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❤️🖤 Join Raider Nation!

Southern is looking for coaches and sponsors for:
• Cheer
• Junior High Football
• Junior High Track
• Softball

Interested? Contact Mr. Murphy:
📧 jdmurphy@southernschools.org
📞 (402) 645-3326

Help shape the future—be a leader and make an impact!

5 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

Here’s what’s happening at Southern this week! ❤️🖤

From track and golf to music contests and college visits, it’s a busy week for our Raiders. Be sure to check out the schedule and come support our students in action!

#RaiderNation

6 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

EMF Varsity Track Meet Results with a special shoutout to the Southern Girls for finishing 4th overall with 63 team points! Proud of the hard work, support, and energy these teams continue to show! #RaiderNation

about 13 hours ago, Audrey Whitwer

Poster titled “EMF Varsity Track Meet Results – April 21, 2026.” Girls team: multiple 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes in hurdles, discus, relay, shot put, and sprints, plus several 4th–6th places. Boys: one result — Blaze Barleen placed 5th in the 100m dash. Highlight: Southern girls finished 4th overall with 63 points. Design features red/black colors, a horse-and-rider graphic, and runners passing a baton.

🚨 Raider Nation Update 🚨

The Commons open path door is currently not working. Those planning to use the facility for workouts will not be able to access the building at this time.

We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience! ❤️🖤

about 13 hours ago, Mrs. Fralin

Congratulations to Jake Ward for earning 9th place at the Southern Invite, helping the Southern team finish 3rd out of 6 teams. Great effort and a strong showing all around! #RaiderPride

about 16 hours ago, Audrey Whitwer

A young man stands in the foreground, smiling and holding up a medal toward the camera. He’s wearing a red polo shirt and black shorts. Behind him, there’s a faded, black-and-white image of him swinging a golf club on a course, captured mid-swing. On the left side of the image, bold text inside a rounded box reads: “Southern Invite Jake Ward 9th Place.” Overall, it appears to celebrate his achievement of placing ninth in a golf tournament.

Strong showing at Diller-Odell! 💪🔥

Southern Jr. High Track delivered a great day of competition, earning multiple top finishes across both the track and field events. From individual champions to relay success, our Raiders competed with determination and pride.

Great job, Raiders! ❤️🖤

#RaiderNation

about 19 hours ago, Mrs. Fralin

Graphic highlighting Southern Jr. High Track results from the Diller-Odell meet on April 23, 2026. The design features red and black school branding, Southern logos, and action photos of athletes competing in shot put and a distance race. The graphic lists girls and boys individual and relay placements, including multiple first-place finishes in hurdles, relays, high jump, and discus.

Come support our musicians at the District Music Contest on April 24th! 🎶

about 20 hours ago, Taiton Decker

A blue, purple, and yellow flyer promoting a district music contest. Curved text at the top reads “District music contest,” with smaller text underneath stating “Band: 11:30 and Mixed Chorus: 1:45.” Colorful musical notes and symbols are scattered across the center. The event location is listed as “Fairbury High School, 501 9th St, Fairbury, NE 68352.” At the bottom, the date “April 24th” is displayed in large white text.

Good luck to the Southern Raiders—run fast, stay strong, and give it everything you’ve got on race day!

2 days ago, Drake Troxel

Alt text: Promotional poster for the Southern Junior High Track meet featuring a runner in a red and black uniform sprinting on a track. The background is mostly black and white, while the runner and bold red text stand out in color. Large white vertical text reads “SOUTHERN,” with red text layered in the center reading “JR HIGH TRACK.” A faint red horse mascot graphic appears behind the runner. At the bottom, white text lists the event details: location at Odell, April 23, 2026, and start time at 10:00 AM.

Good luck to Jace Dorn and Lanee Reinke at the District Music Contest—sing your best! 🎶

2 days ago, Taiton Decker

Poster with scattered black musical notes on a light background. Text reads: “District Music Contest. Tenor/Bass Voice: Jace Dorn and Soprano/Alto Voice: Lanee Reinke @4:30pm.” Event details: Thursday, April 21st at Fairbury High School, 1501 9th St, Fairbury, NE.

⛳️ It’s Match Day! ⛳️

The boys' golf team is set to compete in the Invitational on April 22 at 9:30 A.M. at Wymore Country Club!

Come out and support the team as they tee off on their home course and represent Southern with pride. Good luck, golfers! 💚🏌️‍♂️

3 days ago, Lanee Reinke

Boys Golf Invitational at 9:30 A.M. on April 22. Meet at the Wymore Country Club, hope to see you there.

🎓 Senior Spotlights – Class of 2026 🎓

Get to know more of our amazing seniors as they reflect on their favorite memories, influential teachers, and plans for the future.

Once a Raider, always a Raider. ❤️🖤 #RaiderNation

4 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

Senior Spotlight graphic featuring Gwendolyn Mendenhall with a portrait by water. Includes her favorite memory about a funny lunch incident, most impactful teacher (Mr. Meyer), favorite lunch (Italian Dunker), excitement about moving to Wyoming after graduation, advice to not worry too much, and a quote by Master Oogway. Labeled Class of 2026 and daughter of K’Lynne Whitmore.

Senior Spotlight graphic featuring Josh Upton sitting outdoors in a red shirt. Includes his favorite memory of joking around in class, most impactful teachers being all of them, favorite lunch (Crispitos), excitement about independence after graduation, advice about not taking y=mx+b for granted, and a humorous quote. Labeled Class of 2026 and son of Dana Lets and Josh Upton.

Senior Spotlight graphic featuring Jace Dorn seated outdoors. Includes his favorite memory of speech meets, most impactful teacher (Mr. Meyer), favorite lunch (Orange Chicken), excitement about college and career, advice to do all the extras, and a Bible verse (Philippians 4:13). Labeled Class of 2026 and son of Dustin and Amanda Dorn.

📝 Board of Education Minutes – April 13, 2026

Stay informed with the latest updates from Southern Public Schools, including facility improvements, staffing updates, and district highlights.

View full minutes here: https://aptg.co/5GrLkL

#RaiderNation ❤️🖤

4 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

🏃‍♀️ Southern JH Track Results

Strong showing at MUDECAS in Palmyra! Multiple top finishes and great effort by our Raiders. ❤️🖤 #RaiderNation

5 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

Graphic titled “Southern JH Track Result” with a black, red, and gray design featuring two track athletes. Results listed: Emery Saathoff placed 4th in the 100m hurdles and 5th in the 200m hurdles; the 4x800m relay team of Harley Darnell, Kinslee Frerichs, Brenna Lauby, and Eden McKernan placed 4th; Kaiden Allington placed 8th in the 1600m run. Event noted as MUDECAS at Palmyra on April 18, 2026.

🏃‍♂️ Southern JH Track Results 🏃‍♀️

Great work by our junior high athletes on April 16! Raider Nation is proud of your effort and success across multiple events.

💥 Multiple top finishes
💥 Strong performances across the board

Keep competing and representing Southern strong—your hard work is paying off! ❤️🖤 #RaiderNation

5 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

Graphic titled “Southern JH Track Results” with a black and red background featuring silhouettes of runners. Results listed: Eden McKernan placed 5th in the 800m run; Emery Saathoff placed 3rd in the 100m hurdles; Harley Darnell placed 3rd in high jump and 6th in long jump; Kayden Moore placed 6th in the 200m dash; Easton Kostal placed 3rd in high jump; Aleric Clay placed 6th in shot put; Dalton Dorn placed 4th in discus. Date shown: April 16, 2026.

Congratulations to Noah Troxel on an outstanding performance at the HTRS Golf Invite! ⛳👏 Way to represent and compete at a high level. Proud of your hard work and dedication!

8 days ago, Audrey Whitwer

A congratulatory graphic celebrating Noah Troxel for achieving a 10th place finish at the HTRS Golf Invite, featuring a golfer mid-swing in the background and Noah holding a medal in the foreground.

Great day of competition with some awesome performances! Proud of the effort and progress from everyone! #RaiderPride

8 days ago, Audrey Whitwer

Lewiston Track Meet results: Girls Highlights 1st Place: Reece Barnard – 300m Hurdles (52.02) 2nd Place: Annika Glynn – Shot Put (33-7.5) Annika Glynn – Discus (110-0) 3rd Place: Jaylin Klover – Shot Put (32-8.5) Hadlee Maxson – 100m Dash (13.38) 4x100 Relay – 54.95 (Lyons, Barnard, Forney, Maxson) Other Top Finishes: 4th: Hadlee Maxson (Long Jump), Reece Barnard (100m Hurdles) 5th: Isabella Hopper (3200m), Hadlee Maxson (200m) 6th: Jenna Forney (100m Hurdles) Boys Highlights 5th Place: Blaze Barleen – 100m Dash (11.90)

Join us for the FFA Banquet and celebrate a great year of accomplishments! 🌟

📍 Southern High School Commons
📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:30 PM (Meal served at 6:40)

Come see what our FFA students have achieved this year!

If you are interested in joining the FFA students for the banquet meal, please contact Mr. Meyer at bmeyer@southernschools.org.

8 days ago, Mrs. Fralin

Graphic promoting the FFA Banquet with blue and gold design elements and the FFA emblem in the background. Text reads: “FFA Banquet. Location: Southern High School Commons Area. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30. Meal served at 6:40. See what our FFA has accomplished this year!”

The 1st grade classes went on their annual field trip to the fire station, hospital, and Beatrice park! They had a blast learning about the firefighters and what they do. The park was a hit, and the kids also loved participating in a play at the hospital while pretending to be patients and doctors. Thank you to all who helped make this day happen! 😀🚒🛝🏥

8 days ago, Kylie Betten

first graders on a field trip being shown around in an ambulance

first graders watching a firefighter put his gear on

first graders teacher and foster grandparent in front of fire truck

first graders participating in a play at the hospital

first graders listening to a nurse presentation

first grade class and teachers after hospital orientation

Come to the elementary for family movie night on April 17 at 7 pm. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair or sit on the gym floor. The movie, Zootopia 2, will be free of charge. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

9 days ago, Kane Hookstra

Southern Elementary PTO is hosting family movie night on Friday April 17 at 7 pm. Lawn chairs are wincing. Movie is free entry, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase

Southern Public Schools will be hosting a Raiders Basketball Camp on May 27 & 28. Forms will be sent home with students or available to print. Fill out the form and turn in to the High School office, Elementary office, Mrs. Baumgartner, Mr. Bednar or Mr. Adams. Please include money and form. Forms will be due on May 15, any form turned in after this date won't be guaranteed a t-shirt.

10 days ago, Hanah Baumgartner

Flyer for a youth basketball event titled “Raiders Basketball Camp.” The camp is open to boys and girls in grades K–12 and takes place May 27–28, 2026. Admission is $30 per person. Hosted by Southern Public Schools. The flyer includes a silhouette of a basketball player dribbling and a basketball graphic. Camp times are listed by grade: grades 6–8 from 9:00–10:30 AM, grades 3–5 from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, and grades K–2 from 1:00–2:00 PM. A registration section asks for name, grade (2026–2027), T-shirt size, and parent signature, along with a waiver statement about participation and liability.