Back to School Guide

Back to school is right around the corner and it is time to get those school supplies, new shoes, and some great new threads for the kids to sport. We have some helpful information to help you make the grade.

We know parents have lots of questions when it comes to sending the kiddos out the door and we are here to help! We have put together a guide to help you find helpful information to get you and the kids ready for a great school year. Get your #2 pencils ready and take a look below. Ready in 3…2…1…

 

Resource guide for 2024-2025 school year 

Click here to see the 2024-2025 JCPS School Calendar 

2024-2025 School Calendars

Jefferson County

First day – August 8

No School Days:

Labor Day – September 2, No school

Fall Break – October 2-October 4 – September 30 are Family Teacher Conferences and October 1 is a Gold Day for teachers, so no school. 

Thanksgiving Break November 27–November 29

Winter Break December 23 – January 3

Spring Break – March 31– April 4

Parent-Teacher Conferences (No school for students) September 30, February 17

Election Day (No School) – November 5

MLK Day – January 20

Oaks Day (No School) – May 2

No school days for students:

October 1, November 7, November 11, January 3, February 18, March 28

 

Last Day (subject to change):

May 22


Oldham County

First day – August 14

No School Days:

Labor Day – September 2

Fall Break – October 21 – 25

Family Conference Days – November 4 

Election Day – November 5

Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29

Winter Break – December 23 – January 3

MLK Day – January 20

Presidents Day – February 17

Spring Break – March 31 – April 4

Oaks Day – May 2 

Memorial Day – May 26 

No School Days for Students:

August 30, January 6, February 14, March 14

 

Last Day (subject to change):

May 27


Catholic Schools
First day – August 13

No School Days:

Labor Day – September 2

Fall Break – October 11-14

Thanksgiving Break – November 27 – 29

Christmas Break – December 23 – January 3

MLK Day – January 20

Winter Break – February 14 – 17

Spring Break – April 3 – 7

Good Friday – April 18

Easter Monday – April 21

Oaks Day  – May 2

 

Last Day (subject to change):

May 23


Free School Supplies

Click here for a list of suggested supplies for JCPS students.

The events below are organized by Neighborhood Place. Please visit their website for more details and requirements. 


Before and After School care

JCPS Child Enrichment Program

Nanny Pair

Hwang’s Martial Arts

La Petite Academy

Friends School

Louisville Catholic School information

Closing information (when needed)

WLKY Snowatch

WDRB Snowfox

WHAS11 Alert Center

WAVE3 Closings 

Bus Information 

JCPS

Oldham

Homeschooling information

JCPS Guidelines

Louisville Homeschool Facebook group

Louisville Homeschool

Louisville Free Public Library resources

Clothes and Uniforms (some with specials) 

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Mall St. Matthews

Shaheen’s Department Store

Goodwill Industries

More information and resources can be found on the JCPS webpage and the Oldham County Schools webpage.


Have a child going into preschool? You can check out our list of great preschools here.


Did we miss an event? Would you like information on something we don’t have listed? Drop us an email: info@LouisvilleFamilyFun.net.

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