🎓 Graduation Is Around the Corner—Launch Your Career with After the Tassel

Final Call: The deadline to enroll is March 27th!

With graduation just around the corner, many seniors are starting to ask, “What’s next?” After the Tassel is a free program designed to help seniors confidently transition from high school into full-time careers after May. The program connects students directly to quality job opportunities in high-demand fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades. The deadline to enroll is March 27, and students who sign up gain exclusive access to career prep services and hiring events available only to After the Tassel participants.

Through personalized one-on-one coaching, job-readiness support, and engaging incentive-based activities, seniors gain clarity, build confidence, and take real steps toward employment before they graduate. Whether students are still exploring their options or are ready to enter the workforce immediately, After the Tassel helps turn graduation into a launchpad—leading to full-time jobs with starting pay of $15–$24+ per hour.

🎥 Watch this short video to see how After the Tassel is shaping the next generation of professionals.

👍Interested? Fill out this short interest form and your After the Tassel Career Advisor will reach out to you.

about 1 month ago, Southern High School
CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).

Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Public Schools Week. February 23-27, 2026 #PSW26

Check out our Machine Tool and Die Field Trip to Atlas!! Thanks for hosting us!!

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about 1 month ago, Southern High School

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about 1 month ago, Southern High School
BLACK HISTORY DRESS DOWN DAYS NEXT WEEK!

Tuesday- Black Excellence Day ( dress as your favorite African American person that had/has a positive impact on the world)

Wednesday- HBCU awareness (dress in HBCU gear/ rep a college)

Thursday- 70’s soul train day/ 90’s day ( dress up as your favorite decade)

Friday- black out (wear an all black outfit or black lives matter attire)
about 1 month ago, Southern High School
🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!

And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
Photo collage of adults attending the Google-Palooza PD event with adults sitting at tables.
Three adults pose for a picture and smile.

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about 2 months ago, Southern High School

Mark your calendars!

Family-Teacher Conference Day is happening Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers regarding your student’s academic progress and classroom behavior.


Meetings are available from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, though please note that all staff will be away for lunch between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

about 2 months ago, Southern High School
Blind Date with a Book begins today! Stop by the library to check out a wrapped book. Each book "date" comes with a special Valentine treat.
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blind date with a book rules
blind date book display
close up of blind date wrapped books

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about 2 months ago, Southern High School
🚍 DRIVE WITH US | We’re hosting a Job Fair for bus and van drivers, and we want to meet YOU! 🫵 Come find your next career opportunity with JCPS.

⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Job Fair. Hiring Bus & Van Drivers, Friday, March 6, 2026. 10 a.m. 2 p.m., VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
Due to the additional snow and ice on roads and sidewalks throughout Jefferson County, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day for JCPS on Wednesday, Feb, 4, 2026
🌟 CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS | Feb. 2 to 6 is National School Counselor Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional development, and career readiness.

Thank you to our JCPS school counselors for all you do!
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
National School Counseling Week. School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, school counselors.
🚨REGULAR SCHEDULE | After careful consideration, JCPS will return to its normal, in-person schedule on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

As always, we encourage everyone to use caution and their best judgment when traveling to and from school.

We appreciate your continued support of our students and staff throughout JCPS.
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS schools are open Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The Library has many fun activities planned during the month of February - Black History Month, Blind Date with a Book, and the 10,000th book checkout contest! See the pictures for more info!
2 months ago, SHS Library
blind date with a book rules
10,000 book contest
Check out these library usage stats from January. We may have missed some school days due to the weather, but Southern students still used the library a lot last month!
2 months ago, SHS Library
january 2026 library usage stats

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2 months ago, Southern High School

DELAYED START| All JCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 2, 2026. Early Childhood classes are canceled for the day. All after school athletic events and extracurricular activities remain as scheduled. There is no change to dismissal times. 

A delayed start will allow students to be at bus stops and walking to school in the daylight.


2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS on a two-hour delay Monday, February 2, 2026
NTI DAY | Today, our teams spent the day evaluating road conditions and school campuses across the District. While many main roads remain in good shape, several side streets and neighborhood roadways are still icy.

These conditions have led us to utilize another Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Friday, January 30. Students should follow their school-specific NTI instructions. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
NTI Day Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
STAY UP TO DATE | JCPS families, if you did not receive alerts earlier this week related to the winter weather, please double-check that your contact information in Infinite Campus is current. You can update your details online or by calling your child’s school.

👉 Update online: https://bit.ly/JCPSUpdateContactInfo

Note: Updates may take up to 24 hours to show up in the app.
2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Stay Up to Date: Double-check that your contact information in Infinite Campus is current.