This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is 4/20-4/30. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
1 day ago, LJTMS
Blue background bubble with white words Best. Day. Ever. #ScholasticBookFair kids reading under the blue bubble
🎉 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!
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepts an award from another adult.
An award reads, "2026 Immies. Jefferson County Public Schools. Metro United Way. Gamechanger Award."

The library is the place to be from building houses, hearts with life size Legos (made by our art students) and of course reading with a touch of exercise! Happy School Library Month! @KASL_Librarians @JCPS_LMS #JCPSReads #jcpslibraries #WeAreJCPS #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

3 days ago, LJTMS
Three students build a house with enlarged cardboard Legos made by art students at Johnson in the library.
Student reading and using a bike pedal exerciser
Four students build a house with enlarged cardboard Legos made by art students at Johnson in the library.
Heart built out of enlarged cardboard Legos which were made by art students at Johnson
Heart built out of enlarged cardboard Legos which were made by art students at Johnson
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming 4/20-4/30. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
4 days ago, LJTMS
Blue background with a student carrying books Red Scholastic logo White words Book Fair yellow letters into Te La Pierdas Nuestra white letters Feria Del Libro yellow letters ya Esta aqui.
Blue background with a student carrying books Yellow words Don't Miss it! Our Red Scholastic logo White words Book Fair yellow letters is here.

April is National #SchoolLibraryMonth & effective school libraries are led by #SchoolLibrarians KY school libraries & librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and empowered learners! @KASL_Librarians @JCPS_LMS #JCPSReads #jcpslibraries #WeAreJCPS #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

4 days ago, LJTMS
Left side orange banner with the words Celebrate! April is School Library Month! Shadow image of a girl reading. KASL logo bottom left corner. Right/Center teal background. Circle of picture of students playing D&D in the Johnson library . Around the picture it says This School librarian Makes a difference. Bottom says School librarians help students inquire, engage, explore, include, curate and collaborate, In Kentucky, School media librarians ARE certified teachers! They help connect learning across all grades and disciplines! Learn more: www.kasl.us
🌍✈️ Italy & Greece is calling all Jaguar families! Join us for an unforgettable student & family adventure filled with history, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Scan the QR code to RSVP for our final informational meeting!
5 days ago, LJTMS
Greek columns
Celebrate National Library Week by finding your Joy at the library! Monday: Right to Read Day, Tuesday: National Library Workers Day, Wednesday: National Library Outreach Day, Thursday: Take Action for Libraries Day!
6 days ago, LJTMS
Blue circle with the words Find your Joy @ the library and then the JCPS Library Media Services LEAD logo
Image of the exterior of a Library. Banner in the left corner saying Find Your Joy. The library has Library on the front of the building. Underneath the word library are the words Knowledge and Community. There are pictures of several people going into the library. Also an image of a library cart outside the library with a student looking for a book on the cart. Pictured is presumably a librarian sharing a book with a girl with several others coming up to speak with the librarian.
Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 4/20-4/30 in school! But you can purchase online anytime from anywhere https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
8 days ago, LJTMS
Purple background Red Scholastic logo at the top White words: Book Fair Apoye nuestra Feria Del Libro desde yellow words cualquier Lugar Compre en linea ahora
Purple background white words Support our Red Scholastic logo White words Book Fair from yellow words anywhere shop online now

LTJMS ALUMNI & COMMUNITY LEADERS—WE NEED YOUR ENERGY!
It’s time to kick off Lyman T. Johnson Celebration Week with a bang! MONDAY "The Door Opener" and we need YOU to help us set the tone! We’re calling on all alumni and local leaders to line the 1st-floor hallways and bring that high-energy motivation as our students walk in 6:45. Let’s show them what "Honoring a Legend" looks like! email Ms. White @ janee.wihte@jefferson.kyschools.us

#LTJMS #LymanTJohnson #HypeTheHallway #CommunityPower #TheDoorOpener #JaguarPride

10 days ago, LJTMS
White words Lyman T. Johnson curved over the Jaguar symbol Celebration Week Join us in honoring a legend. Then in a four square stating each day of the week with what is happening. Monday, April 20th "The Door Opener" LTJMS Alumni and Community Leaders will greet and cheer on students along the 1st floor hallway in the morning. image of a door. Tuesday , April 21st "The Teacher Feature" View past and present looks of the school from Parkland Jr. High to LJTMS, and learn its history in the lobby and Cafe image of a columned building. Wednesday, April 22nd "Service over Self" Each grade level participates by collecting fun-designed socks. The grade that collects the most will win an Ice Cream Party! All Donations will be distributed to students at Maupin Elementary. Image of a sock and an ice cream coneThursday, April 23rd "Spring Bling Dance" A Spring Bling Dance will be held after school. Entry Fee $10 (Proceeds support a scholarship for an LJTMS graduate and incoming UK Freshman majoring in Education.) Bottom of image is Friday, April 24th LTJ Day! Celebrating our names takes legacy with a school wide event and pride.

Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 4/20-4/30! 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

10 days ago, LJTMS
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
Three students sitting with books in hand in front of Book Fair Cases of books. Best. Invite. Ever! Come to our Scholastic Book Fair

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

10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Image says, "Guardian Action Required," and includes an image of the JCPS Transportation Portal.

April is National #SchoolLibraryMonth & effective school libraries are led by #SchoolLibrarians KY school libraries & librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and empowered learners! @KASL_Librarians @JCPS_LMS #JCPSReads #jcpslibraries #WeAreJCPS #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

10 days ago, LJTMS
On left hand side of image words KASL April is School Library Month! School librarians help students inquire, engage, explore, include, curate and collaborate . On bottom of graphic cartoon kids reading on a big stack of books. A librarian sitting behind a desk with art supplies and a computer. More students reading in front of a backdrop of enlarged books and newspaper. In the center of the image are three students in front of carts of books . Around the picture it says School librarians Make a difference.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for 4/20-4/30 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs
11 days ago, LJTMS
Blue background Red Scholastic logo White words Book Fair yellow words Gran anuncio de la white words Feria Del libero red squiggly line separating the next grouping of words in yellow El Mejor dia Esta Por Llegar!
Blue background Red Scholastic logo White words Book Fair yellow words announcement red squiggly line separating the next grouping of words in yellow The Best. Day. Ever. Is Coming!

April is National #SchoolLibraryMonth & effective school libraries are led by #SchoolLibrarians KY school libraries & librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and empowered learners! @KASL_Librarians @JCPS_LMS #JCPSReads #jcpslibraries #WeAreJCPS #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

13 days ago, LJTMS
Left side Green banner with the words Celebrate! April is School Library Month! Shadow image of a girl reading. KASL logo bottom left corner. Right/Center yellow background Circle of picture of Johnson's librarian helping a student . Around the picture it says This School librarian Makes a difference. Bottom says School librarians help students inquire, engage, explore, include, curate and collaborate, In Kentucky, School media librarians ARE certified teachers! They help connect learning across all grades and disciplines! Learn more: www.kasl.us
April National #SchoolLibraryMonth: effective school libraries are led by #SchoolLibrarians Libraries & librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed & empowered learners! @KASL_Librarians @JCPS_LMS #JCPSReads #jcpslibraries #WeAreJCPS #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries
22 days ago, LJTMS
Left side Green and teal banner with the words Celebrate! April is School Library Month! Shadow image of a girl reading. KASL logo bottom left corner. Right/Center black background Circle of picture of Johnson student reading and using a bike pedal exerciser . Around the picture it says This School librarian Makes a difference. Bottom says School librarians help students inquire, engage, explore, include, curate and collaborate, In Kentucky, School media librarians ARE certified teachers! They help connect learning across all grades and disciplines! Learn more: www.kasl.us

Please congratulate our 6th, 7th and 8th grade Jaguar Band members! They all scored proficient at KMEA! More importantly they were extremely well behaved and represented our school with professionalism and pride!

26 days ago, LJTMS
Congratulations on a string instrument in front of a sheet of music

✅ 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.

26 days ago, JCPS Communications
Reminder, No School for Students on: April 3 (Friday) for Professional Development Flex Day and April 6-10 (Monday-Friday) 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!
26 days ago, JCPS Communications
Six adults pose for a picture and smile.
Dr. Yearwood stands at a podium and smiles.
A sign says "Dare to Care Food Bank, Core of Compassion Awards, Jefferson County Public Schools."
Dr. Yearwood stands at a podium and smiles.
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
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer with soft beige and brown baby-themed graphics (stars, elephant, butterfly) inviting the community to a “Community Baby Shower.” Event details: March 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Klondike Lane Elementary, 3807 Klondike Lane, Louisville, KY 40218. Limit of two people per family. Free diapers, wipes, formula, resources, and more. Hosted by JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. Includes an RSVP QR code.
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.

Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
A child plays in bubbles and smiles.
Two adults talk.
Three adults smile.
An adult plays with a stress ball.
A child plays games.
A child hits an object with two mallets while adults and another child watch.