Who is ready for some Fall Family Fun? Join us for Barret's first outdoor movie night! Bring your own chairs and we will provide the popcorn and movie on the Peterson-Dumesnil House lawn October 17 starting at 6:30. Food trucks will be on site, too! We want to make sure we have plenty of supplies, so let us know if you think you can join us by clicking:
https://forms.gle/5fUQcZrYbnNBLWfu9 5 months ago, Amy Strite
Welcome back, Hilltoppers! We hope everyone has had a great break. We have so many exciting things coming up, so be sure to check out our weekly newsletter, Hilltopper Highlights, for all the latest information and updates so you can be ready for a great week! Click the link and get a sneak peek at all the great things we have in store for our amazing students!
Hilltopper Highlights 10.5.25
5 months ago, Amy Strite
🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025
Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.
See the full list of winners and learn more:
https://bit.ly/Baird2025 Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Please remind your Hilltopper to charge their Chromebook! Having your materials and being responsible is #TheBarretWay! As a reminder, students who repeatedly do not have a charged Chromebook may be subject to disciplinary action. Please help us ensure that all students are ready for a great day tomorrow! We appreciate your support.
5 months ago, Amy Strite
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
#WeAreJCPS
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
It's that time again! As a reminder- students have no school on Wednesday for Parent/Teacher conferences. Click the newsletter link for details. Also, there is NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK for Fall Break! That means we have 4 days of classes this week, so let's make each of them count!
Hilltopper Highlights 9.21.25
5 months ago, Amy Strite
CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online:
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Welcome to Student Showcase Open House 2025! As you tour the school, please check out your Hilltopper's great work so far! Please remember, this is not a parent-teacher conference, so please don't ask about your child's progress so far. We do have conferences next week, and you can sign up at the link below. In the meantime, if you want to know more about our teachers, feel free to check out their bio videos at
https://bit.ly/barretteachers !
Parent Teacher Conference Link:
https://bit.ly/barretptcdayHave a great visit and be sure to enjoy the food trucks!
5 months ago, Amy Strite
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
5 months ago, JCPS Communications
Tomorrow is the big day! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow night for our Student Showcase Open House! Thursday (9/18) from 5:30-7:30, we will celebrate our students' amazing work in each of their classes. You won't want to miss it! Students should wear their ID so they can scan in for Barret Bucks for attending!
**ALSO- Stop by the PTSA table for a chance to enter a drawing to be King or Queen of Carpool for the month!**
5 months ago, Amy Strite
It is Papa Johns Night tonight, Barret Families! Pizza sounds better than cooking, doesn't it? Thanks for your support!
5 months ago, Amy Strite
Be sure to check out our weekly newsletter, Hilltopper Highlights, for all the latest information and updates so you can be ready for a great week! Click the link and get a sneak peek at all the great things we have in store for our amazing students!
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Hilltopper Highlights 9.14.25
5 months ago, Amy Strite
It is almost time! Our Open House Student Showcase is almost here! This is one of the most exciting events of the year. Students can show you their best work so far in each of their classes and you can meet their teachers and staff. We will have food trucks in the parking lot, guest tables, and more! All Barret families are encouraged to attend. Students who attend will receive Barret Bucks and this will count as a Journey to Success Milestone! Join us on Thursday, 9/18, from 5:30-7:30. It is Open House style, so you can arrive/depart at your convenience.
6 months ago, Amy Strite
Don't Miss Out! Join Barret PTSA Skate Night tonight at Champs from 6-8. It is going to be so much fun. You can drop off (but please pick up on time!!) or stay for the fun. If you are planning to stay, please consider signing up to chaperone. Free entry for the children of the first three chaperones to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FABAC2FA4FD0-58460148-barret#/ 6 months ago, Amy Strite
MAP Testing continues this week with Math. Please make sure your Hilltopper is charging their Chromebook every night and bringing it to school each day!
There are SO many exciting things coming up for our students. Be sure to check out our weekly newsletter, Hilltopper Highlights, for all the latest information and updates so you can be ready for a great week! Click the link and get a sneak peek at all the great things we have in store for our amazing students!
Hilltopper Highlights 9.7.25
6 months ago, Amy Strite
📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
6 months ago, JCPS Communications
