✨ Join us for Open House at Wheeler this Tuesday night! 🌙💖 It’s the perfect chance to meet our amazing staff and discover all the exciting things happening this year! 🎉🙌 #WheelerRundown #OpenHouse
4 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
WheelerRundown

✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.

If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536

📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT

Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

4 months ago, JCPS Communications
A flyer from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announcing a hiring event. The top banner says: "Grow with JCPS. Build a future where you belong." Images show teachers interacting with children, including children with disabilities. Large bold text reads: "Now Hiring For:" Bilingual Instructor I II III (BAI) – Pay: $16.56–$26.10 per hour* Instructional Assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) & Exceptional Child Education (ECE) – Pay: $17.43–$20.07 per hour** A red starburst states: "Great Pay & Benefits!" Event details: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10 am–2 pm Location: 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 There’s a red location pin and an icon of a building. The flyer encourages applying online at: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT JCPS logo appears at the bottom with icons of two people. Small print: *Pay is based on board-approved salary placement rules. **Critical Needs Stipend: $3.50. **ECH & ECE Stipend: $1.00. Code at bottom left: GT/RS-7/2025 HR.
We are excited to announce three upcoming musical opportunities for our Wheeler 4th and 5th Grade students. This year, the district is providing our students with an instructor for 4th Grade Band, 5th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Orchestra. Information will be released over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout if you feel this is something your student would like to participate in.
4 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
Student Opportunity
🌟 Another week, another opportunity to shine at Wheeler! 🎉✨ Our Safety Patrol Even Month Members are stepping up into their leadership roles this Monday! Let's celebrate their commitment and courage! 💪💖 #WheelerRundown
4 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
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✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | 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 Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS
4 months ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Saturday, Aug. 16, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Male High School. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
✅ 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! 💙📚
4 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!
5 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.
🎉✨ Wildcat Week is HERE! 🎉✨ Let’s end this amazing week on a high note! Wear your favorite Wheeler Gear or sport your best Wheeler Blue this Friday! 💙📸 Show us your spirit! #WheelerRundown
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
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🎒📚 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!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy First Day of School
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 14th. Students may apply at the link below: https://forms.gle/D965dHu46T71Dztx6
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
Safety Patrol
Please share these maps with anyone who may be helping your family with morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal. At the start of the school year, we will have many new families learning and experiencing the car rider line for the first time. Please assume the best intentions and be kind while everyone learns to navigate the system.
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
Car Rider Maps
Car Rider Maps
Car Rider Maps
Car Rider Maps
Car Rider Maps
🎉 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.
5 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.
✨ 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💖👇
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
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🌟 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!
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
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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
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
Supplies Event

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

5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
Wheeler
📢 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! 🩵 📚
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Lists dates and times for public forums at JCPS high schools: July 28 – Seneca HS, 5:30–7 PM July 30 – Fairdale HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 12 – Valley HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 16 – Male HS, 10–11:30 AM Aug 21 – Ballard HS, 5:30–7 PM Aug 26 – Jeffersontown HS, 5:30–7 PM Sept 4 – Academy @ Shawnee, 5:30–7 PM Open to the public. JCPS logo shown. Dr. Yearwood pictured engaging with students.
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.
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
School Supplies
🌟 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. 🙌
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Three adults work on an activity while sitting at a table.
A screen says "Inclusive Excellence, At-Promise vs. At-Risk, Maximizing Academic Potential, Difference Does Not Denote Deficit, Student Empowerment" as a session leader points at participants.
Adults sit at tables while a presenter presents onstage.
An instructor smiles and raises her hand.
Participants sit at a table and smile.
🌟 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
5 months ago, Wheeler Elementary
We are Hiring