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The Southern Board of Education is seeking applications to fill a vacancy to serve on the board of education. This is for an open school board position that was vacated by Aaron Whitwer. The term of this position will expire on the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January, 2025. The board will accept applications through June 5 at 1:00 p.m. Interested parties may pick up applications for this position at the Superintendent’s Office in Wymore, Nebraska. You may also inquire about the position by calling or emailing Dr. Christopher Prososki, Superintendent, at 402-645-3326 or at cprososki@southernschools.org.
Southern FFA has been busy in the 4th quarter with a bunch of fun and exciting things! We all went to State FFA Convention in Lincoln and had a team compete in meats judging. We also held out 3rd annual FFA banquet and made it though this year, just beating another storm that was coming to blow us away. Not to mention various trips to Agronomy Day, the farm to learn about tractor safety, and working with livestock. We have been busy and ready for a busy summer as well.
In Mrs. Schluter’s Information Technology II class, students get the opportunity to test out their skills in the coding world during the 4th quarter. Code.org is the curriculum used to help provide exposure to students and give them the opportunity to learn about computer science and computer programming. The curriculum is free, and the goal behind it is to teach students problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, all while traversing their way through various coding problems set up in a game-like, online atmosphere.
To celebrate the end of the year, both kindergarten classes had a glow day. The day consisted of different review activities, along with other fun glow games. The kids had lots of fun showing off what they learned this year glow day style.
read moreThe Southern Instrumental Department had our final concert of the year on May 4th, 2023. Each instrumental group played 2-3 songs. They included: 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, Junior High Band, Senior High Band, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, and Jazz Band. We awarded students in each group the Most-Dedicated award and the Most-Improved award. Kale Maguire received the John Phillip Sousa Award. This is the highest award that we give each year. The band will be playing for the Memorial Day services in Wymore and in Blue Springs, as well as the Sam Wymore Days Parade. We encourage any alumni or . . .
read moreOnce again, our Elementary kids did a spectacular job raising money for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge! The final total for 2023 was $3,576.97. A huge thank you to the kids and their parents for supporting this great cause!
read moreSecond Step is a set of activities students work through to process the issues and topics they encounter in school and life. Southern Middle School students began the activities in September and just completed the last of the discussions in May. Through out the year, topics included: setting goals, communication skills, social interactions skills, dealing with difficult people, bullying issues, making good choices, and navigating the middle school years.
read moreMr. Tunink's Sophomore Biology classes were fortunate to be able to continue a tradition that dates back 10 years. Students were given an opportunity, May 3rd, to demonstrate their knowledge of zoology from our most recent chapter, teamwork (groups of 3 or 4), technology use (Goosechase app), map-reading and planning, problem solving, and time management (only 5 hours for 50 items) skills. If they completed all 50 items before 3pm, they received a 100% on their semester final, and did not have to take the test, as a reward for their hard work. I have included our group photo, a . . .
read more5th Grade enjoyed a beautiful day at the Henry Doorly Zoo visiting all the different animals!
read moreElementary students in grades PK-6 celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2nd by participating in school-wide reading buddies. Older students were matched up with younger students and shared their literacy with each other. Students always enjoy having a buddy to read with!
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