Sports Reminders!!!
Sports Physicals: On Tuesday, August 26th at 5 PM, students will be able to get a sports physical for $20
Athletic Parent Meeting: Tuesday, August 26th at 6PM
about 1 month ago, LJTMS Athletics
ATHLETIC REMINDERS!
🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy Custodian Appreciation Day
ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.

Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU

Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Fall Break, Sept. 29-Oct. 3

🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird

8 days ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on Family/Teacher Conference Day today! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

10 days ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
The Scholastic Book Fair is here for only a few more days 9/15-26! Get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
10 days ago, LJTMS
Blue background with white letters Your Story Starts Here #ScholasticBookFairs with a girl with a stack of books drinking from a take away cup

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair for Literature Night 9/23 6pm-7pm! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

11 days ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro

🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.

🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.

Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.

Job Fair Details:

📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218

📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

#WeAreJCPS

12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) recruitment event. Title reads: “Join Our Team. Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong. We Are Hiring.” Section labeled “Items To Bring” lists: Resume, at least 2 references (valid email addresses). Includes a QR code and link: apply: jcps.me/careers. Photo shows a teacher giving a high-five to a smiling child with a backpack. Job Fair Details: Friday, October 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 3903 Atkinson Sq Drive, Louisville, KY 40218. Food truck: Con Ají y Café. Benefits Offered: competitive wages, health/dental/vision insurance, employee assistance program, group life insurance, long term disability, defined benefit pension plans, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid training, tuition assistance, Praxis support, relocation assistance. JCPS logo at the bottom with tagline “Jefferson County Public Schools.”
CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
2026-2027 Choices Books Now Available Online. Flyer includes pictures of the covers of each Choices Book.
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch. #ScholasticBookFairs
15 days ago, LJTMS
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Quiere que la Feria del Libro continue? No hay problema! La fiesta continua en linea. Todas las compras de libros superiores a $35 cuentan con envio gratis, y cada compra beneficia a nuestra escuela! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
16 days ago, JCPS Communications
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS

You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair for Open House 9/18 6pm-7pm! Get prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

16 days ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
19 days ago, LJTMS
Blue background with a boy carrying books with words in yellow and white Don't Miss It! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here!
Blue background with a boy carrying books with words in yellow and white Scholastic Bookfair NoTe La Pierdas! Nuestra Feria Del Libro ya esta aqui.
Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 9/15-26! Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
20 days ago, LJTMS
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Scholastic Book Fair La Mejor Invitacion! Vengan a Nuestra Feria Del Libro
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 15-26 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
22 days ago, LJTMS
Major Scholastic Book Fair announcement The Best. Day. Ever. Is Coming blue background with white and yellow letters
Scholastic Book Fair Gran anuncio de la Feria Del Libro El Mejor Dia Esta Por Llegar! blue background with white and yellow letters
Calling all Jaguar students and families! If you are interested in traveling to ITALY and GREECE, the informational and registration meeting will take place THIS THURSDAY, September 11th, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Please RSVP for this meeting by visiting https://rsvp.eftours.com/vxb535d
25 days ago, LJTMS
EF Educational Tours Rome Italy and Athens Greece Summer 2027 Enrollment Meeting: September 11, 2025 6:00 PM at Johnson Traditional Middle School Cafeteria. Image of the Colosseum in Rome and the Parthenon in Greece. QR Code to RSVP for the meeting
Dear Families,

This is a reminder that all student-athletes must have a current sports physical and a completed Final Forms account on file. Paper physicals should not be sent to the school; each page must be uploaded to your final forms account.

Final Forms Registration: https://jeffersonco-ky.finalforms.com/parents/registration

Please note that students who do not meet this requirement will be ineligible to practice or play until all documentation has been submitted and approved.

You can find the Final Forms link and additional information on our athletics webpage: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/ljtms/page/athletics

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us ensure that all athletes are eligible for the season.
26 days ago, LJTMS Athletics
Physicals and Final Forms
📚 CONGRATULATIONS | Johnson Traditional Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant to expand its library collection and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
The grant will help give students greater access to diverse, high-quality books. 🎉 #WeAreJCPS
28 days ago, LJTMS
Four students looking at books in the Johnson Library