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🐾🐾🐾🐾 THE WHOLE PACK | The best way to end National Police Week? All four K9s together! 🎉 This week we introduced you to Daisy, Halo, Onyx, and Cali—four incredible dogs who serve alongside the JCPS Police Department every day. Thank you to these amazing animals and their dedicated handlers for everything they do to keep our students and community safe. 🖤🐾 #WeAreJCPS

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | As part of the District's realignment, Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has named Dr. Katy DeFerrari the new chief of Strategy and Innovation. The new role takes effect July 1, 2026. STORY: jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2907668 #WeAreJCPS

🎓When one chapter ends, another is just beginning. Congratulations to the Binet School class of 2026. #JCPSgrad2026

🎓 We're proud of every step you've taken! Congrats to the UofL Pact class of 2026. #JCPSgrad2026

🐾 MEET THE PACK | National Police Week continues, and it's time to meet K9 Cali! From her specialized narcotics training to her role as an unofficial “social director,” Cali is bridging the gap between our students, staff, and law enforcement. Whether she’s sniffing out safety or soaking up ear scratches in the hallways, she’s a reminder that our school resource officers are here to support and protect, and maybe play a little fetch!

REALIGNMENT UPDATE | As part of a comprehensive district realignment, Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood has launched a national search for four executive leadership roles. On April 21, 2026, the Jefferson County Board of Education approved hiring the external search firm Ray & Associates to recruit for the following positions: - Chief Business Officer - Executive Officer of Finance - Executive Officer of Information Technology - Executive Officer of Talent To learn more, click the link below. jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2902031

🇺🇸 ELECTION DAY | There will be no school for students and teachers on election day, May 19. To check your voter registration and find your polling place, you can click the link below: vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/

🐣🤝 COOP-LABORATION | Things got a little egg-citing this week when students from Seneca High School teamed up with guests from Highland Middle School for "The Chickening!" Environmental Science and Animal/Plant Science pathway students took the lead, transforming the classroom and courtyard into a hands-on lab. From the science of tagging chicks to the art of acclimating new birds into a flock, students are gaining the real-world skills they need for the future of agriculture.

🐾 MEET THE PACK | We're halfway through our National Police Week K9 spotlight—and today it's all about Onyx! 🖤 This weapons-detection K9 is on the front lines of keeping our schools and community safe, one sniff at a time. Huge props to Onyx and her handler Officer Ramos-Merrick for the important work they do! #WeAreJCPS

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Jai Wilson named new principal at Hudson 6th Grade Academy! STORY ➡️ jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2896776

☀️ SUMMER MEALS ARE ALMOST HERE | Summer Meals are kicking off May 27! Free, nutritious meals will be available to keep kids fueled all summer long. More details about locations and schedules will be shared soon on the JCPS website, JCPS social media channels, and starting May 26 at jcps.nutrislice.com. Stay tuned and get ready for a summer of healthy meals! #WeAreJCPS

🚌 BUS TRACKING TOOL | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone. Click the link below to download the app and learn more. jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article… #WeAreJCPS

BOARD UPDATE | The seven current members of the Jefferson County Board of Education drew assignments to represent new districts on Tuesday night, as required by Senate Bill 4. Tricia Lister was assigned to District 1 Corrie Shull was assigned to District 2 James Craig was assigned to District 3 Trevin Bass was assigned to District 4 Gail Logan Strange was assigned to District 5 Linda Duncan was assigned to be an at-large member Taylor Everett was assigned to be an at-large member These changes take effect immediately. Current board members will continue to serve Jefferson County through the end of 2026. jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article…

🐾 MEET THE PACK | National Police Week continues, and it's time to meet Halo! 💥 This explosive-detection K9 is trained to sniff out danger and keep our schools and community safe. We're in awe of what Halo and her handler Officer Watson do every single day. Follow along all week as we introduce you to more of our incredible K9 team! #WeAreJCPS

LIVESTREAM | Click the link below to watch the livestream for the May 12, 2026, Work Session of the Jefferson County Board of Education. youtube.com/watch?v=q6WLKZ…

👟 SOLE PURPOSE | @BowenBees Elementary students are walking the walk when it comes to service! The whole school participated in a shoe drive led by the third grade for The @WaterStep Project. The results were incredible. Together, they collected 734 pounds of shoes! 🎉 These kids are proving that big hearts can make a big difference. 💛 #WeAreJCPS

🐾 MEET THE PACK | It's National Police Week, and we're celebrating by introducing you to four incredible K9 units in the JCPS Police Department! First up: meet Daisy, our therapy dog who brings comfort and calm wherever she goes, and her handler Darren. 🌼 Stay tuned all week as we highlight the amazing dogs and the dedicated handlers who help keep our community safe. #WeAreJCPS #NationalPoliceWeek

💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. We’re grateful for everything you do, this month and always! #WeAreJCPS

❤️ FROM THE HEART 📝 | We invited seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. "Because of you, I found the strength to keep pushing forward and work toward finishing school." ⬇️ #WeAreJCPS @Doss_High

❤️ MOMS SHOW UP | Let's kick off Mother's Day weekend with some love for the Mornings With Moms program! Female volunteers showed up BIG recently at @GreenwoodElemen, cheering on students and filling the school with energy and love. The excitement was so electric, NBC National News showed up to capture it all! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures in our community. 🌸 #WeAreJCPS #MorningsWithMoms