STAY CONNECTED | It’s Public Schools Week, and there’s so much to celebrate in JCPS! 🎉📚

From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.

We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.

🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
about 7 hours ago, JCPS Communications
Get Your JCPS News From the Source. jcps.me/news (includes a screenshot of the JCPS news page)
CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).

Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
Public Schools Week. February 23-27, 2026 #PSW26

It is time to get ready for another great week at Barret! Get all of the latest information in this week's edition of The Hilltopper Highlights. You can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/xedvh

2 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!

And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
6 days ago, JCPS Communications
Photo collage of adults attending the Google-Palooza PD event with adults sitting at tables.
Three adults pose for a picture and smile.
Sitting in carpool thinking about dinner? Who wants pizza?!? Order some pizza, support the PTSA, and take a night off from cooking dinner. Everyone wins! Order using the promo code BARRET and the Barret PTSA will receive a portion of the proceeds. We appreciate your support! All Barret PTSA money is. spent directly on our students, staff, and school!
6 days ago, Amy Strite
February Pizza

Reminder- NO SCHOOL for students on Monday and Tuesday. If you have a Parent Teacher Conference scheduled on Tuesday, we look forward to seeing you then. We will be ready for a great rest of the week starting Wednesday and you can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/dc8jzn

9 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier

It is time to get ready for another great week at Barret! Get all of the latest information in this week's edition of The Hilltopper Highlights. You can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/2e3vg

16 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
🚍 DRIVE WITH US | We’re hosting a Job Fair for bus and van drivers, and we want to meet YOU! 🫵 Come find your next career opportunity with JCPS.

⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
20 days ago, JCPS Communications
Job Fair. Hiring Bus & Van Drivers, Friday, March 6, 2026. 10 a.m. 2 p.m., VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218.

Barret will be in NTI status today (2/4), which means students will learn virtually at home. All students are expected to bring their Chromebooks to and from school each day, so they should have them at home. Assignments will be posted in all Google Classrooms by 8:30 AM. Students must complete all work assigned. Students must complete the attendance form to be counted present for the day. We hope everyone stays safe and warm. Please see your email for more details.

21 days ago, Amy Strite
NTI Day Today!
Due to the additional snow and ice on roads and sidewalks throughout Jefferson County, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day for JCPS on Wednesday, Feb, 4, 2026
🌟 CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS | Feb. 2 to 6 is National School Counselor Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional development, and career readiness.

Thank you to our JCPS school counselors for all you do!
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
National School Counseling Week. School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, school counselors.
🚨REGULAR SCHEDULE | After careful consideration, JCPS will return to its normal, in-person schedule on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

As always, we encourage everyone to use caution and their best judgment when traveling to and from school.

We appreciate your continued support of our students and staff throughout JCPS.
22 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS schools are open Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

We have been missing our fantastic students! It is time to get ready for another great week at Barret! Get all of the latest information in this week's edition of The Hilltopper Highlights. You can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/nh873

23 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
Barret will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow. Doors will open at 9:00 AM. Please do not drop off students early because the buliding will not be staffed, and we don't want anyone to have to wait out in the cold. Thank you for your flexibility and support! Be safe and we will see you on #TheHill!
23 days ago, Amy Strite
Two Hour Delay Notice

DELAYED START| All JCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 2, 2026. Early Childhood classes are canceled for the day. All after school athletic events and extracurricular activities remain as scheduled. There is no change to dismissal times. 

A delayed start will allow students to be at bus stops and walking to school in the daylight.


23 days ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS on a two-hour delay Monday, February 2, 2026
NTI DAY | Today, our teams spent the day evaluating road conditions and school campuses across the District. While many main roads remain in good shape, several side streets and neighborhood roadways are still icy.

These conditions have led us to utilize another Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Friday, January 30. Students should follow their school-specific NTI instructions. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
26 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
STAY UP TO DATE | JCPS families, if you did not receive alerts earlier this week related to the winter weather, please double-check that your contact information in Infinite Campus is current. You can update your details online or by calling your child’s school.

👉 Update online: https://bit.ly/JCPSUpdateContactInfo

Note: Updates may take up to 24 hours to show up in the app.
27 days ago, JCPS Communications
Stay Up to Date: Double-check that your contact information in Infinite Campus is current.
TECHNICAL ISSUE | We’re aware of a technical issue with the Parent Portal that is causing some 2026–27 school year enrollment information to display incorrectly. Our IT team is actively working to resolve the issue, and we anticipate it will be fixed by next week.

We’ll share an update once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
27 days ago, JCPS Communications
Important Message

It is time to get ready for another great week at Barret! Get all of the latest information in this week's edition of The Hilltopper Highlights. You can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/v8tsp

PS- Only two more days to buy a chance to be the King or Queen of Carpool for February! See the newsletter for details!

28 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
❄ NTI DAYS | After evaluating road conditions throughout the community, Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, will be Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days for JCPS students and staff.

While our crews report that most main roads are in good shape, many side streets and neighborhood roads across the county remain hazardous. Due to these lingering conditions and low temperatures, we believe transitioning to NTI is the safest choice for our students and staff.

Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.

Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we navigate these winter conditions. Please stay warm and safe.
28 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Days Wednesday and Thursday