JTA Parent Update

Monday, September 22

• Girls Basketball HOME vs. Bluegrass @ 5:30 (Faculty Recognition Night)
  
  

Tuesday, September 23

• Football HOME vs. Stuart Pepper @ 5:30 (8th Grade Night) - BLUE OUT! PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT WEAR BLUE TO CELEBRATE!

• BETA Club Interest Meeting 3:00 - 5:00 pm in the Cafeteria (See details under announcements)
  
  

Thursday, September 25

• Girls Basketball AWAY vs. Stuart Pepper @ 5:30

Monday, September 29

• Trojan Family Forum @ 5:30 pm

Tuesday, September 30

• Football HOME vs. LaRue County @ 5:30

Thursday, October 1

• Girls Basketball AWAY vs. LaRue County @ 5:30

• PER KENTUCKY STATE LAW, if your students shows up late for school, a parent/guardian must sign them in. Please walk your child inside and sign them in. Thank you!
  
  
• Mrs. Rosa would like to let everyone know that letters are going to be sent home next week starting on Monday to update student records. Please check with your student each day next week to see if they received it and return the information requested. Thank you!
  
  
• The BETA Club Interest Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, September 24 from 3:00 - 5:00pm in the cafeteria. Students will meet from 3:00 - 4:00 with the sponsors then parents will meet 4:00 - 5:00 pm. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Pile or Mrs. Barkley by email.
  *emily.pile@hardin.kyschools.us or alinah.barkley@hardin.kyschools.us
  
  
• JTA has started a TikTok page if you'd like to be updated with all the positive things happening in our building. Follow us @jtatrojans

We would love to recognize these students and parents for showing characteristics of a Personal Champion:

• Creates goals, identifies necessary actions, and utilizes resources to reach them
• Demonstrates skills to manage emotions to make responsible decisions and successful choices
• Perseveres through challenges to complete a task and recovers quickly from setbacks
• Understands and communicates own strengths and needs
• Seeks and responds positively to feedback

"Isabella Franco always shows up to class with a positive and "ready to learn" attitude. She asks for help when she needs it and does a great job of staying organized and on top of all assignments."

"I would like to give a shoutout to I'Anna Marshall. She was ready to help another student get caught up on notes taken in class. She did this independently and quietly. Thank you for taking the initiative for helping another student."

"I would like to give a shoutout to Aurora Schoenbachler and Westin King. Aurora and Westin have been a part of the Jazz Band this year and have excelled in their playing ability. Aurora is also taking on all the chances to fit into a true leadership role by running for student council. Westin is a pillar on the football team. They are a Rock in the trumpet section, and consistently take on the challenges with some pride. These students are bright stars in the Jazz Band and Concert Band!"

"I would like to give a shoutout to Emma Burt. She has been working hard in class and is making sure she turns everything in. She is always asking questions if she does not understand. She is a huge help in class, she will always help her classmates. She has persevered through tough times lately, but she comes to school and to class with a positive attitude!"

The girls basketball team played West Hardin Middle School on Thursday, September 18. The 8th grade team beat West Hardin 35 - 27. Check out the next game Monday, September 20 against Bluegrass. This night is also the 8th grade's faculty recognition night.

The JTA Football team played Bluegrass this week and won 36-0. Way to go Trojans! The Trojans remain undefeated this season. Catch their next game Tuesday, September 23 against Meade County at 5:30. This game will take place at JTA. It will be a special night as we celebrate our 8th grade players. Coach Tone has asked that all spectators and fans wear blue (BLUE OUT!) to celebrate this special occasion.

Students interested in playing lacrosse for North Hardin can pick up information in the front office.

The school nurse paperwork was sent home the first week of school. If you want your child to see the school nurse for any reason, they must have it completed and returned. That documentation MUST be on file for school health personnel to see and treat students.

Important Student Health Information

• In alignment with updated requirements from the Kentucky Board of Nursing and the Kentucky Department of Education, a written provider order must be on file before any prescribed medication can be administered by the school nurse. In the past, a grace period was allowed for submitting this documentation. However, effective with the 2025–2026 school year, that grace period will no longer be permitted. When bringing prescribed medication to school for administration by the nurse, you must also bring the written provider order at the same time. Without it, the medication cannot and will not be given to your student.
  
  
• Also in alignment with updated requirements, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, over-the-counter medications (i.e. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Neosporin, Tums, etc.) cannot be given to a student without a written consent on file. If you give permission for your student to receive over-the-counter medications administered by the school nurse, please return your Healthy Kids Clinic registration forms with your consent. We will no longer be able to accept verbal permission.

Hardin County Schools has another tool to communicate with students, parents, staff and the community. Smart device users can download the HCS App from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Each school and the district will still communicate through the all-call system with phone calls, text messages and/or emails. That is why it is critically important that your phone number and email address are current in the HCS Parent Portal

A new Kentucky law requires schools to provide a moment of silence or reflection at the beginning of each school day's first class. It shall be of at least one (1) minute but not to exceed two (2) minutes in duration. Students will be required to remain seated and silent and do nothing to distract others. See KRS 158.175 and Hardin County Board of Education Policy 8.1351 for more information.

Proper appearance and dress makes a good impression and keeps the educational and learning environment professional. The Hardin County School District asks that students and parents accept responsibilities concerning student dress code.

• Tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, crop tops, shirts that show the midriff, bareback tops, off-the-shoulder tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut and/or revealing tops, blouses or dresses are prohibited.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must meet the 5 inch rule, (no more than 5 inches from the top of the knee all of the way around using an index card placed vertically for measurement)
• Pajama pants are not allowed.
• Visible rips, tears, or holes located higher than finger-tip length are not permitted, unless an underlayer (ex: leggings, form-fitting pants, a neatly sewn patch, undershirt, etc.) is worn underneath the affected area.

Students may have cell phones and electronic devices in their possession, but they must be turned off or silenced during the school day. Cell phones, earbuds/headphones, & other electronic devices must remain out of sight from the time class starts at 8:00 AM until the time they exit the school building, except when authorized by a teacher or administrator. This includes use in the cafeteria at lunch and in the hallways during transition.

PARENT CONTACT DURING SCHOOL HOURS

If a student needs to contact their parent or guardian, the student should use the Student Signup form to put in a request to come to the front office to call home.

To minimize disruption to the learning environment, parents are kindly requested to contact the school's front office directly at 270-877-2135 if they need to relay an urgent message to their child during school hours. This allows school staff to deliver messages efficiently and ensures that classroom instruction remains uninterrupted.

• 4 salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 lemon, sliced
  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Roast for 15 minutes.

3. Remove sheet, push sweet potatoes to one side. Add green beans and salmon fillets. Drizzle remaining oil over salmon and beans, season with salt & pepper. Lay lemon slices over salmon.

4. Return to oven and roast for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and veggies are tender.

5. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.