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

2 months 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 months 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! 💚🏌️‍♂️

2 months 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

2 months 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 ❤️🖤

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin

❤️🖤 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!

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin

🏃‍♀️ Southern JH Track Results

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

2 months 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

2 months 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.

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

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin

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!

2 months 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

2 months 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.

2 months 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! 😀🚒🛝🏥

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

All Cheer & Dance tryout permission forms are due THIS FRIDAY! You must have this turned in to Mrs. Dickinson in order to participate Monday morning for the first day of tryouts on April 20th. Tryouts will be held the week of April 20-24th at 6:45am! Judges will determine who makes the team on the evening of Friday, April 24th at 6:30PM! Good luck to all athletes trying out for the 2026-27 Southern Cheer & Dance Team! GO RAIDERS!

2 months ago, Josie Dickinson

Southern cheer and dance team flyer with red and black designs with tryout information written at the bottom.

🎓 Senior Spotlights – Class of 2026

We’re proud to highlight more members of the Class of 2026—Torri, Haylee, and Annika! Each has made lasting memories, built strong connections, and is ready for what’s ahead.

Your journey is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you. ❤️🖤

#RaiderPride

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin

A Southern High School Class of 2026 senior spotlight graphic featuring Haylee Hoover. The design includes a portrait of Haylee sitting outdoors on a path wearing a black top and jeans. Text shares her favorite memory of getting to know classmates, her impactful teacher Mr. Tunink, her favorite lunch (orange chicken), and her excitement about her future career. Her advice is to slow down and not try to do everything at once, along with a quote by Will Rogers. She is identified as the daughter of Amanda and Robert Hoover.

A Southern High School Class of 2026 senior spotlight graphic featuring Annika Glynn. The design includes a portrait of Annika outdoors wearing a pink top. Text shares her favorite memory of meeting everyone her first year after transferring, her impactful teacher Mr. Meyer, her favorite lunch (chicken fajitas), and her excitement about independence after graduation. Her advice is to make the most of every opportunity, along with a quote about growth and planting seeds. She is identified as the daughter of Jeremy and Dusty Glynn.

Senior Spotlight graphic featuring Tori Carbonneau, Class of 2026. The design includes a portrait of Tori standing outdoors by a tree, wearing a green floral dress and smiling. The background uses Southern red, black, and gray colors with subtle “S” patterns. Text highlights include: Favorite memory: spending time in class talking and joking around Most impactful teachers: all teachers have impacted her in different ways Favorite school lunch: Orange Chicken Most excited about after graduation: moving to college and starting her life Advice to her freshman self: turn in work on time Her name, “Tori Carbonneau,” is displayed prominently, along with her parents’ names: Rachel Carbonneau, Victoria Forbis, and Trevor Carbonneau. A quote at the bottom reads, “We didn’t know we were creating memories; we were just having fun.” – Winnie the Pooh.

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

2 months ago, Kane Hookstra

Good luck to the Raiders, play with confidence, stay focused, and leave it all on the course!

2 months ago, Drake Troxel

If you have a student who has a 504/IEP, be sure to attend this informational night. It's a great way to hear from others and gather information to help your student access services.

2 months ago, Southern

Flyer for ESU 5 Family Engagement Night featuring logos for ESU 5 and Nebraska Transition. The event invites families of children with disabilities to learn about available supports and connect with professionals. It will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at 900 West Court Street, Beatrice, NE 68310. Highlights include meeting agency professionals, networking with other families, learning about waiver services, understanding transition planning, asking questions, and checking in with vocational rehabilitation. The design includes red, black, and gold accents with a graphic of two children holding hands inside a circle.