Meet the Teacher Night is Monday, August 4th!
This is an opportunity to turn in medication, drop off school supplies and meet your child’s teacher. We are asking families to follow the schedule below. If you have a conflict with the assigned time, please come anytime between 5:00-6:30 pm.

Kindergarten and 3rd Grade 5:00-5:30 pm
1st Grade and 4th Grade 5:30 pm-6:00 pm
2nd Grade and 5th Grade 6:00-6:30 pm
21 days ago, Medora Elementary
Medora- Meet the Teacher Night
Transportation Verification and Teacher Assignment Pick Up Dates and Times
Monday, July 28th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 31st 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00
27 days ago, Medora Elementary
Transportation Verification and Teacher Assignment Pick Up
August 4th- Meet the Teacher 5-6:30 pm

August 7th- First Day of School!

August 18th-29th- PTA Fundraiser: Coupon Books

August 25th-29th- MAP Testing

August 29th- Fall Picture Day

August 29th- PTA Ice Cream Social at Valley Dairy Freeze, 5pm-8pm
27 days ago, Medora Elementary
August Events

✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.

If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536

📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT

Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 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!

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

about 5 hours ago, JCPS Communications
A flyer from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announcing a hiring event. The top banner says: "Grow with JCPS. Build a future where you belong." Images show teachers interacting with children, including children with disabilities. Large bold text reads: "Now Hiring For:" Bilingual Instructor I II III (BAI) – Pay: $16.56–$26.10 per hour* Instructional Assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) & Exceptional Child Education (ECE) – Pay: $17.43–$20.07 per hour** A red starburst states: "Great Pay & Benefits!" Event details: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10 am–2 pm Location: 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 There’s a red location pin and an icon of a building. The flyer encourages applying online at: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT JCPS logo appears at the bottom with icons of two people. Small print: *Pay is based on board-approved salary placement rules. **Critical Needs Stipend: $3.50. **ECH & ECE Stipend: $1.00. Code at bottom left: GT/RS-7/2025 HR.
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Saturday, Aug. 16, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Male High School. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Please click on link regarding SB 181

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5 days ago, Medora Elementary
SB 181
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TONIGHT | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening at Valley High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
6 days ago, JCPS Communications
Tuesday, Aug. 12, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Valley High School. 5:30-7 p.m.
✅ SAVE THE DATE | The 2025 Showcase of Schools will take place on Oct. 25 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! All JCPS schools in one place for one day only!
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2025 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212. All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
Please click on link regarding car rider information

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10 days ago, Medora Elementary
Car Rider Line Information
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | The first day of school is here, and we’re so excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see all the bright, smiling faces in our classrooms today!

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
11 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy First Day of School
🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
A teacher walks in her brightly decorated classroom.
A teacher sharpens pencils in his classroom.
A teacher puts a purple bin in a desk in her classroom.

Meet the Teacher Night is from 5:00-6:30pm ! We are so excited to see everyone! Click HERE to see the parking plan for this evening!

14 days ago, Medora Elementary
Meet the Teacher Parking
Friday, August 1st, is the last day before Meet the Teacher to verify transportation and to pick up teacher assignments. Please come from 9-Noon and 1-3pm.
18 days ago, Medora Elementary
Transportation Verification and Teacher Assignment Pick Up
Medora's Ice Cream Social at Valley Dairy Freeze on Friday, August 29th from 5-8:00 pm
27 days ago, Medora Elementary
Medora Ice Cream Social
📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!

Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.

✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months

Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Lists dates and times for public forums at JCPS high schools: July 28 – Seneca HS, 5:30–7 PM July 30 – Fairdale HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 12 – Valley HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 16 – Male HS, 10–11:30 AM Aug 21 – Ballard HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 26 – Jeffersontown HS, 5:30–7 PM Sept 4 – Academy @ Shawnee, 5:30–7 PM Open to the public. JCPS logo shown. Dr. Yearwood pictured engaging with students.
🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Three adults work on an activity while sitting at a table.
A screen says "Inclusive Excellence, At-Promise vs. At-Risk, Maximizing Academic Potential, Difference Does Not Denote Deficit, Student Empowerment" as a session leader points at participants.
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🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
An adult sits at a table and smiles while other adults sit nearby.
Dr. Brian Yearwood speaks at a podium.
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A screen says "PRP students get hired! Shawnee students fly to new heights! Fairdale students teach!" and includes pictures of students.
Adults sit at a table and smile.
🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.

Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
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Two adults pose while one holds an award.
Adults sit in seats in an auditorium at the JCPS Coaches Clinic.
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We are excited to announce Amber Parker as our new School Counselor. Mrs. Parker has served as Medora’s Mental Health Practitioner since 2019. During her time as our MHP, she has provided individual and group counseling for students to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs. She taught monthly SEL lessons, delivered suicide prevention education and responded to safety concerns. Most importantly Mrs. Parker built relationships with students, staff and families. Prior to coming to JCPS, Mrs. Parker worked at Norton Children’s Hospital in the Ackerly Child Psychiatric Unit where she gained knowledge and experience with supporting children and their families.
about 1 month ago, Medora Elementary
Congratulations Mrs. Parker
Transportation Verification and Teacher Assignment Pick Up Dates and Times
Monday, July 28th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 29th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 31st 9:00 am - Noon and 1:00
about 1 month ago, Medora Elementary
Transportation Verification and Teacher Assignment Pick Up