📚 BOOKS AND BADGES 👮🏼‍♀️ | JCPS police officers surprised students across the district with books and gifts through their Books and Badges program, sharing the joy of the season!
4 days ago, JCPS Communications
A police officer and an adult pose for a picture with three students who are holding gifts.
A student holds a basket of gifts.
Two police officers and an adult pose for a picture with two students who are holding baskets of gifts.
A police officer shakes hands with a student.
❄️ WINTER BREAK | We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Winter Break Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. We will welcome students back on Jan. 5, 2026.
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Have a wonderful winter break.
‼️ DEADLINE | Today is the last day to apply for the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss the deadline. Apply now: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
10 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website!
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!
12 days ago, Amy Strite
Pizza Flyer

We are wrapping up our final days of the first semester! Let's finish strong! 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/3v6t5

14 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
‼️ 4 DAYS LEFT | Don’t wait! There are only 4 days left to apply for the 2026-27 school year. As a reminder, if your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, you must register online first to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250.
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Application Period Frequently Asked Questions Flyer

Barret will be in NTI status today, 12.15.25, 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.

14 days ago, Amy Strite
NTI Day Today!
Due to forecasted frigid temperatures in the early morning hours on Monday, December 15, 2025, we have made the decision to use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day for students and staff. Temperatures are expected to warm throughout the day so all after school athletic and extracurricular activities will go on as scheduled.
15 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please review the updated showtimes for the play.
17 days ago, Raechel Minor
Performance flyer
All resubmissions and missing mastery tasks for Term 2 are due by the school wide work deadline on 12.17.25 at 11:59 PM. Use your time during NTI to finish strong!
17 days ago, Amy Strite
Term 2 Deadline
ONE WEEK | Reminder! The Application Period for the 2026–27 school year closes in one week. Families with incoming kindergarten, 6th, or 9th-grade students who live in the Choice Zone will need to select between their close-to-home or their far-away school options before next Friday’s deadline.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492

#WeAreJCPS
17 days ago, JCPS Communications
Application period. All students entering kindergarten and those new to JCPS are required to apply from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Apply now on the JCPS website.

Barret will be in NTI status today, 12.12.25, 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.

17 days ago, Amy Strite
NTI Day Today!
UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 will be an NTI day for students and staff. All athletic and extracurricular events are canceled.
18 days ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day on Friday, December 12, 2025
❄️IMPORTANT | Due to forecasted winter weather, all JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. or later this evening (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025) are canceled. A decision on Friday’s schedule will be announced tonight or early tomorrow morning.
18 days ago, JCPS Communications
All JCPS events scheduled for 7 p.m. of later this evening (Thursday, December 11) are canceled.
Next week (Dec 15-19) is Winter Spirit Week! Check out the graphic and join in the fun! Be sure to watch for the Hilltopper Highlights for full details. Let's celebrate a great end to the first semester on #TheHill as we head into Winter Break!
19 days ago, Amy Strite
Winter Spirit Week Graphic
✅ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | Need help completing your child's application for the 2026-27 school year? JCPS will host a Community Application Assistance event at the Passport Community Space on Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the flyer for more details!
20 days ago, JCPS Communications
"Flyer with a yellow background decorated with school supplies such as pencils, scissors, paper clips, paintbrushes, and notebooks. In the center is a white cloud-shaped text box that reads: 'Community Application Assistance at the Passport Community Space.' Below it, the flyer lists the event location and details: '2028 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40210. Dec 9th from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.' It states the event is sponsored by the Office of School Choice and includes contact information: '(502) 485-6250, jcpsschoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us.' On the right side, there is a small illustration of a graduation cap on a globe and a laptop with a person’s silhouette on the screen. A note at the bottom says: 'The School Choice Office will be on site to help complete student applications.' JCPS logo appears in the lower left corner."
Hard work pays off! We are so proud of our students, staff, and families for the partnership it takes to make so much progress. State test scores are only one way to measure the amazing things that happen in our school, but CONGRATULATIONS on another great year of test scores. This year we are most proud that we have measurable growth for ALL groups of students. That truly speaks to our vision of Excellence for Everyone! But we can't stop now! Let's keep working hard and make even bigger gains this year because at Barret we #NeverStopClimbing! That's #TheBarretWay!
21 days ago, Amy Strite
Scores Graphic 2025
✅ DON’T FORGET | Have you completed your child’s application yet? The deadline is coming up! If your student is entering kindergarten or has never attended a JCPS school, remember to register online first to get your access key. Need help? Call the Office of School Choice at 502-485-6250.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
21 days ago, JCPS Communications
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”
“JCPS graphic announcing the application period for students entering kindergarten or new to JCPS. Text states that applications are required from November 3 through December 19, 2025. Icons of a backpack, a computer cursor, and a location pin appear at the top. Message at bottom says ‘Apply Now on the JCPS website.’”

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/3gpqu

22 days ago, Amy Strite
Hilltopper Highlights Notification Flier
📢 JCBE ANNOUNCEMENT | The Chair and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education announced they will formally move to pause the plan to consolidate and close schools, following recent community input.

You can read more on the JCPS News Page. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2583609
24 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Board of Education Announcement