JCPS (@JCPSKY) header
JCPS (@JCPSKY) profile picture

Official Twitter page of Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY. Find us on Facebook & Instagram: @JCPSKY #WeAreJCPS

Louisville, KY
Joined November 2010
Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)Photo by JCPS (@JCPSKY)
🔴✨ BUILDING HEALTHY FUTURES | Freshmen at @Waggener_JCPS recently wrapped up Red Ribbon Week by taking a stand for strong, drug-free futures! Learn more about how the JCPS Success and Resilience Department's "Too Good for Drugs" class equips students with the confidence and decision-making skills to thrive. #WeAreJCPS
755
🏆 PLANT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR | Congratulations to Felicia Patterson at @FernCreekHigh! Felicia was named the JCPS Plant Operator of the Year due to her dedication, leadership and hard work. #WeAreJCPS
18
2,374
⚖️ FUTURE LEGAL MINDS IN ACTION | Hosted by the @ACCinhouse Kentucky, the JCPS Pre-Law Conference brought about 100 high schoolers from @BTHS_Bears, @LouisvilleCHS, @Seneca_High, and @Waggener_JCPS together with practicing attorneys to tackle real-world, hands-on corporate legal scenarios. Huge shoutout to the practicing lawyers across Kentucky who took the time to mentor these future legal stars! #WeAreJCPS #AcademiesofLouisville
2
2
1,289
✅ APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2027-28 school year application period is officially open to families through December 18! 🔗 Learn more: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… 📞 Families who need assistance can call 502-485-6250 during business hours. #WeAreJCPS
4
1
3
5,717
🍎✨ FUTURE EDUCATOR | High school student by morning, teacher apprentice by afternoon! Meet Leah Hopper, a senior at @FairdaleHigh who is already leading the way at Wilt Elementary. Through JCPS’s innovative "grow your own" Teacher Apprenticeship program, students like Leah: 📚 Gain hands-on classroom experience 🎓 Earn dual college credit 💵 Get paid while learning 🎉 Graduate with college tuition covered! 📺 Learn more! #WeAreJCPS
2
3
6
1,729
📺 OUR KIDS NOVEMBER 2026 | The new episode of "Our Kids" is out! This month's show is hosted by @PRP_Panthers correspondent Lauren Salazar. ✅ Check it out! ⬇️ #WeAreJCPS youtube.com/watch?v=e6OyNWLR…
1
1
1,473
🎨 VOTE FOR PRP | Help @PRP_Panthers win the Crosley Custom Cruiser Competition! They're the only JCPS school representing Region 3 with their vinyl-inspired "Crate Culture" entry. 💿✨ 🗳️ Vote EVERY DAY (per email) through Friday, Nov. 6:👉 crosleyradio.com/pages/cruis… (Select Region 3!) Shoutout to team members Landen C., Kayci S., Michiah A., Heidi S. and Jonasia D.! #WeAreJCPS
1
1
1,283
🌟 EXPLORE PATHWAYS | The JCPS Explore Pathways program gives students opportunities to explore career pathways, discover their interests, collaborate with peers, and build a genuine sense of belonging. By connecting classroom experiences directly to the world around them, students aren't just preparing for the future—they're actively building it! Watch how our students EXPLORE their potential and turn curiosity into a path forward. 👇 #WeAreJCPS
1
1,356
📺 OUR KIDS PREVIEW | @PRP_Panthers correspondent Lauren Salazar gives us a preview of the November 2026 "Our Kids" show. ✅ Check it out! ⬇️ #WeAreJCPS
1
1,084
🍎 ASPIRING TEACHER FAIR | Join us for the @JCPSRecruits Aspiring Teacher Fair on Nov. 13! Connect with 15+ Kentucky colleges and teacher preparation programs, and explore your path to the classroom. 📅 12–4 p.m. 📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning ✅ Register: forms.gle/nZtfiQWfJzt5Bdru5 #WeAreJCPS
1
2
2
1,369
🎤✨ POETRY SLAM | Snap your fingers for these 4th grade poets! @Fairdale_Elem students recently participated in a Poetry Slam, taking the curriculum off the page and onto the mic to share their rhythm, rhyme, and original work! 📝 #WeAreJCPS
1
1,317
✅ STRATEGIC PLAN FORUMS THIS WEEK | JCPS is developing a strategic plan—a blueprint as we shape our students’ futures together. It is vital that our strategic plan reflect the hopes and aspirations our community has for our young people. This week, we are hosting the final two of four community forums to engage staff, families, and community members. Please join us at a session near you! 🌟 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Central High School 🌟 Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6 to 8 p.m. | W.E.B. DuBois Academy Learn more and RSVP: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… #WeAreJCPS
2
2,005
Tomorrow is the big day! The JCPS Showcase of Schools opens at 9 a.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Stop by and talk directly with staff from every single JCPS school so you can find the right match for your student. We can't wait to see you there! More info: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic…
1
1
1
2,061
🎬✨ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | This year marks an exciting milestone: for the first time, @mooremustangs Media Pathway students are working on OUR KIDS! Correspondent Marcus Mahan stopped by the studio to film the October 2026 episode. 👇📺 Watch the preview below, and click here to watch the full episode: youtu.be/kABlwaTnB18 #WeAreJCPS
1
2
1
3
1,782
🦈 MOVE OVER, "STAYIN' ALIVE" | A new generation is saving lives to the beat of "Baby Shark!" 🎶 About 300 student-athletes tackled CPR training, financial literacy, leadership, and more at today’s JCPS Athletics Boys Brotherhood Sports Conference. ❤️ #WeAreJCPS
2
3
1
2
1,753
Need help with school applications? Join the JCPS Office of School Choice Outreach at the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! Stop by "The Fun Zone" (next to the concession stand) for "Let’s Talk JCPS Applications: Who, What, When & How." Presentation Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. We’re here to walk you through the process step-by-step and answer your questions. Learn more about the Showcase of Schools here: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… #WeAreJCPS
2
2
1,437
📢 NEW HOTLINE LIVE | Sharing confidential concerns with JCPS just got easier! Access our upgraded Reporting Hotline 24/7 to report safety tips or unresolved issues: 💻 Online: jcps.ethicspoint.com 📞 Phone: 888-393-6780 Multilingual support is available online and by phone! 📲 #WeAreJCPS
2
3
1
2,416
🎉 10 YEARS STRONG | Celebrating 10 years of the Academies of Louisville! We brought together JCPS student ambassadors to reflect on the past decade and share their bold visions for the future—from future defense attorneys to exotic animal vets. Watch how JCPS Academies and UofL Ambassador Training give students the confidence, credentials, and network to build successful futures right here in Louisville! #WeAreJCPS
3
2
1,759
🚍 ALL ABOARD | Don't worry about driving or parking for the Showcase of Schools on Oct. 24! Hop on the Showcase Shuttle! We’re running free JCPS buses back and forth all day from select JCPS schools directly to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Park at one of the designated school pick up locations, ride with your neighbors, and let us handle the driving. More details, including bus schedules & locations: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… #WeAreJCPS
3
1
1,769
🌟 STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY FORUM TONIGHT | JCPS is developing a new five-year strategic plan and is hosting multiple community forums to engage staff, families, and community members in the process! The next forum is TONIGHT at Ballard High School at 6 p.m., with two more scheduled for next week. Join us to share your input! Learn more and RSVP: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… #WeAreJCPS
1
1
1,294