
❄️⛄️ SNOW DAY | The snow day adventures continue for our students and staff today. We love to see how our community is making #WinterFun memories! #SnowDayMagic #WeAreJCPS


❄️ SNOW MUCH FUN ❄️ | We've missed seeing our students and staff in person this week but love to see how everyone is making the most of this winter wonderland! Thanks to those who shared snow day photos with us on social media!


HAPPY HOLIDAYS | Reminder, there is no school Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Classes resume on Jan. 6, 2025. Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!


✅ APPLY BY DEC. 20 | Just a few days remain for families to apply to the school that best aligns with their child's learning style and interest for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are due by this Friday, Dec. 20!
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26


✅ 4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY | Have you completed your child’s application for the 2025-26 school year yet? Note: If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26


✅ ONE WEEK REMAINING | The application period for the 2025-26 school year ends next Friday, Dec. 20! As a reminder, incoming kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students in West Louisville may need to choose between school options that are close to home or farther away. Parents with questions regarding the application period should call 502-485-6250.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26







✅ APPLY TODAY | The deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year is approaching. Don’t forget to use your Choices Books as a guide to help in your decision making process. If you still have questions, contact the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26
Choices Books: https://bit.ly/ChoicesBooks2025-26


✅ REMINDER | Need help applying for the 2025-26 school year? Join us for Appetizers & Applications this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JCPS Satellite Office!
🌟 BONUS: If you are interested in employment with JCPS, Human Resources will be on site!


✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help applying for the 2025-26 school year? We hope to see you tonight! ⬇️


APPLICATIONS OVER APPS | On Saturday, Dec. 7, experts will be available at the JCPS Satellite Office on South 17th Street to answer any questions you have about the application process. Several criteria-based magnet school representatives will also be present!


🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT | The JCPS Gives employee and community giving campaign runs through this Friday, Nov. 29! We look forward to this opportunity each year to give back to five charitable organizations that work tirelessly to help our students and families thrive: Evolve502, Fund for the Arts, Metro United Way, Minor Daniels Scholarship Fund, and the WHAS Crusade for Children.
These organizations and programs provide so much. Now it’s our time to give back.
You can give now by visiting https://jcps.me/jcpsgives.
#WeAreJCPS


✅ APPLICATION EVENT | Join us this evening for a Community Application Event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beechmont Community Center!


✅ APPLICATION ALERT | It’s time to apply for the JCPS 2025-26 school year. All incoming kindergartners, students who are new to JCPS, students who have had a change of address, and any student who wants to be considered for a magnet school or program should apply.
See application period frequently asked questions in the flyer below, and download translated versions of the flyer here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bMLyZX7jB3o2mxSBnL39XhUralCT9n3a
Apply online by Dec. 20: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26.
#WeAreJCPS


Free Community Yard Sale next Saturday November 23, 2024 at Shelby Academy 10AM-1PM.


Red Ribbon/Bully Prevention Week will be taking place at Shelby Academy next week, Monday, October 28-Friday, November 1! See image for Spirit Week participation information.


Reminder! Showcase of Schools is less than a month away. Join us at the JCPS Showcase of Schools on November 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norton Sports & Learning Center (SLC) to learn more about your student’s school choices. We hope to see you there!

Save the date for Family Night at the Derby Museum on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm! Families and staff are invited to come for free and tour the museum, see a short film, and explore exhibits.

A SHARKTASTIC thank you to all our Shark Families who were able to make it out to Open House last week! We had a wonderful time touching base with our sharklets' grownups, sharing their academic and art work with you and being able to visit their classrooms.

Mark your calendars now! JCPS Showcase of Schools will be taking place Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9AM-2PM at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center (3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40212). This is the only day this year that all JCPS schools will be in one place, make sure to stop by!

Welcome to our new website! We are excited to offer a more streamlined and interactive experience for our Shark Families through this new platform!