🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | 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 mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
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
☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.
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
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
🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.
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/
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/
🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | 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.
Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
🏆⚽🐻 COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR KLONDIKE BEAR SOCCER TEAMS DURING POSTSEASON PLAY! 🐻⚽🏆
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!
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!
🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | 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.
Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
Click the link below to download the app and learn more.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article/2895007
🩺 NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY 💙 | They are the first call when a student isn't feeling well, the calm voice in an emergency, and a trusted presence for thousands of students every single day.
Today we celebrate our JCPS school nurses—compassionate, skilled, and absolutely essential. Thank you for taking care of our kids!
Today we celebrate our JCPS school nurses—compassionate, skilled, and absolutely essential. Thank you for taking care of our kids!
❤️ FROM THE HEART 📝 | We invited seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses.
"There were days when I needed more than just a teacher, and somehow, you always knew."
"There were days when I needed more than just a teacher, and somehow, you always knew."
🎉 CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS | Every day, our principals show up for their students, their staff, and their communities. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, and visionaries. Today we celebrate every one of them and say thank you for everything you do to make JCPS great. Happy National School Principals' Day! 👏
🎉 GAMECHANGER AWARD | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood was honored to accept the Metro United Way Gamechanger Award on behalf of JCPS this week at the organization's seventh annual Community Impact Awards, also known as the "Immies."
Presented by Old National Bank, the Immies event celebrates the great work done to help kids thrive, households grow stronger, and ensure our community is more equitable!
Presented by Old National Bank, the Immies event celebrates the great work done to help kids thrive, households grow stronger, and ensure our community is more equitable!
ACTION REQUIRED | We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year. The JCPS Transportation Verification (TV) form is now open. Every JCPS family must complete this form to let us know how your child will get to and from school.
The final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school is June 8, 2026. Eligible bus riders who fill out the Transportation Verification form by June 8, 2026, will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. You can find more information here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.
✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.
💙 CORE OF COMPASSION AWARD | JCPS was honored to receive the Dare to Care Food Bank Core of Compassion Award last week. This recognition reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to supporting students and families across our community.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
🚧 Arrival Update for Tomorrow 🚧
Morning arrival will look a little different tomorrow and may move more slowly than usual.
Due to construction work on campus:
The rear parking lot will be completely closed — no parking or access permitted
Machinery, equipment deliveries, and concrete trucks will be active (especially around 10:00 AM)
The outdoor/park area will not be available for use
We ask all staff, families, and visitors to:
Plan ahead and arrive on time
Allow for extra time and flexibility
Follow all posted directions and safety guidance
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our campus while keeping everyone safe.
Morning arrival will look a little different tomorrow and may move more slowly than usual.
Due to construction work on campus:
The rear parking lot will be completely closed — no parking or access permitted
Machinery, equipment deliveries, and concrete trucks will be active (especially around 10:00 AM)
The outdoor/park area will not be available for use
We ask all staff, families, and visitors to:
Plan ahead and arrive on time
Allow for extra time and flexibility
Follow all posted directions and safety guidance
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our campus while keeping everyone safe.
🐻 This Week at Klondike Lane 🐻
Another great week of learning, activities, and Bear pride!
Monday, March 23
Kick off the week strong, Bears!
• Robotics Team meets until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your spirit: Wear your favorite team or team colors
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
A big day for academics and enrichment!
• Grades posted to transcripts
• Bluegrass Club until 6:00 p.m.
• Klondike STLP meets until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
Midweek = full of opportunities!
• SBDM Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Cross Stitch (Art Room) at 8:30 a.m.
• Lego & Game Club at 8:40 a.m.
• ⚽ Klondike Soccer Game at Petersburg Park at 6:00 p.m.
Klondike One vs. Klondike Two — Go Bears!
Thursday, March 26
Keep the momentum going!
• Chess Club (Library) from 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Robotics Team until 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Finish the week the Klondike way!
• 3rd Grade Peter Pan Celebration (Mrs. Allison & Mr. Bundy’s classes)
• Klondike STLP until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your Bear pride: Wear Klondike colors or gear
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Another great week of learning, activities, and Bear pride!
Monday, March 23
Kick off the week strong, Bears!
• Robotics Team meets until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your spirit: Wear your favorite team or team colors
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
A big day for academics and enrichment!
• Grades posted to transcripts
• Bluegrass Club until 6:00 p.m.
• Klondike STLP meets until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
Midweek = full of opportunities!
• SBDM Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Cross Stitch (Art Room) at 8:30 a.m.
• Lego & Game Club at 8:40 a.m.
• ⚽ Klondike Soccer Game at Petersburg Park at 6:00 p.m.
Klondike One vs. Klondike Two — Go Bears!
Thursday, March 26
Keep the momentum going!
• Chess Club (Library) from 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Robotics Team until 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Finish the week the Klondike way!
• 3rd Grade Peter Pan Celebration (Mrs. Allison & Mr. Bundy’s classes)
• Klondike STLP until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your Bear pride: Wear Klondike colors or gear
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
THIS WEEKEND | The East Area Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinators are hosting a Community Baby Shower and Early Childhood Parent Resource Fair this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klondike Elementary.
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
🏆 Sounds like our Academic Team may have made a quick trip to the hardware store today… and brought home some new hardware! 🏆
Great work by our Bears hosting the Mayor’s Cup Academic Competition at Klondike today. Proud of our students! 🐻📚 #KlondikePride
