Klondike Families: This week, we celebrate National School Counseling Week & honor our amazing counselor, Mrs. Kaukas! She supports our scholars, families & staff with dedication, kindness & compassion. Join us in thanking her with a note, kind word, or message of gratitude! ❤️
Sounds like the fans leaving the Lighthouse Academy off of Old Shep have reported a bunch of Bears. A bunch of Bears celebrating a “W” for their first win in the last game of the season. Thank you to everyone for continuing to support the cheer and BBall teams.
COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU | The JCPS Summer Success League (formerly known as the Backpack League) will be held June 16 – July 11, 2025. Make plans now to join us!
- Breakfast and lunch provided for students
- Transportation provided (within proximity to the address)
- Math and Literacy Instruction
- Enrichment Activities
- Social Emotional Learning
- Fun
- Engaging
HOURS:
- Elementary Students (incoming 1st through incoming 6th graders) attend 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Middle and High School Students (incoming 7th through 12th graders) attend 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watch the JCPS INSIDER newsletter for more information, including how to sign up!
✅ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | The 2025 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 28, 2025!
If you are a JCPS parent/guardian or employee, take the survey now at https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25!
✅ BOARD UPDATE | During yesterday's Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) meeting, the Constitutional Oath of Office was administered to JCBE members Gail Logan Strange (District 1), Tricia Lister (District 2), Trevin Bass (District 4), and Taylor Everett (District 7), who were elected in November.
Also during last night's meeting, Dr. Corrie Shull was elected chairperson of the JCBE, and James Craig was elected vice chairperson.
Thank you to all of our JCBE members for their dedication to JCPS!
Klondike Families: Please complete the CSS survey (https://bit.ly/42tXatU). Archery is canceled for January 30th. Basketball ends season play on Saturday with a game at 10:55 a.m. Post season play will begin February 8 at 10 a.m. (https://bit.ly/40SWeOL).
Go Bears.
🌟 THANK YOU | We are so grateful to our Jefferson County Board of Education members for their tireless advocacy and unwavering dedication to JCPS.
Their passion for helping our students thrive is truly inspiring. Happy School Board Recognition Month!
Dear Klondike Families: JCPS schools will use a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day tomorrow 1/22. We are sharing the link to out NTI page for your reference: https://bit.ly/4g34gsE. Quick Recall, Basketball, STLP, and Robotics have been canceled for Wednesday.
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DOWNLOAD THE NEW JCPS APP | We're thrilled to announce the new app for JCPS! It's everything Jefferson County Public Schools, in your pocket.
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✅ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | The 2025 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 28, 2025!
If you are a JCPS parent/guardian or employee, take the survey now at ➡️: https://bit.ly/JCPSCSS25
❄️ THANK YOU | Thank you to our JCPS employees working around the clock this week to prepare our buildings for the return of students and staff. We appreciate you!
❄️⛄️ SNOW DAY | The snow day adventures continue for our students and staff today. We love to see how our community is making #WinterFun memories! #SnowDayMagic #WeAreJCPS
❄️ SNOW MUCH FUN ❄️ | We've missed seeing our students and staff in person this week but love to see how everyone is making the most of this winter wonderland! Thanks to those who shared snow day photos with us on social media!
Klondike Cheer/Basketball Gameday Update > Tipoff versus Bloom @ 1:35 p.m. Klondike apologizes for the miscommunication and we will be sure everyone has an updated schedule.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS | Reminder, there is no school Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Classes resume on Jan. 6, 2025. Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!
✅ APPLY BY DEC. 20 | Just a few days remain for families to apply to the school that best aligns with their child's learning style and interest for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are due by this Friday, Dec. 20!
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26
Klondike Cheer Families,
This afternoon's cheer practice has been canceled, we apologize for the inconvenience (12/17).
✅ 4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY | Have you completed your child’s application for the 2025-26 school year yet? Note: 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.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26
✅ ONE WEEK REMAINING | The application period for the 2025-26 school year ends next Friday, Dec. 20! As a reminder, incoming kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students in West Louisville may need to choose between school options that are close to home or farther away. Parents with questions regarding the application period should call 502-485-6250.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/JCPSapplication2025-26
