🗓️ 2026-27 CALENDAR | The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! Plan ahead for key dates, breaks, and important milestones. 🎒✏️

Check it out: https://bit.ly/2026-27CalendarJCPS
about 1 hour ago, JCPS Communications
2026-27 School Calendar
Survey is OPEN! Help us hit 100% family participation. Your feedback drives real change for our students. Thank you for supporting our school community!
1 day ago, Principal Boyer
CSS Survey
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.

🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
Mark Your Calendars. Spring Break, April 6-10.
📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!
19 days ago, JCPS Communications
A police officer and an adult pose for a picture with three students who are holding gifts.
A student holds a basket of gifts.
Two police officers and an adult pose for a picture with two students who are holding baskets of gifts.
A police officer shakes hands with a student.
❄️ SNOW FUN | Check out the festive flair JCPS students added to Louisville Metro Public Works snowplows this year!

🎨 Participating schools:

⭐️ Carter Traditional Elementary School
⭐️ Brandeis Elementary School
⭐️ Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
⭐️ Klondike Lane Elementary School

Thank you, students! Your creativity helps brighten the season. ✨
20 days ago, JCPS Communications
A decorated snowplow.
Two adults and six students pose for a picture in front of a decorated snowplow.
A decorated snowplow.
Mayor Craig Greenberg holds up a student to speak at a podium.
❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.
25 days ago, JCPS Communications
Have a wonderful winter break.
‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
25 days 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!
Thank you to our families, staff, and students for making PTA Skate Night a success! We loved seeing everyone reconnect, make new friends, and have fun together. With 102 skaters, we raised nearly $50 for our PTA. Thank you for supporting our school community!
28 days ago, Principal Boyer
school letter logo
FOUR DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only four days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
29 days ago, Klondike Lane Elementary
Application Flyer
Klondike Lane – Quick Updates

• School Skating Party at Robben’s Roost is tomorrow, 12/16, from 6:00–8:00 PM. We hope to see you there.

• Bear Pathway Letter: Information regarding a 4th and 5th Grade elective opportunity will be coming home.

• Working Conditions Survey: This survey serves as a mid-year data point. Thank you for your participation.

• Comprehensive School Survey (CSS): The survey will open in January.

• Jackets Reminder: Please ensure your scholar brings home the jacket they arrived in each day. Unclaimed items are sent to the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) after one week.

• Car Rider Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Please pull all the way forward so we can safely load and unload four cars at a time. Remain in your vehicle, and ensure students are ready to exit when the car stops.

• Lunch Reminder: Students should bring and eat healthy lunches at school. If you need support with food resources, please contact us. Lunches should follow SMART Snack guidelines; items such as excessive chips, candy, and sweets are discouraged.

• Student Health: Please review the child illness chart to help us maintain a healthy school environment.

• Theme Week: Monday/Wear Blue or Crazy Socks, Tuesday/Sparkle Like a Star, Wednesday/Wacky Wednesday, Thursday/Winter Sweater, Friday/PJs
29 days ago, Klondike Lane Elementary
‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
29 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
30 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Monday, December 15, 2025.
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 1 month 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 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
❄️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.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
✅ 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.’”
📢 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement
✅ 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.
about 1 month 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.