Johnson County Schools

The Countdown Is On—Back to School Is Almost Here!
We’re getting ready for an amazing year in the Johnson County School District!

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 6th
All new and returning students must register online:
https://sites.google.com/johnson.kyschools.us/jc-going-back-to-school/on-line-registration

Let’s make this the best year yet. Let’s go, Golden Eagles!

Upcoming PD for next week! ☺️ Many of these sessions are required for New Elem. Teachers. However, any teacher can to attend as a refresher and is encouraged to attend if you are new to a grade/subject! 🦅💛

Celebrating Our Kagan Champions!

Thanks to our amazing teachers from across Johnson County Schools who dedicated five days to the Kagan School Trainer Program! They are now ready to support their school teams by modeling and coaching Kagan Structures that promote engagement, collaboration, and academic success.

They even had the incredible opportunity to meet the founder, Dr. Spencer Kagan!

Special thanks to Superintendent Cochran and the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant for making this opportunity possible.

We’re proud of their leadership and excited to see the positive impact they’ll make across the district.

JC EMPOWER Academies – This Friday

Date: Friday, July 25
Who: Incoming Kindergarten, 7th, and 9th Grade Students

Times:

Elementary: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Middle/High: 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM

Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, explore the new campus, and start the school year with confidence.

Elementary Parent Academy: Friday, July 25 | 9:00–10:30 AM
Johnson County Middle School Parent Academy: Held Tuesday, July 22
Johnson Central High School Parent Academy: Monday, August 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Learn more: https://secure.smore.com/n/wm5n4

Let’s get ready to unlock your potential and launch into an amazing school year.

Join us Tuesday for Impact Day! You'll get to select from many great sessions that will impact student learning and success! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Calling all JC Elementary Teachers! This Monday, come network with your fellow teachers across the district! 💛🦅✏️🖤

We are excited for all our upcoming PD!! See you there! 📚✏️

Elem. Teachers- District PLCs are Monday! Please be sure to bring a charged device. See you then!! 🤗

The Johnson County School District extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Nikki Barber, retired Gifted and Talented Instructor. Ms. Barber served the district with unwavering dedication and a passion for nurturing the unique strengths of her students from 1978 until her retirement in 2002. Her commitment to excellence and the lasting impact she made on so many young lives will always be remembered.

Lyndsay Cantrell APRN & ARH provided school nurses have performed over 200 sports physicals to our students across the district this summer! What a wonderful service provided thanks to ARH!

Join Heather Butcher to gain updates and ideas for KY's Future Assessment & Accountability System. 🗓️July 14 @ Porter Elem. 9:00-9:20 in Room 181

Come learn all about the PES Newscast at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Room 180- 1:00–1:20 PM - Porter Elementary
Don’t miss this powerful student-led session!

Don’t miss out!

Join Charlene Owens for Internalizing Your PLC: Plan, Instruct, Reflect, Repeat at Eastern KY TeachMeet.
📍 Room 177 | 🕙 10:00–10:20 AM | Porter Elementary

Don’t miss out at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Join Charlene Owens, Jayme O'Brian, Gabriel Vicker & Rhonda VanHoose at Porter Elementary for Begin with the End in Mind—using standards, data & KSA blueprints to plan, instruct, and reflect.

Room 177 at 10:30–10:50 AM

Stephanie Trimble presents “Condiment Content: Small Groups Made Simple”

Eastern KY TeachMeet
🕤 July 14 • 9:30 AM
📍 Room 181, Porter Elementary

Don’t miss practical strategies to make small groups easy and effective!

Join Wendy Davis for “We Will Write: Write More, Stress Less” at Eastern KY TeachMeet

🕐 July 14 • 1:00 PM
📍 Room 177, Porter Elementary

Discover strategies to boost student writing while easing the stress!

Reminder: JC EMPOWER Academies – Friday, July 25

Join us for Johnson County’s EMPOWER Academies as we welcome incoming Kindergarten, 7th, and 9th grade students.

Date: Friday, July 25
Time:
– Elementary: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
– Middle/High: 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Transportation: Provided

Please see the flyer for more details!
https://secure.smore.com/n/wm5n4

NTI: Enhancing Out-of-Classroom Engagement

Join Haley Osborne at Eastern KY TeachMeet – July 14, 1:30 PM, Room 181 at Porter Elementary.

Discover strategies to make NTI more engaging and effective!

Eastern KY TeachMeet

Don't miss Google Updates with Selena Cochran and Stephanie Moore—July 14 at 1:30 PM in Room 180 at Porter Elementary.

This session will explore Gemini, NotebookLM, Google Vids, and the Privacy Hub—highlighting how AI can support safe, creative, and efficient learning.

SB 181 and You: What Kentucky’s New Law Means for Schools
📍 PES Library - Offered at 11:00–11:20 AM and again at 12:30–12:50 PM

SB 181 + ROOMS + Google Suite: Empowering Safe, Smart, and Seamless Communication
Ensuring every student interaction is professional, safe, and supportive.

📅 July 14, 2025 | Porter Elementary School
Presented by Mike Whitaker & Lisa Salyer

Register by scanning the QR code.