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The first day of school is quickly approaching! Please check your email for important back to school information from Mr. Durham. We are looking forward to seeing our Chargers during Registration Night tonight from 4-6pm, during Freshman Academy Camp tomorrow from 9-12, or during One Stop Shop tomorrow from 12-3:30!


What an incredible summer for Pahel Patel (Class of 2026)! 🔬 She completed an all-expense paid 8-week internship at the prestigious James Graham Brown Cancer Center in downtown Louisville. Pahel was one of just 20 high school students selected from elite schools to participate in groundbreaking research on "Crossing Barriers: Curcumin-Loaded Exosomes in Glioblastoma Therapy."
She mastered isolating molecules from turmeric, creating exosomes, and testing concentrations for cancer treatment. Her secondary project even explored IV and topical administration! Pictured here with her mentor, Raguram Kandimalla, Pahel is a truly gifted student. Join us in supporting her at the poster symposium on August 22nd at UofL!
She mastered isolating molecules from turmeric, creating exosomes, and testing concentrations for cancer treatment. Her secondary project even explored IV and topical administration! Pictured here with her mentor, Raguram Kandimalla, Pahel is a truly gifted student. Join us in supporting her at the poster symposium on August 22nd at UofL!



Are you an incoming FRESHMAN?! Our Parent Meetings are coming up!
LOCATIONS:
Roosevelet Perry Elementary 7/29 2-4pm
JTown HS 7/30 2:30-4
ALSO, be sure to join us for Freshman Academy Camp on 7/31 9-12.
Be sure to RSVP using this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13wXEKC1h1TJ2P4tpREQNQCPgZ1EKduIhBvbyYaqk7WQ/viewform?edit_requested=true
We can't wait to see you!
LOCATIONS:
Roosevelet Perry Elementary 7/29 2-4pm
JTown HS 7/30 2:30-4
ALSO, be sure to join us for Freshman Academy Camp on 7/31 9-12.
Be sure to RSVP using this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13wXEKC1h1TJ2P4tpREQNQCPgZ1EKduIhBvbyYaqk7WQ/viewform?edit_requested=true
We can't wait to see you!


📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚


🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌






🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨





Our Freshman Academy Camp is right around the corner! Please RSVP using the following link no later than July 25. We are excited to see our new Chargers!
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13wXEKC1h1TJ2P4tpREQNQCPgZ1EKduIhBvbyYaqk7WQ/preview
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13wXEKC1h1TJ2P4tpREQNQCPgZ1EKduIhBvbyYaqk7WQ/preview


🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!






🚨 HAPPENING NOW | Ready to turn your skills into support for students/schools?
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633


JCPS families who have recently moved or will move before August 7 must report address changes by Monday, July 21, to be considered for a bus stop on the first day of school, August 7. Families can report their address changes by:
- Filling out the Proof of Address Form: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad/EmailForm.aspx?Action=UpdateAddress
- Calling their child’s school: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4106718/School_Directory_Phone_List_Red_White_and_Blue.pdf


✨ JCPS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE | From everyday heroes to historic firsts, the JCPS Spotlight Magazine captures the stories that made the 2024-25 school year unforgettable! ⭐️🎓
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25


✨ FIRST VISIT | Dr. Brian Yearwood stopped by Auburndale Elementary yesterday to see the Summer Success League in action, marking his first school visit as JCPS superintendent!
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."




📚✨ ONE MONTH TO GO | We're so excited to welcome students back for another amazing school year just one month from now on August 7!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!


☀️ SUMMER SUCCESS LEAGUE | Great things are happening every day across the district in the JCPS Summer Success League!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!











Ready to turn your skills into support for students and schools? We’re hiring across departments! Come meet face-to-face with hiring managers at our job fair and learn more about our open positions.
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit


🐴 GIDDY UP FOR GREATNESS | JCPS celebrated 80 McKinney-Vento students and their families today with a powerful closing ceremony at Wilt Elementary.
After 3 weeks of learning, field trips, and resilience-building activities, students showed off their growth, enjoyed lunch, and went home with food and supplies. 💙


🎓 SPARKING A MOVEMENT | Dr. Marty Pollio reflects on how the Academies of Louisville began and how this transformative approach to education is changing lives.
🔗 STORY: https://www.aoflalliance.org/news/dr-marty-pollio-reflects-on-the-academies-of-louisville


🚨 TV FORM DUE TOMORROW | Tomorrow is the deadline for EVERY student to complete the Transportation Verification Form.
Please complete the form by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, June 13: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal


🩺 FREE CLINICS | Free Physical and Vaccine Clinics are underway for JCPS students! Check out sights from today's clinic at Valley High School!
Couldn't make it today? Join us at an upcoming clinic!
🗓️ June 9–20 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Various HS locations
For students without a regular doctor, no health insurance, or high-deductible insurance.
Pre-register now:
👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSclinics25
📞 Or call 502-485-3387
Can't attend? Other options available. See flyer for details!


