Dr. Pollio's Legacy:

More Students Ready for What's Next

As this school year comes to a close—and with it, Dr. Marty Pollio’s remarkable tenure as JCPS superintendent—we’re celebrating a milestone that speaks volumes about his impact.

More JCPS students than ever are graduating ready for the next step.

In Dr. Pollio's own words:

“For me, it’s more about 2,500 more kids every single year being post-secondary ready with access to a better life, whether it’s college or career once they leave JCPS, and I think that’s the heartbeat of it.”

Read Dr. Pollio's reflection on the Academies.

Congratulations Graduates!

Did you see highlights from the 2025 JCPS graduation ceremonies?

7,103 JCPS seniors graduated
2,768 JCPS seniors earned college credit from AP or dual credit
2,092 industry certifications earned

And we offer a special congratulations to the 4,591 seniors who graduated from the JCPS Academies of Louisville!

See graduation ceremony photos on Instagram.

Dr. Marty Pollio made his annual rounds, hand-delivering more than $75,000 in Community Scholarships to five outstanding seniors. Three of this year's recipients are from immigrant families, and all five will be the first in their families to attend college.

And special congratulations to our three Academies of Louisville scholars: Jessica from Marion C. Moore, Sebastian from Waggener, and Cordaisha from PRP.

Check out WLKY's story.

Kendra Quaye-Mansell Designs Her Path at Fern Creek

As the school year closes, this Fern Creek senior is headed to UK on a full scholarship.

She found her place in Fern Creek’s graphic design pathway, where her talents shone in redesigning the AofL one-pager.

As class president and an Academy Ambassador, Kendra brought her class together.

Read more about Kendra's journey.

Off to MIT!

We featured Ruby Korman's journey from Atherton to the Craft Academy earlier this year. Now she is off to MIT for MITES, a six-week intensive summer program.

Ruby says, "I am really looking forward to meeting other students from around the country who are passionate about STEM and helping their communities! Getting to take classes at MIT for 6-weeks over the summer is a dream, and I am so thankful that my Atherton teachers prepared me for the courses at MITES and wrote recommendations for me."

Check out Ruby's story.

The Boat Regatta

Jeffersontown High School hosted its 26th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at the Plainview Swim Center.

CAD students researched, designed, and built their own boats using only cardboard and duct tape.

About 150 students raced 24 themed boats, putting their teamwork and creativity to the test.

Check out WDRB's coverage.

Congratulations, Kammerer!

Kammerer Middle School is the first middle school in the nation (!) to receive model academy status from the National Career Academy Coalition.

A press conference with more details will be held next week.

You're Hired!

Pleasure Ridge Park’s welding pathway is forging real opportunities for students.

This year, 11 graduates signed on for jobs straight out of high school with employers including Walker Mechanical, WireCrafters, the Army, UA Local 502, and Caldwell Tanks Preload.

See more in WLKY’s coverage.

Fairdale's Diesel Tech Celebration

Fairdale's Diesel Tech Celebration brought the community together to honor student achievement in the skilled trades.

Industry partners like Boyd CAT, Ascendance, and Public Works joined families and educators to celebrate industry certifications, co-op placements, and CDL scholarships.

Check out highlights from the event.

Senior Letters

JCPS continued the tradition of having seniors reading heartfelt letters to their favorite teachers.

This year's video includes students from The Academy @ Shawnee, Doss, and Iroquois.

Check out this inspiring video.

Academies of Louisville End-of-Year Celebration

There's still time to register!

Don't miss the JCPS Academies of Louisville 2025 End-of-Year Celebration this Thursday, where we will honor the incredible progress of the Academies of Louisville and the students at the heart of it all.

Guests will hear directly from students and school staff, connect with fellow supporters, and celebrate the lasting legacy of Dr. Marty Pollio.

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