SHS was re-established in 2008 with the merger of North and South High Schools.

[7] South High kept the original Springfield High School building, located at 700 South Limestone Street near the city's downtown, which was modeled after the Library of Congress and renowned for its large white dome.

South also kept Springfield High's nickname, "Wildcats," and school colors of navy and gold.

North High was nicknamed "Panthers" and used red, blue, and white as school colors.

The new Springfield High took the "Wildcats" nickname, adopted blue, gold, and white as its colors, and continues to use Evans Stadium for football.