Author: Jim Cabral

  • Crosby PTSA wins KY PTA August Membership Incentive

    Crosby PTSA wins KY PTA August Membership Incentive

    KY PTA holds a monthly drawing to reward a PTA/PTSA that submits their membership dues by the due date. Congrats to the Crosby Middle School PTSA who won the August “Back to School” incentive! To be eligible each month, make sure your PTA/PTSA submits your dues by the 15th each month.

  • 2024 Evolve502 scholarships are now open

    2024 Evolve502 scholarships are now open

    The Evolve502 Scholarship is now available for eligible students in the Jefferson County Public Schools Class of 2024. This last last-dollar scholarship covers a student’s tuition after federal and state aid has been applied. Scholarships may be used at any Kentucky Community & Technical College, including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of…

  • Kicking off the year with Back to School/Back to PTA

    Kicking off the year with Back to School/Back to PTA

    There was a great turnout Saturday, August 19th, at the annual Back to School / Back to PTA event. The event began with a community listening session with JCPS board member Joe Marshall in which participants contributed ideas about what JCPS students should be able to do before they graduate. After a 15th District General…

  • Kentucky’s System of Care

    Kentucky’s System of Care

    A system of care (SOC) provide supports for families facing mental health and other challenges. This chart summarizes the state and community agencies that provide these supports and the guiding principles behind Kentucky’s SOC. For more information, check out this video.

  • Community Listening Session at Back2School/BacktoPTA Training Saturday

    Community Listening Session at Back2School/BacktoPTA Training Saturday

    JCPS Board of Education Member Joe Marshall will host a community listening session at the Back2School/Back2PTA training and meeting for all PTAs in the district on August 19 at 9am. at Noe Middle School, 121 W Lee St., Louisville, KY 40208. All newly elected and re-elected officers should plan to attend. Advance registration is encouraged.

  • Be Part of the Solution – Join PTA!

    Be Part of the Solution – Join PTA!

    The current transportation challenges in JCPS are just the latest reminder of how much our public schools depend on support and involvement from the community. Our ability to overcome these challenges depends on everyone; including our school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, students, state and local governments and community organizations; pitching in and working collaboratively for…

  • 15th District PTA Statement Regarding JCPS Transportation Situation

    15th District PTA Statement Regarding JCPS Transportation Situation

    Please see this statement from the 15th District PTA regarding the current JCPS transportation situation.

  • Violence Prevention Training

    Violence Prevention Training

    The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is partnering with Whitney Strong to offer a full day training on violence prevention! This free, in-person training is scheduled on September 23rd from 9:00am-2:00pm at Refuge In Kentucky Church (1716 Prentice Street, 40210) and lunch will be served.  We will hear from experts as they cover a range of topics including Firearm Safety,  Suicide Prevention…

  • Virtual Training Opportunities

    Virtual Training Opportunities

    In addition to the in-person training available at the Back2School/BackToPTA event on August 19th, the 15th District PTA is offering several virtual training opportunities for Board members, Treasurers and Advocacy leads in local PTAs this year. See the Training Opportunities for details and to register for each training.

  • Welcome to the 2023-24 school year

    Welcome to the 2023-24 school year

    Letter from 15th District President Sienna Newman: Welcome to the start of the 2023-2024 school year! It’s such an exciting time of year! The 15th District PTA is honored to serve and support our schools by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. To begin the year, I want to warmly…