JCPS

🚍 A SWEET SENDOFF ✨ | When a Western Day Treatment student earned his transition back to his comprehensive school, his JCPS “bus family” made sure it was a celebration to remember—complete with pizza, Spider-Man surprises, and a piñata. Read more about how this milestone became a moment of joy and community: jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2799811 #WeAreJCPS

📺 OUR KIDS APRIL 2026 | The new episode of "Our Kids" is out! This month's show is hosted by @PRP_Panthers correspondent MaKenna Scott. ✅ Check it out! ⬇️ #WeAreJCPS youtu.be/c4QmctsKu4Q

WATCH NOW | The Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting on March 31, 2026. youtube.com/watch?v=kZzVKE…

🏆♟️ CHAMPIONS AGAIN! ♟️🏆 | The Valley High School Chess Team has done it AGAIN! This weekend, they captured 1st place at the US Chess National High School Championship (Under 800 Division)—marking their FOURTH national title! 🎉🔥 What an incredible achievement and a true testament to their hard work, talent, and determination. #WeAreJCPS @ValleyViking033

🪛💻 REAL-WORLD LEARNING IN ACTION | Students at @BTHS_Bears are putting their skills to the test—and to work! As part of a pilot program, students are repairing Chromebooks during class, gaining hands-on tech experience while helping keep devices classroom-ready. #WeAreJCPS

✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break. #WeAreJCPS

💙 CORE OF COMPASSION AWARD | JCPS was honored to receive the @daretocarefb Core of Compassion Award last week. This recognition reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to supporting students and families across our community. @JCPSSuper accepted the award on behalf of the district. Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner! #WeAreJCPS

📺 OUR KIDS PREVIEW | @PRP_Panthers MaKenna Scott gives us a preview of the April 2026 “Our Kids” show. ✅ Check it out! #WeAreJCPS

🏈 PROGRAM FIRST | Congratulations to @PRP_Panthers student Khila T., who was offered a flag football scholarship from Jackson State College in Tennessee. She's the first student to earn a college scholarship offer in PRP flag football history! #WeAreJCPS @PRP_Athletics

🎶 SPECIAL VISIT ✨ | Grammy-winning composer @teddyconducts visited @WMSFA, inspiring students with his message of growth, excellence, and the power of music to connect us all. About 70 orchestra students are preparing “Peace Like a River,” a powerful piece by @LouOrch composer-in-residency Anthony R. Green, performed in collaboration with four local professional musicians. Abrams' visit was an unforgettable moment for students like Ellis C. and Phoenix G. Check out what they had to say! 💙🎻 #WeAreJCPS

🎊 EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND ACTION | @JCPSSuper was proud to support the Derby City Chapter of Jack and Jill of America’s 31st Annual Cotillion this weekend. More than just a celebration, this event awarded vital scholarships to empower the next generation of leaders. Join us in celebrating the dedication of those who help our students navigate their personal and educational lives with confidence and grace. hashtag#WeAreJCPS

🎶 CREATIVE COLLABORATION ✨ | Last week, @WMSFA welcomed @teddyconducts and @LouOrch composer-in-residency Anthony R. Green! About 70 orchestra students are preparing “Peace Like a River,” a powerful piece by Green, performed in collaboration with four local professional musicians. With its message of peace, joy, and love, this experience was truly inspiring for our young artists! 💙🎻 #WeAreJCPS

🌟 HEALTHY FUTURES 📊 | Research met real-world advice at @Seneca_High's 12th Annual Student Health Fair! Students showcased their health projects while community partners shared tips on making smart, healthy lifestyle choices. #WeAreJCPS

🧠 HEAD STRONG 🚴‍♂️ | First graders at @SempleStars recently got a brain boost! Experts from @UofLHealth and the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky shared why protecting your head matters, and every student rode away safer with a new helmet! #WeAreJCPS

🧠 THINK FAST | Meet Zahir Covington, team captain of the @DuBoisAcademy High School Quick Recall team, known for his lightning-fast recall and focused drive. He’s built multiple teams, earned several scholarship offers, and turned a once-challenging language arts class with Mr. Homrich into a strength. Proof that growth comes from pushing past what isn’t easy. 💪✨ #WeAreJCPS

🌱 ROOTED LEARNING 🚜 | JCPS celebrated All In for Agriculture Education Week in a big way at Tully Elementary. Students and staff were joined by the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture and state and local leaders to celebrate the power of agriculture education! #WeAreJCPS

🩺 MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS 🚐 | Valley High School Health Science Academy students recently toured the @UofLHealth Brown Cancer Center mobile breast cancer screening unit! This incredible facility on wheels gave students a firsthand look at how lifesaving technology is brought directly into the community. From prevention and early detection to expanding access to care, these future healthcare professionals saw how impact goes far beyond hospital walls. 💗 #WeAreJCPS @ValleyViking033

🛹 SKATE NIGHT | Nearly ten skateboarding clubs have popped up across JCPS in just a few years. Find out why one teacher says the skills they're learning transfer from the concrete to the classroom. 🔗 jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/article… #WeAreJCPS

💻 CYBER CHAMPION | Butler Traditional High School student Khalid Sheikh recently won first place in the regional Cyber Security competition at FBLA! 📺 Watch to learn more about how Khalid is already working in the industry while still in high school. ⬇️ #WeAreJCPS

🎓 FUTURE FOCUSED ✨ | Maupin Elementary recently welcomed students from @HowardU as part of their Alternative Spring Break, bringing real-world inspiration into the classroom. The college volunteers worked with students and shared their personal journeys and helped students start thinking about one big question: What do you want to be when you grow up? #WeAreJCPS @Maupin_ES