Every Day Counts!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Regular attendance plays a huge role in student success. Every day students are in school, they learn, build relationships, gain confidence, and prepare for their future.

Being here matters. Be present. Be powerful. Be your best!

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #RaiderPride #SouthernPublicSchools
about 2 months ago, Southern Public Schools
Colorful Attendance Awareness Month graphic highlighting the importance of daily school attendance, including better grades, stronger learning, building connections, boosting confidence, and creating a brighter future.
Stock up on Southern Raider gear and SAVE! ❤️🖤 Save $20 on orders over $150 or $10 on orders over $100 during the Buy More, Save More Flash Sale. Shop before it ends Sept. 6 at 11:59 PM!

Click here to start shopping! https://1stplace.sale/59340
about 2 months ago, Digital Media
Southern Raiders Spirit Wear flash sale graphic featuring red and gray jackets, hoodies, and windbreakers. Save up to 35% sitewide, $20 on orders over $150, or $10 on orders over $100. Free shipping on orders over $85. Sale runs Sept. 4–6 with code FINAL.
🥎 GAME DAY UPDATE! Southern-Freeman-Lewiston Softball will play ONE game tonight against Malcolm at 7:30 PM at Fuller Field at Zion.

❤️ Parents Night will take place before the game! Come out and support our athletes and families! Go Raiders!
about 2 months ago, Southern Public Schools
Game Day graphic for Southern-Freeman-Lewiston Softball. The team plays Malcolm on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 PM at Fuller Field in Zion. Parents Night will be held before the game. Graphic features a softball player, team logos, and a black, white, and red sports-themed design.
🏐 Varsity Volleyball is back! Join us tonight, September 3, at Lewiston High School for a big matchup!
6:00 PM — Parkview Christian
7:00 PM — Lewiston
Come cheer on the team! 📣🏐
about 2 months ago, Emma Eisenhauer
Graphic for a varsity volleyball match on September 3, 2026, at Lewiston High School. The schedule lists Parkview Christian at 6:00 PM and Lewiston at 7:00 PM. The design features large black “Varsity Volleyball” text on a red background, a volleyball, and a net.
A small change to the Football Theme for this week. Notice how this Friday is now a WHITE OUT theme instead of WHITE LIES. We have adjusted our flyers. Please share the change with everyone you know.
about 2 months ago, Jeffrey Tunink
🏈 JH Football Time Update! Tuesday, Sept. 8, the game will now be played at 6:30 PM at Arbor State Park. Go Raiders!
about 2 months ago, Southern Public Schools
Black, red, and white JH Football time update graphic featuring the Raider mascot. The graphic announces that the Tuesday, Sept. 8 game will be played at 6:30 PM at Arbor State Park.
📸 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.
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
“Pictures Needed!” graphic for 2027 seniors and guardians. The graphic explains four ways to submit senior photos: scan a QR code to add photos to a student folder, email Mrs. Fralin at cfralin@southernschools.org, click the attached link, or bring printed photos to school to be scanned and returned. Requested photos include a senior picture, baby or younger-child photo, family photo, and photos of the Class of 2027 growing up together.
📸😁 SAY CHEESE, SOUTHERN RAIDERS! 😁📸

Picture Day is coming up at Southern Public Schools!

📅 Monday, September 14th

Dress your best, bring your biggest smile, and get ready for the camera! ❤️🖤 We can’t wait to capture those school-year smiles!

📷 Mark your calendars and don’t forget to SMILE!

#SouthernRaiders #PictureDay #SayCheese #SouthernPublicSchools
about 2 months ago, Dawn Rakes
A bright red, black, and white Southern Public Schools Picture Day graphic. Large text reads, “Say Cheese! Picture Day – Get Ready to Smile!” A calendar graphic announces Monday, September 14th. The Southern Raiders mascot, a rider on a white horse, appears in the upper right with the red, black, and white Southern “S” logo on both the rider’s hat and the horse. A camera graphic and reminders at the bottom say “Dress Your Best,” “Bring Your Best Smile,” and “We Can’t Wait to See You!” The bottom of the graphic reads #SOUTHERNRAIDERS.
🏐 GAME DAY! The Southern Raiders take on Diller-Odell today! Come out and cheer on the Raiders! ❤️🖤

📅 September 1 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
#RaiderPride
about 2 months ago, Digital Media
Red and black Southern Raiders volleyball game graphic announcing Southern vs. Diller-Odell High School on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The design features a large volleyball with bold “Volleyball Raiders” lettering.
📣 Calling all Southern Elementary families! ❤️🖤

Join us for our Southern Elementary PTO Meeting on Monday, August 31 at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Library!

Whether you’re a longtime PTO member or just curious about getting involved, everyone is welcome! Come share ideas, meet other parents, and learn how you can help support our students, staff, and school. 🐴📚

❤️ We’d love to see you there!!

#SouthernRaiders #SouthernElementary #PTO #BetterTogether
about 2 months ago, Dawn Rakes
A Southern Elementary PTO Meeting announcement designed in red, black, and white. The top features large text reading “Southern Elementary PTO Meeting” with a Raider mascot riding a white horse and carrying a black flag with a red “S.” The meeting information reads: Monday, August 31 at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Library. A black circle says, “Everyone Welcome!” At the bottom, the graphic reads, “Together we support our students, staff, and school!” followed by #SouthernRaiders.
Congratulations to our Southern Board of Education members recognized for their ongoing learning at the Nebraska Association of School Boards Area Meeting in Nebraska City!

Dana Dorn received Level V recognition, while Jared McKeever and Debra Schlake received Level II recognition. Debra is not pictured.

Thank you to our board members for your continued dedication, leadership, and commitment to making Southern a great place to learn! ❤️🖤
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern Board of Education members Dana Dorn and Jared McKeever pose with their recognition awards at the Nebraska Association of School Boards Area Meeting in Nebraska City. Dorn received Level V recognition and McKeever received Level II recognition. Debra Schlake, not pictured, also received Level II recognition.
📢 Southern Families — Friendly Reminder!

Please make sure all required school forms are completed, signed, and returned by this Friday, September 4th! 📄✏️

If you still have forms at home, please send them to school with your child this week. Having all forms returned helps us make sure we have the necessary information and permissions on file for every student.

❤️🖤 Thank you for helping us get everything completed and turned in!

#SouthernRaiders #SchoolReminder #SouthernSchools
about 2 months ago, Dawn Rakes
A red, black, and white Southern Schools reminder graphic featuring the Little Raiders mascot—two children riding a black horse and carrying a Southern “S” flag. Large text reads, “REMINDER! ALL FORMS DUE FRIDAY!” Parents and guardians are asked to complete and return all required school forms to Southern Schools by Friday, September 4th. The graphic includes a calendar showing the deadline and a thank-you message for helping get everything completed. The bottom features Southern Schools, #SouthernRaiders, and “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow!”
JAG students wrapped up their first full week with a fun team-building challenge! Students worked together to find commonalities and earn index cards to build the tallest tower possible.

One student reflected, “I didn’t realize the amount of similarities I have with people I don’t talk to very often.” 💚

A great reminder that we have more in common than we think!
about 2 months ago, Alexis Schmidt
2 students standing creating their commonality tower out of index cards in a classroom setting
4 students brainstorming their commonalities for their tower challenge
3 students creating their commonality tower out of index cards in a classroom setting
3 students creating their commonality tower out of index cards in a classroom setting
📣 Calling all Southern Elementary families! ❤️🖤 Join us for our Southern Elementary PTO Meeting on Monday, August 31 at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Library! Whether you’re a longtime PTO member or just curious about getting involved, everyone is welcome! Come share ideas, meet other parents, and learn how you can help support our students, staff, and school. 🐴📚 ❤️ We’d love to see you there! #SouthernRaiders #SouthernElementary #PTO #BetterTogether
about 2 months ago, Dawn Rakes
PTO meeting Monday, August 31st. 6:30 PM in the elementary library
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, RAIDER NATION! ❤️🖤

Southern Football kicks off the season TONIGHT against Blue Hill!

📅 August 28
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Arbor State Park

Come out, get loud, and cheer on the Raiders as they start the season! GO RAIDERS! 🏈

#RaiderPride
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern Football game day graphic featuring a Southern Raiders football player preparing to throw a football against a red-and-black smoky background. Southern takes on Blue Hill on August 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Arbor State Park.
🚗❤️ Friendly Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminder! ❤️🚗

Southern Elementary families, please help us keep our drop-off and pick-up lane safe and moving smoothly each day!

🚫 Please do not park in the drop-off/pick-up lane during the school day. This lane needs to remain open for vehicles that are actively loading or unloading students.

⏰ For afternoon pickup, families may begin waiting in the pick-up lane after 3:15 p.m.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and for helping us keep our students safe! ❤️🖤

#SouthernElementary #SouthernRaiders #StudentSafety
about 2 months ago, Dawn Rakes
A red, black, and white Southern Elementary reminder graphic asks families not to park in the drop-off/pick-up lane. The sign explains that the lane is for loading and unloading students and that vehicles may wait in the pick-up lane after 3:15 p.m. for after-school pickup. Graphics include a Southern Raider riding a white horse, a no-parking car symbol, a clock, and an adult-and-child icon. The bottom reads, “Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!” and “Thank you for your cooperation!” with Southern Elementary branding.
🏐 GAME DAY! Southern Volleyball is headed to Johnson-Brock for triangular action tonight!

⏰ 5:00 & 6:00 PM
📍 Johnson-Brock

Good luck, Raiders! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride
about 2 months ago, Southern Public Schools
Southern Volleyball Triangular game day graphic featuring a Southern volleyball player preparing to pass the ball. The triangular is August 27 with matches at 5:00 and 6:00 PM at Johnson-Brock.
🚨 LAST CHANCE! Hoodies $32.99, tees $19.99 & crewnecks $30.99! Don’t miss these Southern Spirit Wear savings before the flash sale ends! ❤️🖤

Shop now: https://1stplace.sale/59340
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern Raiders Official Spirit Wear Store “Final Days Flash Sale” graphic featuring red, black, and white Southern apparel. Hoodies are $32.99, tees are $19.99, and crewnecks are $30.99. Free shipping is available on orders over $85. Shop at 1stplace.sale/59340.

🥎 GAME DAY! Southern-Freeman-Lewiston Softball!

📅 Thursday, Aug. 27
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Fuller Field

Good luck, ladies! ❤️🖤

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Southern-Freeman-Lewiston Softball game day graphic announcing Southern-Freeman-Lewiston vs. Falls City on Thursday, August 27, at 5:00 PM at Fuller Field. The graphic features a softball player with bold red, black, and white branding.
Themes for all 5 Raider Home Football Games. Please share with everyone and get the word out!
about 2 months ago, Jeffrey Tunink
Poster describing upcoming Raider Football Theme Nights. August 28th = Blackout. September 4th = White Lies(White T-shirt with an innocent obviously fake lie). September 18th = Anything but football(wear something unrelated to football). September 25th Homecoming Night Red, Black, and White. October 16th = Pinkout for Cancer Awareness.