Dr. Marty Pollio
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Honored to be named
@JCPSKY
superintendent. I plan to bring the same passion, energy and focus to work every day to create positive learning environments at all of our schools where teachers can teach and students can learn.
#WeAreJCPS
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Love this passage from “The Power of Positive Leadership” by
@JonGordon11
. Our leadership team and principals recently finished the book. Thanks to the
@Waggener_JCPS
team for the framed print.
#WeAreJCPS
#LoveMyJob
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So well stated by my Superintendent colleagues. Proud to stand in opposition to HB 205 with them.
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Talking about diverting tax dollars to fund charter schools while failing to budget raises for teachers, worsening the teacher shortage, is just plain irresponsible.
#NOonHB9
!
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This is one of our toughest days at
@JCPSKY
. We have suffered another devastating loss to senseless gun violence. Our hearts go out to the family of the Eastern HS student whose life was ended. We are providing support for the students.
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We’re going to keep kids in classrooms as long as we possibly can but our schools are preparing to quickly move to NTI if COVID wreaks even more havoc on our dedicated teachers, staff and students. Also, I’m calling on Ky. legislators to approve more than 10 NTI days.
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I had to stop in and surprise my favorite
@JCPSKY
student today. She was thrilled to see her dad show up in her 7th grade language arts class!
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Sorry to hear about the death of JCPS family member Ty Scroggins. A great coach - 5 state football titles
@LouisvilleCHS
- and a better champion for kids. Our thoughts are with his family.
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The 3A state championship belongs to our
@LouisvilleCHS
! Congratulations to the players and coaches on tonight’s win.
#WeAreJCPS
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Our thoughts are with the families, students and staff of Marshall County Schools. JCPS stands ready to support the district in any way that may be needed.
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One day really isn’t enough to celebrate and recognize all that our teachers do. On this
#TeacherAppreciationDay
, I want to extend a tremendous THANK YOU to our hardworking
@JCPSKY
teachers. You are truly making a difference and your efforts are appreciated.
#WeAreJCPS
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our
@JCPSKY
moms and mother figures—and thanks to the teachers, coaches and employees who also care for students as their own. I hope you enjoy your day.
#WeAreJCPS
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I'm honored to begin my new role as acting superintendent of JCPS. Learn more about me and my priorities: .
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He’s an NBA champion and a champion for our kids. Thanks
@RajonRondo
for supporting
@JCPSKY
and saying
@Yes4JCPS
#Vote2020
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Ran into a JCTMS teacher at Kroger last night who invited me to come celebrate
@Principal_JCTMS
earning her doctorate. Couldn’t miss the opportunity to make a surprise visit to the school today. Congrats, Dr. Reed! (And thanks for the invite, Ms. Monsour.)
#WeAreJCPS
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Excited to announce that Dr. Carmen Coleman (
@kids_inspire
) has been hired as the permanent chief academic officer for
@JCPSKY
. We are transforming instruction in JCPS and Dr. Coleman is an integral part of that work. (1/3)
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I am saddened to learn of the death of
@Seneca_High
resource officer Devin Meriwether. He wanted to be a sheriff’s deputy, in part, to serve our schools. He made a difference in the lives of our students and our community. Our thoughts are with his family.
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Today marks 100 days for me as
@JCPSSuper
. I'm motivated by great teachers, inspired by bright students and passionate about our work ahead!
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Tonight proved who the number one 🏈 team in the state is. Congrats to Coach Wolfe, my former coaching colleague at Waggener, on leading the Bulldogs to a 17-3 win over Trinity. Great night.
#WeAreJCPS
@LMHSInfo
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Big congratulations to the undefeated
@loumalesoftball
team—
@KHSAA
state champs! Incredible season.
#WeAreJCPS
@malebulldogs
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Proud dad! Attended my daughter’s eighth-grade promotion ceremony this morning. She’s looking forward to attending
@YPASlouisville
in the fall.
#WeAreJCPS
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Thanks to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and everyone else who is making this first day of NTI 2.0 a success for our kids. We know this is challenging but you are rising to the challenge with patience, good humor and a helping hand.
#JCPSFirstDay2020
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What a way to end a great first day of in person classes in JCPS. A rainbow, on St. Patrick’s Day, at our
@JCPSKY
VanHoose Education Building.
#WeAreJCPS
#JCPSReturn
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Great news today! JCPS educators will start getting the first vaccinations next Friday, ahead of schedule! Thank you
@LouMetroHealth
. There’s light at the end of the tunnel.
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My thoughts are with the family and many friends of PRP baseball coach Bill Miller tonight. Coach Miller made a tremendous impact on hundreds of
@JCPSKY
student-athletes throughout his storied 39-year career.
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When I walked into Ms. Atcher’s 1st grade class at
@KerrickElem079
I had no idea The Lunch Dance was about to begin. But....well, you can see what happened.
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Join me for a run,
@JCPSKY
! I’m launching the Superintendent’s Running Club—combining my love of running and commitment to strengthening communication with employees. See you on Sept. 14 at Iroquois Park. Be sure to sign up here: .
#WeAreJCPS
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Congratulations
@JCPSKY
students and families! You made it - last day of school. I couldn't be more proud of the way you participated in NTI and kept the learning going though your schools were closed for the final two months - IMPRESSIVE
#WeAreJCPS
!
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JCPS had 9️⃣3️⃣% participation in Week 2 of NTI last week. That is tremendous. Thank you
@JCPSKY
teachers and school staffs for communicating with your students and keeping them engaged in learning at home.
#WeAreJCPSAtHome
#MyNTIKy
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In a matter of hours, buses will be rolling as we prepare to welcome
@JCPSKY
students back for an exciting 2018-19 school year and become the best we've ever been. Here is my message to students and families ahead of the first day: .
#WeAreJCPS
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Seniors. These lights are for you. Every JCPS high school has lit up athletic fields tonight to recognize the
#Classof2020
#WeAreJCPSAtHome
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What a weekend! Huge congrats to the
@MaleBulldogs
and
@LMHSCoachWolfe
on last night’s win. This is the first time that
@JCPSKY
schools have brought home two football championships in the same year. Just another sign of the great things happening here.
#WeAreJCPS
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Our athletic facilities are the public's front porch to our schools. In Fayette County, all 6 comprehensive public high schools have turf fields. JCPS' 21 comprehensive high schools don't have a single one. We can do better.
💡ENVISION JCPS | With your support, we are envisioning new athletic facilities for our students and innovative spaces for learning. ✅ Check out the latest video in our series from
@JCPSSuper
⬇️
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Culture and climate are the foundation on which reform can be built.
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Thanks to our
@JCPSKY
administrators for a great 2018 Leadership Kickoff today. Let's truly lead the work on our Backpack of Success Skills initiative, racial equity, and culture & climate. Let's be the best we have ever been.
#WeAreJCPS
#60MinutesMoment
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When I was named superintendent, I committed to visiting every school in
@JCPSKY
. Today I accomplished that goal. That kind of engagement with our students, teachers and staff is so important for culture & climate—and it will only continue as we keep moving forward.
#WeAreJCPS
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.
@ShawneeAcademy
senior DeNasha Turner assured me of three things: that she would attend
@KyStateU
, that she would graduate, and that she would return and teach in
@JCPSKY
. Proud to award her with a $10,000 scholarship.
#WeAreJCPS
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I’m proud of this young man. Ran into Leon Price at an Evolve 502 event tonight. He’s one of my former students from my days as principal at
@JtownHS
He’s overcome cancer, is about to graduate from
@Jefferson_JCTC
and head to Tennessee State to study criminal justice.
#JCPSgrad
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I promise seniors, you will get the chance to walk across the stage and get your diploma. We are all thinking about you and understand what you are missing. Stay strong.
#WeAreJCPS
🎓 SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS |
@JCPSSuper
wants to ensure our Class of 2020 that every school will have graduation at some point this summer. Seniors, our hearts are with you, & and we look forward to celebrating with you as you close out your
@JCPSKY
career.
#WeAreJCPSAtHome
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Special thanks to Ms. Jennings and everyone in
@JCPSKY
Nutrition Services who opened food service sites for our students today.
#WeAreJCPS
Anita Jennings is waiting on
@JCPSKY
students!
#Free
lunch at Meyzeek from 11 to 12 today. She only had 5 students come in for breakfast
@wave3news
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Congrats to Meocha Williams on being named Scott Co. High's principal! Meocha joins Jason Neuss and Todd Stockwell as my third Doss AP to be named to a principalship. Truly speaks to how fortunate I was to have such a quality team and how important that is for school improvement.
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It’s not often you realize you’re in the same room with a legend in the education world.
@PedroANoguera
is one of the top researchers and authors around equity in education and reducing the achievement gap. He is a hero of mine and speaks tomorrow at the
#JCPSDL
Symposium.
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JCPS has a Jeopardy! Champ! Congratulations to
@FernCreekHigh
teacher Evan Roberts who beat the reigning champ and will be back tomorrow. I’ll be watching again.
#SmartTeacher
#JCPSExcellence
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Griff was one of the greatest college and pro basketball players ever and he came from a Jefferson County Public School in Louisville. Now he wants you to help the next generation of
@JCPSKY
grads succeed by voting
@Yes4JCPS
#WeAreJCPS
Thanks Darrell!
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Proud to see our work on the
@JCPSKY
Backpack of Success Skills initiative featured as a cover story in the latest edition of American School Board Journal,
@NSBAComm
's monthly publication. A link to the article is available here:
#WeAreJCPS
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She works two jobs. Started her own business and turned it into a nonprofit. Already has 61 college credit hours. Proud to present
@WHSEarlyCollege
senior Asha Reaves with an $11,000 scholarship that will cover costs on the rest.
#WeAreJCPS
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We have incredible people working in our school district. Thank you for what you do, Mr. Freeman.
#WeAreJCPS
@tullyelemjcps
This teacher carried 10-year-old student with spina bifida on his back across a state park so she could attend a field trip.
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Thinking of the
@WheelerElem
family today following the loss of longtime teacher Diana Davidson. Ms. Davidson was a beloved educator who loved her job, her colleagues and the many students she impacted throughout her nearly 26-year career.
#WeAreJCPS
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One of my former students, Jermariss Wilson of
@Doss_High
, was recognized tonight at the Louisville Metro Council meeting for being named KY Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Proud of him!
#WeAreJCPS
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The approval of the Females of Color STEAM Academy by our school board tonight is a major step forward in making
@JCPSKY
a model district for racial equity. Eager to hire a principal and open this program next fall.
#WeAreJCPS
@JCPSDEP1
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I had a fantastic opening day visiting schools and welcoming students as acting superintendent. More than 100 miles traveled!
#WeAreJCPS
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Iroquois High alum. 1988 state championship coach at Ballard High. A standout leader who has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many student-athletes.
Congratulations on 300,
@Bellarminehoops
!
Great win today for Knights earns
@bellarminehoops
Coach Scott Davenport his 300th win!! Congrats Coach D!
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Why do I love my job? I get to meet students like Abey from Manual and Tya from Male. At the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council dinner tonight, Abey inspired me with his incredible and difficult journey in becoming one of the top seniors at his school.
#WeAreJCPS
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Big night for
@JCPSKY
. 28 new teachers, the first grads of the Louisville Teacher Residency program, signed their contracts to teach in JCPS. 21 are teachers of color. Continuing our commitment to great teaching and equity. Thanks
@UofLCEHD
@classactfcu
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My message to our school principals at our end of the year get together - “You kept doing your job. You kept fighting for kids. Your work this school year was absolutely incredible.”
#WeAreJCPS
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Sending a special thank you to the remarkable students at
@ESLNewcomer
who presented me with two incredible gifts—a woven basket from Uganda and a Kisii stone from Kenya—at last week’s school board meeting.
#WeAreJCPS
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Our thoughts are with Coach Williams and the entire PRP family during this incredibly difficult time.
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I’m sorry to hear about the death of long time JCPS principal Jim Sexton. Jim and I shared the honor of being principal at
@JtownHS
and, as a young principal, I often sought his advice. Jim cared about kids and their futures. My thoughts go out to his family.
@EasternHSMedia
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What a night. So inspired by the students, staff and families of
@DuBoisAcademy
and honored to have been part of the inaugural Tie & Jacket Ceremony.
#WeAreJCPS
#OnePrideOneBrotherhood
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Last night this young man hit a 3 that every Cards fan is talking about. Today
@keithoddo
’s service is doing the talking. Thanks for taking time out of the limelight to read with these students.
@LouisvilleMBB
#WeAreJCPS
✅ Hitting
#EPIC
3️⃣ pointers for
@LouisvilleMBB
✅ Reading like a boss to
@FrayserTigers
for
#ReadAcrossAmericaWeek
🎉 Is there anything
@keithoddo
can’t do?
#WeAreJCPS
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Today I visited the condemned third floor at
@ShawneeAcademy
. It’s high time we fix this issue in addition to many others we have around facilities in
@JCPSKY
by building new schools and revitalizing existing ones.
More on this in my Wrap Up:
#WeAreJCPS
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I'm thankful for the great team of administrators, teachers and staff we have
@JCPSKY
. They've done an amazing job educating and providing supports for 96,000 kids and their families under difficult circumstances. Have a great and safe Thanksgiving everyone!
#JCPSThankful
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In a matter of hours, we’ll be welcoming students back for an exciting 2019-20 school year and going all in as we move from implementation to impact with the transformative work we’re doing in
@JCPSKY
. My message to families ahead of first day: .
#WeAreJCPS
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Honored to return to the
@JtownHS
Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. So proud to see the induction of Dixie Griffin, who has spent 35 years at JTown. She knows and has truly shown the importance of a great FRYSC to a school’s culture.
#WeAreJCPS
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The amount of positive change that has occurred in
@JCPSKY
during the past ten months is unprecedented—and we will continue that work. Catch up on the latest news from my week in a Thursday edition of the Wrap Up: .
#WeAreJCPS
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Just wrapped up my last school visit of the day at
@FarmerDragons
. Met awesome students, like Caylee, and even snapped a selfie!
#WeAreJCPS
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Note to self: Never promise a margarita machine to the staff like I once did during a previous visit to
@SempleStars
- they’ll make sure to ask you for a progress report every time you stop by.
#WeAreJCPS
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I'm extremely proud of everyone in
@JCPSKY
stepping up to make
#NTI
a reality for our 98,000 students. It's been a great first week of remote learning. Learn more about the highlights in the Weekly Wrap Up:
➡️
#WeAreJCPSAtHome
#MyNTIKy
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I'm pleased to announce Christy Rogers as our new
@JCPSKY
asst. superintendent of high schools. Christy has been a strong leader in growing our
@AcademiesofLou
work, an initiative that’s already impacted 17,000+ students and resulted in more than 100 business partners.
#WeAreJCPS
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It's a historic day for
@JCPSKY
, and I can't tell you how excited I am for the children and the educators of this community. For more on today's court ruling and this week's events, watch this edition of the Weekly Wrap Up. ⬇️
#WeAreJCPS
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.
@HoschPES
said Terrell was really excited to meet me today. Truth is, I'm the one who gets the most joy from meeting students like Terrell.
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Today I delivered kindergarteners Sabita, DaMarie and Alayna a little gift bag before their first day of in-person classes. They gave me their renditions of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “The ABCs” song. Looking forward to visiting them in class in a couple weeks.
#WeAreJCPS
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I’m proud to announce that Dr. Carmen Coleman will be joining our JCPS team as the new acting chief academic officer.
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It’s great getting invited to events in
@JCPSKY
as Superintendent. It’s even better getting invited as Dad. Enjoyed watching my daughter and her classmates perform in Guys and Dolls tonight at
@Noe_JCPS
.
#WeAreJCPS
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week,
@JCPSKY
teachers! Today and every day, thank you for your incredible work and commitment to students.
#WeAreJCPS
#ThankATeacher
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Tonight’s historic, unanimous vote by the JCPS Board of Education for the new school choice plan is a win for students. This is something that will positively impact students in this district for years to come.
#WeAreJCPS
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Wow! What a response! Thanks to hundreds of JCPS supporters who showed up to pick up yards signs this afternoon. We appreciate you.
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Great work around
@JCPSBackpack
implementation and MAP data at our October principals’ meeting today. It’s also National Principals Month, so a big thank you goes out to our
@JCPSKY
principals. I truly appreciate your leadership and hard work.
#WeAreJCPS
#ThankAPrincipal
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At the start of the school year, we launched a
@JCPSKY
employee-sponsored scholarship fund to help students go to college. Today we surprise eight of our seniors with scholarships totaling $48K.
#WeAreJCPS
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Incredible. Since launching our first-ever, employee-sponsored scholarship fund for
@JCPSKY
students on Wednesday, more than 170 employees have already donated a combined total of $43,000!
#WeAreJCPS
Get involved here: .
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Fantastic news. Congratulations to Ms. Clayton-Taylor, our KY Elementary Teacher of the Year!
#WeAreJCPS
Congratulations to Wheatley Elementary's Nyree Clayton-Taylor, who was just named Kentucky's 2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year! Full story here --->
#KYTOY19
#WeAreJCPS
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I appreciate the board's support and the work we've done together.
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I was fortunate to spend the early part of my career with these three leaders at
@Waggener_JCPS
—and I was proud to celebrate a state championship with them on Saturday night.
#WeAreJCPS
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I enjoyed chatting with several teachers and staff this afternoon at Broadbent Arena. The last
@jcpsky
elementary schools are getting first round of vaccine and these folks are excited and eager to get back in school. Thanks to the volunteers and
@LouMetroHealth
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Great job, Jackson! We’re proud of you.
#WeAreJCPS
HE WON‼️ Congrats to Eastern’s Jackson Jones on his
@Jeopardy
Teen Tournament win tonight!
#WeAreJCPS
@EasternHSMedia
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She doesn’t get that talent from me!
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As superintendent and a fellow
@JCPSKY
parent, the safety and security of all of our students, staff and schools are my top priority. My letter to families: .
#WeAreJCPS
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Proud to join
@LonnieAli_
and many others for the unveiling of the LeRoy Neiman Art Studio at
@LouisvilleCHS
, the alma mater of Muhammad Ali. Special day for the city, the school and the Champ’s legacy.
#WeAreJCPS
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I met
@duPontManual
senior Andrew Dunn today. What an inspiration and example of
@JCPSKY
students making a difference. He founded non-profit
@RAKLOUISVILLE
to link students with service opportunities and has delivered 21,000 snack bags to kids since March.
#WeAreJCPS
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We’re wearing blue and orange and standing
#MarshallStrong
today in support of Marshall County High School.
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This is tremendous. Thanks to all our Nutrition Services workers - the people who keep our school cafeterias running every day - for their dedication to keeping JCPS families fed. We will keep those meals coming Louisville!
#WeAreJCPSAtHome
5⃣1⃣4⃣1⃣: Breakfasts
5⃣1⃣8⃣7⃣: Lunches
We served more than 1⃣0⃣3⃣0⃣0⃣ meals at our emergency feeding sites today. We've seen the numbers grow every day. To better serve our community, we are adding 1⃣3⃣ MORE sites, bringing the total to 5⃣8⃣.
LOCATIONS ⬇️
#WeAreJCPS
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How about those
@JCPSKY
football teams!! The
@BHSBRUINS
and
@MaleBulldogs
are half the Final Four in
@KHSAA
Class 6A football playoffs after their wins tonight. And
@LouisvilleCHS
moves on after their big win as well. Congrats. Go win some championships!
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I have really enjoyed our Love My Job Campaign. We continue to receive great nominations for employees who provide outstanding customer service, but today was a first.
@atherton_high
social studies teacher Emily Nall-Crist was nominated by one of her students!
#WeAreJCPS
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Meeting students is the best part of the job. Caleb is ready for a great year at
@PRP_Panthers
!
#WeAreJCPS
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Zeke!! I told this 4th grader if he read the entire book “Leader in Me” that I would bring him, his classmates and teachers his favorite meal (he picked
@ChickfilA
). Zeke delivered so today I delivered to him at
@JFKennedyElem
! Way to go Zeke!
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This is an exact, working replica of a product assembly line used at
@GEAppliancesCo
. Thanks to our strong partnership, the equipment has been donated to
@Doss_High
and manufacturing pathway students who are excited about getting a jumpstart on great careers.
#WeAreJCPS
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