Welcome back for another great Southern week, Trojan Family! Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. We thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. Check out this week’s happenings below, and never hesitate to reach out with questions. We’d love to partner with you on your student’s success!

Trojan Motivational Tip: -“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”  – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

This week I’d like to recognize Ms. Jessica Rose, a CTE teacher in our Business Leadership Academy. She is dedicated to her students, and is always building in opportunities for them to have real world experiences that prepare them for careers and success. She celebrates those successes along the way too, with positive referrals! She’s referred 25 students to be celebrated already this year for their achievements, and that’s the kind of referral every student wants! Thanks for your positive approach, Ms. Rose, and for LEADing like a Trojan every day!

Incredible things happen everyday in our academy pathway classes, providing students with real-world experiences that help prepare them for life after high school.  Each week we will feature a new academy spotlight video.  This week we are featuring the Automotive Services Academy. Watch the video below to find out some of the amazing things students are doing here at Southern.  

***Keep up with all things Automotive Service by following the Automotive Service Academy Instagram at shs_automotive service 

UofL is hosting a  Mini-Med School on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the UofL School of Medicine. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided.

 Mini-Med School gives high school students the opportunity to experience hands-on medical activities and explore careers in healthcare through an engaging lunch panel featuring physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, technicians, and more.

 We invite students in grades 10–12. Please fill out this application form.

All juniors across the state of Kentucky will take the SAT instead of the ACT this school year.  Change often brings both challenge and opportunity, and the transition to the new SAT is no exception.  Check out all of the resources linked below for more information on the SAT!

For Families
College Board has many resources online to explain the benefits of SAT to educators and families. College Board has curated these flyers to share with schools for distribution and posting, if desired.
           *SAT: More than a Score – for Students and Families

For Students
The SAT has shorter reading passages, with only one question per passage. This allows for more efficient reading and comprehension, as students can focus on a single passage at a time, and the test can cover a wide range of topics and skills, including literature, history, science and the humanities. Passages and questions are designed to test comprehension, analysis and reasoning skills. The following resources are available:
           *Video: Shorter Reading Passages FTW
           *Website: Why Take the SAT?

Understanding the New SAT: “More from One Score”
With a redesigned test comes an updated score report for students and families to explore. To help everyone better understand and navigate these changes, the College Board has released several helpful resources.

*SAT: Understanding Scores for Students and Families This resource will help us learn about how the SAT works to prepare students for college and career.  Explore sample student score reports, including detailed information about each section of the test, how to use the scores for colleges, universities, or scholarship programs and much more.

*Informational video on Multistage Adaptive Testing (MST) This short video explains how MST works and helps families understand what makes the new SAT format unique.

Wednesday 11/12

-Wrestling @ Central Scrimmage 6:00

Saturday 11/15

-Girls Basketball @ Doss Scrimmage 11:00
-JV and Varsity Boys Basketball @ Fairdale Scrimmage 9:40

*Cap and Gown Orders:

Graduating seniors, it's time to order your cap and gown! The deadline to order is December 1st. The cost for the cap, gown, tassel, and stole is $68. Remember, you must have a Jostens cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony. You can place your order directly through the Jostens website. See the link below. The caps and gowns will be shipped to the school and will be distributed during the last week of the school year.

Email Mrs. Robbins if you have any questions sarah.robbins@jefferson.kyschools.us

Jostens Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1069463/SOUTHERN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2940421695/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-Gown-Tassel-Stole-Unit/2940421738

*Scholarships:

🎓 SENIORS — Don’t Miss Out on Free Money for College! 💰

There are tons of scholarships available, and many of them are waiting for YOU to apply! Whether you're headed to a university, community college, or trade school, scholarships can help reduce your financial burden — and some are surprisingly easy to apply for.

Visit our Southern High School Counseling website to explore current scholarship opportunities, including those due in September. New scholarships are added regularly, so check back often!

🔗 Click here to view scholarships and start applying https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/southernhighschoolcounselingce/college-career-planning/scholarships-and-financial-aid/scholarships/due-in-september

*Parchment:

Hey Seniors!

Check your school email — your Parchment registration link has been sent! You’ll need to register to create your account by using your school email.

📨 This is how you’ll send your transcript to colleges, so it’s a must-do!

If you need help, reach out to Mrs. Robbins at:

📧 sarah.robbins@jefferson.kyschools.us

-Art club will meet on November 10th from 3:20-4:30 in room 136.

-The STLP (Student Technology and Leadership Project) and Cybersecurity Team - November 12th from 3:30-4:30 in room 142.

-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets November 12th at 8:15am in the Library. Join us for fellowship, devotion, prayer, and snacks!

-Book Club meets on November 12th. Students will meet in the library from 8:15-8:35!

All English classes are starting new units. Please check this link for more information about what your student will be learning and how you can support their learning at home. Be sure to ask them about their Essential Question!

Todas las clases de inglés comienzan nuevas unidades. Consulta el enlace para obtener más información sobre lo que aprenderá tu estudiante y cómo puedes apoyar su aprendizaje en casa. ¡No olvides preguntarle sobre su Pregunta Esencial!

Click here to see the math units your student will be studying this year. Ask them about their class and their unit. Let them explain what they're learning and try the listed task together.

Southern has a wonderful and very dedicated PTSA. They work very hard to support students and staff in numerous ways. Join today by clicking the image below to be part of this awesome team!

*****Attention Seniors: PTSA has a scholarshiop that you can apply for in the spring, but you must be a PTSA member to qualify. Join now!

Join today by clicking on this link:

https://southern.givebacks.com/shop