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JCPS Cancels Weekend Activities Due to Winter Storm | JCPS Board Approves Budget Cuts and School Closures | JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures, Safety Concerns, and Staff Reductions | Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Could Impact JCPS Governance | JCPS School Consolidation Plan Draws Sharp Criticism | JCPS Withdraws Start Time Proposal and Holds Forums on School Closures | JCPS Withdraws Plan to Change Start Times for 2026-27 School Year | JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures and Consolidations Proposed | JCPS Cancels Weekend Activities Due to Winter Storm | JCPS Board Approves Budget Cuts and School Closures | JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures, Safety Concerns, and Staff Reductions | Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Could Impact JCPS Governance | JCPS School Consolidation Plan Draws Sharp Criticism | JCPS Withdraws Start Time Proposal and Holds Forums on School Closures | JCPS Withdraws Plan to Change Start Times for 2026-27 School Year | JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures and Consolidations Proposed

Education / School Cancellations

JCPS Cancels Weekend Activities Due to Winter Storm

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has announced the cancellation of all weekend athletic events, practices, and extracurricular activities due to a significant winter storm expected to impact the Louisville metro area. The decision aim...

JCPS cancels all weekend events as forecast promises significant winter storm
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Education / School Budgets

JCPS Board Approves Budget Cuts and School Closures

The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board has voted to accept a draft budget proposal that includes significant cuts and the closure of two elementary schools to address a substantial budget shortfall.

JCPS Board votes to accept budget cut proposal, and closure of 2 schools

Education / School Budgets

JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures, Safety Concerns, and Staff Reductions

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is facing a $188 million budget deficit, prompting a proposal for significant cuts that include school closures, reductions in safety staff, and the elimination of hundreds of positions. This has spark...

2 schools are back on the list to close as part of JCPS budget cut proposal

News / Politics

Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Could Impact JCPS Governance

A Kentucky Supreme Court case is currently challenging a state statute that would give the JCPS superintendent more authority, potentially impacting other Louisville-specific laws. The Jefferson County Board of Education argues the statute...

JCPS Supreme Court case could end law specific to Louisville | Opinion

Education / School Closures

JCPS School Consolidation Plan Draws Sharp Criticism

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is facing strong opposition from parents and students regarding its plan to close or consolidate several schools. The proposal, aimed at addressing a significant budget shortfall, has sparked heated de...

'Go to war' | Parents push back as JCPS discusses plan to close or consolidate schools

Education / School News

JCPS Withdraws Start Time Proposal and Holds Forums on School Closures

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has withdrawn its proposal to adjust school start times for the 2026-2027 school year. This decision comes shortly after the superintendent proposed the change and amidst ongoing discussions about scho...

JCPS withdraws proposal to move up school start times by 20 minutes

Education / School Schedule

JCPS Withdraws Plan to Change Start Times for 2026-27 School Year

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) has retracted its plan to modify school start times for the 2026-27 academic year. This decision, announced by Superintendent Brian Yearwood, follows concerns raised by families, staff, and community s...

JCPS withdraws plan to change start times ahead of next school year

Education / School Closures

JCPS Faces Budget Cuts: School Closures and Consolidations Proposed

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is facing a significant budget deficit of $188 million. To address this, Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has proposed a series of cost-saving measures, including school closures, consolidations, and...

JCPS leaders say school closures will save $4 million out of $132 million in needed cuts

Education / School News

JCPS Proposes School Closures and Consolidations Amid Budget Shortfall

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is facing a $188 million budget shortfall, leading to proposed closures, consolidations, and relocations of several schools. Superintendent Brian Yearwood has presented a plan to the JCPS Board, sparki...

JCPS recommends closing 2 schools, moving others as it faces $188 million budget shortfall

Education / School Boards

JCPS Names Superintendent Finalists

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is nearing the end of its search for a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Marty Pollio, who is stepping down. The Jefferson County Board of Education has announced the two finalists: Ben Shuldiner and D...

JCPS announces 2 finalists in search for district's next superintendent