Bear Essentials

I hope everyone is having a great summer!  I am back at work and am looking forward to meeting all our new families this year.  The FRYSC assists families with support groups, holiday assistance, clothing/food assistance, housing referrals, health services, and after school programming.  Just a friendly reminder, that Brown has an on-site food pantry.  If anyone needs assistance with food, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.  I am looking forward to working with our families and providing programs for our students and families!

My first day back from summer break is August 7th!

We are so excited to welcome all of our students, new and returning, in August and I am particularly excited for my high school students! 

The Class of 2027, who is just beginning their high school journey, was in kindergarten when I began working at Brown in 2014. Those returning from last year have grown together the past 9 years and we look forward to welcoming students that are new to Brown and accepting them as new family.

The Class of 2026 made amazing strides last year and have a year of learning and goal setting (and goal crushing) ahead of them as they evolve as young adults. Sophomore year is rigorous, but I know they are committed to taking advantage of the opportunities that will come their way.

My Juniors, the Class of 2025, will rise to the challenge that is junior year. Many are taking a rigorous course load and they will set their sights on their post-secondary goals with our unique Career Choices class (locally referred to as Junior Seminar) taught by the ever talented and mindful Norah Wakefield.

SENIORS!!!!! You have an amazing year ahead of you as we prepare to launch into your adult life beyond high school. Whatever your chosen path may be, you have the support of our faculty and staff behind you. We are so excited to support you as you are the leaders of our K-12 family and you have so many unique experiences this year while you also have the opportunity to reflect of your time at Brown and leave the legacy of the Class of 2024. We have such high hopes for each of you and cannot wait to see the growth that occurs this next school year!

EVERYONE-Your schedules will be available in early August and a course change request form will be made available that same day. Robin will be in study halls the first week and you have 10 school days to request a change. Please complete the Course Change Request Form to schedule an appointment to make the most efficient use of your time. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to discuss any possible changes with Norah if they are enrolled in her courses. 

Seniors intending to participate in Work Based Learning must submit all required paperwork before they will have their schedule changed to reflect their ability to check out and should not plan on going to work until after 2:40 the first few days of school. Please notify your work sites now for scheduling purposes.

Please email me if you need assistance at cordia.pickerill@jefferson.kyschools.us. 

My first day back from summer break is July 26th!

Please note that elementary homeroom rosters in Infinite Campus are NOT accurate.  Finalized homeroom rosters will be posted in Infinite Campus by Mon, Aug 31.