Newcomer Academy Family Conferences
We hope to see you on Wednesday, September 23, between 11 am and 4:30 pm. Our teachers and staff are eager to meet with you and discuss the progess and goals of your student.
English flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuefdZ0WNfEgyuNvizFgPUf6znEHID3l/view
Translated flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nuFFlW_ILzxiHI0WB8h4HmdbPN1YljX/view?usp=sharing
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!
We’d like to inform you that during the month of September, our school will be conducting a lesson with all students about suicide prevention. This lesson will include a video presentation and a teacher-led discussion. Students will be asked to complete a short form to indicate whether they would like to talk to an adult about a concern for themselves or someone else. We will have our guidance counselors and additional trained professionals available to meet individually with any students who express a need for such support. If any significant concerns arise with your child, we will contact you immediately.
In accordance with state law, all students in Kentucky middle and high schools must receive information on suicide prevention by September 15 of each school year. If your child is absent on the day we are conducting our lesson, a makeup lesson will be provided upon his/her return.
Students will also receive a follow-up course in the month of January.
All of the suicide prevention programs we use have been thoroughly researched and carefully selected. Staff members in our school are also provided with training annually, so that they can properly conduct the lessons and respond to any student needs that may arise.
If you have questions or concerns about this topic, or would like further information, please feel free to contact any of the following:
Rita Secession, School Counselor
Thomas Crookshank, School Counselor
Jenni Garmon, Mental Health Practitioner
Newcomer Academy
3741 Pulliam Drive
(502) 485-6324
Louisville, KY 40218
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.
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.
JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.
Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12
Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033
The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.
If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.
Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.
Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students is one of the many responsibilities that we have as a school district. Senate Bill (SB) 73, related to sexual extortion, was recently passed by the legislature and requires the district to provide the following information about sexual extortion to help ensure that parents/guardians have the resources they need to support their student(s) and protect them from being victimized (KRS 531.125).
Please click at the following link for more information about this important matter. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZMKAiUy8_lwE96oa0uVJ2-S9cPX2JdEd0ve70hJLi0/edit?tab=t.0
Jefferson County Public Schools is committed to helping you keep your students safe from sexual extortion. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns related to this critical issue.
Thank you - Gwen Snow, Principal
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
🏫 School Hours
Building Opens: 7:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 502-485-6324. We are always happy to help!
🚌 Stay Updated on Your Child's Bus
Families can track their student's bus using the My Ride K-12 or Bus Teller apps.
Learn more here:
Bus Tracking Information (My Ride K-12 & Bus Teller)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-MFgRDJpTE1pbvRS4dKcUeDlrYKC0-iP/view?usp=sharing&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Read more about the beginning of school in today's newsletter - https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/newcomer/article/3062443
Tips to help you start the year off strong:
🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
Also, please find in our newsletter informaiton about accessing transportation this year, and much more! https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/newcomer/article/3049821
🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.
2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.
Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
