History of Olmsted North

Southern Leadership Academy and Iroquois Middle School were reorganized due to a state wide audit in 2008 to become new gender specific schools starting in 2008.

After recommendations from student leadership, parents, and staff, both schools chose to name themselves after Frederick Law Olmsted, a famous park developer that created the park system of Louisville, Kentucky. The Jefferson County Board of Education approved this change in 2008.

Students at both schools participated in a school wide vote to determine the mascot and school colors. The Colts were chosen by the students due to the closeness of Churchill Downs and our city’s ties to horse racing. The horseshoe was selected as our symbol after the Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl that year, a horseshoe was found on school grounds, and to signify good luck.  The found horse shoe is proudly on display in our front lobby.

Students decided that our school colors would be blue and yellow.  Olmsted North stands committed to providing a top quality education experience for young men.