📖✨ Once Upon Our Time… Time Is Running Out to Save!
The 2026–2027 Southern Legend Yearbook is on sale now, but time is running out to take advantage of the discounted price! ❤️🖤
Capture the memories, moments, and stories that make this year OUR time!
📕 Current Price: $55
💰 Price increases to $65 on January 31, 2027!
Don't wait! Order your yearbook now and save $10 before the price goes up!
📲 Order yours today:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/fdWQ6L7M0cF2zGkxKex2QYK2
✨ Once Upon Our Time — make sure your story is part of it!
🇺🇸❤️ Honoring Our Veterans! ❤️🇺🇸
On November 11th, our kindergarteners learned about Veterans Day and the importance of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country! We talked about what it means to be a veteran and why we are thankful for their service and sacrifices. Our students also had the exciting opportunity to see some Marine gear up close! It was a fun and meaningful hands-on experience that helped us better understand and appreciate those who serve our country! 🇺🇸❤️💙
On November 11th, our kindergarteners learned about Veterans Day and the importance of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country! We talked about what it means to be a veteran and why we are thankful for their service and sacrifices. Our students also had the exciting opportunity to see some Marine gear up close! It was a fun and meaningful hands-on experience that helped us better understand and appreciate those who serve our country! 🇺🇸❤️💙
Reminder, Kindergarten through 3rd grade music concert is next week!
🏀❤️ LET’S GO RAIDERS! ❤️🏀
It’s game day! Our JH Girls Basketball team is heading to Meridian to take on the Meridian Mustangs! Let’s show our Raiders some love and cheer them on to victory!
📍 Southern vs. Meridian @ Meridian
⏰ Game time: 4:30 PM
🏀 Only 1 game tonight!
Bring the energy, show your Raider pride, and let’s make some noise!
GO RAIDERS! ❤️🖤🏀
It’s game day! Our JH Girls Basketball team is heading to Meridian to take on the Meridian Mustangs! Let’s show our Raiders some love and cheer them on to victory!
📍 Southern vs. Meridian @ Meridian
⏰ Game time: 4:30 PM
🏀 Only 1 game tonight!
Bring the energy, show your Raider pride, and let’s make some noise!
GO RAIDERS! ❤️🖤🏀
Congratulations to our Southern Raiders Volleyball players on earning Pioneer Conference All-Conference honors! 🏐
3rd Team: Hadlee Maxson & Jaylin Klover
Honorable Mention: Emma Eisenhauer
Way to represent Southern! We are proud of you! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride
3rd Team: Hadlee Maxson & Jaylin Klover
Honorable Mention: Emma Eisenhauer
Way to represent Southern! We are proud of you! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride
📸 SCHOOL PICTURE SAVINGS! 📸
🎉 Lifetouch is offering some GREAT discounts on school pictures! 🎉
Now is the perfect time to order your favorite school photos and SAVE! ❤️🖤
💥 50% OFF purchases of $50 or more
Use code: GREAT50
⭐ 40% OFF purchases of $40 or more
Use code: GREAT40
📷 30% OFF purchases of $30 or more
Use code: GREAT30
⏰ HURRY! Offers expire November 30, 2026!
🛒 Ready to order?
Visit www.mylifetouch.com to log in or create an account. Find your student and place your order using their student ID number, if available.
💙 Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe Card!
📸 Capture those precious school memories while saving BIG!
Southern Public Schools ❤️🖤
🎉 Lifetouch is offering some GREAT discounts on school pictures! 🎉
Now is the perfect time to order your favorite school photos and SAVE! ❤️🖤
💥 50% OFF purchases of $50 or more
Use code: GREAT50
⭐ 40% OFF purchases of $40 or more
Use code: GREAT40
📷 30% OFF purchases of $30 or more
Use code: GREAT30
⏰ HURRY! Offers expire November 30, 2026!
🛒 Ready to order?
Visit www.mylifetouch.com to log in or create an account. Find your student and place your order using their student ID number, if available.
💙 Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe Card!
📸 Capture those precious school memories while saving BIG!
Southern Public Schools ❤️🖤
🏐 It’s time for our Annual Freshman Volleyball Tournament! 💜💛
Join us November 10 at 4:00 PM at Southern High School for a fun volleyball tournament! This annual event is a fundraiser supporting the Freshman Class, so come out, cheer on your teams, and help support our freshmen!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🏐
Join us November 10 at 4:00 PM at Southern High School for a fun volleyball tournament! This annual event is a fundraiser supporting the Freshman Class, so come out, cheer on your teams, and help support our freshmen!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🏐
Preschoolers and 2nd Graders enjoying the beautiful weather! ☀️
4 Southern students attended Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Day at SCC-Milford. They learned about the various programs in those areas and completed hands-on activities!
The bracket is set! Tomorrow we will crown the 2026 Freshmen Class Volleyball Tournament Champ! Who will win it all?
Join us starting at 4:00 to watch the action!
Admission: $3. Limited concessions available!
Join us starting at 4:00 to watch the action!
Admission: $3. Limited concessions available!
🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Served! 🇺🇸
Southern Public Schools invites all veterans, families, and community members to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00 AM.
☕ Coffee Social: 9:00–10:00 AM in the High School Commons, hosted by our National Honor Society.
Join us as we recognize the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country.
❤️🤍💙 Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
Southern Public Schools invites all veterans, families, and community members to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00 AM.
☕ Coffee Social: 9:00–10:00 AM in the High School Commons, hosted by our National Honor Society.
Join us as we recognize the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country.
❤️🤍💙 Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
Congratulations to Nettie, Colt, and Cora for being named the Students of the Month for October. They demonstrate the expectations of being safe, respectful, and responsible at Southern Elementary. Way to go!
📚 Your next great read is just a click away!
Southern Public Schools students have FREE access to ebooks and audiobooks through Sora, our digital reading library!
📖 Read or listen to books anytime, anywhere!
📱 Access Sora on your phone, tablet, or computer.
⏰ Available 24/7—even on weekends and school breaks!
Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure, a mystery, or your next favorite series, Sora has something for you!
🔗 Start reading today: https://soraapp.com/library/neschoolsne
Happy reading, Raiders! ❤️🖤
Southern Public Schools students have FREE access to ebooks and audiobooks through Sora, our digital reading library!
📖 Read or listen to books anytime, anywhere!
📱 Access Sora on your phone, tablet, or computer.
⏰ Available 24/7—even on weekends and school breaks!
Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure, a mystery, or your next favorite series, Sora has something for you!
🔗 Start reading today: https://soraapp.com/library/neschoolsne
Happy reading, Raiders! ❤️🖤
A busy week for JAG students as they wrapped up 6 visits this week! Students had the opportunity to visit Ole Red 99.5, Riverside Chevrolet, Heartland Bank, Fairbury Journal News, Titan West, and Tension. Students got a firsthand look at what careers in these businesses look like and learned what they can be doing now to prepare for their careers after high school!
Spanish students were busy celebrating the Day of the Dead (celebrated on November 1st and 2nd) this last week! Each class completed a virtual field trip to learn about the history and traditions of this holiday, and then each class was given a different project to complete:
- Junior High students watched Book of Life and answered comprehension questions based on the movie.
- Spanish 1 students created or wrote about ofrendas. Ofrendas are built to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Students were encouraged to pick a celebrity or movie character to base their ofrendas on!
- Spanish 2 students wrote Calaveras Poems. These poems are traditional, humorous, and satirical Mexican poems that tease living people such as family, friends, politicians, etc. and write about them as if they are already dead. Again, students were encouraged to write about celebrities or movie characters to make them relatable.
- Spanish 3 & 4 students wrote compliments for all teachers and staff at the high school and delivered them with a sugar skull candy.
- Junior High students watched Book of Life and answered comprehension questions based on the movie.
- Spanish 1 students created or wrote about ofrendas. Ofrendas are built to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Students were encouraged to pick a celebrity or movie character to base their ofrendas on!
- Spanish 2 students wrote Calaveras Poems. These poems are traditional, humorous, and satirical Mexican poems that tease living people such as family, friends, politicians, etc. and write about them as if they are already dead. Again, students were encouraged to write about celebrities or movie characters to make them relatable.
- Spanish 3 & 4 students wrote compliments for all teachers and staff at the high school and delivered them with a sugar skull candy.
The freshmen class has been busy creating trophies for the Freshmen Class Volleyball Tournament happening Tuesday, November 10! Who will be crowned champion this year?
Registration and team fees are due tomorrow (Friday)! Don't have a team? No worries! Come out, support your favorite team starting at 4:00, and join in on the fun by participating in our Through the Decades theme!
Southern Girls Basketball Apparel Fundraiser!
Show your Raider Pride and support our Southern Girls Basketball team by purchasing some awesome apparel!
Shop here: https://www.midwestcottonco.com/
When placing your order, please fill in the “Athlete Name (for distribution)” field with the name of the player you'd like to support. If you don't have a specific player in mind, simply enter “Southern Girls Basketball.”
Thank you for supporting our Lady Raiders! ❤️🏀🖤
📋 Southern Public Schools Board Update!
Check out the minutes from the October 12, 2026, Board of Education meeting for updates on district activities, facilities, technology, and upcoming projects.
View the minutes here:
October 12, 2026 Board Minutes
❤️🖤 A Small-School Community with Big Opportunities.
📸 Class of 2027 Seniors & Guardians — We Need Your Photos!
Help us collect memories for the Class of 2027!
Please submit:
Senior picture
Baby or younger child photo
Family photo
Photos of the Class of 2027 growing up together
You can upload photos directly into your student’s folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11SAPzjoy78igSr0cnHb2k-2btp49Dt5s?usp=sharing
You can also scan the QR code on the graphic, email photos to cfralin@southernschools.org, or bring printed photos to school to be scanned and returned. The shared Drive contains individual senior folders for photo submissions.
Help us collect memories for the Class of 2027!
Please submit:
Senior picture
Baby or younger child photo
Family photo
Photos of the Class of 2027 growing up together
You can upload photos directly into your student’s folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11SAPzjoy78igSr0cnHb2k-2btp49Dt5s?usp=sharing
You can also scan the QR code on the graphic, email photos to cfralin@southernschools.org, or bring printed photos to school to be scanned and returned. The shared Drive contains individual senior folders for photo submissions.
Southeast Community College is hosting a family science night on Monday, November 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Academic Excellence Center
(4771 W Scott Road, Beatrice NE 68310).
(4771 W Scott Road, Beatrice NE 68310).