Author: Jim Cabral

  • How to contribute needed items to the Clothing Assistance Program

    How to contribute needed items to the Clothing Assistance Program

    Since 1971, CAP has provided clothing, accessories, and shoes to students and families to help eliminate barriers to academic success. From July through January of the 2023-24 school year CAP served almost 4,000 JCPS students. Supporting Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students and families has never been easier. There is now an Amazon Wish List…

  • Clothing giveaway Jan 20

    Clothing giveaway Jan 20

    The Diversity, Equity, and Poverty (DEP) Division of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), in conjunction with the 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA), invites JCPS familiesto a special clothing giveaway on Saturday, January 20 from 10am to 2pm. To enter, a family must have a Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) appointment for thisspecial event. To get…

  • PTA Scholarship applications due March 29

    PTA Scholarship applications due March 29

    JCPS Seniors: Remember to check out this exciting scholarship opportunity! The application deadline is March 29, 2024. ! Apply online.

  • Congrats to Field Elementary on Receiving a Healthy Minds Grant

    Congrats to Field Elementary on Receiving a Healthy Minds Grant

    Kentucky’s own, Emmet Field Elementary’s PTA got some exciting news this past week when they found out they were awarded a National PTA grant! The Field PTA, a member of the 15th District, is the recipient of the 2023 PTA Healthy Minds Grant sponsored by the New York Life Foundation. The grant was designed to support PTA/PTSAs build “Healthy Minds” programming that will…

  • Dues Reminder

    Dues Reminder

    As a reminder, National, State and District Dues were payable on October 15. If you have questions or need help, please bring your questions to the next 15th District Q&A session on November 14.

  • Reflections Due to 15th District Friday 11/10

    Reflections Due to 15th District Friday 11/10

    This a reminder that entries for the Reflections Arts Program must be submitted to 15th District by Friday, 11/10, to be considered for District, State and National Awards. A final Reflections virtual training will be provided at 6pm Thursday. 11/9. Please register to attend in advance.

  • Encourage Kids to Live Drug Free

    Encourage Kids to Live Drug Free

    Red Ribbon Week, an annual celebration of kids living drug free, is October 23-31. The 2023 Red Ribbon Campaign Theme, “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.” which is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live…

  • District Now Accepting Reflections Entries until November 10

    District Now Accepting Reflections Entries until November 10

    The 15th District PTA encourages all schools in the district to participate in the Reflections National PTA Arts program and submit school-wide winners to the for consideration for district, state and national awards by November 10, 2023. The 2023-24 theme is “I am hopeful because…”. Directions and links for schools to submit entries are provided…

  • Kentucky Kids Day is September 26

    Kentucky Kids Day is September 26

    Kentucky PTA Kids’ Day was established in 1985 to set aside one day just for our students. The goal is to send the message to each child that he or she is a special and unique individual who is respected and loved. Kentucky PTA Kids’ Day also serves as a day to make the public…

  • PTA Q&A Trainings Available

    PTA Q&A Trainings Available

    To help our local PTA leaders get trained or ask questions, the 15th District PTA has added 4 optional Q&A virtual training events to the Training Opportunities calendar. Register in advance and bring your questions for our district leaders to answer.