Get ready, JCPS families! 🎉 The Diversity, Equity, and Poverty (DEP) Division is excited to invite you to the "Take What You Can Tote! Family Event" on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive new and gently used clothing items, all generously donated! We'll have bags available and interpreters on site to assist. Advance registration is required through a JCPS service provider (e.g., your FRYSC coordinator).
Get ready, JCPS families! 🎉 The Diversity, Equity, and Poverty (DEP) Division is excited to invite you to the "Take What You Can Tote! Family Event" on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive new and gently used clothing items, all generously donated! We'll have bags available and interpreters on site to assist. Advance registration is required through a JCPS service provider (e.g., your FRYSC coordinator).
CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
All JCPS schools and buildings will open and operate as normal on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Our crews tested the water and air quality at all of our schools and buildings today and everything came back normal. Louisville Metro Government officials have also informed us that it is safe to reopen schools. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Tuesday’s tragic plane crash.
Dear JCPS families,
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
Metro United Way's Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund gives Kroger gift cards to SNAP recipients. You can apply if you have a child under 18 or an elderly individual.
Applications for Jefferson County open Monday, Nov 3. SNAP Households with children or seniors who are expected to receive their SNAP benefits from November 1 to 7 are eligible to apply. Other counties (Oldham, Shelby, Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Harrison) should be able to apply by Friday, Nov 7. Go to https://metrounitedway.org/community-food-resources/ to apply!
Applications for Jefferson County open Monday, Nov 3. SNAP Households with children or seniors who are expected to receive their SNAP benefits from November 1 to 7 are eligible to apply. Other counties (Oldham, Shelby, Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Harrison) should be able to apply by Friday, Nov 7. Go to https://metrounitedway.org/community-food-resources/ to apply!
APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
🍎 Local Food Resources 🤝
With all the recent discussions and changes regarding SNAP benefits, finding reliable food resources can be more important than ever for many families. To help our community, here is a list of food pantries available in the area: https://tinyurl.com/bn7sjvp3
These organizations are dedicated to providing support and nourishment to those in need. Please share this information with anyone who could benefit.
FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.
🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.
🧤🧥 Winter Gear Drive is ON! ❄️
We’re collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and more for our Annual Winter Gear Giveaway on Nov. 15th at Kenwood Elementary!
Donations are being accepted through the event date — help keep our students and families warm this winter!
Send any winter gear items to Mr. Howard at Medora or drop them off at Kenwood Elementary. Every bit helps! 💙
🏃Our Medora students crushed their first XC race with many of our runners placing in the top 10 for their age groups! Come out tonight at Stuart Middle to support our Runners. First race starts at 6:00pm!
CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!
🦷 Dental Screens Reminder!
Day 2 of dental screenings is coming on October 20th! If you have not signed up your child yet, there is still time! You can sign up online at MySchoolDentist.com or contact Mr. Howard for help. Healthy smiles start here! 😁
🌟 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!
