🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).
We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.
Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.
Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Klondike Families,
Wednesday, September 9 is High Attendance Day across JCPS, and we want to see our Bears show what Klondike can do when we all show up!
To celebrate, our cafeteria staff are planning a special Glow Party Lunch. The cafeteria will feature a glow-party atmosphere with neon colors, decorations, music, and other fun activities. Students are also invited to join the fun by wearing neon colors or glow-in-the-dark items to school.
Participation in the Glow Day theme and activities is completely optional. Students are welcome to participate, but there is no expectation to purchase or bring anything special. Students who choose not to participate will enjoy their regular school day.
While the glow theme makes the day fun, the real celebration is having our students present, learning, and connected to their school community.
Help us pack Klondike on September 9 and compete for one of the highest attendance percentages in the district!
✨ Be Here. Belong. Achieve.
🐾 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
Wednesday, September 9 is High Attendance Day across JCPS, and we want to see our Bears show what Klondike can do when we all show up!
To celebrate, our cafeteria staff are planning a special Glow Party Lunch. The cafeteria will feature a glow-party atmosphere with neon colors, decorations, music, and other fun activities. Students are also invited to join the fun by wearing neon colors or glow-in-the-dark items to school.
Participation in the Glow Day theme and activities is completely optional. Students are welcome to participate, but there is no expectation to purchase or bring anything special. Students who choose not to participate will enjoy their regular school day.
While the glow theme makes the day fun, the real celebration is having our students present, learning, and connected to their school community.
Help us pack Klondike on September 9 and compete for one of the highest attendance percentages in the district!
✨ Be Here. Belong. Achieve.
🐾 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:
- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later
Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.
Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
FAMILY NOTICE: SCHEDULED EMERGENCY DRILLS
Klondike has been conducting the required emergency drills that must occur during the first 30 days of school. We began these drills this past week and will conclude them next week.
On Tuesday, August 18, we will conduct scheduled Lockdown and Intruder Drills. These are practice drills. There is no current emergency or known threat.
We are sharing this information in advance in case your child comes home with questions and to provide families with an opportunity to have preliminary conversations before the drills. Our staff use thoughtful, age appropriate language while ensuring that our safety messaging remains clear and effective.
Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Boyer at mark.boyer@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Klondike has been conducting the required emergency drills that must occur during the first 30 days of school. We began these drills this past week and will conclude them next week.
On Tuesday, August 18, we will conduct scheduled Lockdown and Intruder Drills. These are practice drills. There is no current emergency or known threat.
We are sharing this information in advance in case your child comes home with questions and to provide families with an opportunity to have preliminary conversations before the drills. Our staff use thoughtful, age appropriate language while ensuring that our safety messaging remains clear and effective.
Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Boyer at mark.boyer@jefferson.kyschools.us.
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Klondike Lane Elementary Open House
Thursday, August 27
5:30 p.m.
Join us to meet our staff, visit classrooms, and learn more about the exciting year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our Klondike families!
❤️ One Heart. One Standard. One Klondike.
Klondike Lane Elementary Open House
Thursday, August 27
5:30 p.m.
Join us to meet our staff, visit classrooms, and learn more about the exciting year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our Klondike families!
❤️ One Heart. One Standard. One Klondike.
KLONDIKE COLOR WEEK ❤️💛🧡💙💜
Students can help our youngest Bears learn their colors by wearing a special color each day from August 17 through 21.
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: Wear Yellow
Wednesday: Wear Orange
Thursday: Wear Blue
Friday: Wear Purple
Participation is encouraged, but not required. Students may participate on any or all of the days.
Students can help our youngest Bears learn their colors by wearing a special color each day from August 17 through 21.
Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: Wear Yellow
Wednesday: Wear Orange
Thursday: Wear Blue
Friday: Wear Purple
Participation is encouraged, but not required. Students may participate on any or all of the days.
💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.
View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12
Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033
The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.
If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.
Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12
Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033
The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.
If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.
Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.
If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.
Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.
Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️
Klondike Families,
Thank you for helping us have a successful opening day of school!
We are sharing an updated version of our arrival and dismissal procedures to help improve the safety and efficiency of our systems.
Please remember that anyone picking up a student must have:
• A valid photo ID
• The student’s numbered pickup placard
Please bring both items every day. Students cannot be released without proper identification and the numbered placard.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued partnership as we work to make arrival and dismissal safer and more efficient for everyone.
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Thank you for helping us have a successful opening day of school!
We are sharing an updated version of our arrival and dismissal procedures to help improve the safety and efficiency of our systems.
Please remember that anyone picking up a student must have:
• A valid photo ID
• The student’s numbered pickup placard
Please bring both items every day. Students cannot be released without proper identification and the numbered placard.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued partnership as we work to make arrival and dismissal safer and more efficient for everyone.
https://bit.ly/4pZYJJU
https://bit.ly/4bexm8O
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!
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.
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.
🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
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.
🚌 New for the 2026–2027 school year!
Never miss the bus again with My Ride K-12. Families can track their student's bus in real time, receive arrival updates, and access transportation information from their phone or computer.
📅 Student linking begins July 27.
You'll need:
• Student ID
• Last name
• Date of birth
Download the app today and be ready for the first day! 📱
Never miss the bus again with My Ride K-12. Families can track their student's bus in real time, receive arrival updates, and access transportation information from their phone or computer.
📅 Student linking begins July 27.
You'll need:
• Student ID
• Last name
• Date of birth
Download the app today and be ready for the first day! 📱
New for the 2026-2027 School Year: Track Your Child's School Bus with My Ride K-12
https://bit.ly/4bexm8O
JCPS is introducing My Ride K-12, a new parent communication app that allows families to track their child's school bus using real time GPS.
With My Ride K-12, parents and guardians can:
View their student's assigned bus information
Track the bus location in real time
Receive estimated bus arrival times
Access the service through the My Ride K-12 mobile app or a web browser
Getting Started
Families may create a My Ride K-12 account now. Beginning Monday, July 27, 2026, parents and guardians can link their student(s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
To link your student, you will need:
Student ID number
Student's last name
Student's date of birth
We encourage all families who utilize JCPS transportation services to create an account and link their student before the first day of school to ensure they are ready to receive transportation information.
https://bit.ly/4bexm8O
JCPS is introducing My Ride K-12, a new parent communication app that allows families to track their child's school bus using real time GPS.
With My Ride K-12, parents and guardians can:
View their student's assigned bus information
Track the bus location in real time
Receive estimated bus arrival times
Access the service through the My Ride K-12 mobile app or a web browser
Getting Started
Families may create a My Ride K-12 account now. Beginning Monday, July 27, 2026, parents and guardians can link their student(s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
To link your student, you will need:
Student ID number
Student's last name
Student's date of birth
We encourage all families who utilize JCPS transportation services to create an account and link their student before the first day of school to ensure they are ready to receive transportation information.
