✅ DEADLINE TODAY | Today is the last day to let us know your child will re-enroll in Butler Traditional High School, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, Lyman T. Johnson Traditional Middle, Louisville Male High School, duPont Manual High School, or Whitney Young Elementary for the 2025-26 school year.
Students who left these six JCPS magnets in 2024-25 due to lack of JCPS-provided transportation will be allowed to return to those schools for the 2025-26 school year. But families must let the district know by TODAY, April 10 if their student plans to return to their magnet school.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2104293
Hello Layne Families
There will be no soccer today as well!
Thank You for your patience and understanding.
Hello Layne Families
There will be no Chess Club, soccer, or Journey's To Success Program today!
🚍 BUS DRIVER HIRING BLITZ | Did you know average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year?
Please join us at our upcoming Bus Driver Hiring Blitz on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center! Participants can learn more about the position and apply on site!
✅ REGISTER NOW | General registration opened today for the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly known as JCPS Backpack League).
Learn more and register now through March 30: https://bit.ly/SummerSuccessLeague2025
🌟 SELF-CARE ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY | Join us for Peace in the Chaos: A Self-Care Adventure for the Whole Family event on Tuesday, March 18. See the flyer below for more information, and register online: https://tinyurl.com/JCPSpeace25
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NATIONAL AMERICORPS WEEK | Through the Department of Student Support Services and the Office of Community Support Services, JCPS has proudly operated the AmeriCorps REACH Corps program for 15 years. REACH Corps members serve at elementary and middle schools, supporting students who show early signs of disengagement. Our goal is to help students reach their full academic potential and graduate on time.
Join us in celebrating our 18 dedicated JCPS REACH Corps members, who have committed this year to serving our most precious resource—our students!
Be on the lookout, Spring Picture order forms came home today! Spring picture day is 3/12.
Just a few reminders:
Students will not be permitted to take pictures unless you order photos. You can either order photos with cash and send it in with the envelope that came home, or you can pay online and make sure you include the order number you recieve on the envelope that is attached to the handout.
Students may come out of uniform if they are taking pictures, but remember to dress your best!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school!
Thanks!
✅ SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW | The JCPS Comprehensive School Survey closes tomorrow, Feb. 28. Your anonymous feedback impacts school improvement!
If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25
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STATE OF THE DISTRICT | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio delivered his seventh and final State of the District address today at The Olmsted.
Thanks to the generosity of many, the event helped raise more than $65,000 for the JCPS Community Scholarship Fund, which supports graduating JCPS seniors!
Watch Dr. Pollio's address and other speakers from today's event on the JCPS YouTube channel ➡️ https://youtube.com/watch?v=TrK6vCobECQ
Read more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2053088
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Just a reminder that Black History Month Spirit Week kicks off this upcoming monday (2/24) and will go until friday (2/28). Wednesday will also be picture day!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Families,
We have realized that Class Picture day is during Black History Month Spirit Week next week. They are allowed to participate in that day and wear Red,Black, and Green for African Flag day. If not participating in the Spirit Week, then they must remain in uniform.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the schooll. We are very sorry for the confusion.
Thank You,
Layne Elementary
Hello Layne Families,
We will be having class picture day (along with sports, clubs, and and promotion pictures too).
When? Wednesday, February 26th
What to wear? Layne School Uniform (Please see Layne's Uniform policy for guidance). Sports teams may wear their sports uniform or club sponsored shirt.
How to order pictures? Information will be sent home with students on picture day with instructions for ordering.
Thank You,
Layne Elementary
❄️ NTI DAY | Due to forecasted snow during the morning commute, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday.
🚨 JCPS UPDATE | All JCPS athletics and extracurricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.
Be on the lookout for information coming home soon about Read Across America Week. Read Across America Week is 3/3-3/7!
Black History Month Spirit Week is coming up!! It will be on 2/24-2/28
🎉 CELEBRATING SSOs | Today marks School Security Officer (SSO) Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our SSOs who help keep our schools safe! #WeAreJCPS
🌟 JCPS APP | Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/5BH22f
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✅ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD | The Jefferson County Board of Education wants your input as they search for a new superintendent. Join us at two upcoming Community Forums on Saturday, Feb. 15:
🌟 10 to 11 a.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee
🌟 12 to 1 p.m. at Ballard High School
