Good morning, Southern Families! We have settled back in well after Spring Break, and time is FLYING! We now have only 5 weeks left in the school year, and only 2 weeks until our annual KSA testing. Teachers are really ramping up academic vocabulary review as we lead into testing to ensure our students are prepared, ready, and remembering their learning from the year. Please encourage your students to do their absolute best on their tests on May 5-7. Their results, while they don't directly impact their grades, do have significant impacts on our school, our programming, and our trajectory in the coming years. Thanks for partnering with us in the coming weeks! 

Trojan Motivational Tip: -“If you want to do this, if you want to play big, if you want to really impact lives, you’ve got to face yourself. You’ve got to be courageous and willing to go all in and address everything about you that is uncomfortable.” - Harry Lopez

This week, I'd like to recognize our Band Director, Mr. Charles Stewart. While Mr. Stewart only joined Southern HS this year, he has hit the ground running, and has already created an incredible band culture for our students. His students are winning awards, being invited to participate on a national stage, and he is truly Leading Like a Trojan. Thank you, Mr. Stewart, for all you do every day!

Southern is proud to announce that Hellena Chiza and Regen Dulal have been selected as Governor's Scholar Recipients for the 2026 summer program. Selena Avila and James Payne were selected as alternates. In order to be selected, students must complete a rigorous application process and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge in the summer.  We know these students will represent our school well.  

April is National Poetry Month.  For the third year in a row, the Southern High School Library is hosting a student poetry contest.  All poem submissions must be turned in by April 27th.  The winner will be announced on May 4th.  See the flyer for contest rules. The scoring rubric is linked below.  

Scoring Rubric

Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY6221

Senior Trip: 

Graduation:

Southern High School Graduation will be at Freedom Hall on May 22nd at 8pm. More information will be coming soon!

After the Tassle:

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

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 Southern's 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.

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. 

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

-The STLP (Student Technology and Leadership Project) and Cybersecurity Team - April 22nd from 3:30-4:30 in room 142.

-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets April 22nd at 8:15am in the Library. Join us for fellowship, devotion, prayer, and snacks!

-Book Club meets on April 22nd. 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 ceasingly to support students and staff in numerous ways. Join today by clicking the image below to be part of this awesome team!

Join today by clicking on this link:

https://southern.givebacks.com/shop