Shelby County High School

Future FCS Teachers Honored at FCCLA conference Thirteen Kentucky seniors who have committed to becoming Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators were recognized during the 2026 Kentucky FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Students recognized include: Ella Hughes, Anderson County High School Nevaeh Carter, Bullitt Central High School (Bullitt County) Bri Walker, Crittenden County High School Lucy McConnaughhay, Great Crossing High School (Scott County) Addyson Eifert, Highlands High School (Fort Thomas Independent) Reagan Mason, Marshall County High School Sarabeth Anderson, North Hardin High School (Hardin County) Jacqueline Durand, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Fayette County) Tristan McKinney, Rockcastle County High School Danae Owens, Shelby County High School Lilly Lewis, Shelby County High School Alivia Tyra, Wolfe County High School Holli Kerr, Livingston Central High School (Livingston County)

We are incredibly proud of our Shelby County High School Symphonic Band for their outstanding performance at concert assessment! 🎶 After months of dedication, practice, and perseverance, our students showcased their hard work and musical growth, earning a Proficient rating—a testament to their commitment to excellence. Their performance reflects not only their talent, but also their discipline and teamwork. At SCHS, we celebrate progress, growth, and the pursuit of excellence each day. Congratulations to our band students and directors on this wonderful achievement! #RocketPride #ProgressNotPerfection #SCHSStrong

Shelby County High School Art Exhibition! Save the date.

🌸✨ There’s something special growing at Shelby County High School… and it’s more than just flowers. Step inside our greenhouse and you’ll find vibrant blooms that represent the hard work, care, and dedication of our students. These flowers were planted, nurtured, and grown right here by students gaining real-world skills through hands-on learning. Our greenhouse is more than a space—it’s a classroom where responsibility, patience, and pride take root. Every bloom is a reflection of student growth, and we couldn’t be more proud. 💙💛 #SCHS #RocketPride #GoBeyond #GrowingGreatness

📣 SCHS Students & Families — SAT Test Dates Are Here! 📣 Mark your calendars and get ready to show what you know! 🗓️ SAT Test Dates: • May 2, 2026 🌐 Register now: mysat.collegeboard.org 💡 Fee Waivers Available! If you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, you may be eligible to take the SAT for free. See Mrs. Conner in the Counseling Office for details. This is your opportunity to take the next step toward college and career readiness—let’s go beyond, Rockets! 🚀

Shelby County High School hosted an incredible Job Fair today! Thank you to Eric Webb and Christina Olsson for making this opportunity possible for our students. Our Rockets connected with local businesses, explored careers, and took steps toward their future. This is “Go Beyond” in action! 🚀 #SCHS #GoBeyond #RocketPride

Shelby County High School hosted a Job Fair this morning where many 11th and 12th graders got the opportunity to discuss potential career paths and internship opportunities! Thank you to the many local businesses and organizations who participated, as well as Construction Teacher Eric Webb for organizing the Fair! 💼🎓

#JobFair #CommunityPartners #CompleteTheCircle 🔵

Important announcement about Prom

All students must have a registration form signed by a parent to buy their prom ticket.
Forms can be picked up outside of room 127, 164, 240, 214, the library, guidance office or main office.

There will be NO TICKET SALES on Friday, March 20th or Tuesday, March 24 (after school).


Thursday, March 26th tickets will be sold after school until 4:30.

Last Day to buy a ticket at $50 each is Friday, March 27th!!!! Then it is Spring Break and when we come back it is prom week! Tickets will be sold on April 6th and 7th but they are $60 each. No tickets will be sold after April 7th.

Prom Guidelines https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mwhFnjzRWlh2YEivGKc4TcqE4wc2R85eQTD3Hz1aAwk/edit?usp=sharing

It’s Senior Defense Day at SCHS! 🎓 Our seniors are presenting their learning journey and reflecting on their growth as they prepare for graduation. We’re proud of you, Rockets!

Sometimes great minds think alike! These two students showed up today in the same color completely by coincidence. Always great to see our Rockets bringing positive energy to the building!

Class of 2026 Project Graduation Fundraiser! See image for details.

Join Us for Assistive Technology Make & Take Night! Shelby County Public Schools is excited to host an Assistive Technology Make & Take Night for our families! This hands-on event is a great opportunity to explore tools, strategies, and resources that support student learning at home and at school. 📅 March 26 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Blair Center (attached to Southside Elementary) What You Can Do at Make & Take Night: 🔹 Create visual schedules, communication boards, task analyses, and more 🔹 Make sensory tools to meet individual needs at home 🔹 Explore 3D-printed assistive devices and take home various switches and supports 🔹 Gain helpful strategies and resources related to communication, behavior, and transitions This event is free for SCPS families and is a wonderful way to discover tools that can make a big impact! We hope to see you there!

The SCHS National Art Honor Society will be hosting its first fundraiser! These spirit wear shirts were designed by the NAHS Vice President, Liz Strain. The design features the drawing departments mascot and still life skeleton, Sir Hubert, riding a Shelby County Rocket on his way to paint up a storm. T-Shirts will be produced by our own students in the SKILLS USA club!

Scan the QR code in the flyer or copy this link into your browser to order: https://forms.gle/59gQuyCoZkFzjmtL7

Order form will close on March 19th.

The Shelby County High School Rocket Band is searching for a color guard instructor for the 2026-2027 marching season. My vision is for the SCHS Rocket Band to be the premiere spirit organization— setting the standard for school pride, energy and community. If you or anyone you know expresses interest, please contact the band director by email at: grant.browder@shelby.kyschools.us so we can discuss next steps.

🚜🌾 Shelby County High School Brings Back Drive Your Tractor to School Day! 🌾🚜 Shelby County High School proudly welcomed students to campus in a unique and exciting way as we revived our Drive Your Tractor to School Day in celebration of FFA Week! The morning began with a special breakfast sponsored by Shelbyville community partners, setting the tone for a day focused on tradition, leadership, and community pride. Students also sold Drive Your Tractor to School Day shirts as part of the celebration, showcasing their Rocket pride while supporting FFA initiatives. Students displayed a variety of tractors and agricultural equipment, representing the dedication, responsibility, and strong work ethic that define our farming community. The event served as a meaningful reminder of the important role agriculture plays in Shelby County and highlighted the leadership development and career pathways available through FFA. We are grateful for the continued support of our community partners who help make opportunities like this possible. Thank you to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Shelby County Emergency Management for assisting with safety and logistics to ensure a smooth arrival for our students. A special thank you to our FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher for her leadership and organization, and to our Junior Class, the students who participated, and especially Karigan Tingle for taking the lead. We also appreciate the support of our faculty and students who helped make the return of this tradition a success. . #RocketPride #SCHSFFA #FFAWeek #DriveYourTractorToSchoolDay

📚✨ African American Read-In Day at Shelby County High School ✨📚 Shelby County High School was proud to celebrate African American Read-In Day, a meaningful event focused on literacy, culture, and the powerful contributions of African American authors and leaders. We extend our sincere appreciation to our community partners for their support in making this event impactful for our students. A special thank you to Kendra Aloo for her leadership in organizing and guiding this important experience. We are especially grateful to Brenda Jackson, Shelby County Board Member, for her support and presence at this event. We also thank KC, his sister, and Les Harris for sharing their time, voices, and stories with our students. Your words and engagement made a lasting impression. Additionally, we appreciate Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for showing up in support of our school community and helping make the day even more special. Events like these strengthen our commitment to literacy, representation, and meaningful community partnerships. We are thankful to everyone who helped make this day a success for our students. 💙📖 #RocketPride #AfricanAmericanReadIn #CommunityStrong

Each week we draw 8 random students who had perfect attendance to celebrate them - here is last week's winners! Congratulations!

Spirit Week