Academies of Louisville

09/30/2026

Student ambassadors are the voice of our academies!

By sharing their pathway education and shaping the academy experience, our ambassadors connect their schools to the community. During our recent ambassador training, these student leaders dove even deeper into collaboration, public speaking, and leadership development.

Shoutout to our incredible ambassadors from Ballard High School, Eastern High School, Fairdale High School, Iroquois High School, Southern High School, Valley High School, and Waggener High School for bringing so much energy and vision to the Academies of Louisville!

09/22/2026

Ten years in, Waggener High School Executive Principal Dr. Sarah Hitchings reflects on how the academy model has transformed school culture and accelerated real-world preparation for all Wildcats.

09/16/2026

15 Schools. 10 Years. Day 1 of Student Ambassador Training!

Across our 15 Academies of Louisville schools, student ambassadors serve as the crucial bridge between their schools and the community. These ambassadors represent the best of their academies by leading tours, sharing their pathway experiences, and ensuring student voices help shape the future of our programs.

Today, ambassadors from Atherton, Doss, Fern Creek, JTown, Moore, PRP, Seneca, and Shawnee gathered at UofL to kick off our year with the annual ambassador training.

These students are both the face and the heart of our schools!

08/06/2026

Welcome back to school, Academies of Louisville! 🔔✨

15 high schools. 20,000+ students. 100% Real-World Ready.

Drop a comment below to wish our students and teachers a great Day 1! 👇🎬

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Sariena Sampson, principal at Southern High School! 🎉 She was named JCPS High School Principal of the Year! So well deserved—she’s absolutely amazing!

07/30/2026

"She saw something in me long before I ever could."

When Laila Randolph walked into Jeffersontown High School nearly a decade ago, she had a deep fear of public speaking. But Mrs. Ashley Conway, J-Town's Academy Coach, saw her potential.

Mrs. Conway pushed Laila out of her comfort zone—from guiding tours to speaking to district leaders—helping her unlock a passion for Communications. Today, Laila is a college grad managing PR for local non-profits!

For Chanceline Irankunda (Class of 2026), stepping into a huge high school felt overwhelming. Mrs. Conway and the J-Town team made sure he never slipped through the cracks.

Chance stacked three pathways—JROTC, Health Science, and financial services—and is now heading to Bellarmine University to study pediatric nursing.

For ten years, Mrs. Conway has proven that the right mentor at the right time changes everything. That’s the work driving the Academies of Louisville.

Ten years in, and we're just getting started! 💙

07/16/2026

Shawnee Valedictorian Soars to New Heights!✈️

When John Lindsay started up the engine for his very first solo flight, he knew his childhood dream was officially becoming a reality! By executing three flawless laps on the runway, John is proudly continuing a deep family aviation legacy, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, a Navy pilot veteran.

Through his hard work at The Academy at Shawnee and our partnership with Flight Club 502, John turned the airfield into his daily classroom. He conquered early motion sickness and ultimately graduated as class valedictorian—all while logging 33 flight hours!

Now, this Jefferson County Public Schools graduate is well on his way to becoming a successful commercial pilot as he heads to Western Michigan University's prestigious flight school this fall. We are so proud of John for showing us that when opportunity meets determination, the sky is just the starting point!

07/14/2026

At today’s annual Academies of Louisville Leadership Conference, our administrative teams proved they are doing the exact same thing we ask our students to do every single day: take on a major challenge, step out of your comfort zone, and give it your absolute best.

What is an NCAC Model Academy Review?🌟
An NCAC Model Academy represents the gold standard of high school education. To achieve this status, a school must open its doors to national reviewers and prove they are hitting the highest standards in:
🤝 Student Belonging
💼 Rigorous Career Pathways
🏢 Strong Business Partnerships

Putting a school up for review is an intense, transparent deep-dive designed to show exactly where a school is thriving and where it can tighten up to better serve kids.

Pushing the Standard Together📈
We took time to honor Waggener, Seneca, Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, and Iroquois for stepping up to the national review plate—celebrating the dedication it took to undergo this rigorous process. Our school leaders are actively modeling the growth mindset we preach to our students.

We are incredibly proud of this powerhouse network of administrators who lead by example!

06/17/2026

We ARE the Academies of Louisville!