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A Kentucky taskforce exploring breaking up JCPS is taking applications from community
In an unusual move, a controversial task force that will make recommendations on the future of JCPS — including whether it should be broken up — is accepting applications from community members interested in joining.
JCPS breaks ground on early childhood center in Buechel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on a new early childhood center. The stand-alone facility is being built adjacent to Watterson Elementary School, which is located at 3900 Breckenridge Lane in Buechel. It will have 23 classrooms for up to 460 students aged 3 and 4 years old, according to the announcement.
University of Louisville Study Outlines Humana’s Economic and Community Impact on Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 12, 2024-- The University of Louisville’s College of Business recently released the results of a study that evaluated Humana’s economic and community impact on Kentucky. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240612803639/en/ Thomas Lambert, PhD, applied economist for the University of Louisville College of Business, conducted an economic research analysis of Humana’s impact in Kentucky. With more than 10,000 employees, Humana makes significant contributions to the Commonwealth’s economy. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Academy @ Shawnee principal says comment about not opening school was 'taken out of context'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- JCPS said students will fill the halls at The Academy @ Shawnee for the first day of school. This comes after a remark the principal made at a community meeting in the Shawnee neighborhood earlier this week, saying the school doesn't have enough staff to open this fall.
JCPS leaders say Shawnee teacher shortage won't delay start of the year
After a community meeting sparked concerns about the start of the next school year for The Academy @ Shawnee, district leaders said rumors that the school's teacher shortage could delay classes from beginning Aug. 8 are false. During the Thursday night meeting, Shawnee's incoming principal Holli Smith spoke to the...
Progress being made on JCPS's multi-million dollar construction plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — It's been over half a century since JCPS built a new high school, but that will change as the district makes progress on its multi-year and multi-million dollar facilities plan. On Thursday, JCPS broke ground on its new early childhood center on Breckenridge Lane. It...
Assumption softball's title chase ends in KHSAA state semifinal loss to North Laurel
LEXINGTON — Prolific on offense all spring, the Assumption High School softball team ran into an eighth-grade dynamo from the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and saw its season come to an end. Emma Carl tossed a six-hitter to lead North Laurel to an 8-0 victory over Assumption in Friday’s semifinals of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop/KHSAA State Tournament at John Cropp Stadium. ...
Soaring scholars spend the summer learning about aviation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — About 25 incoming seventh graders at Conway Middle School are exploring the ins and outs of aviation. Tyler Ferguson has had a fascination for airplanes since he was six. Though he hasn’t flown on a plane, he is getting an inside look at the aviation field...
Six years since Bill Miller's death, PRP baseball still feels presence of legendary coach
Not one member of the current Pleasure Ridge Park High School baseball team ever played for Bill Miller, but the legendary coach’s fingerprints can still be found all over the program. Flash back to the Sixth Region Tournament semifinals, when the Panthers produced four sacrifices on their way to a 6-2 victory over North Bullitt. ...
There's still time | UofL sees decline in FAFSA applications after rocky revamp
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There's still time to apply for the FAFSA after a rocky rollout in 2023 blocked students out of the process at the beginning of this year. The executive director of the University of Louisville (UofL), Jenny Sawyer, said many current students could be leaving money on the table and graduating high schoolers may decide not to apply at all.
JCPS proposes policy to allow students access to medicinal cannabis at schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools may adopt a policy to allow students access to medicinal cannabis at schools. The JCPS school board drew up the potential policy at a board committee hearing earlier this week. The policy would allow students who are registered qualified patients to use...
Asssumption softball hopes to add to Rockets athletic success
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The trophy cases at Assumption High School are full of hardware from state championships in various sports, but one is missing. The Rockets' softball program has never won a state title. This weekend, head coach Suzanne Cates and her team are trying to change that, starting with the semifinals on Friday.
JCPS teachers to vote on new contract that includes pay raise, parental leave
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public School teachers are voting on a tentative two-year contract. The agreement reached by the teacher's union and the district would include a 5% raise and increases over the next two school years. It would also provide an extra paid day without adding more...
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