Wright Elementary

Tomorrow, a new school year begins in Shelby County — but today, over 1,100 SCPS staff members gathered for Opening Day as one team with one purpose: to make a difference.

From every classroom, bus route, office, lunchroom, and more, we each play a role in shaping lives. No matter how we serve, we serve together.
This year, our mission is simple but powerful: Complete the Circle.
We’ll Learn. We’ll Lead. We’ll give of ourselves for our students, our schools, and our community.

We can't wait to welcome students back tomorrow. Let's make it the best year yet! #CompleteTheCircle #ShelbyInspired 🔵

Attention 1st-5th Grade Wright Jets! We have extended hours for postcard pickup. You can also stop by the office 5:30-6:30 tonight!

Have you completed your Online Registration yet? Head to bit.ly/SCPS-OLR to begin the process; ALL students must complete their OLR, and it is especially important for assigning a bus route to students who will be riding the bus for transportation.

Call your school for any assistance. We'll see you August 6th!

Wishing you a wonderful and safe Independence Day weekend! 🦅

July is here, which means school is just over a month away! Find out below when our schools are hosting their various back to school events in the upcoming weeks. If you're in need of school supplies, head over to our websites to find out exactly what you need, and mark your calendar for Ready Fest on July 19th from 10am-2pm at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center. For additional information, reach out to your school.

Information regarding Shelby County Public Schools' implementation of Senate Bill 181 Traceable Communications Guidelines is now available on our website. https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/traceable-communications

Shelby County Public Schools is now using Red Rover for job postings and applications. Apply now at the link below! https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/scpsky

For three weeks every summer, SCPS staff members from across the district team up to bring the "Magic School Bus" to kids around the county, giving them an opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and have some good, summertime fun. 🪄🚌☀️ Watch the video linked below for the full recap! https://youtu.be/ovny_oE83zw

💚 Welcome April Lumbatis! 💚 We are thrilled to officially welcome Mrs. Lumbatis as our new Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Coordinator! With both a compassionate heart and valuable insight, she is sure to make a meaningful impact on our students, families, and the entire Jets team. Please join us in giving Mrs. Lumbatis a warm welcome as she begins this new journey of service and support! 💚 ✈️ 💚

Ready Fest wants to help our Shelby County children get ready to go back to school! Join us on Saturday, July 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center, 219 Seventh Street in Shelbyville. Absolutely Free: school supplies for your grade, backpacks, clothing, hygiene products, dental screenings, vaccines, kindergarten and 6th grade physicals, and haircut gift cards, along with plenty of other treats. This event is provided at no cost for any child attending school in Shelby County. Go online for more information, to volunteer, or to make donations: www.readyfest.org Need your school's supply list? View them at our website: https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/school-supply-lists

Families participated today in "Storywalk in the Park" at Red Orchard Park! Hosted by SCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Center Coordinators, kids, parents, and families enjoyed a walk along the Red Orchard Fitness trail themed around the book "The Smart Cookie" by Jory John. Prizes, snacks, and a selection of more children's' books were available in the barn. It was a beautiful day for families to enjoy a book and get some physical activity this summer! THANK YOU to our FRYSC Coordinators for organizing this wonderful event!! #InspiredLiving

Shelbyville, KY – May 28, 2025 – Shelby County Public Schools (SCPS) is proud to announce the appointment of Nate Jebsen as the new Director of Community Schools, a role made possible through a grant from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. Jebsen brings more than two decades of experience in education, student support, and leadership to this position aimed at strengthening the connection between schools and the broader community. Jebsen’s career in education spans twenty-two years, beginning with thirteen years in Jefferson County Public Schools, including eleven years as a Spanish teacher and two years supporting at-risk students in credit recovery and alternative school transitions—work that took place entirely at Southern High School. He joined SCPS nine years ago, where he served four years as assistant principal and five years as the head principal of Martha Layne Collins High School. Jebsen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and religion from Centre College, a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Louisville, and an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S), also from U of L. In his new role, Jebsen will lead initiatives to foster partnerships between schools and community organizations, address non-academic barriers to student success, and support improved attendance and engagement across the district. “I am excited to help grow partnerships between our schools and community as the new Director of Community Schools,” said Jebsen. “I look forward to other parts of the role as well, notably assisting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance and academic success.” Superintendent Dr Josh Matthews expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: “First, I want to thank Mr. Jebsen for his work at Collins High School. I am thrilled that he will be our new Director of Community Schools,he will be outstanding in this role. Mr. Jebsen is a skilled communicator and a talented relationship builder. He will bring these strengths to the district office, where he will continue the excellent work initiated by Josh Rhodes. As a bilingual administrator, Mr. Jebsen will be well-positioned to develop strong relationships with our community members and business partners. I am excited for Mr. Jebsen and the future of our district.” The Director of Community Schools position is part of a broader statewide initiative supported by the Prichard Committee to promote student success through school-community collaboration.

Visit the Superintendent's Weekly Leadership Connection Newsletter. Upcoming events, highlights from our week, and a video from Dr. Matthews! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-67219

Reminder: Online Registration is OPEN for the 25-26 school year. Please complete this for your student(s). Here is the link- https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/enrollment-registration

The future is too bright for these retirees!!!😎☀️ Shelby County Public Schools hosted its Retirement Luncheon today for our 2025 class of retirees. We are beyond thankful for the years they've given to pour into our children, as well as their fellow staff members. We are wishing each of them the wonderful futures they have awaiting them!❤️ #InspiredLeading (Plus a thank you to Shady Rays for providing the stylish eyewear!)

💚 ✈️ Join the Jets Family! ✈️💚 We're looking for passionate, caring, and committed individuals to join our school family! Apply today and help our students soar! http://applitrack.com/shelbykyschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Wright+Elementary%22

We are beyond grateful for the way our community always steps up to support and celebrate our amazing teachers! A huge shoutout to Cattlemens for generously donating a delicious lunch – it was such a thoughtful and appreciated gesture. Our rockstar PTO, went above and beyond all week long! Providing breakfast and lunch to sweet treats and thoughtful gifts, you truly made our staff feel valued and loved. It takes a village, and we’re so lucky to have the BEST one! 💚 ✈️

Dr. Matthews shares the great things happening throughout our district! Watch his video and check out some of the top stories for the past week! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-65320