❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Holiday Break! See everyone January 5th, 2026 for first day back from break.

Love sharing our talented students! Happy Holidays from the TJ Choir! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zg91y8AqPwpsNQK1rvnCGF5KfpOC6oaJ/view?usp=vids_web

‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

Calling all Future Engineers!
Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Come explore! E-Day at the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is a self-paced open house experience. Guest are free to roam the engineering complex and discover what the world of engineering has to offer.
On May 26, 1921, the University of Kentucky held its first Engineers’ Day open house. The university dismissed classes at noon to allow students and people from the surrounding area to tour the college and see its equipment in action. E-Day at the University of Kentucky has become a tradition that grows stronger every year.
Approximately 3,000 people attend the on-campus event, which takes place at the end of Engineers’ Week in February. George Washington, whose birthday is February 22, was an engineer who surveyed, invented tools for his farm and supported the advancement of engineers. Thus, Engineers’ Week is always celebrated during the week of his birthday.
“Countless students have told me through the years that their first exposure to engineering occurred at UK's E-Day.” – Thomas Lester, dean of the UK College of Engineering for 22 years.
E-Day is sponsored by a coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies dedicated to promoting math and science literacy and ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce.
E-Day comes at the end of the national Engineer's Week, which is organized by Discover Engineering.
30 years ago, DiscoverE was the first organization to recognize the need for engineering outreach when it called on engineers around the U.S. to work with young students for Engineers Week 1990. Since then tens of thousands of engineers have participated as role models and provided hands-on engineering experiences to millions of students. Their dual mission of celebrating the accomplishments of engineers and engaging K-12 students in engineering is made real by a robust coalition of activist partner organizations, volunteers, and educators.
Have questions?
Contact our Director of Marketing and Communications, Eric Sanders at eric.sanders@uky.edu or 859-257-9147.
E-DAY: https://eday.engr.uky.edu/about
Address
University of Kentucky
351 Ralph G. Anderson Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0503
Contact
(859) 257-9147
eric.sanders@uky.edu
Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Come explore! E-Day at the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is a self-paced open house experience. Guest are free to roam the engineering complex and discover what the world of engineering has to offer.
On May 26, 1921, the University of Kentucky held its first Engineers’ Day open house. The university dismissed classes at noon to allow students and people from the surrounding area to tour the college and see its equipment in action. E-Day at the University of Kentucky has become a tradition that grows stronger every year.
Approximately 3,000 people attend the on-campus event, which takes place at the end of Engineers’ Week in February. George Washington, whose birthday is February 22, was an engineer who surveyed, invented tools for his farm and supported the advancement of engineers. Thus, Engineers’ Week is always celebrated during the week of his birthday.
“Countless students have told me through the years that their first exposure to engineering occurred at UK's E-Day.” – Thomas Lester, dean of the UK College of Engineering for 22 years.
E-Day is sponsored by a coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies dedicated to promoting math and science literacy and ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce.
E-Day comes at the end of the national Engineer's Week, which is organized by Discover Engineering.
30 years ago, DiscoverE was the first organization to recognize the need for engineering outreach when it called on engineers around the U.S. to work with young students for Engineers Week 1990. Since then tens of thousands of engineers have participated as role models and provided hands-on engineering experiences to millions of students. Their dual mission of celebrating the accomplishments of engineers and engaging K-12 students in engineering is made real by a robust coalition of activist partner organizations, volunteers, and educators.
Have questions?
Contact our Director of Marketing and Communications, Eric Sanders at eric.sanders@uky.edu or 859-257-9147.
E-DAY: https://eday.engr.uky.edu/about
Address
University of Kentucky
351 Ralph G. Anderson Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0503
Contact
(859) 257-9147
eric.sanders@uky.edu

Excited to release Episode 2 of the TJ Way Podcast with Ms. Hawthrone and Joseph!
Check it out at https://youtu.be/3JXRlsANMPE and check out the Youtube channel for new and upcoming info!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FIRYCVYvu6JdqvMAWSX1w
Check it out at https://youtu.be/3JXRlsANMPE and check out the Youtube channel for new and upcoming info!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FIRYCVYvu6JdqvMAWSX1w

‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, 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.






Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.

ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
#WeAreJCPS
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
#WeAreJCPS

UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.

❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Join us for Spirit Wear December 15-19th! See the flyer for each day!

✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help completing your child's application for the 2026-27 school year? JCPS will host a Community Application Assistance event at the Passport Community Space on Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the flyer for more details!

✅ DON’T FORGET | Have you completed your child’s application yet? The deadline is coming up! If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, remember to register online first to get your access key. Need help? Call the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492







📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609

📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609

✅ NOW HIRING | This season, choose purpose. Instructional assistants provide essential support and stability in the classroom, helping students reach their full potential every day. Be part of their journey!
Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.
Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.
Start making a difference now: jcps.me/careers.
Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

All JCPS schools and offices will return to a regular, in-person schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.

Due to inclement weather, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for JCPS students and staff. All JCPS buildings are closed and all after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled.

SCHOOL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | The JCPS School Application Period remains open through Dec. 19. If you need help submitting your application for the 2026-27 school year, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the Newburg Library this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. You can also receive assistance from the Office of School Choice, M-F, over the phone at (502) 485-6250 or at the LAM building.

