🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
Can you help? Due to staffing changes, we are unable to offer Chorus during the day. We want to offer after school Chorus so we can continue to provide the opportunity to sing to even more students! We are seeking someone who is able to direct the students and we are flexible about how often they rehearse. We would love to be able to have them participate in the school's concerts and contests. Please reach out by calling 502-485-8207. We can't wait to get started!
🎒 SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW | We can't wait to welcome students tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for the first day of school!
Tips to help you start the year off strong:
🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
Tips to help you start the year off strong:
🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and district leaders met with media today to share key plans and updates for the 2026-27 school year.
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
It is almost time! We can't wait to see our students on Thursday to kick off a GREAT year on #TheHill. Each week we should the Hilltopper Highlights, our newsletter designed to keep students and families prepared with all the latest Barret news. This week's issue will help you get ready for a great first day! You can read all about it here: https://app.smore.com/n/af0p3
🎒 ONE WEEK TO GO | The countdown is officially ON! We are just one week away from welcoming JCPS students back for the 2026–27 school year.
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.
2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
We are sending a HUGE THANK YOU to Northeast Christian Church for including us in their annual School Blitz! Thanks for helping create a space that is safe, clean, and beautiful for our students, staff, and families. We are so grateful! #LovetheVille
🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.
Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
We can't wait to see our 7th and 8th grade families tomorrow for Registration. We are open from 8-11 and 12-3 and will close the building to all families from 11-12. Be sure to check out the newsletter for information about getting your fast passes and skipping the lines!
ALL families can get important information and udates in the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/wezh6d
ALL families can get important information and udates in the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/wezh6d
It is time to get ready for Registration! Be sure to skip the line by completing your forms in JCPS Parent Place and paying fees on MySchoolBucks. You will see invoices listed in MySchoolBucks unless you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch status. We will run reports at 7:00 on your Registration Day and generate a "fast pass" for those stations that allows you to skip the line. Also, visit jcps.me/ebf to complete your EBF form and make a screenshot of your confirmation to skip that line as well. EBF forms are required for ALL families, even if you believe you won't qualify. Please be sure to bring a pen with you to Registration so we can get your autograph on some additional paperwork that day. We will see you soon!
JCPS Parent Place: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/ParentAccount
My School Bucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
EB F Forms: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Please note that Uniform Gear at Registration is cash/check only. Online orders will be open on 7/28 and delivered to students in class.
Yearbook sales will be open at Registration and you can choose a Pay Now or Pay Later option and get the early bird discount!
For more information, check out our Registration Stations details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130waCwV0nrxRkZLCXyjJdSG1pQGvr0_ZKD86jiJq-z8/edit?usp=sharing
JCPS Parent Place: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/ParentAccount
My School Bucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
EB F Forms: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Please note that Uniform Gear at Registration is cash/check only. Online orders will be open on 7/28 and delivered to students in class.
Yearbook sales will be open at Registration and you can choose a Pay Now or Pay Later option and get the early bird discount!
For more information, check out our Registration Stations details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130waCwV0nrxRkZLCXyjJdSG1pQGvr0_ZKD86jiJq-z8/edit?usp=sharing
We are excited to welcome back softball this fall!
It is almost time! We are so excited to get started on a great year with our Hilltoppers! Check out our Hilltopper Highlights- Summer Edition (Part 1) for some basics that will help you prepare for our return. Be sure to look for some changes to the uniform guidelines, registration details, and more! Click here to read all about it: https://app.smore.com/n/gjrxz
BOARD VACANCY | The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) is seeking applications for appointment to fill an at-large vacancy on the JCBE, due to the resignation of James Craig.
Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564
Application documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Learn more and download the application: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3032564
🚌 DOWNLOAD NOW | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.
Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
Download the app now, and mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
Heads Up, Incoming Hilltoppers! Please note the date change for Camp Hilltopper!
Check out the latest information from Barret Athletics! We hope everyone is having a great break!
☀️ SUMMER MEALS | JCPS is providing nutritious meals to children at no cost through the summer months. For more information, click the link below!
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2935325
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED | TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY! 🚨We need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year.
Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.
Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!
👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
Today, June 8, 2026, is the final day to request bus transportation for the first day of school. Every JCPS family must complete the Transportation Verification (TV) form to let us know your plans.
Eligible bus riders who fill out the form by the end of the day today will be notified of their bus stop location in July via the JCPS Bus Teller. Don't delay—get your request in now!
👉 Complete the form here: https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal
🚍 BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO TRANSIT IN LOUISVILLE | Starting Aug. 2, TARC is launching the New TARC Network—with redesigned routes, improved connections, and more frequent service where it’s needed most.
This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.
Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/
This system update is designed to make transit simpler, faster, and more reliable for riders across the region.
Learn more: https://www.ridetarc.org/newtarcnetwork/
