🎉 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15).

We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.

Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
about 1 month ago, JCPS Communications
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Southern vs. Desales game is coming up this Friday, and the theme is NEON! Come dressed in your brightest neon colors and show out for the game. The Trojan Corner store will be selling pom-poms and glow-in-the-dark accessories for $1 - $3. Stop by the store during lunch or 30 minutes before the game to get your accessories and be ready for Neon Night!
about 1 month ago, SHS Library
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This week, students can join in on the fun with our Know Your Library Bingo Game! Pick up a bingo card at the library, complete reading challenges and fun library activities, and earn a chance to win fantastic prizes.

about 1 month ago, SHS Library
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about 1 month ago, Southern High School
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about 2 months ago, Southern High School
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☀️ ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND | JCPS will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
Reminder: JCPS Closed, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day

HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.

Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:

- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later

Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.

about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Update
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following schedule requirements:

Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later

As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.

Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Update
Southern Open House
5:00 - 6:30pm

Meet teachers and staff
about 2 months ago, Southern High School
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Trojan Corner Bookstore
August was a very busy month in the library, and that's a great way to start the school year.  We are on track to exceed all our stats from last year.  Please encourage your students to keep reading!  
about 2 months ago, SHS Library
library usage stats from august

JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.

Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.

about 2 months ago, JCPS Communications
JCPS Update

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2 months ago, Southern High School
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Check out the latest edition of the Southern Weekly Newsletter. Click on the link!

2 months ago, Southern High School
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2 months ago, Southern High School
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💡 DID YOU KNOW | JCPS has adopted a Language Access Plan (LAP), available in multiple languages, to help ensure multilingual students, families, and employees can communicate effectively and access district services and information in their preferred language.

View the LAP: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2bBklRnQ/3r-5oYH2VnEDGflVdbC5PQ/view?utm_content=DAG2bBklRnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfa48bdac12

Available in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSP9gKb5lplKaJpYFC3WZrHpgf5puE6U/view?ts=6a724033

The LAP explains the language support services, resources, and communication assistance available throughout the district. It also describes how JCPS provides interpretation and translation services, approved language-access technology, employee training, and multilingual communication practices across schools and programs.

If employees prefer to communicate in a language other than English, they can contact their immediate supervisor for work-related communication within their department or the appropriate district department when seeking assistance from another district office, such as Human Resources.

Schools, programs, and departments may request language support services through the Language Services Office to facilitate communication with students, families, and employees who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

To learn more about the LAP, information about language support services, and district language access resources, visit the JCPS Language Services webpage: https://jeffersoncpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/o/jcps/page/language-services
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Language Access Plan. OML Office of Multilingual Learners
🚌 485-RIDE NOW CLOSED | The JCPS 485-RIDE Bus Hotline has closed for the 2026-27 school year. JCPS families who have transportation-related questions can reach out to their child's school for assistance or check out http://jcpsfirstday.com for frequently asked questions and resources.

If you haven't already, download the My Ride K-12 app and add your student to track bus locations in real time, check route schedules, and view substitute bus numbers.

Learn more: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Download our new bus tracking app now. Available on your smartphone. My Ride K-12. Mark your calendar to add your student to your account on July 27. myridek12.tylerapp.com, Download app.

Parents and Guardians,

We enjoyed having many of you at our new Orientation/Registration this year. Please click the link to give feedback to make the event even better next year. Click Here.

Thank You

3 months ago, Southern High School
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📸 FIRST DAY IN PHOTOS | Looking back at Thursday's big smiles as we step into our first full week of the 2026-27 school year! Let's keep that first-day energy going in every classroom across the district. 💛✏️
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Two adults walk down an aisle lined by other cheering adults.
A student exits a school bus.
Three student pose for a picture and smile.
An adult cheers as a student walks into school.
A student walks down the hall with an adult.
Three students smile out of a bus window.
A teacher stands at the front of the classroom.
An adult smiles.
A student smiles.

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3 months ago, Southern High School
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Weekly Newsletter
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | Happy first day of school! We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-27 school year.

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
3 months ago, JCPS Communications
Happy first day of school! 2026-27