Wheeler Elementary

❄ NTI DAYS | After evaluating road conditions throughout the community, Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, will be Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days for JCPS students and staff.

While our crews report that most main roads are in good shape, many side streets and neighborhood roads across the county remain hazardous. Due to these lingering conditions and low temperatures, we believe transitioning to NTI is the safest choice for our students and staff.

Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.

Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we navigate these winter conditions. Please stay warm and safe.

❄️ SNOW DAY FUN ❄️ | We love seeing how our JCPS students are spending their snow days! Share your photos with us on Facebook @JCPSKY!

Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 will be traditional snow days with no online learning. All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled. If there are any changes to YMCA CEP, families will be notified by CEP.

Can you believe we’ve reached 99 days of school? 🎉 The next day will be our 100th Day celebration and your child is invited to join our staff for a special event! Come dressed as a 100‑year‑old, wear a shirt with 100 items, or show your creativity in any school‑appropriate way. ❄️ If the snow changes our schedule next week, don’t worry — we’ll celebrate on our first day back in person.

🎉 You're invited to Culture Night at Wheeler Elementary! 🎉
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 30th from 5:00–6:30 PM. Join us for an evening of food, music, performances, and community celebration. Bring your family and friends — everyone is welcome! Check the attached flier for more details.

Did you enjoy the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? We hope it was meaningful. 🌟 Now — here’s what the rest of the week looks like in this week’s #WheelerRundown. From events to important updates, we’ve got you covered.

🗓️ 2026-27 CALENDAR | The 2026–27 School Calendar is now available! Plan ahead for key dates, breaks, and important milestones. 🎒✏️

Check it out: https://bit.ly/2026-27CalendarJCPS

Ready for a big week? 🎉 Access testing for all our Multilingual Learners begins this week! We also have our first Quick Recall Match and the season’s first basketball games — plus more in the #WheeleRundown

Ready to preserve the memories? Yearbook orders are now open! 📘🎉 While you have some time to place your order, the personalization window closes at the end of this month. We’ll send paper flyers home when they arrive, but you can find all the details online now: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZMlQqqjmcf5xQXW0U9-jYhN1qPfnrV2/view?usp=sharing

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS | Welcome back, students and families! While we settle back into routines, don’t forget to plan ahead for a well-deserved break.

🌼 Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026. 🌼

Welcome back, Wheeler Wildcats! 🎉 We’re so excited to kick off the second half of the school year — new opportunities, events, and updates are coming your way. Check out the full #WheelerRundown

📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!

❄️ 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.

‼️ 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

If you ordered spirit wear, the PTA needs your help. The orders have arrived at the school but were not pre-bagged by the vendor and do not include student names. To speed up the process and ensure you receive your order, please complete this very short Google form to connect the ordering adult to the student: https://forms.gle/S55m5VqQwJ2fhQ4t7

If anyone is willing to volunteer to help the PTA sort and bag orders, please email president@wheelerpta.com.

‼️ 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.

Good Morning,
Today is Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day 3.
You can click the link below to revisit the NTI plan as needed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmNrYl6U3F96FgIo2iZ3nsDoLPEKlNKyCkqz89jyZJc/edit?usp=sharing
Everyone stay warm—we hope to see you soon!

Final week of 2025 and it kicks off with a short-term NTI Day — but that’s not all! What else is happening as we close out the year in the #WheelerRundown?

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

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