🌟 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 🌟 | Today we honor our incredible JCPS custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student and staff member. Thanks for all you do. Your work makes a world of difference every single day!
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Happy Custodian Appreciation Day
ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood shared important updates this week with staff and the community about the JCPS budget. He addressed the district’s current financial challenges and outlined steps we are taking to move forward.

Watch his remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb48oOtXudU

Visit our Financial Stability page to learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability
1 day ago, JCPS Communications
🍂🍁 FALL BREAK | Wishing JCPS students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing Fall Break Sept. 29-Oct. 3! 🍁🍂
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy Fall Break, Sept. 29-Oct. 3

🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird

8 days ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
Dear Southern Parents/Guardians & Students,

The first term progress reports are now available in the parent/student portal. In the portal, click the menu bars at the top left corner & select Documents. Under Report Card click the Portal Report Card. You can access the student transcript in the parent/student portal under documents as well by clicking "portal transcript".

If you need a hard copy of the first grading period report, please call the school at 485-8330 to request a copy be mailed home.

Promotion to the next grade level is based on total credits. For total credits - view student transcript in the parent portal under "Documents".

Minimum of 5 credits - 10th grade
Minimum of 11 credits - 11th grade
Minimum of 16 credits - 12th grade

We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable fall break!

Thank you,
Southern High School Administrative Team
8 days ago, Southern High School
🌟 BAIRD AWARDS | Congratulations to more than 40 extraordinary JCPS educators who were honored at the 2025 Baird Excellence Awards! The awards ceremony, sponsored by Baird, recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance from educators across the district.

See the full list of winners and learn more: https://bit.ly/Baird2025

Photo credit: Marvin Young for Baird
8 days ago, JCPS Communications
A Baird Award winner poses for a picture with three other adults while holding their award.
Due to inclement weather, Senior Sunrise is being cancelled and will be postponed for after fall break!
11 days ago, Southern High School
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🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.

🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.

Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.

Job Fair Details:

📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218

📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

#WeAreJCPS

11 days ago, JCPS Communications
Flyer for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) recruitment event. Title reads: “Join Our Team. Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong. We Are Hiring.” Section labeled “Items To Bring” lists: Resume, at least 2 references (valid email addresses). Includes a QR code and link: apply: jcps.me/careers. Photo shows a teacher giving a high-five to a smiling child with a backpack. Job Fair Details: Friday, October 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 3903 Atkinson Sq Drive, Louisville, KY 40218. Food truck: Con Ají y Café. Benefits Offered: competitive wages, health/dental/vision insurance, employee assistance program, group life insurance, long term disability, defined benefit pension plans, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid training, tuition assistance, Praxis support, relocation assistance. JCPS logo at the bottom with tagline “Jefferson County Public Schools.”

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12 days ago, Southern High School
CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
2026-2027 Choices Books Now Available Online. Flyer includes pictures of the covers of each Choices Book.
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
15 days ago, JCPS Communications
📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS
Come out and support our awesome PTSA!
22 days ago, Southern High School
Chick fil a

Southern Students... just a reminder we are having Open House on September 11th from 5-6 pm. Parents/guardians can come and meet your student's teachers.

23 days ago, Southern High School
Announcement for Southern Open House
Book Club this morning was packed! We have 18 students now! Special thanks to our incredible YSC for helping us get books and snacks!
23 days ago, SHS Library
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Southern HS Weekly News: Check out the latest edition!

26 days ago, Southern High School
📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!
29 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Thursday, Sept. 4. Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Academy @ Shawnee. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
🎉 Southern HS Open House 🎉

Join us for Open House on Thursday, September 11, 2025!
Meet your student’s teachers, explore the school, and be part of the community.

💥 Bonus: Everyone who attends Open House gets FREE admission to either the Girls Volleyball or Girls Soccer home game that same evening!

Come support our teams and show your Southern pride! 🏐⚽
about 1 month ago, Southern High School
Fall open house

Southern HS Weekly News: Check out the latest edition here.

about 1 month ago, Southern High School
Here is a snapshot of Library Usage Stats for August! Book checkouts are up more than 800 compared to August last year! Keep reading, Trojans!!
about 1 month ago, SHS Library
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | We had another great community forum Tuesday night at Jeffersontown High School! Thank you to everyone who has joined these events to hear from Dr. Brian Yearwood. The superintendent has enjoyed listening, learning, and getting to know you.

Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood stands at a podium and holds a microphone. Others sit behind him on a stage.
Community members sit in chairs. One stands and speaks into a microphhone.
Community members sit in the audience as Dr. Brian Yearwood and other district leaders are on stage during a Community Conversation event.