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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📸 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.
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! 📱

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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.

🚌 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

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to partner with you as we prepare for another year of learning, growth, and success for our students.
We want to share two important dates as we begin the school year:
August 3 - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
During orientation, families will:
- Pick up important back-to-school packets
- Learn who their child's teacher will be
- Verify transportation information
- Receive important school information and updates
It is imperative that every family stop by the office during orientation. Verifying transportation and reviewing student information helps us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year for all students.
Open House - August 27 at 5:30 p.m. - Open House is a wonderful opportunity for families to:
- Meet their child's teacher
- Learn about classroom expectations and routines
- Gain insight into the curriculum and learning goals
- Ask questions and build connections for a successful school year
- Learn about assignments that meet students where they are instructionally
- Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) interest
We are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back to Klondike Lane Elementary. Together, we can make this school year a positive and rewarding experience for every child.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
We can't wait to see you on August 3!

Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.
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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/


Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007

Join us on Sunday, May 17 as our Klondike Bears compete in the postseason championships!
👏 Celebrate the Klondike 1 Black Bears and their undefeated regular season!
This year’s tournament features:
🏅 46 Teams
🏆 All City Championship
🥇 GOLD Division
🥈 SILVER Division
🥉 BRONZE Division
Division Placement
⚫ Klondike 1 Black — GOLD Division
⚪ Klondike 2 Gray — SILVER Division
Regional Champions
🏆 West Louisville Champions (Russell Lee) — McFerran 1
🏆 South Central Champions (Wyandotte) — Jacob 1
🏆 East Champions (Seneca) — Alex Kennedy 1
🏆 Southeast Champions (Petersburg) — Klondike 1
📍 Location:
Cyril Allgeier Athletic Center
💵 Admission:
$5 entry fee for adults
Visitors Are Encouraged To:
✅ Bring a chair
✅ Carpool if possible
✅ Arrive early
✅ Bring a GREAT attitude and cheer on our Bears!
🐻❤️🖤 Let’s make Sunday a GREAT day for Klondike!


Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007

Today we celebrate our JCPS school nurses—compassionate, skilled, and absolutely essential. Thank you for taking care of our kids!

"There were days when I needed more than just a teacher, and somehow, you always knew."

