🎃🍂❤️ PUMPKINS WANTED! ❤️🍂🎃

Southern Elementary needs your help!

We’re searching for
🎃 25 MEDIUM-SIZED PUMPKINS 🎃

to use for our super-fun
❤️🎨 RED RIBBON WEEK
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST! 🎨❤️

🌟 Can you help us out? 🌟
We would LOVE donations of one, a few, or even all 25 pumpkins!

📅 Pumpkins needed by:
Tuesday, October 20th

📞 To donate, please contact:
Mrs. Bednar • 645-3359

🍁🎃 Every pumpkin helps make this a fun and memorable activity for our Little Raiders! 🎃🍁

❤️ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY! ❤️
17 days ago, Dawn Rakes
Visual Description for Accessibility: A bright, cheerful fall-themed graphic for Southern Elementary asking for pumpkin donations. The top features large orange and red lettering that reads “PUMPKINS WANTED!” with red awareness ribbons on both sides. The center says Southern Elementary is looking for 25 medium-sized pumpkins to be donated for the Red Ribbon Week Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Cute cartoon elementary students appear on each side, standing behind large smiling orange pumpkins. The graphic is decorated with colorful red, orange, and yellow fall leaves and uses Southern’s red, black, and white school colors throughout. Pumpkins are needed by Tuesday, October 20th. Anyone able to donate one pumpkin, several pumpkins, or all 25 is asked to contact Mrs. Bednar at 645-3359. The bottom thanks families and community members for helping make Red Ribbon Week a fun and memorable activity for Southern Elementary students.
🍂 30% OFF Southern HOODIES & QUARTER ZIPS! 🍂 Hoodie season is here! Now through Sunday, save 30% OFF Hoodies & Quarter Zips from our Southern Spirit Wear Store!

🔥 Hoodies starting at just $32.89!

Stay warm, show your school pride, and grab some new Southern gear for the whole family! SHOP HERE: https://1stplace.sale/59340
18 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Fall Warm-Up sale graphic for the Southern Raiders Official Spirit Wear Store. The promotion features Southern Raiders hoodies and a gray quarter-zip against a fall-themed background with autumn leaves. Hoodies and quarter-zips are 30% off. The graphic directs shoppers to 1stplace.sale/59340.

🏐 GAME TIME! ❤️🖤 Come out and support Southern Volleyball tonight! JV @ 5:30 | Varsity to follow. Let’s go Raiders!! ❤️🏐

18 days ago, Natalie Lyons
Southern Volleyball game day graphic for October 6, 2026. A photo shows the volleyball team huddled together on the court. JV plays at 5:30 PM and varsity at 6:30 PM at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School.

🍂🔍 Kindergarten Nature Walk! 🌿☀️

Our Kindergarten friends had so much fun learning outdoors on our nature walk! We became little scientists as we explored nature using magnifying glasses and our five senses to see, hear, smell, touch, and feel the world around us. 🐞🍃

We also compared areas in the sun and shade and discovered that things in the ☀️ sun felt warmer, while things in the 🌳 shade felt cooler! It was a wonderful day of exploring, observing, and learning through hands-on experiences! 💚🔎 We sure have some curious little scientists in Kindergarten!

18 days ago, Kindergarten
A group of kindergarten students smiling outdoors during a nature walk, holding magnifying glasses and other nature finds as they explore plants, trees, and their surroundings using their five senses.
🥎 GAME DAY! Freeman-Southern-Lewiston takes on NEN today in the NSAA Class C Softball Sub-Districts!
📍 Sandhills Global Youth Complex — Lincoln
⏰ 11:30 AM
🔥 If FSL wins, Game 2 will be played at 1:00 PM.
Good luck, FSL! ❤️🖤🥎
19 days ago, Digital Media
NSAA Class C Softball Sub-District graphic for Freeman-Southern-Lewiston vs. NEN on Oct. 5 at 11:30 AM at Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. The graphic features a large softball, Falcons logo, and Southern logo.
🏐 JH MATCH DAY! Southern takes on Fairbury today at home! ❤️🖤
📍 Southern High School
⏰ Starts at 4:30 PM
B team plays 2 sets, then A team follows!
19 days ago, Jaylin Klover
Southern volleyball player prepares to serve during the junior high match against Fairbury at Southern High School on October 5, 2026.
These Southern students attended Construction Day at SCC Milford on Wednesday. Although the weather changed the plans for the event, students walked away with a wealth of information about the different programs offered, and participated in many hands-on activities!
19 days ago, Pam Trauernicht
students at Construction Day

🏈 IT’S GAME DAY! 🏈

The Southern Raiders JH Football team is ready to take on Johnson County Central! 🔥

📅 October 5, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Johnson County Central

Come out, bring the energy, and cheer on the Raiders! ❤️🖤

Southern Raiders vs. JCC — LET’S GO! 💪🏈

19 days ago, Mya Frase
Southern JH Football Game Day graphic. The Southern Raiders take on Johnson County Central on October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Johnson County Central. Graphic features both team logos on a football field background.
🏐 JH Volleyball Tournament! 🏐

Get ready for an exciting day of junior high volleyball! Come out and support our athletes as they compete on October 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

📍 Southern High School
🗓️ Saturday, October 3
⏰ 8:30 AM

Bring your school spirit and cheer on our volleyball teams! ❤️🏐
21 days ago, Richard Fisher IV
Promotional graphic for the JH Volleyball Tournament. The image features a volleyball net and a brightly lit indoor volleyball court, with large red text reading “JH Volleyball Tournament.” Event details at the bottom say “Oct 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM” and “Southern High School.”
🏈 GAME DAY! 🏈
Friday, October 2 • 7:00 PM
@Lawrence Nelson High School Football Field
Southern Raiders vs. Lawrence Nelson Raiders
Come out and support the team! ❤️🏈
22 days ago, Emma Eisenhauer
Game day football graphic featuring a black-and-white photo of a football team huddling in the background, with a large football in the foreground. Red and white text reads “GAME DAY” and “7:00 PM.” A date panel says “Friday, 2 October,” with two team logos separated by “VS.” The bottom of the graphic reads “Lawrence Nelson High School – Lawrence Football Field.”
Congratulations to the Oct. 1 Rip Roarin Raider Winner! They demonstrated Respect, Responsibility and were safe.
22 days ago, Dee Badnar
Oct 1 Rip Roarin Raiders
📚✏️ Teacher In-Service Day — October 2, 2026!

A reminder that there will be no school for students as our teachers take a day to learn, prepare, and continue growing as educators. Thank you to our teachers for all the hard work you do! 🍎💛
22 days ago, Paxx Adams
Graphic announcing a Teacher In-Service Day on October 2, 2026, featuring two yellow pencils on a white grid background with the words “TEACHER IN SERVICE” in large black letters.
🏐 GAME DAY! The Lady Raiders are home tonight as they take on Freeman!
🆚 Freeman
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Southern High School
Come out and support the Lady Raiders! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride
23 days ago, Southern Public Schools
Lady Raider Volleyball Game Day graphic featuring a Southern volleyball player on the court. Southern takes on Freeman on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Southern High School.

📢 Important Seesaw Update for Southern Families

Southern Public Schools’ Seesaw subscription will end October 31, 2026. After this date, photos currently stored in Seesaw will be removed from the platform.

📸 If you would like to keep any of your student’s photos from Seesaw, please download and save them as soon as possible and before October 31.

Moving forward, Southern Public Schools will use Apptegy for parent and family communication, helping keep school information in one convenient place.

Thank you for your help as we make this transition! ❤️🖤

23 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern Public Schools graphic in red, black, and white featuring the Southern “S” logo, a megaphone, and bold text reading “Important Message.”
📣💗 Little Raider Cheer Camp is BACK for Pink Out!
Students in PreK–6th grade are invited to join the SHS Cheerleaders for Little Raider Cheer Camp on Friday, Oct. 16 from 4–6 PM! Campers will learn cheers, receive a T-shirt, and perform at halftime of that evening’s football game. Boys & girls are welcome!
📝 Registration forms will be sent home with students. Please complete and return forms to school by Friday, Oct. 9 at 4 PM.
📍 Southern High School
💗🖤 #RaiderPride
23 days ago, Southern Public Schools
Southern High School Pink Out Little Raider Cheer Camp flyer. Camp is open to PreK–6th grade boys and girls and will be held October 16, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Southern High School. Cost is $30 per participant or $25 each for two or more participants from the same immediate family. Registration is due Friday, October 9, by 4:00 PM. Participants will receive a T-shirt, perform at halftime of that evening’s football game, and receive free admission to the game by wearing their camp shirt.
Join us on October 1st from 3:00 PM–8:00 PM at Southern Public Schools to meet with teachers, discuss student progress, and stay connected!

We look forward to seeing our families! ❤️🖤
23 days ago, Blake Meece
Graphic announcing Parent-Teacher Conferences at Souther Public Schools. Conferences are on September 1, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The design features a black background with large white text and a red-and-black bull graphic.
📚❤️ THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS HERE! ❤️📚
Southern Elementary families, it’s time to READ, EXPLORE, LEARN & GROW! Our Scholastic Book Fair runs September 28–October 1, and we can’t wait for our Little Raiders to find some new favorite books! 📖✨
🛍️ Book Fair Shopping Hours:
☀️ Before School: 7:45–8:15 AM
🎒 After School: 3:30–4:00 PM
⭐ Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, October 1 • 3:00–8:00 PM
💳 Make shopping easy with eWallet! No need to worry about sending cash to school. Families can create and fund their child’s eWallet, and the balance will be available right at the register.
📲 Set up your child’s eWallet here:
Scholastic Book Fair – Southern Elementary
❤️📚 Every purchase helps support our school while encouraging a love of reading. Happy Book Fair Week, Raiders! 📚❤️
#SouthernElementary #ScholasticBookFair #RaidersRead #BookFairWeek #LoveToRead
23 days ago, Kane Hookstra
Visual Description / Alt Text: A bright, elementary-friendly Scholastic Book Fair flyer in Southern Elementary’s red, black, and white school colors. At the top, large playful lettering reads, “Scholastic Book Fair is Just Days Away!” with the dates September 28–October 1. A smiling cartoon boy reading a red book appears on the left, while a smiling cartoon girl holding a colorful stack of books appears on the right. The flyer explains that the Book Fair encourages students to read while raising funds for the school. Shopping hours are before school from 7:45–8:15 AM and after school from 3:30–4:00 PM. Special Parent-Teacher Conference shopping hours are Thursday, October 1, from 3:00–8:00 PM. Near the bottom, an eWallet section explains that families can create and fund a child’s Scholastic eWallet so students can shop without bringing cash. The school’s Book Fair homepage is scholastic.com/bf/southernelementaryschool. The bottom of the flyer features colorful books and the Southern Elementary “S” logo.
🥎 Softball Update: Due to rain, Thursday’s game vs. Centennial has moved to the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. Varsity only at 7:00 PM on Field 6. ❤️🖤
23 days ago, Southern Public Schools
Freeman Falcons Softball game update graphic. Due to rain, the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 game against Centennial has moved to Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. Varsity only will play at 7:00 PM on Field 6.

The Southern Video Board is a GO! 🎉
We are moving forward and hope to have the new video board installed in our varsity gym before basketball season!

There is still time to be part of this exciting project, but permanent signage spots are filling up fast! We have limited Anchor and Founding Partnership opportunities remaining, along with flexible Premier Sponsorship options.

A HUGE thank you to the businesses that have already stepped up to support Southern and help make this project a reality:
❤️ Western National Bank
🖤 Twin Rivers Auto Group
❤️ Wymore Insurance
🖤 Security First Bank
❤️ Landoll
🖤 T&T Seed Express
❤️ Maxson's Barber & Beauty Shop

We truly appreciate your investment in Southern, our students, and our community!

📧 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Chelesy Fralin at cfralin@southernschools.org for more information.

24 days ago, Southern Public Schools
Southern Public Schools video board sponsorship graphic showing the proposed gym video board and scoreboard layout. Anchor Sponsorship is $5,000 per year for five years, with 2 permanent signage spots remaining. Founding Partnership is $2,500 per year for five years, with 4 permanent signage spots remaining. Premier Sponsorships range from $250–$2,499 annually and include video board logo rotation, program recognition, PA announcements, and flexible year-to-year commitments. Current sponsor logos include Western National Bank, Twin Rivers Auto Group, Wymore Insurance, and Security First Bank.

🎥 Raider Report #2 is here!
Catch up on the latest stories, activities, and happenings around Southern Public Schools. Every Raider Has a Story.
▶️ Watch Raider Report #2:
https://youtu.be/YaNjvuRw390

24 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Raider Report logo featuring a black, red, white, and gray Raider riding a horse. Text reads “Raider Report — Every Raider Has a Story — Southern Public Schools.”