If you are interested in mental health services for your student outside of the school setting, we are able to make referrals for you through Care Solace. If you are interested in my services with your student to start off the school year please reach out to me via the student support form and I will be happy to talk with you and find the best services for your student. I am hoping to do more groups this year, so if you have an idea that you think would benefit your child feel free to reach out!

Also the second annual Brown School Mental Health Fair was a big success. The kids had a lot of fun learning about local community supports, getting to meet some therapy dogs, and learning from the Science Center! I look forward to bigger and better things next year!

Are you looking for fun activities for your student to do this summer? JCPS Family Resource Centers are sponsoring a summer resource fair. SOAR (Summer Opportunities and Resources) is, this Saturday,  March 21, 10 am - 1:00 pm at Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave, 40211. Free scholarships will be given away as door prizes!  Shop and compare summer opportunities for your student all in one place!

Our Big Smiles dental program was cancelled yesterday. They have rescheduled for April 1 and 2, therefore, you still have time to sign up your student for a dental cleaning.  If you have not signed up your student yet and would like to, click here to register.  This will save you from missing a day of work and your student from missing school!

Check out J. Graham Brown School's Student Support Team's (SST) Website:

JGBS SST Website

From Elementary parents:

ELEMENTARY

Important Highlights include:

School Events

Student Recognitions including  Star Students!

How to contact Miss Christy

American Heart Challenge is here! Our students are learning how to keep their hearts and brains healthy, and raising funds to help kids with special hearts.

We’re asking all families to sign up and complete Finn’s Mission, where they will learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. All students who sign up will receive a wristband.

PLUS, the blue first block class with the most students signed up will win our school’s Classroom Challenge and special class party.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Sign Up Today or download the AHA Schools app.

2. Complete Finn’s Mission: Share with family and friends through social media, text and/or email so they too can learn the warning signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR.

Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!

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8th Grade Dance Information:

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: School lobby and courtyard
Theme: Paris, City of Lights     

To make this night unforgettable, we need your support. There are several ways you can help.

1) Financial Contributions: Our fundraising goal is $2500.  Donations can be made at the following link to My School Bucks: 8th Grade Class Donations. Note, when using the link, you do not have to sign in. Scroll down to donate as a guest.     Checks can be made payable to J. Graham Brown School with 8th Grade End of Year activities in the memo line.  Cash can also be donated in the office.  We ask that you please donate by April 2 so that we can plan accordingly.  

2) Volunteer Support & donations
We need volunteers to assist with dance setup, chaperoning during the event, and cleanup afterward.  We are also seeking donations for refreshments.  Please sign up and help,
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AACAA29A0F85-61646086-class#/

3) Donation of Items
We are seeking donations for decorations to transform the lobby into a special space for them.  https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/37U8YW84HHCU7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_E8QZNQX3HY8KZ3WV205T

If you have Paris-themed decorations at home that you are willing to lend, please contact Elizabeth Cooke at mananandrygirls@gmail.com 

Thank you for your support. Our next planning meeting will take place at Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub at 822 E Broadway on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 6pm.  Please join! 

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Summer Opportunity: The Lesley Prather Empowerment Camp's application are now open! This program is for Middle School age students that identify as female and are seeking opportunities to grow as leaders, collaborate with peers, and network with strong female role models. The camp is run collaboratively with Louisville Fire and EMS. Contact Robin.Cash@jefferson.kyschools.us or see the website (linked above) for more information. Application Deadline 

Juniors are taking the SAT today and we are so proud of their commitment to presenting the best testing versions of themselves that they can, but also want to reiterate that our students are more than test scores! 

Brown School students are indepdent, innovative, empathetic, and advocates for social justice and the less fortunate. I speak to those characteristics in letters of recommendation regularly. We are all so proud of the young adults we help raise and no test score will make us feel otherwise!

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THIS LIST is provided by the Governor's School for the Arts. Students interested in that program typically apply in the fall of their sophomore and junior year. I would think attending one of these programs before applying to GSA could help prepare you to be admitted to GSA which can carry significant scholarship opportunities!

Previously mentioned options:

Multiple Grades-UofL Speed OutReach rolling admit, many free options

Grades 9-12-UofL McConnell Young Leaders Academy

Multiple Grades-Bellarmine Camp Valor (opens March 4th), cost varies by program 

Grades 7-10-WKU Vampy for Gifted/Talented, does cost money, but I think there is financial aid available.

Age 16+-Mayor's SummerWorks Program work 8-10 weeks for 30 hours a week at jobs that are not open postings. A variety of opportunities.

Grade 11-Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK) at UK

LBA Summer Law Program (not yet updated for 2026), circle back in a few weeks.