🧠⚡ Raider Quiz Bowl is headed to DISTRICTS!

Our Senior High Quiz Bowl team will compete this Wednesday for a chance to qualify for the state competition for just the 4th time in 13 years—an incredible opportunity!

This unique double-elimination tournament includes teams from all school sizes, making the competition even tougher. The top TWO teams will advance to State in Hastings on April 20.

📍 Hebron, NE

🕐 1:00 PM

📅 March 25

Good luck, Raiders—let’s make history! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A black graphic with neon-style red, white, and gold accents promoting Southern District Quiz Bowl. The word “Southern” appears at the top above “District Quiz Bowl” in bold glowing text. The background features question marks, a stopwatch, and school-themed icons with a faint Southern Raider logo behind the text. Event details read: “March 25, 2026,” “1:00 PM,” and “Hebron, NE.” The phrase “Raider Pride” is displayed at the bottom.

‼️ ALUMNI ‼️

Join us for the Alumni-Patron Tournaments!

🏐 Volleyball: Friday, March 27
📞 Contact Shannon Burgess – (402) 806-0560

🏀 Basketball: Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29
📞 Contact Drake Adams – (402) 806-0660
📞 Or Mariah Murphy – (402) 806-2343

Don’t miss out—grab your team and get signed up! ❤️🖤

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic promoting a Southern alumni-patron tournament in red, black, and white school colors with a bold “‼️ALUMNI‼️” headline. The design features a volleyball and basketball with a gritty sports-style background and the Southern “S” logo. Text announces a volleyball tournament on Friday, March 27, and a basketball tournament on Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29, along with contact information for sign-ups.

🎓 Senior Spotlight – Class of 2026 ❤️🖤

This week, we’re celebrating Kasandra VonNessen, Reegan Lauby, and Amealia Hopkins and the memories, mentors, and moments that shaped their time at Southern!

From friendships and FFA experiences to teachers who made a lasting impact, these stories highlight what it means to be part of Raider Nation.

✨ Keep shining, seniors—we’re proud of you! #RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic featuring a Southern High School Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight for Kasandra VonNessen. The design includes red, black, white, and gray school colors with the Southern “S” logo. On the right, Kasandra sits outdoors smiling, wearing a white top and denim shorts. Text highlights include: favorite memory—laughing with friends at lunch; most impactful teacher—Ms. Bachmann for support during tough times; favorite lunch—orange chicken/Italian dunker; future plans—going to college and meeting new people; advice—do homework and pay attention. A quote reads, “Sometimes, the people who are thousands of miles away from you can make you feel better than people right beside you.”
Graphic featuring a Southern High School Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight for Reegan Lauby. The design uses red, black, white, and gray with the Southern “S” logo. On the right, Reegan stands outdoors in a white dress, smiling. Text highlights include: favorite memory—meeting friends; most impactful teacher—Mrs. Mick for encouragement; favorite lunch—Italian dunker; future plans—meeting new people and moving forward; advice—do homework and never give up. A quote reads, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Graphic featuring a Southern High School Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight for Amealia Hopkins. The design includes school colors and the Southern “S” logo. On the right, Amealia sits outdoors on a wooden bridge, smiling, wearing a pink shirt and jeans. Text highlights include: favorite memory—attending National FFA and gaining experiences; most impactful teacher—Mr. Meyer for building confidence and skills; favorite lunch—Italian dunker; future plans—figuring out life and exploring her future; advice—put in more effort and try. A quote reads, “You never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
The JH Quiz Bowl did amazing today at their Pioneer Conference meet! A team brought home 2nd Place! So proud of our Raiders!
about 1 month ago, Dominique Clay
Picture of the members of the Quiz Bowl team
Picture of the A Team with their 2nd place plaque
picture of the 2nd place plaque

Juniors and Seniors can buy prom tickets March 23rd - 27th.

about 1 month ago, Shannon Mick
Gemini said Here is the ALT text for the image: A high school hallway scene featuring two teenagers in the foreground having a conversation. A girl on the left, wearing a maroon hoodie and a backpack, has a large white speech bubble above her asking, "When do we buy prom tickets?" A boy on the right, wearing a grey Adidas zip-up jacket, has a speech bubble replying, "March 23 - 27th. THIS WEEK!!!!" In the background, other students walk through the blurred hallway, and a bulletin board on the left.

🎥 March Raider Report is LIVE! 🔴⚫
Catch all the latest stories, highlights, and moments from Southern Public Schools this month—because every Raider has a story worth telling.

📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/xRJRR9-EV1w?si=4XeJCLfmTE6Fx8YV

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A bold Raider Report graphic featuring a charging raider on horseback in red, black, and white. The title “RAIDER REPORT” is centered across the design, with the tagline “Every Raider Has a Story” and “Southern Public Schools” underneath. The background includes dynamic diagonal stripes in red, black, white, and gray, giving a fast-paced, broadcast-style look.
Southern is currently taking applications for preschool.
about 1 month ago, Kane Hookstra
The image shows a message that Southern elementary is taking applications for both 3-year old and 4-year old programs. Applications are in the elementary office.

🎓 Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight!
It’s your time to shine, Raiders! Share your story and be featured in our Senior Spotlight.

📲 Check your email or use the link below to complete the form by Friday, March 27:
https://forms.gle/paXMcKeujP4AqR5HA

Let’s celebrate YOU, Class of 2026! 🔴⚫

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Red and black graphic with Southern “S” logo pattern background. Text reads: “Senior Spotlight – Class of 2026. Check your email or scan the QR code to complete the Google Form by Friday, March 27.”
A QR code is displayed for easy access to the form.

🧠❤️ Quiz Bowl time!
Good luck to our Junior High team competing at the Pioneer Conference Quiz Bowl on March 23 at Falls City Sacred Heart starting at 1:00 PM!

Representing Southern:
Aleric Clay, Isaac Lundstedt, Aaron Lundstedt, Bo Stevens, Maddux Pinkerton, Ava Schlake, Kinslee Frerichs, Sophie Rakes, Talon Decker, and Raylee Donithan.

Go Raiders! 🔴⚫

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic promoting a Junior High Quiz Bowl event. The design features a red speech bubble with the words “Quiz Bowl” in bold text over a dark background with brain and question mark icons. Event details include: March 23, starting at 1:00 PM at Falls City Sacred Heart, and labeled as a Pioneer Conference event. Southern Public Schools website is listed at the bottom.

📅❤️🖤 What’s going on at Southern this week?

From ACT testing and FFA State Convention to Quiz Bowl, track, and the Alumni Volleyball Tournament—there’s something happening every day! Stay involved and show your Raider Pride.

#RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A red, black, and gray Southern Raiders weekly agenda graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” The schedule lists events for March 23–28, including MUDECAS Music at Freeman, Junior High Quiz Bowl, NHS Mercy Meals, ACT testing for juniors, State FFA Convention in Lincoln, varsity track at Doane, Quiz Bowl at Hebron, a tornado drill, and an alumni/patron volleyball tournament. A large “S” logo appears in the center with “Raiders” across the bottom.
The Echo Dance Team put on a very entertaining performance and shared a very positive message with the elementary students.
about 1 month ago, Kane Hookstra
An image of Echo Dance Team sharing a positive message about perseverance with elementary students
The images show the Echo Dance Team performing for the elementary students and sharing a positive message about perseverance

🏀❤️🖤 Pioneer All-Conference Honors for Southern!

Congratulations to these outstanding Raiders for earning All-Conference recognition this season:
🔥 Paxx Adams – 1st Team
🔥 Hadlee Maxson – 2nd Team
👏 Weston Whitwer – Honorable Mention
👏 Jaylin Klover – Honorable Mention

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have made Raider Nation proud!

#RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Southern
A bold red and black graphic celebrating Southern basketball Pioneer All-Conference selections. The top reads “Basketball Pioneer All-Conference.” Four black-and-white action photos of players are featured side-by-side: Paxx Adams (1st Team), Weston Whitwer (Honorable Mention), Hadlee Maxson (2nd Team), and Jaylin Klover (Honorable Mention). The word “Congratulations” is displayed prominently at the bottom with Raider Pride branding.
Congratulations to 4th grade for winning the "Penny Wars Contest" with a grand total of 12,691 points! A special guest delivered donuts for the students to celebrate!
about 1 month ago, Shannon Burgess
A class picture with a leprechaun

📝 Juniors—ACT Test Day is Almost Here!

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ Be in the HS Auditorium by 8:10 AM

🔌 Don’t forget: Laptops & chargers stay at school Monday after dismissal.

💡 Get rest, eat breakfast, and come ready to go—we believe in you!

Finish strong and enjoy that early release! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Southern
Red graphic titled “Juniors ACT Test” with doodle-style school icons (graduation cap, lightbulb, stars, magnifying glass, and beaker). It announces the ACT on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Instructions include reporting to the high school auditorium by 8:10 AM and leaving laptops and chargers at school after dismissal on Monday. Test day prep tips are listed (sleep, breakfast, bring materials, arrive early, stay calm). It also states that juniors may leave after completing the ACT. Contact email is provided at the bottom.
Please come to support the sophomore class in a bake sale at the alumni tournaments on the weekend of March 27-29th. We will have all kinds of tasty treats available for sale! The bake sale will be on Friday, March 27 from 6-8 PM; on Saturday, March 28th from 9AM-11AM; and on Sunday, March 29th from 11 AM to 1PM. Enjoy some delicious treats and watch the games!
about 1 month ago, Valerie Barnhart
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Yesterday the JAG program at Southern hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive—and we’re proud to share that we met our goal of 37 donors! ❤️

That means up to 111 lives impacted by the generosity of our community.

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported this event. Our students showed incredible leadership and heart, making a real difference where it matters most!
about 1 month ago, Alexis Schmidt
3 students offering refreshments to a generous blood donor at the school sponsored blood drive.

March 18th, come support and watch our Senior High Quiz Bowl team compete at their first Quiz Bowl matches of the year! Let's go, Raiders! ❤️💡🧠

about 1 month ago, Lily Dyer
A picture of a classroom, with text at the top that cascades down in 4 lines. From top to bottom, it reads "Senior High Quiz bowl", "Pioneer Conference", March 18th, 2026", and "@ HTRS Highschool". Below the text is the outline of 3 people, with a lightbulb outline above them. The outlines are filled in with black

🏆 Student of the Week – Paxx Adams 🏆

Congratulations to Paxx Adams, a junior on the Southern basketball team, for being recognized as this week’s Student of the Week! ❤️🖤

Paxx has an incredible ability to recognize when others may need support and is always looking out for his peers to make sure they are doing okay. That level of awareness and care for others is a remarkable trait to see in a high school student.

On the court, Paxx is a strong leader who leads the team in multiple statistical categories. He also plays an important role in helping younger teammates grow by showing patience, encouraging them, and proving that hard work and dedication truly lead to success.

We are proud of the way Paxx represents Southern both as a student and as an athlete.

👏 Congratulations, Paxx!

Thank you to Watchtower Wealth Management and Ol’ Red 99.5 for supporting Student of the Week recognition.

about 1 month ago, Southern
Graphic titled “Student of the Week” on a black and red background. The graphic recognizes two students: Paxx Adams from Southern Public Schools and Rylee Gill from Fairbury. Paxx Adams is identified as a junior on the Southern basketball team, and Rylee Gill is identified as a senior on the Fairbury cheer squad. Sponsor logos for Watchtower Wealth Management and Ol’ Red 99.5 are displayed on the graphic.

Southern High School students will take the stage at District Speech on March 16th at 9:00 AM at Twin River in Genoa. These students have put in countless hours writing, practicing, and refining their performances, and we are proud to see their hard work lead them to competition.

A special good luck to Jacob Ward, Taylor Watts, and Jace Dorn as they represent Southern. Raider Nation is cheering you on!

Let’s show our Raider Pride and wish them the best of luck at districts. ❤️🖤🎤

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Black and red graphic promoting Southern District Speech. The design features a large microphone illustration with the text “Southern District Speech.” A red circle highlights the date “March 16th.” Event details list the location as Twin River in Genoa and the time as 9:00 AM, with “Raider Pride” written at the bottom.

The final quarter of the school year begins Monday, March 16, at Southern Public Schools.
Students and staff are ready to make the most of the last quarter—continuing to learn, grow, and create opportunities in our small-school community with big opportunities. ❤️🖤

about 1 month ago, Drake Troxel
Poster for Southern Schools showing “Fourth Quarter 2026” with the date “March 16th.” The design uses red, black, and white colors and features a school icon at the top and a red-and-black logo of a rider on a horse labeled “Southern” in the center. Abstract red shapes decorate the bottom and sides of the poster.