in these first days.

Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
100 Days with Dr. Brian Yearwood.
What we've done so far...Seven community conversations, hearing from parents and community partners across the district.
Dozens of school visits, connecting with students, staff, and principals.
Raised more than $13,000 to fight hunger through Dare to Care.
Announced a 5% reduction in chronic absenteeism.
And so much more to come. Thank you, Dr. Yearwood.
❤️ HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY! 🌍 | Hear from students at Indian Trail Elementary School as they remind us what kindness is all about: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7MpwY7aTspo
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
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10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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APPLICATIONS OVER APPS | On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 S. 17th St.) to answer any questions you have about the school application process. Several criteria-based magnet school representatives will also be present to assist. See the flyers below for more details!
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
Flyer titled “Join Us for Appetizers & Applications.” Event date and time: November 15th, 10 AM–1 PM. Location: JCPS Satellite Office, 1107 South 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. Text explains that attendees can receive application assistance for elementary school, Choice Zone, and Magnet Schools or Magnet Programs. It lists participating magnet schools: Middle Schools: Meyzeek, Newburg, Noe, Western, Westport High Schools: Academy @ Shawnee, Atherton, Central, duPont Manual, Western Hosted by the Office of School Choice & Diversity Equity & Poverty. Background shows two women reviewing papers together. JCPS logo appears in the bottom right corner. Flyer colors include blue, red, green, and cream.
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
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
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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.

10 months ago, Jefferson County Public Schools

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10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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An update from JCPS in case you haven't seen it: 🚨UPDATE from JCPS| 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 Food pickup locations: Find locations near you here. 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. #WeAreJCPS
10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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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.

10 months ago, JCPS Communications
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All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
10 months ago, Jefferson County Public Schools

📢 Hawthorne Families / Familias de Hawthorne

Due to the city’s shelter-in-place order after this evening’s tragic plane crash, all JCPS schools, including Hawthorne, will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 5).

This will operate like a snow day — no online instruction or after-school activities.

Thank you for your understanding as our community navigates this difficult time. 💙

Debido a la orden de permanecer bajo resguardo tras el trágico accidente aéreo de esta noche, todas las escuelas de JCPS, incluyendo Hawthorne, estarán cerradas mañana (miércoles 5 de noviembre).

No habrá clases en línea ni actividades después de clases.

Gracias por su comprensión. 💙

— Hawthorne Elementary

10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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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
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS and Dare to Care Launch Community Food Drive. Every JCPS School is now a Dare to Care donation collection site. How you can help: Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS school. Make a monetary donation at bit.ly/4hGCIRK
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
10 months 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.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
Application Period: All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025.
As a thank you to our students for reaching our "Give A Day" goal, our PTA provided our students with a Silent Disco Party on Friday! Students were silently dancing the day away!
10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Día de los Muertos Today we honor Día de los Muertos, a beautiful tradition that reminds us that remembering our loved ones is not just about memory, it’s about feeling their presence again. Our Hawthorne ofrenda was created with photos lovingly shared by our students and families, celebrating those who live forever in our hearts. 🕯️🦋 We are grateful for this tradition that fills our school with color, love, and connection across generations. Siempre con nosotros. #HawthorneCelebrates #DíadeLosMuertos #SiempreConNosotros #CommunityAndCulture ⸻ Hoy honramos el Día de los Muertos, una hermosa tradición que nos recuerda que recordar a nuestros seres queridos no se trata solo de la memoria, sino de sentir su presencia una vez más. Nuestra ofrenda de Hawthorne fue creada con fotos compartidas con cariño por nuestros estudiantes y familias, celebrando a quienes viven para siempre en nuestros corazones. 🕯️🦋 Agradecemos esta tradición que llena nuestra escuela de color, amor y conexión a través de las generaciones. Siempre con nosotros. #HawthorneCelebra #DíadeLosMuertos #SiempreConNosotros #ComunidadYCultura
10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Reminder: No School for Students Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
✨ Tomorrow is Neon Day! Let’s light up the halls in our brightest, boldest colors — the more glow, the better! 🌈 Don’t forget, you can only wear costumes if you have a Hawk Pass, and remember — no masks, props, or face paint. Let’s make it a bright and cheerful day, Hawks! 💛💚💖
10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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The 4th grade teachers at Hawthorne are buzzing with excitement — science is taking off in amazing ways! 🌎🧪✨ From hands-on experiments to curious questions and “aha!” moments, our classrooms are alive with discovery. We can’t wait to see where our young scientists’ curiosity will lead next! 🚀🔬💡 #HawthornePride #4thGradeScience #CuriousMinds
10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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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
10 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer titled “AI ROI: From Theory to Practice” promoting a Menard Family Lecture Series event hosted by the University of Louisville College of Business. The event takes place Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the College of Business. The flyer features four speaker headshots: Jeff Guan, Moderator and Associate Dean of Programs at UofL College of Business; Joshua Howard, AI Program Lead at Heaven Hill Brands; Eric Satterly, Chief Information Officer at JCPS; and Todd Schmiedeler, Founder/CEO of Thumbprint Consulting. The description explains that the panel will discuss how artificial intelligence has transformed business, offering real examples of AI adoption and practical guidance for professionals preparing for the AI-driven job market. Text notes: “This program is free and open to all. Registration not required.” The bottom section includes the Center for Free Enterprise logo, University of Louisville College of Business branding, social media icons, and a QR code. The background features a dark abstract network pattern.

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10 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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