🚌 MENTOR ON WHEELS | The time they spend with children as mentors on wheels are just a few of the reasons these JCPS bus drivers love their jobs. Make this your career path; apply now at JCPSbusdriver.com. #WeAreJCPS
Jefferson County Public Schools
Education Administration Programs
Louisville, KY 20,418 followers
#WeAreJCPS
About us
— 30th largest school district in the U.S. — 96,000+ students — 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers Vision All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world. Mission To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments Core Values • Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own. • Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success. • Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence. • Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community. • Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning. • Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole. • Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential. • Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning. • Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students. • Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.
- Website
-
http://www.jefferson.kyschools.us
External link for Jefferson County Public Schools
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Louisville, KY
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1829
- Specialties
- Public Education, Preschool Education, Elementary School Education, Middle School Education, High School Education, Continuing Education, Adult Education, Public School, Teaching Jobs, and Student Transportation
Locations
-
Primary
3332 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40223, US
-
Employees at Jefferson County Public Schools
Updates
-
CHOICES BOOKS | Want to learn more about the school options available at JCPS? Digital versions of the 2025-26 Choices book guides are now available online for all school levels! View the Choices books online: https://lnkd.in/emNqSr4k You can also view and download translated versions (Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili) of the Choices books online! #JCPSShowcase #WeAreJCPS #k12education #publicschools
-
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | JCPS teacher Joseph Stivers (Echo Trail Middle School) has been named to the Kentucky Department of Education Teachers Advisory Council! He joins two existing JCPS members—Kennita Ballard (Grace M. James Academy of Excellence) and Carla Criswell (Minor Daniels Academy). Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejwhpagZ #WeAreJCPS #k12education #publicschools #teacherleaders
-
JCPS UPDATE | Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announced today that he will retire effective July 1, 2025. Read his letter to JCPS staff here: https://lnkd.in/eF6VX92e #WeAreJCPS
-
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Charles Marshall named new principal at Dunn Elementary School! STORY: https://lnkd.in/dpBEhta3 #WeAreJCPS #publicschool #schoolprincipal
-
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Melanie Santiago Weaver named new principal at Western High School! STORY ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dS-NbHDk #WeAreJCPS #schoolprincipal #publicschools #publiceducation
-
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | Nearly 40 JCPS teachers and principals were honored at the 11th annual Baird Excellence Awards at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens on Monday. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district. 🔗 See the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/Baird2024 #WeAreJCPS #publiceducation #publicschools
11th Annual Baird Excellence Awards Honors JCPS Schools Educators
jefferson.kyschools.us
-
📚 BRUIN BUDDIES | The Bruin Buddies program pairs Ballard High School Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Pathway students with Wilder Elementary students to work on reading skills! 📺 Check out how Ballard is growing teachers and helping other JCPS students in the process! ⬇ #WeAreJCPS #K12teachers #publiceducation
-
📰 EXTRA! EXTRA! | Every other Wednesday, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary School's assistant principal delivers a school newsletter to a captive audience—the car rider line! Wiper Wednesday News offers the school community a convenient way to catch up on the latest happenings. #WeAreJCPS
-
ELECTION DAY | Eisenhower Elementary School students voted for Student Council President and VP today. They heard candidates' ideas and promises—including more sweets and field trips and fewer uniform days—then cast their ballots. No bashing of opponents. Voter education at its best! #WeAreJCPS