🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL SUB-DISTRICTS 🔴⚫
🎟 Admission Prices:
Adults – $6
Students – $5
NO passes will be accepted.
📺 Can’t make it? Watch live here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/wymore/organization/8820/southern-high-school
Let’s pack the gym and bring the Raider energy. ❤️🖤
#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic for Southern High School Boys Basketball Sub-Districts game. Red and black design featuring multiple Southern players in action layered behind a large basketball. Text reads: “Boys Basketball Sub-Districts – Southern vs Meridian.” Game details listed: 7:00 PM on 2.24.2026 at Southern High School. Hudl Live Stream option shown at the bottom.
🌟💙💛 FFA Career Development Event – 2/24/26 💛💙🌟
Our FFA members are headed to SCC Beatrice to compete in Career Development Events and showcase their skills in the agriculture industry! 🌾🐄🌽
🚌 Leave at 7:15 A.M.
⏰ Return by the end of the day
We are so proud of these hardworking students as they represent our chapter and put their knowledge to the test. Good luck to everyone competing — go show them what we’re made of! 💪🔥
#FFA #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders #AgEducation
4 months ago, Lanee Reinke
On February 24, 2026 the FFA students will leave at 7:15 A.M. to head to SCC Beatrice to compete in career events within the agriculture industry.
The 3rd grade class participated in the Severe Weather poster contest. These three students qualified from Southern to compete at the Gage County competition.
4 months ago, Rhonda Epp
Poster Contest winners
Congratulations to Logan, Kasen, and Adrienne for learning your multiplication facts 1-12!
4 months ago, Rhonda Epp
Logan smiling with his multiplication certificate!
Kasen smiling with his multiplication certificate!
Adrienne smiling with his multiplication certificate
Southern Speech team competed in the Conference Speech meet earlier this month. Members of the speech team include Jace Dorn, Taylor Watts, and Jacob Ward.
4 months ago, Valerie Barnhart
Jacob Ward, Jace Dorn, and Taylor Watts competed at Conference Speech .
Southern 7th Graders study per capita consumption and the effects of their consumption on available natural resources.
4 months ago, Brenda Gronewold
Students together analyzing the use of natural resources and recording their findings
Students together analyzing the use of natural resources and recording their findings
Students together analyzing the use of natural resources and recording their findings
Students together analyzing the use of natural resources and recording their findings

It’s all HERE. ❤️🖤

The 2026 Southern Legend Yearbook is on sale now — and Senior Ads can be purchased online, too! Celebrate your senior with a personalized message and make sure your family has a copy of this year’s memories.

📘 Order your yearbook or Senior Ad online:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/4Ik8M5ufsYrUY8N9vI8S8w9w

🗓 All orders due March 1, 2026

Time is running out — don’t miss your chance to capture the moments from the first day to the last bell. #SouthernLegend #RaiderPride

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Black and red Southern Legend yearbook sales graphic with the theme quote: “From the first day to the last bell — it’s all HERE.” The Southern Legend yearbook is on sale with two ordering options. Order online for $45 by scanning the QR code or visiting yearbookforever.com (personalization available for an additional cost). Order in person for $55 by completing the Google form and submitting cash or check to Mrs. Fralin (no personalization available). Order deadline is March 1, 2026. Two QR codes are displayed at the bottom.
Black and red Southern Legend yearbook graphic titled “Senior Ad” with Southern “S” logos at the top. Text explains that families can purchase a personalized senior ad for the 2026 Southern Legend yearbook. The message may include a senior or baby photo chosen by the senior, or families may upload their own photo online. Pricing options shown: 1/2-page ad for $100, 1/4-page ad for $70, and 1/8-page ad for $40. Orders are due March 1, 2026. Southern Legend logo appears at the bottom.

It’s a full week at Southern! ❤️🖤

From career development events and Quiz Bowl to concerts, subdistrict basketball, and Speech — our Raiders are staying busy and representing well.

Let’s pack the stands, support our students, and show that Raider Pride is strong in every activity.
Have a great week, Southern!
#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Red and black Southern Raiders weekly agenda graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a large “S” logo centered and “Raiders” across the bottom. Events listed: • Monday (2/23): 7th Grade Volleyball Meeting, Commons, 3:30 PM • Tuesday (2/24): FBLA Reading Buddies; Select FFA Members Career Development Events at SCC-Beatrice; Select students to SCC-Milford Transportation Day; Boys Basketball Subdistricts vs. Meridian at Southern, 7:00 PM; K–3 Vocal Music Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 PM • Wednesday (2/25): ESU 5 JH Quiz Bowl at Hebron, 1:00 PM • Thursday (2/26): Select JAG Members Career Development Conference (leave 7:30 AM); Boys Basketball Subdistricts at Southern, 6:30 PM • Friday (2/27): Spanish 2 students at Playa Azul, 10:44 AM • Saturday (2/28): Speech at Lewiston, 8:00 AM

🏆 STATE CHAMPION 🏆

Drake Troxel is your 2026 NSAA State Wrestling Champion!

All season long, you competed with fearless energy and a competitor’s edge. When the lights were brightest, you rose to the moment and owned it.

Your personality, passion, and fight make you unforgettable on that mat. Southern is proud of the way you compete — and the way you lead.

Celebrate it, Drake. You earned every second. ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic of Drake Troxel wearing a black and red Southern wrestling singlet and black headgear, celebrating on the mat inside a large arena while holding up two peace signs. Bold text reads “NSAA Nebraska Wrestling Champion” with “Drake Troxel” across the center. Southern Public Schools and the date February 21, 2026 appear at the bottom.

🏆 STATE CHAMPION 🏆

Wyatt Forney has reached the top of the podium — 2026 NSAA State Wrestling Champion!

Your relentless work ethic, discipline, and heart have defined this season. You represent Southern with toughness, humility, and Raider Pride every time you step on the mat.

A small-school athlete with BIG championship grit.

Raider Nation is beyond proud of you, Wyatt. ❤️🖤

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic of Wyatt Forney wearing a white wrestling singlet and black headgear, standing on the mat inside a large arena. Bold text reads “NSAA Nebraska Wrestling Champion” with “Wyatt Forney” in red script across the center. Southern Public Schools and the date February 21, 2026 appear at the bottom. Red and black design elements frame the image.

The lights are bright. The stage is big. And our Raiders are rising to the moment. ❤️🖤

Wyatt and Drake are wrestling for a championship on Saturday — and Raider Nation couldn’t be prouder of the way they battled to get there.

Silas, Blaze, Carsen, and Koltan went 1-1, and Noah fought tough. Every single one of them left it all on the mat and represented Southern with grit, heart, and pride.

Small-school toughness. Big-stage moments.
Raider Nation stands behind you — let’s finish strong. 💪🔥

#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern Raiders “Raider Wrestling Update” graphic in red, black, and white featuring action photos of wrestlers competing on the mat. The headline reads “Raider Wrestling Update” with a banner stating, “Raider Nation — What a Day on the Mat!” The center text announces Wyatt and Drake wrestling for a championship on Saturday and recognizes Silas, Blaze, Carsen, Koltan, and Noah for their performances. The bottom lists Southern Public Schools, FloWrestling, CHI Center in Omaha, NE, and NFHS Network.
Thank you Rebecca Cherny for sponsoring the teacher in-service luncheon for the Southern staff. We are especially thankful for her generosity in supporting Southern teachers with grant opportunities through the Wymore Heritage Inn Fund.
4 months ago, Kane Hookstra
Rebecca Cherny is presenting information about her education background to members of the Southern staff

FFA Week at Southern! 🌾💙

Dress up, celebrate ag, and join the fun all week long — don’t forget to find Wednesday’s hidden cow 👀🐄

A small-school community with BIG opportunities. ❤️🖤
#SouthernFFA #RaiderPride

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic titled “FFA Week” with a daily dress-up schedule: Monday – Farmers Day Off (wear pajamas or flannel); Tuesday – Hunter Safety Day (wear orange or camo); Wednesday – Cow Tipping/Hick Day with a hidden cow prize; Thursday – Country vs. Country Club; Friday – Stationed by the Flag (wear red, white, and blue and bring a tractor to school). Includes the FFA emblem in the bottom corner with blue and yellow design elements.
A huge THANK YOU to Security First Bank for generously providing Playa Azul for our Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🌮💛

Your continued support of Southern Public Schools means so much to our staff and community. Because of partners like you, we can focus on what matters most — connecting with families and supporting our students.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to Raider Nation. ❤️🖤
#RaiderPride #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
4 months ago, Southern
Gray background graphic with “Thank You” written in large white script across the top. A green Security First Bank logo appears in the upper left corner, and a red, black, and white Southern Raiders “S” logo is displayed in the lower right corner. The message thanks Security First Bank for generously providing Playa Azul for Parent-Teacher Conferences and expresses appreciation for their continued support of Southern Public Schools.

Omaha energy is REAL right now. 🔥

Wyatt and Drake are making noise in the semifinals, and the rest of the crew is gearing up for a full send through the backside of the bracket.

This team doesn’t fold — they reload.

Consolation rounds kick off at 12:30. Raider Nation, stay loud and stay locked in. ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

4 months ago, Southern
Southern Raider Wrestling update graphic in red, black, and gray featuring two wrestlers in singlets on each side of the design. Bold headline reads “Raider Wrestling Update” with subheading “We’ve Got Movement in Omaha!” The center text lists match results: Wyatt advanced to the semifinals after a bye and second-round win; Drake advanced to the semifinals with two wins; Koltan moves to the consolation bracket after going 1–1; Silas, Noah, Blaze, and Carsen will compete on the consolation side starting at 12:30 PM. Bottom includes Southern Public Schools and streaming references to FloWrestling and NFHS Network.

🔴⚫ GAME DAY ⚫🔴

Boys JV & Varsity hit the road to Pawnee City tonight!

Let’s bring the energy, compete with grit, and represent Southern the right way. Raider Nation — we’ll see you there. ❤️🖤
#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Drake Troxel
Graphic promoting a boys Southern JV and Varsity basketball game versus Pawnee City on February 20 at 5:00 PM in Pawnee City. The design features red and black school colors with the Southern Raider logo. A team photo shows players in white Southern jerseys with medals around their necks, two coaches standing on the ends, and one player holding a plaque.
🔴⚫ Today’s Reminders ⚫🔴
• Early Dismissal:
Elementary – 1:20 PM
Jr./Sr. High – 1:30 PM
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:00–8:00 PM
• Elementary Book Fair: 3:00–7:00 PM (Elementary Library)
We’ll see you tonight! ❤️🖤
4 months ago, Southern

Reminder: Students are dismissed early today, Elementary at 1:20 PM and Jr/Sr High at 1:30 PM for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

4 months ago, Taiton Decker
A circular graphic with a gray background and a red alarm clock at the bottom. Large red text reads, “We get out early today!” Smaller text above and below says, “Start Making Plans. Did you know that today is Leave School Early Day? Parent-Teacher Conferences 2/19/26. High school dismissed at 1:30 pm. Elementary dismissed at 1:20 pm. Conferences starting at 3 and ending at 8.”

⚡️ THE MAGIC 7 ⚡️

Seven Raiders. One stage. Omaha.

Noah Troxel, Koltan Ideus, Carsen Goes, Silas Sedlacek, Blaze Barleen, Wyatt Forney & Drake Troxel are headed to the State Wrestling Championships at the CHI Health Center.

Compete fearless. Wrestle relentless. Leave it all on the mat.

Southern is beyond proud of the grit, perseverance, and heart you’ve shown all season.

Raider Nation is behind you every second. ❤️🖤

🎥 Interviewing the Magic 7:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fR6t8tE--j7z_Zn-x0a_UbMBMQhov_N/view?usp=sharing
🎥 Watch the second feature:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NRCRK2f-oF83FfqEGVoKpYHlRcR7KSC8/view?usp=sharing

#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern High School “Magic 7” Boys State Wrestling graphic featuring a black-and-white collage of seven wrestlers in action poses on the mat. The design includes bold text reading “Magic 7,” “February 18–21, 2026,” and “Boys State Wrestling.” Event details list CHI Health Center with session times for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Red paint splatter accents and lightning effects highlight the intense, competitive theme.

🔴⚫ STATE BOUND – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RAIDER NATION ⚫🔴

The Magic 7 are headed to Omaha, and we want Raider Nation ready. From tickets and streaming options to road closures and arena policies — everything you need to know for State Wrestling is in the slides below.

Let’s pack the stands, follow the action, and show what a small-school community with BIG opportunities looks like. ❤️🖤

📎 View the full information here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xmulHIf7Wxoej-YpPJr7WcyTihBB1owI/view?usp=sharing

Omaha… we’re coming.
#RaiderPride

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic reading “Magic 7 Are Heading to State – Important Information” featuring seven Southern High School wrestlers standing shoulder to shoulder in their singlets, several holding “Ticket Punched” signs. The background is black and red with spotlight-style dots and a faint Raider logo behind them. “Southern High School” appears at the bottom with the tagline, “A small-school community with big opportunities.”