Out of abundance of care of the student athletes, the XC Championship scheduled for today has been moved to Tuesday September 22 @ 6:00.
Next week is Wildcat Week at Wheeler Elementary! 🐾
Check out the attached picture for all the fun theme day details.
Check out the attached picture for all the fun theme day details.
🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).
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 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!
Book Fair Previews begin this week! You can catch all the details in this week’s #WheelerRundown
The Book Fair is right around the corner! To celebrate join us in dressing like your favorite book character on Friday, September 11th. More information and links to the online wallet here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qjJFuFSj8RGQDkb6FDgx_HalZCwmdmW2LEEBth0RPts/edit?usp=sharing
We hope everyone had a safe and restful Labor Day with their families! Our 4-day week ahead will wrap up with Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day as we get ready for the arrival of the Book Fair! #WheelerRundown
☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:
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.
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.
This week brings us into the month of September! 🍂 Check out the #WheelerRundown to see what’s in store for our Wildcats this week! 🐾
Looking for something to do tonight? We encourage you to come out to George Rogers Clark Park and support our Cross Country student-athletes in their second meet of the year! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The race starts at 6:00 PM, but be sure to arrive by 5:30 PM if you are competing.
Good luck, Wildcats! 💙🐾
The race starts at 6:00 PM, but be sure to arrive by 5:30 PM if you are competing.
Good luck, Wildcats! 💙🐾
We hope to see everyone Tuesday night for Open House! 🐾The building will be open from 6:00–7:00 PM for families to stop by, visit classrooms, and get ready for another great year at Wheeler. Our PTA will also be onsite selling spirit wear, but sales will be cash only. Find out what else is happening in this week’s #WheelerRundown!
It’s a big week at Wheeler! Cross Country practice and meets kick off, and all students will be taking the i-Ready Test for the very first time ever. Check out what else is happening this week in the #WheelerRundown!
💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.
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
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
🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.
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
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
📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️
Applications are now open for any Wheeler 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student interested in joining our Library Co-Op! 📖
If your student loves books, technology, writing, broadcasting, enjoys helping others, or wants to be more involved in our school, we’d love to have them apply!
👉 Full details and the application can be found at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ygKFphRcjqw8qVUzVkGtJua8T8vJjyx-gNvX38SxyY/edit?usp=sharing
If your student loves books, technology, writing, broadcasting, enjoys helping others, or wants to be more involved in our school, we’d love to have them apply!
👉 Full details and the application can be found at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ygKFphRcjqw8qVUzVkGtJua8T8vJjyx-gNvX38SxyY/edit?usp=sharing
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Wheeler Parents! Cross Country is right around the corner!
Is your 2nd–5th grader ready to hit the trails and represent the Wildcats? 🐾
Follow the link below for all the information you need to learn how your student can join the Wheeler Cross Country Team! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_4jsKc0Be-v0T7JJBiMNZvvXp13Efeth/view?usp=sharing
Is your 2nd–5th grader ready to hit the trails and represent the Wildcats? 🐾
Follow the link below for all the information you need to learn how your student can join the Wheeler Cross Country Team! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_4jsKc0Be-v0T7JJBiMNZvvXp13Efeth/view?usp=sharing
Attention 5th grade families. Safety Patrol applications are now open! This opportunity is available to any Wheeler 5th grade student. Act fast, as applications are due by 2:00 on Thursday, August 13th. Students may apply at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN3PBPa6WNebhfUeKjCBaijYHCBIYIeZYbu-FrE6JduyKIlg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117760514381790220936
