📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!

Tips to help you start the year off strong:
🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.

📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185

Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉

🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.
2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Need your car washed? Come support Charger Cheer this Saturday!
🗓 Saturday, August 1st
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Salsarita’s in Middletown
Stop by for a shiny clean car and grab lunch while you wait! Donations are greatly appreciated. See you Saturday! 🚘✨

🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.
Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007


Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564



Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007


https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325

Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.
Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!
👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal


This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.
Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/


The diplomas have been handed out, the caps have been tossed, and now it’s time to relive the best moments of graduation!
Our amazing photographer captured every smile, hug, and milestone from the ceremony. Whether you're looking for that perfect shot walking across the stage or the celebration with family and friends afterward, your photos are ready to view and download!
📸 Click the link below to find your gallery:
👉 https://ddjvisuals.pixieset.com/jeffersontownhighschoolgraduation2026/
Congratulations again to the incredible Class of 2026. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see how you change the world! 🩵🤍

A massive congratulations to Alexa Segoviano from our Build & Design Academy CAD Program for winning the prestigious $1,000 American Red Cross Scholarship for college!
This incredible honor is incredibly well-deserved. Alexa completed a phenomenal 189 volunteer hours this year alone! Throughout both her Junior and Senior years, she has been a consistent, positive, and dedicated presence at our National Honor Society school blood drives, helping to save lives right here in our community. 🩵🤍
Alexa, your hard work, leadership, and heart for service represent the very best of JTown. We are so incredibly proud of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in college! 🎉🏆

Let’s hear it for Ms. Laskee! ⚡️🏆🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Laskee has officially received the Sparky Award for the Freshman Academy! 🩵🤍

