Dear Jefferson County Public Schools Families, 

As we continue planning for the new school year, we need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year. The JCPS Transportation Verification (TV) form is now open. Every JCPS family must complete this form letting us know how your child will get to and from school - JCPS bus rider, car rider, walker, or YMCA Childcare Enrichment Program (CEP) student. Note: YMCA CEP registration will open in mid-May. 

The final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school is June 8, 2026. Eligible bus riders who fill out the Transportation Verification form by June 8, 2026, will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. More information on Bus Teller will be provided to families this summer. The first day of school for 2026-27 is August 6, 2026.

Who is eligible for JCPS-provided transportation for the 2026-27 school year?

• All JCPS students who attend their resides school

• All students attending Central High School and Western High School

• All students enrolled at:

  • Grace James Academy

  • W.E.B. DuBois

  • Newcomer 

  • Liberty

  • TAPP

  • Phoenix School of Discovery

  • Waller-Williams 

  • Breckinridge Metropolitan

  • Minor Daniels

• All students enrolled at: 

  • Coleridge-Taylor Montessori

  • Johnson Traditional Middle 

• Students who are directly certified for Free and Reduced Lunch and attend:

  • Butler Traditional High 

  • Louisville Male High 

  • duPont Manual High 

• Special education students with transportation as a documented accommodation in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Please note: Special Needs Transportation (SNT) is handled separately and does not require the TV form to be filled out. 

How to fill out the Transportation Verification Form

• Log in to the JCPS Transportation Portal 

• Enter the information requested

• Select how your child will get to and from school: bus rider (if eligible), car rider, walker, or YMCA CEP student 

• Submit the form

• If you have any issues with completing the form, please click the ‘I Need Help’ button or contact your child’s school

Please complete the Transportation Verification process as soon as possible. The final day to request a bus stop for the first day of the 2026-27 school year is June 8, 2026. If you miss the deadline, you are not guaranteed JCPS-provided transportation for at least the first two weeks of the school year. 

Again, every JCPS family is required to let us know how your child plans to get to and from school next school year. 

Thank you for your support and partnership.

Jefferson County Public Schools 

We have received funding for our summer camp! We will have a limited number of spots for students to attend an academic summer camp June 8th - 26th for middle/high and June 10th - 26th for elementary at the Brown School. Students may attend one, two, or three weeks from 8 a.m. to noon, and receive instruction in reading and math to help prevent summer slide in grades K-9. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, but families will be responsible for their own transportation. 

Camp spots will be filled by invitation first, but for any remaining spots, families can put their name on the consideration list here, and will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please reach out to Sarah (6th-9th) or Lisa (K-5th) with questions at sarah.yost@jefferson.kyschools.us or lisa.billings@jefferson.kyschools.us

Reminder: There have been changes to AP testing fees from previous years. For non-fee waiver students, AP tests this year cost $34 and there will not be rebates. If a student orders an AP test and does not take that test, College Board charges families a $40 fee, regardless of fee waiver status. Students will owe $40 for each AP test they ordered but did not take. 

New Info: Next year, the Kentucky state legislature voted to discontinue the subsidy for AP tests. AP exams will now cost the full amount, which varies per test, but will likely be closer to $100 per test. Fee waiver families will still pay $0 for the intial ordering. The $40 no-take fee will still apply to all families.

Lunches During AP Exams: If students are taking AP exams during their lunch time, they have either been scheduled for an early lunch or we have ordered a sack lunch to deliver to them. Of course they can always bring their own lunch, although they cannot eat during the AP exam.  Students can see their lunch plan for each AP exam in their "Class of..." Google Classroom, along with their proctors, room numbers, dates and times for all AP exams.

This Friday 4/24 and Saturday 4/25 the drama department will be holding our spring show performances in the auditorium. The show is titled "Myth-Understood" and is appropriate for children of all ages. 

We would love to have you join us on a journey of two middle schoolers trying to complete a mythology report by meeting with the gods and goddesses themselves. Although our protagonist's sources are as primary as a source can be; as you know, these characters are also tricksters who may tell half truths. Will our students get their report done or will Zeus and company smite them?! Snag a ticket to find out!

Friday @7pm in the auditorium (doors open at 6:30pm)

Friday Tickets

Saturday @ 7pm in the auditorium (doors open at 6:30pm)

Saturday Tickets

*we will not be accepting cash at the door for tickets

Melissa Labrada Morera has advanced to #1 in the America’s Favorite Student contest.

Melissa is a wonderful reflection of our school’s values through her dedication, kindness, and commitment to learning. This achievement not only highlights her efforts, but also brings positive recognition to our school community.

We would be truly grateful for any support you could offer, such as sharing her voting link or encouraging others to participate.

https://americasfavstudent.org/2026/melissa-labrada-morera 

Click Here to Nominate Yourself or Someone Else!

Moveathon is the PTSA’s largest annual fundraiser—bringing our school community together to support student growth through movement, wellness, and fun. This year, we are working toward a fundraising goal of $15,000 to support projects and resources that directly enhance student life both inside and outside the classroom.

Funds raised will help support campus improvements such as beautification efforts, completion of the Peace Park walkway, landscaping, and exterior enhancements to the Brown School. In light of recent JCPS budget reductions, these funds are especially critical to replacing essential classroom and science lab tables, as well as providing updated equipment and furniture that support student learning.

Beyond facilities, Moveathon also helps fund a wide range of enrichment opportunities—from in-school programming to extracurricular experiences—ensuring all students have access to a well-rounded educational environment.

Event Details
Date: May 18, 2026
Location: School grounds
Who: All students and families are welcome

Students will spend an hour outdoors participating in a variety of engaging activities—running, walking, climbing, jumping, dancing, and celebrating their fundraising efforts. We are also partnering with local businesses focused on health and fitness to lead interactive movement-based activities throughout the event. Grade-level schedules will be shared as the date approaches.

If you are interested in sponsoring Moveathon or supporting this important initiative, please contact Emily Reeder at emily.r.reeder@gmail.com.

Join us as we move together to strengthen our school community and invest in meaningful opportunities for every student.

Here is a video that you can watch to set up your child's fundraising page

Our next SBDM Counci meeting is Monday, April 27th at 4:00 PM. HERE is the tentative agenda.