Southern high school is a magnet career high school in the Jefferson county public schools system…read morelocated off Preston Highway in the Okolona area of Louisville Kentucky. This purple and white wearing institution has a mascot of "Trojans" and was built in 1951. At one point southern was considered to have one of the top machine tool and die programs in the whole area. Being an alumni of southern graduating in the class of 2002 I can say that in my 4 years there I produced some great memories, met some life long friends (including my current wife) and had a really good time. I was pretty active in my time at a southern as I played 3 sports (football, wrestling, and track) and was involved in a various of clubs such as beta club and national honors society. During my time frame at the school the graduating classes were in the several hundreds. So in my 4 years being involved in all those activities with essentially 7 different graduating classes I probably interacted with close to a thousand different people. Like any school Southern is a place that you will get what you put into it. It's not considered a school for high academic excellence. But it is achievable. I feel like I made the most out of my time at the school and because of that I have long lasting memories and a better overall reaction to my time at the school. The school itself is quite large. Has two gymnasiums attached to the school, a large newly (built in the 90s I believe) renovated automotive department and 3 stories/floors full of classrooms. Well 4 floors if you count that historic and borderline mythical 4th floor that is gated off. I'm not sure about today's students but back in my day for several years there was all kinds of crazy rumors of what was up there. From a swimming pool, to a teachers smoking lounge there was all kinds of crazy and wild rumors. I've actually been up there. It's literally maybe 1-2 classrooms (it's been 20 years so some details escape me) full of old school supplies and a ladder that pops you up to the flat rooftop. And No! There isn't a pool up there. As stated already I enjoyed my time at the school. I'm not sure southern will ever be noted for a long list of famous alumni (super bowl mvp Phil Simms) and will never be a place you send a kid strictly to achieve a higher education. But the opportunity can be created. I'm personally fortunate enough to send my kids to private schools to try and set them up for higher education with better resources. However as stated, there are kids who don't take advantage of those programs. So it really does depend on the individual to make the most of there academic situation. I'll end this review the same way the former long time principal and principal during my time Jerry Keepers use to end his morning announcements. "Have a great Southern Day".

My family and I went into the school on Thursday for a haunted Halls they were doing for…read moretrick-or-treating with the kids. it was very great experience for my girls and I we had a blast going up and down the hallways and all the kids there were given candy to my daughters. They had a good free chili supper for everyone to try they had jack-o'-lanterns you could vote upon for a prize for that person. The building was a very nice building very clean very well put together very welcoming I truly enjoyed it the school is located in the heart of Shepherdsville right off 65 and it is excellent school for the community I will visit anytime they have family events

We went to our daughter's basketball game at Old Kentucky Home Middle High School in Bardstown, and…read moreit was a solid experience. The gym was clean and well-maintained, with enough seating for family and friends. The staff and volunteers were friendly and organized, making it easy to find parking and get settled before the game. The atmosphere was lively and supportive, which made cheering for our daughter even more fun.

Really nice school with a really nice scenery located next to the forrest. They are always super…read morefriendly when they have events here and the building is very clean and organized on the inside. Good school in a good community

My son went to this school and the staff was extremely helpful. When I had questions about my son's…read moreprogress, or if I needed help they were always there for me. Excellent education.

Kids are kind of annoying, but what can you expect from 6th graders. (I am a 6th grader btw) Weird…read morejokes and acts aside, Noe is a very good school. Shoutout to Mr.Dourghty, he is a great orchestra teacher.

St Matthews Elementary located on Browns Lane has an excellent reputation! 2 of my children…read moreattended here. Now my grandson is in Kindergarten here. This is a French Language school within JCPS. Today is Tiger Trot Day! One of the biggest fundraisers for the school. St. Matthew's has several teachers that have won teacher of the year. There is an excellent music/drama department!! We are looking forward to the next 5 years here!!!

A very special place…read more The building is unique, the teachers are caring and professional, and the school has a community-like vibe that I simply have never seen in a school before. It is so warm and inviting. The students have a meeting in the morning-with the whole school-and teachers and students are congratulated for their hard work as individuals and groups. This isn't just for those kids with the best grades but for kids who have made great progress or done kind acts as well. Its a very compassionate place. This is a diverse school and allows many opportunities for all kids. The wonderful field trips, extracurriculars, and interesting classes/lessons that are added in can really motivate kids. Learning to make pottery, playing the drums, or performing in school plays can give kids a neat push and help them learn to work towards their goals. The principal and vice principal are wonderful and really involved. They visit the classrooms and the kids know who they are. Students are encouraged to think critically. This is how all schools should be!

Great School for the art kids! They are planning some amazing things this year!read more

Old mill is a good one into school is located right down the street from us in the Washington. It…read morekeeps building up really nice they have a good YMCA program that my daughters both enjoy very much and have a nice playground that they enjoy playing on as well