🍎 ASPIRING TEACHER FAIR | Join us for the JCPS Aspiring Teacher Fair on Nov. 13!

Connect with 15+ Kentucky colleges and teacher preparation programs, and explore your path to the classroom.

📅 12–4 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
✅ Register: https://forms.gle/nZtfiQWfJzt5Bdru5

about 10 hours ago, JCPS Communications
Event flyer for the JCPS Aspiring Teacher Fair on November 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM EDT at the Center for Professional Learning in Louisville, KY. Includes event details, key highlights, a QR code, and participating partner logos.
✅ STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY FORUMS THIS WEEK | JCPS is developing a strategic plan—a blueprint as we shape our students’ futures together. It is vital that our strategic plan reflect the hopes and aspirations our community has for our young people. This week, we are hosting the final two of four community forums to engage staff, families, and community members. Please join us at a session near you!

🌟 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School
🌟 Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3182281/
2 days ago, JCPS Communications
A promotional graphic for Jefferson County Public Schools titled "JCPS Strategic Plan Community Forums" with the prompt "JOIN US AT A FORUM NEAR YOU!" Session 3: Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School, 1130 W. Chestnut St. Session 4: Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy, 4929 Poplar Level Rd. Footer: Jefferson County Public Schools logo with the text "EVERY STUDENT. EVERY YEAR."

Need help with school applications? Join the JCPS Office of School Choice Outreach at the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! Stop by "The Fun Zone" (next to the concession stand) for "Let’s Talk JCPS Applications: Who, What, When & How."

Presentation Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.

We’re here to walk you through the process step-by-step and answer your questions.

Learn more about the Showcase of Schools here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640

8 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2026 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212.
📢 NEW HOTLINE LIVE | JCPS is making it easier than ever for families and staff to share confidential tips and resolve school concerns with our upgraded JCPS Reporting Hotline.

Whether you need to report a safety concern or address an issue that wasn't resolved through standard school channels, secure support is always available:

💻 Online: Visit jcps.ethicspoint.com or click the red ❗️ icon at the top of any JCPS webpage. Forms translate directly into our top non-English languages!
📞 Phone: Call 888-393-6780 to submit a tip over the phone with additional language support.

Your child's teacher and principal remain your main contact for daily school matters, but this hotline is here whenever you need direct, confidential support.

👉 Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3081913
9 days ago, JCPS Communications
Screenshot of the JCPS Compliance Hotline webpage.
🚍 ALL ABOARD | Don't worry about driving or parking for the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24! Hop on the Showcase Shuttle! We’re running free JCPS buses back and forth all day from select JCPS schools directly to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

Park at one of the designated school pick up locations, ride with your neighbors, and let us handle the driving. More details, including bus schedules & locations: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3155640
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Header & Main Event DetailsOrganization: Jefferson County Public Schools Event Title: 2026 Showcase of Schools – Showcase Shuttles Date & Time: Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Location: Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center ("All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only") JCPS Showcase Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations Ballard High Blue Lick Elementary Cane Run Elementary Hudson Middle (W. Muhammad Ali) Louisville Male High Mill Creek Elementary Perry Elementary Southern High Policies & Important NotesThe last bus leaves Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 1 p.m. No kids under the age of 3 or strollers will be allowed on JCPS buses transporting families to the 2026 Showcase of Schools. Visual & Interactive ElementsFeatures a QR code accompanied by the text: "Scan the QR code to see the shuttle schedule". Graphic illustrations of red school buses and the official JCPS logo.
Celebrate autumn with beautiful music! 🎻🍂 Join us for our Fall Orchestra Concert on Oct. 14 at 6 PM in the Butler HS Small Gym! Our talented musicians are ready to perform a wonderful evening of rich, seasonal melodies. 🎼✨

📍 Butler HS Small Gym
📅 Oct. 14 @ 6 PM
16 days ago, LJTMS
A square image featuring a dark blue stage curtain background framed by autumn leaves, pinecones, acorns, and gold musical staves. At the top center, two gold violins are crossed beneath an arched musical staff. Below the violins, the text reads "FALL ORCHESTRA CONCERT" in prominent gold lettering, followed by "OCT. 14 @ 6 PM" and "BUTLER HS SMALL GYM" in crisp gold font. The decorative border includes autumn foliage, small pumpkins, cornucopias, musical notes, and circular cookies with the gold monogram "JTMS". Gold confetti and subtle lighting give the graphics a rich, festive fall aesthetic.
Spooky tunes are coming your way! 🎃🎺

Join us for our Halloween Band Concert on October 13th at 6:00 PM! Get ready for a night of frightfully good music performed by our talented students. Costumes are encouraged, so bring the whole family for a ghoulishly fun evening! 👻🎶✨

📍 When: Oct. 13 @ 6 PM
16 days ago, LJTMS
A square image featuring a dark blue stage curtain background framed by spiderwebs, gold musical staves, and festive Halloween elements. In the center, the text reads "HALLOWEEN BAND CONCERT" in large, elegant gold lettering, followed by "OCT. 13 @ 6 PM" and "FREE ADMISSION!" directly below in matching gold text. The decorative border is filled with musical notes, small jack-o'-lanterns, ghost lollipops, black cat cookies, candy apples, witch-hat-topped notes, and circular cookies featuring the gold monogram "JTMS". Gold confetti and glowing lights illuminate the celebratory, spooky design.
Need help deciding which JCPS school would be the best fit for your child? You can talk with representatives from every JCPS school on Saturday, October 24, from 9 to 2 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center (3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.).

This free, district-wide event brings every JCPS school and specialized pathway together under one roof, giving families an exclusive opportunity to explore academic options, meet staff, and get personalized guidance before application deadlines.
17 days ago, LJTMS
Event promotional graphic with a blue background featuring the text "Jefferson County Public Schools 2026 Showcase of Schools". Event details: Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212. Text below reads: "All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only" next to the official JCPS logo.
Sweet sounds and even sweeter treats! 🎶🍪

Huge congratulations to the JTMS Choir for a fantastic performance last night at the 5th Annual Cookie Concert!

And a big thank you to everyone who stayed for the delicious cookies afterward—what a perfect way to celebrate such incredible talent! 👏✨
19 days ago, LJTMS
A square image featuring a dark blue stage curtain background with scattered gold confetti. In the center, the words "Congratulations Choir" are written in large, decorative, gold script text, with "Congratulations" on the top line and "Choir" below it. A decorative border of gold musical notes and staves circles the text. Within this border are various cookies: round chocolate chip cookies, star-shaped cookies with blue and gold sprinkles, and circular cookies with the gold monogram "JTMS." The overall style is elegant and celebratory, with a gold ornamental arch at the bottom of the frame.
Due to the incredible number of enrollments and interest for our 2028 Amsterdam & Paris trip, we’ve extended our $250 discount for ONE MORE WEEK!

Enroll by October 2 to receive $250 OFF the trip of a lifetime! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Europe while saving $250! Secure your spot today! ✈️
about 1 month ago, LJTMS
EF Educational Tours Amsterdam and Paris on top of the image. The background is a map of the world with mini airplanes. On top of the map are images from Amsterdam and Paris that students will get to see if they go on this trip.
SAVE THE DATE | Join us at the 2026 Showcase of Schools on October 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS 2026 Showcase of Schools. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
Our Book Fair is here! Come to Johnson's library to see all the great new books we have available through the 24th. Remember, every book you buy earns free books for our school!

You can also shop online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch
about 1 month ago, LJTMS
Black chalk board back ground. Red Scholastic icon at the top. Book Fair in white bubble letters. Red You're. Big White chalk word Invited! Pile of books at the bottom. Red heart, white or outlined stars, red curl, and white smiley face surrounding the words and books

Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 9/14-9/24 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

about 1 month 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

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for 9/14-9/24 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnsontraditionalmiddlesch #ScholasticBookFairs

about 1 month 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!

Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on 9/14-24! 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

about 1 month 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
🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).

We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.

Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The posters are up, the leaflets are out and it can mean only one thing: the Scholastic Book Fair is here! Parents join us on 9/17 at 6 for Open House or Family Teacher Conference Day on 9/23.
about 1 month ago, LJTMS
Black chalk board back ground. Red Scholastic icon at the top. Book Fair in white bubble letters. Block Letters with shading chalk Don't. Red letters Miss It. White chalk underlining the Miss It!
☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Reminder: JCPS Closed, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day

HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.

Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:

- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later

Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.

about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Update
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:

Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later

As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Update