
🎉 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.




✨ School is back this Thursday! 🎉 Get ready for the #WheelerRundown! 📚 We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces at our Meet the Teacher event on Monday💖👇


🌟 Attention, Wheeler Families! 🌟 We're excited to announce that classroom and teacher assignments are now live in the Parent Portal! 🏫✨We can’t wait to see everyone this week!


From Mrs. Talibou, our Wheeler Family Resource Center Coordinator:
🎒 Backpack Full of Supplies Giveaway! You're invited to a drive-thru event at Westport Middle School (8100 Westport Rd).
📅 What to know:
• Students must be present to receive backpacks
• Limit: 2 backpacks per family
Come grab some back-to-school essentials without leaving your car! Hosted by JCPS Family Resource Centers.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM1k_mf2mx905j8Eo5RI1AZgwlgpEi12/view?usp=sharing
🎒 Backpack Full of Supplies Giveaway! You're invited to a drive-thru event at Westport Middle School (8100 Westport Rd).
📅 What to know:
• Students must be present to receive backpacks
• Limit: 2 backpacks per family
Come grab some back-to-school essentials without leaving your car! Hosted by JCPS Family Resource Centers.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM1k_mf2mx905j8Eo5RI1AZgwlgpEi12/view?usp=sharing


We will likely begin the school year with Substitute Assistants in 2 Kindergarten Classrooms here at Wheeler. If this is an opportunity that you would like to take advantage of, please follow the link below to begin the application process. If you do apply, please let us know by emailing Mr. Meredith at Joshua.Meredith@jefferson.kyschools.us
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute+Support+Staff&AppliTrackJobId=36318&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1


📢 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road with Community Conversations—a new series of public forums at high schools across the district!
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚
Join Dr. Yearwood for open, honest dialogue where YOU can ask questions, share your voice, and help shape the future of JCPS.
✅ Open to all
📍 Locations: High schools across JCPS (see the flyer for details)
🗓️ Happening over the coming weeks/months
Together, let’s build on our shared strengths to create even stronger schools and deeper community connections! 🩵 📚


Looking for the School Supply Lists?
The school has purchased school supplies for ALL Wheeler Students this year! The only items parents will need to pickup for their student is a backpack and a take-home folder.
The school has purchased school supplies for ALL Wheeler Students this year! The only items parents will need to pickup for their student is a backpack and a take-home folder.


🌟 BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES | Our incredible ECE teachers, aides, and staff are diving into three days of learning, sharing, and growing at the JCPS Diverse Learners Institute to better support the 13,500 amazing JCPS students with disabilities. 🙌






🌟 Join the Wheeler Family! 🌟 Due to a recent retirement, we have a rare teaching opening at our school. We’re looking for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation to fill this role a few more! Want to be part of our amazing team? 📚✨
Apply at the link below or call the school (485-8349) if you are interested in the long-term substitute positions.
https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22WHEELER+ELEMENTARY%22
Apply at the link below or call the school (485-8349) if you are interested in the long-term substitute positions.
https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22WHEELER+ELEMENTARY%22


🌟 INSPIRING PATHWAYS | Leaders from JCPS Academies of Louisville and Explore schools came together today for an inspiring Leadership Conference. These innovative middle and high schools are helping students discover their passions and plan their careers—serving as national models for student success! ✨





🏆 KICKING OFF THE SEASON | JCPS fall sports coaches gathered last week for a Coaches Clinic, where they brushed up on KHSAA and district rules, Character First, CPR, SB 181, Unified Sports, and ways to support the mental health and wellness of our student-athletes.
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!
Our leaders are ready to inspire and guide!






🚨 HAPPENING NOW | Ready to turn your skills into support for students/schools?
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633
Meet with hiring managers at our job fair TODAY, Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
📢 Tag a friend who’s job hunting!
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow JCPS Recruitment on social:
⭐️ X: @JCPSRecruit
⭐️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061559633


JCPS families who have recently moved or will move before August 7 must report address changes by Monday, July 21, to be considered for a bus stop on the first day of school, August 7. Families can report their address changes by:
- Filling out the Proof of Address Form: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad/EmailForm.aspx?Action=UpdateAddress
- Calling their child’s school: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4298/JCPS/4106718/School_Directory_Phone_List_Red_White_and_Blue.pdf


✨ JCPS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE | From everyday heroes to historic firsts, the JCPS Spotlight Magazine captures the stories that made the 2024-25 school year unforgettable! ⭐️🎓
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25
💫 Check it out! 👉 https://bit.ly/JCPSSpotlight25


✨ FIRST VISIT | Dr. Brian Yearwood stopped by Auburndale Elementary yesterday to see the Summer Success League in action, marking his first school visit as JCPS superintendent!
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."
"The individuals in our schools, the passion behind what they’re doing, knows no boundaries," Yearwood said. "That to me means that we are poised for greatness."




📚✨ ONE MONTH TO GO | We're so excited to welcome students back for another amazing school year just one month from now on August 7!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!
Check out JCPSFirstDay.com for 2025-26 school year information!


☀️ SUMMER SUCCESS LEAGUE | Great things are happening every day across the district in the JCPS Summer Success League!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!
📚 Boosting academics & enrichment
⭐️ Exploring new passions
👟 Having FUN every step of the way!
📸 See the magic in action!











Ready to turn your skills into support for students and schools? We’re hiring across departments! Come meet face-to-face with hiring managers at our job fair and learn more about our open positions.
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit
Join us on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218.
✅ Family-Friendly Schedule
✅ On-the-Job Training Provided
✅ Competitive Pay
What to Bring: Resume & two references with email addresses
Burger World food truck will be on site. Cash and card accepted.
Tag a friend who’s job hunting! hashtag#WeAreJCPS hashtag#GrowWithJCPS
To learn more about upcoming opportunities, follow the JCPS Recruitment Facebook and Twitter pages:
🔗 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eDUVYs77
🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/JCPSRecruit


🐴 GIDDY UP FOR GREATNESS | JCPS celebrated 80 McKinney-Vento students and their families today with a powerful closing ceremony at Wilt Elementary.
After 3 weeks of learning, field trips, and resilience-building activities, students showed off their growth, enjoyed lunch, and went home with food and supplies. 💙


🎓 SPARKING A MOVEMENT | Dr. Marty Pollio reflects on how the Academies of Louisville began and how this transformative approach to education is changing lives.
🔗 STORY: https://www.aoflalliance.org/news/dr-marty-pollio-reflects-on-the-academies-of-louisville
