All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545

APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492







🌟 Reminder for our students: There will be NO SCHOOL this Monday! 🎉 Let's also wish all the boys the best of luck as they try out for the basketball team this Thursday! 🏀 Who's excited? 🙌 #WheelerRundown

REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.

🌈✨ Join the Wheeler Elementary family! We’re hiring for 5 amazing positions: School Community Liaison, Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten Assistant, and Lunchroom Office Assistant. 🌟👩🏫👨🏫 Don’t miss out—apply now before the postings close! 💼💖
https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22WHEELER+ELEMENTARY%22
https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22WHEELER+ELEMENTARY%22

FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice

🎉 The Wheeler PTA Spirit Wear Shop is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ Get your gear and show your school spirit! Check out the flier for details!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EiSbkQaG8W6g_bYxL9BnzoKRmXGzi-B-/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EiSbkQaG8W6g_bYxL9BnzoKRmXGzi-B-/view?usp=sharing

🎃👻 Spooky vibes are in the air this week! We have our first prospective parent tour and harvest parties coming up. 🍂✨ Let’s make the end of October unforgettable! Are you ready to celebrate? 🎉 #WheelerRundown

✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.



🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889

ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.







🌟 Huge THANK YOU to our incredible community for supporting the APEX Fundraiser! 🙏💖 We’re gearing up for a calm week ahead, wrapping up with Report Card distribution. 📚✨ How are you celebrating your child's achievements? #WheelerRundown

🐾 Wheeler Wildcats are on fire! 🔥
We’ve raised $20,500, with 63% logged in, 1,987 shares, and 517 pledges so far! Let’s push for 750 pledges, 2,500 shares, and 75% logged in by tomorrow! 💪
🥧 Over 100 students got to PIE Apex in the face today!!! It was an absolute BLAST! 😂
🎯 Tonight’s Challenge:
• K–2: Most shares = Story Time with Apex!
• 3–5: Most shares = Kickball Game with Apex!
Let’s keep showing that Wildcat pride! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
We’ve raised $20,500, with 63% logged in, 1,987 shares, and 517 pledges so far! Let’s push for 750 pledges, 2,500 shares, and 75% logged in by tomorrow! 💪
🥧 Over 100 students got to PIE Apex in the face today!!! It was an absolute BLAST! 😂
🎯 Tonight’s Challenge:
• K–2: Most shares = Story Time with Apex!
• 3–5: Most shares = Kickball Game with Apex!
Let’s keep showing that Wildcat pride! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork





🐾 Wheeler Wildcats are crushing it! 🙌
We’re at 61% logged in, with 1,862 shares and 400 pledges so far! Let’s keep the momentum going and push for 80% logged in, 2,500 shares, and 500 pledges by tomorrow! 💪
🎯 Today’s lesson was GAMEPLAN!!!! Students learned how setting goals, making a plan, and taking action helps them become strong leaders on and off campus!
🎉 Weekend Winners: Coach Geoghegan’s class gets to SLIME APEX this week! 💚
🥧 Tonight’s Challenge: Any student who raises $15 gets to PIE APEX in the face tomorrow!
🏃♂️ We’re extending our Wacky Race Challenge one more night, so keep those shares coming to secure your spot! 🎈
Let’s go Wildcats! Every login, share, and pledge makes a difference! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats
We’re at 61% logged in, with 1,862 shares and 400 pledges so far! Let’s keep the momentum going and push for 80% logged in, 2,500 shares, and 500 pledges by tomorrow! 💪
🎯 Today’s lesson was GAMEPLAN!!!! Students learned how setting goals, making a plan, and taking action helps them become strong leaders on and off campus!
🎉 Weekend Winners: Coach Geoghegan’s class gets to SLIME APEX this week! 💚
🥧 Tonight’s Challenge: Any student who raises $15 gets to PIE APEX in the face tomorrow!
🏃♂️ We’re extending our Wacky Race Challenge one more night, so keep those shares coming to secure your spot! 🎈
Let’s go Wildcats! Every login, share, and pledge makes a difference! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats



Our 5th Grade Jersey Mike’s Fundraiser is tomorrow. Please see the attached/linked flier for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UW4gcKEJEP9os9IPlQ9Is6LfuDgWT2xU/view?usp=sharing
CATCH A RIDE | A free shuttle service will be available from eight JCPS schools across the city to the 2025 Showcase of Schools. Join us on Oct. 25 and discover where you belong!








🍂✨ Fall is here, and so are Fall Pictures and APEX Fun Runs! This week’s #WheelerRundown is packed with information! 🏃♂️📸 Individual race times will be shared by your child’s teacher (no public posts). Let’s make fantastic memories! 💛🍁 #FallFun

🐾 Wheeler Wildcats are on fire!!
We’re already 51% logged in with over 1,400 shares! 🙌 Let’s push to hit 70% and 2,000 shares by tomorrow! 💪
🎉 Tonight’s Challenge: The class with the highest participation (logins, shares, and donations) wins a Donut Party tomorrow!! 🍩
💥 Bonus Reminder: The top class in each grade with the most SHARES by the end of the week will earn a spot in the Apex Inflatable Wacky Race!! 🏃♀️🎈
Let’s keep that Wildcat energy going strong!! Every login and share helps make this an unforgettable week! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
We’re already 51% logged in with over 1,400 shares! 🙌 Let’s push to hit 70% and 2,000 shares by tomorrow! 💪
🎉 Tonight’s Challenge: The class with the highest participation (logins, shares, and donations) wins a Donut Party tomorrow!! 🍩
💥 Bonus Reminder: The top class in each grade with the most SHARES by the end of the week will earn a spot in the Apex Inflatable Wacky Race!! 🏃♀️🎈
Let’s keep that Wildcat energy going strong!! Every login and share helps make this an unforgettable week! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork



🐾 Wheeler Wildcats are off to an awesome start!
We’re already 37% logged in with 850+ shares! 🙌 Let’s push to hit 50% and 1,500 shares by tomorrow! 💪
🎉 Shoutout to Coach Fagans’ class for winning the Login Challenge and earning a Popsicle Party! 🍧
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge: The classroom with the most SHARES will get to Color Blast the Apex team!! 🌈
💥 Bonus: The top class in each grade with the most SHARES by the end of the week will earn a spot in the APEX Inflatable Wacky Race!! 🏃♀️🎈
Let’s keep those logins and shares coming, Wildcats!! Every one counts toward making this an unforgettable week! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats
We’re already 37% logged in with 850+ shares! 🙌 Let’s push to hit 50% and 1,500 shares by tomorrow! 💪
🎉 Shoutout to Coach Fagans’ class for winning the Login Challenge and earning a Popsicle Party! 🍧
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge: The classroom with the most SHARES will get to Color Blast the Apex team!! 🌈
💥 Bonus: The top class in each grade with the most SHARES by the end of the week will earn a spot in the APEX Inflatable Wacky Race!! 🏃♀️🎈
Let’s keep those logins and shares coming, Wildcats!! Every one counts toward making this an unforgettable week! 💙💛
#ApexLeadershipCo #WheelerWildcats



