✅ 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 months 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!
6 months 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.
🎨✨ First day in Graphic Design: discovering that great design can be subtle and adaptive. Students hid 30+ butterflies around the room… all in plain sight. 🦋👀
7 months ago, Western High School
butterfly on a recycling bin
butterfly on a poster
butterfly on JtoS poste
students cutting out butterflies
students cutting out butterflies
student hiding a butterfly in the classroom
We wrapped up the first day of school with this crew! They were all smiles. It is going to be a great year.
7 months ago, Western High School
staff photo
What an amazing FIRST day of school! 📚✨ Smiles, laughter, and fresh beginnings filled our halls today—and we can already tell… it’s going to be a GREAT year! 🙌🎉 #BackToSchool #GreatYearAhead
7 months ago, Western High School
Photo of student holding up first day of school sign
A group of students wearing warrior apparel in the hallway
Students in the science lab workin
Student is working on a teambuilding activity
🎒📚 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!
7 months 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.
7 months 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.
📢 Missed Orientation? No worries - we’ve got you covered! A big change this year: ALL Kentucky schools, including Western, will be phone-free during the school day. That means students will be expected to lock their phones in Yondr pouches to limit distractions & increase focus
7 months ago, Western High School
cell phone policy page one
Cell phone policy page 2
cell phone policy page 3
🎒 Reminder: Western has a dress code and only clear backpacks are allowed. If you missed orientation and didn’t get your free clear backpack & agenda, stop by the cafeteria during arrival on Day 1!
7 months ago, Western High School
Dress Code Policy
Dress Code policy - page two
It’s not quite finished yet, but before long, our Culinary Arts students will have access to fresh vegetables and herbs—grown just steps from the kitchen. Can’t wait to taste the difference! 👩‍🍳🍅🥬 #FreshFromWestern #GreenhouseGoals #STEMandCulinary #FarmToTable
7 months ago, Western High School
image of new greenhouse on property
🏐 Volleyball Season is Almost Here! 🏐 Get ready to bump, set, and spike — volleyball season is right around the corner! If you’re interested in joining the team, now’s the time to get in touch. Contact Coach Johnson at Jamie.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us for more info. All skill levels are welcome — let’s go, Lady Warriors! 💥
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for volleyball tryouts
🏈 Interested in Playing Flag Football? 🏈 We’re looking for girls ready to hit the field this fall! If you’re interested in joining the flag football team, reach out to Coach Journey at Devin.journey@jefferson.kyschools.us. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, all are welcome! Let’s go, Warriors! 💪🔥
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for flag football information
⚽️ Soccer Season is Coming! ⚽️ Ready to take the field and represent the Warriors? Soccer season is approaching fast, and we want YOU on the team! If you’re interested in playing, reach out to Coach Davis at John.davis4@jefferson.kyschools.us for details. Let’s make this season one to remember! 💪🔥
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for soccer tryouts
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Season is Almost Here! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Ready to race into the new school year? Join the cross country team and push yourself to new limits while representing the Warriors! Interested in running? Contact Coach Starnes at Demondrea.starnes@jefferson.kyschools.us for more info. Let’s go, Warriors! 🏅🔥
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for cross country tryouts
🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Interested in Joining the Golf Team? ⛳️🏌️‍♀️ Tee up for a great season with the WHS Golf Team! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just getting started, we’d love to have you on the team. Contact Coach Sanford at Patrick.sanford@jefferson.kyschools.us or Coach King at Thomas.king@jefferson.kyschools.us for more info. Let’s swing into a strong season, Warriors!
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for golf tryouts
🌱 Here We GROW! 🌱 Western is proud to celebrate the launch of our student-led, solar-powered hydroponic greenhouse! This project is more than plants — it’s about growing access, opportunity, and community. Big thanks to Thieneman Construction, UrbanEco Farms, Dr. Parker, and Greg Fehr for making this dream a reality!
7 months ago, Western High School
images of the construction crew building the greenhouse
📣 Attention 10th–12th Grade Warriors! 📣 Join us for Upperclassmen Orientation on Friday, July 25th from 2:00–4:00 PM at Western High School! 💚 Get ready to reconnect, prepare for the year ahead, and make sure you’re all set for a strong start. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💪 #UpperclassmenOrientation #WarriorStrong #WesternHighSchool #BackToSchool2025
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for 10th - 12th orientation
🎉 Calling all incoming Freshmen and Families! 🎉 Join us for Freshman Orientation on Thursday, July 24th from 2:00–4:00 PM at Western High School! We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2029! 💚 #FreshmanOrientation #WHSClassOf2029 #WarriorWelcome #WesternHighSchool
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for freshman orientation
🚨 STEM Camp is almost here! 🚨 We’re so excited to welcome our rising 9th graders to an amazing hands-on experience featuring Robotics, Virtual Reality, Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Culinary Arts—and a special feature with Tech-Nique! 🤖💻🍳 Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your high school journey with innovation and fun. 🎉 📅 Register now using the QR code below! #STEMCamp #FutureWarriors
7 months ago, Western High School
flyer for STEM Camp
🎉 Please join us in giving a warm Warrior welcome to our new 10th Grade Counselor, Mr. Zackary Boone! 🎉 Mr. Boone is passionate about supporting students through their high school journey and helping them reach their full potential—both in and out of the classroom. We’re excited to have him join the team and can’t wait for our sophomores to get to know him! Welcome to the Western family, Mr. Boone! 💚💛 #WeAreWestern
7 months ago, Western High School
welcome poster for Mr. Boone! new counselor