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$30.2 million Okolona Elementary project begins as JCPS faces budget deficit, aging schools
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$30.2 million Okolona Elementary project begins as JCPS faces budget deficit, aging schools

  • Reyna Katko
  • Updated Oct 9, 2025

The project begins as JCPS deals with the district's $188 million budget deficit and questions about its long-term financial future. 

JCPS eyes purchase of part of Okolona Park for new school, public meeting set for Wednesday
Education

JCPS eyes purchase of part of Okolona Park for new school, public meeting set for Wednesday

  • Updated Nov 28, 2023

The current school building opened in 1972 and is at the top of the district's facilities replacement list.

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Neighborhood remains vigilant after police arrest man accused of trying to kidnap JCPS elementary student
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Neighborhood remains vigilant after police arrest man accused of trying to kidnap JCPS elementary student

  • Molly Jett
  • Updated Mar 31, 2023

A staff member told Perez-Ramirez to leave, called police, and told officers the man had also been on the property the day before, trying to talk to students.

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Okolona Elementary briefly on heightened security after shots fired nearby

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

The all clear was given shortly before 9 a.m.

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1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside restaurant on Preston Highway
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1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside restaurant on Preston Highway

  • Updated Sep 17, 2021

According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, 20-year-old Ulices Guadarrama died at the scene from a gunshot wound. 

Grappling with truancy, JCPS recognizes effort to boost attendance
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Grappling with truancy, JCPS recognizes effort to boost attendance

  • Updated Dec 7, 2018

Okolona Elementary was recognized Monday for its success in boosting student attendance.

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