Foster Traditional Academy

Thank you for helping your teams grow! Thanking our ILT teams with flowers to create a beautiful bouquet.

1 day ago, Foster Traditional Academy

📢 Don't miss the JCPS Superintendent Finalist Community Forums TODAY, Tues, May 20th! 🗣️ Meet Ben Shuldiner & Dr. H. Brian Yearwood. 📍 Forum 1: 4-6 PM @ JCPS Center for Professional Learning (Live on JCBE YouTube) 📍 Forum 2: 7-9 PM @ Stopher Elementary ❓Submit Questions: https://forms.gle/aJbBWsGt6SoUXKB26 ➡️ More Info & Feedback: https://bit.ly/434Nhmw #WeAreJCPS

8 days ago, Jefferson County Public Schools

JCPS Superintendent Finalists Q&A Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Open to All | Moderated by Hazard Young Attea Associates 4 - 6 p.m. JCPS Center for Professional Learning 3903 Atkinson Square Dr., Louisville, KY 40218 7 - 9 p.m. Stopher Elementary School 14417 Aiken Rd., Louisville, KY 40245

💬 HAPPY SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MONTH | Shoutout to the incredible professionals supporting students with communication disorders. Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and changes lives. ❤️ We’re grateful for everything you do—this month and always! 🙌

8 days ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Everyone has something to communicate, with or without a voice." Being a Speech Language Pathologist means I am an advocate for my students. It is my responsibility to make sure they are heard and understood and that they are confident enough to speak for themselves. — Jean Whitt, Speech-Language Pathologist at Kennedy Elementary and McFerran Early Childhood

🚨 JCPS UPDATE | JCPS after-school activities are canceled today, Friday, May 16 due to expected inclement weather.

12 days ago, JCPS Communications

CLASSIFIED JOB FAIR | Join us this Friday, May 16 for a Classified Career Fair to learn more about open roles in our Nutrition Services, Security, Maintenance, Mechanic, Custodial, and Early Childhood divisions!

14 days ago, JCPS Communications

15 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! "Communication is the essence of human life." — Janice Light Being a JCPS SLP means working with students to develop essential speech, language, and communication skills so that they may overcome challenges and be successful across settings in their school environment, but also in life. It means advocating for students' needs, working on goals, and collaborating with other professionals to promote skills and independence. — Allison Forrester, Speech-Language Pathologist at Hudson Middle, Meyzeek Middle, UofL Pact, and duPont Manual High

💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!

16 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Casey Leone. Wellington Elementary. “Nurse Casey has been a school nurse at Wellington Elementary for 10 years. She works diligently to make sure all of her students are cared for. She has built relationships with her students and families and ensures that they all have access to healthcare and resources. She advocates for her students to receive necessary health services, such as dental clinics, vision clinics, immunizations, and physicals at school. She enjoys providing health education to her students whenever she has the opportunity.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN

📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You have inspired me to continue on the path I'm on, so I can be a teacher like you one day."

19 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To: Ms. Cashman, Southern High School. I’ve had you as a teacher for 3 years now, and you have impacted my life more than any other teacher I’ve ever had. You push me even when I want to give up. You have given me the tools I need to succeed in life. Not only have you helped me grow as a person, you’ve also helped me grow my career and my emotional health. You have cared for me more than anyone I know. You have inspired me to continue on the path I’m on, so I can be a teacher like you one day. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. From: Piper K., 12th Grade, Southern High School

19 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Tracey Jones. Jeffersontown High. “We would like to recognize nurse Tracey from Jeffersontown High School for her outstanding dedication to patient care and health education. Tracey overcame language barriers through the effective use of interpreter services with the Language Line. By proactively reaching out to parents/guardians in their preferred language, Tracey ensured that families received clear, culturally sensitive education about recommended vaccines. This commitment to inclusivity and health equity not only empowered parents to make informed decisions, but also helped improve community health outcomes.” - Heather Karem, Nurse Practitioner

📝 FROM THE HEART | We invited JCPS seniors to write a letter to their favorite teacher. For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're sharing a few of the heartfelt responses. ❤️ "You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom."

20 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. To Ms. Ice, Laukhuf Elementary. From Miranda W., 12th grade, Louisville Male High School. I hope you are doing well! As I look back on my education, I can’t help but think of the incredible impact you had on my learning and personal growth. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication, encouragement, and the lasting influence you’ve had on my life. Looking back, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making learning engaging and meaningful. Your kindness, patience, and belief in your students made a difference, and I am so grateful to have been one of them. From coming in as a new student with only a few months left of school, you welcomed me with open arms. You made me feel as though I had known you for years. You are the reason I am where I am today, and I am beyond grateful. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t have faith in myself. Thank you for guiding me through school while also making sure I figured it out on my own. You taught me independence and just how important maturity was. You gave me a helping hand when I needed it most. No matter what the situation was, regardless if it was friends, family, school or just about anything, you were always willing to be there and listen to me talk. As I navigate through life, I will forever appreciate your kindness and words. Thank you for sticking by my side during times I felt like I couldn’t do it! You are an incredible teacher, and your impact reaches far beyond the years in your classroom. As I move on with life and begin my own journey, I will always remember your kind words and to never forget to keep going. You don’t come across many people who help you through life, but I am forever grateful to have that person as you. I love you beyond words and thank you for being you!

20 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You! Happy National School Nurses Week! Carol Chesney. Coral Ridge Elementary. “Carol has been a JCPS School Nurse for 17 years and loves working with children. She loves being a nurse to children in an educational environment. She always greets each child with a friendly smile and listens to each of their concerns. She not only provides healthcare to ours students but is there for the staff as well.” - Megan Habich-Trueblood, APRN

💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn — thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you!

21 days ago, JCPS Communications

A Big Thank You! Happy National School Nurses Week! Kristen Mattioli. Bates Elementary. “Upon entering the office at Bates Elementary, you will quickly notice that Nurse Kristen is an integral part of the school community. In addition to students coming to her office for an array of medical needs, many stop by for a quick hug or word of reassurance to start their day. Her efforts have created a space where students feel safe and cared for, which is an undeniable talent of a great school nurse.” - Mary Texas, APRN, FNP

Kicking off KSA with a student vs staff basketball game!

22 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy

Who has the best principal? Foster does! Celebrating Ms. Young with a tea party! Thank you for everything you do. We love you!

22 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy

22 days ago, JCPS Communications

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! “Never assume a person who has difficulty communicating has nothing to say.” — Stacy Sekinger Being an SLP in JCPS has always been about meeting the needs of our littlest learners and their families. Everyday I get to play, laugh, and—sometimes—cry with them as we navigate what can be a very overwhelming introduction to the ECE world. Communication is a foundational right for all people. Helping toddlers access that right by developing a way to communicate with their loved ones is so very rewarding. I love my job! — Jenny Lockwood, Speech-Language Pathologist at Early Childhood Diagnostic Center

💉💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSES WEEK | To the compassionate, skilled professionals who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn — thank you! Your care makes a difference every single day. 🏥🍎 We appreciate you this week and every week!

22 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: A Big Thank You. Happy National School Nurses Week! Katelyn Young, Okolona Elementary. “Katelyn works diligently to provide quality care to all students at Okolona Elementary. She goes above and beyond to build relationships with families, ensuring they have access to resources and feel comfortable contacting her with any questions or concerns. A recent example of her commitment is contacting families of students that failed vision screenings and making sure they were aware of Adarsh clinics. This resulted in 5 students getting access to much needed glasses that will play a huge role in their academic success. She has been a great resource to our zone and is always willing to answer any questions from fellow nurses.” - Mary Texas, APRN, FNP

The school transfer window is now open at https://bit.ly/4m2Jqhm. If you need in-person help submitting a transfer request, the Office of School Choice will be on-site at the JCPS Satellite Office (1107 South 17th Street) Wednesday, May 7th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Families should enter through door #12 located on Gallagher Street.

22 days ago, JCPS Communications

Graphic says: Student transfer application assistance at the JCPS Satellite Office. 1107 South 17th Street. Louisville, KY 40210. May 5th & 7th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Assistance will still be available at the LAM Building located at 4309 Bishop Lane.

🎉 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | To all of our amazing JCPS educators—thank you for showing up, lifting up, and going above and beyond every single day. You’re shaping futures, inspiring minds, and making magic happen. ✨ We see you. We celebrate you. We appreciate you this week and every week! ❤️

23 days ago, JCPS Communications

🎉 SUPERTEACHERS | JCPS teachers stocked up on FREE supplies today at the Clothing Assistance Program's Superteacher Event—grabbing everything from classroom essentials to tools that help build stronger connections with students and families! 💼🍎 And the best part? Even more teachers will get to “shop” the event Monday, just in time for #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🙌

26 days ago, JCPS Communications

Teachers looks at items at the Clothing Assistance Program's (CAP) Superteacher event.

Teachers gather for the CAP Superteachers event.

Dressing our Derby best at Foster. Don't we look fabulous?😍

27 days ago, Foster Traditional Academy

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