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SOUTHERN PTO IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE

FOR FUN AND FIELD DAY CONCESSIONS

If you are able to donate any of the following items, it is greatly appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at the elementary office by Wednesday, May 6.

 

The following items are requested:

15 pounds of hamburger

10 packages Fairbury brand hot dogs (32 oz)

12 packages hot dog buns

1 large bottle of ketchup

1 large bottle of mustard

2 jars of pickle chips (32 oz)

5 variety boxes of chips (18 count)

5 dozen baked goods

4 40-pack of bottled water

4 6-packs red Gatorade

4 6-packs blue Gatorade

4 6-packs orange Gatorade

4 6-packs yellow Gatorade

200 paper boats

 

Thank you in advance for supporting this Southern PTO fundraising event.

about 1 month ago, Kane Hookstra
SOUTHERN PTO IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE  FOR FUN AND FIELD DAY CONCESSIONS If you are able to donate any of the following items, it is greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the elementary office by Wednesday, May 6.  The following items are requested:  15 pounds of hamburger 10 packages Fairbury brand hot dogs (32 oz) 12 packages hot dog buns 1 large bottle of ketchup 1 large bottle of mustard 2 jars of pickle chips (32 oz) 5 variety boxes of chips (18 count) 5 dozen baked goods 4 40-pack of bottled water 4 6-packs red Gatorade 4 6-packs blue Gatorade 4 6-packs orange Gatorade 4 6-packs yellow Gatorade 200 paper boats  Thank you in advance for supporting this Southern PTO fundraising event.
Congratulations to the Southern Boys & Girls track teams on a great day of competition at the Falls City Invite!

Girls 4x100 Relay 1st -> 53.63 (Natalie Lyons, Reece Barnard, Jenna Forney, Hadlee Maxson)
Reece Barnard 2nd -> 100m Hurdles 17.75
Jenna Forney 2nd -> 300m Hurdles 54.17
Jaylin Klover 2nd -> Triple Jump 32-02.25
Isabella Hopper 2nd -> 3200m Run 13:55.43
Annika Glynn 2nd -> Discus 108-11
Paxx Adams 3rd -> Triple Jump 37-03
Natalie Lyons 4th -> 100m Dash 14.07
Jenna Forney 4th -> 100m Hurdles 18.26
Azlynn Stevens 4th -> 400m 1:11.80
Annika Glynn 4th -> Shot Put 33-07
Girls 4x400 Relay 4th -> 5:03.84 (Jenna Forney, Azlynn Stevens, Sadie Rakes, Reece Barnard)
Blaze Barleen 4th -> 100m Dash 12.03
Landen Frerichs 4th -> 800m Run 2:23.20
Boys 4x100 Relay 4th -> 50.78 (Blaze Barleen, Dominic Renderos, Hunter Pollman, Carsen Goes)
Boys 4x800 Relay 4th -> 10:04 (Landen Frerichs, Silas Sedlacek, Ryker Swearingen, Harper McDonald)
Addyson Morris 5th -> 800m Run 3:13.48
Isabella Hopper 5th -> 1600m Run 6:23.84
Sadie Rakes 5th -> 400m 1:13.25
Carsen Goes 5th -> Discus 113-10
Boys 4x400 Relay 5th -> 4:09.18 (Landen Frerichs, Ty Huls, Ryker Swearingen, Harper McDonald)
Jaylin Klover 6th -> Shot Put 30-02
about 1 month ago, Audrey Whitwer
A bold, high-contrast poster announces a “Falls City Track Meet.” The background is dark navy blue with large red paint-like streaks across it, giving an energetic, sporty feel.  At the top, large white block letters read “Falls City Track Meet.” Below, the poster is split into two sides. On the left, smaller white text says “Southern Girls Team,” with very large outlined letters “3RD” beneath it, indicating a third-place finish. On the right, matching text reads “Southern Boys Team,” with large outlined letters “5TH,” indicating a fifth-place finish.  The bottom portion of the image features a black-and-white action photo of several high school athletes sprinting on a track. The runners are mid-stride, leaning forward with focused expressions, arms pumping. They wear sleeveless track uniforms with school names and numbers, and the background shows a blurred fence and a few spectators, emphasizing motion and competition.
Congratulations to these Southern students for winning the Twin Rivers Dealership coloring contest. Twin Rivers sponsored a competition for area students.
about 1 month ago, Kane Hookstra
Congratulations to these Southern students for winning the Twin Rivers Dealership coloring contest. Twin Rivers sponsored a competition for area students.
Don’t miss the Last Hoorah Choir Concert—one final night of powerful voices, energy, and unforgettable music! 🎤✨
about 1 month ago, Dannie Eggerling
A bold concert poster with a red, black, and gray color scheme. In the center, a stylized rider on a horse is silhouetted in red against a large vinyl record and a city skyline background. Red rays radiate outward from behind the record. Large white text reads “LAST HOORAH CHOIR CONCERT.” At the bottom, smaller text states “April 30th, 2026, High School Auditorium @ 7:00 PM.” Two vintage-style microphones appear in the lower corners with sound lines around them.

Come out and support our JH Track & Field athletes! 🏃‍♂️💨
Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 10am | JCC High School

about 1 month ago, Taiton Decker
A colorful illustrated poster for a “JH Track and Field” event. The background shows a soft green sky with clouds, birds, and a rising sun over a small town with buildings and trees. In the foreground, four runners of diverse appearances are sprinting on a track. The text reads: “Thursday, 30 April 2026 @10am” and lists the location as “JCC Highschool, 358 North 6th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450.”

🏆 Southern Athletic Banquet 🏆

Join us as we celebrate our Southern athletes and their accomplishments this year!

📅 Tuesday, May 12
📍 High School Gym
⏰ 6:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $13
Reserve your tickets in the office with:
• Number attending
• Names
• Meat choice (Brisket or Smoked Chop)

All athletes and their families are welcome—we hope to see you there! ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic promoting the Southern Athletic Banquet with red and black text and sports-themed graphics (basketball, volleyball, football, wrestling, cheer). Event details: Tuesday, May 12 at the High School Gym, 6:30 PM. Tickets are $13 and must be reserved in the office with name, number attending, and meat choice (brisket or smoked chop). Text notes that all athletes and their families are welcome.

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is hosting an open house community family fun day on May 13, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 pm at 2015 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE.

about 1 month ago, Kane Hookstra
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is hosting an open house community family fun day on May 13, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 pm at 2015 N. 6th St., Beatrice, NE.

❤️🖤 Raider Pride in action! ❤️🖤

Southern track stars welcomed elementary students to school this morning with smiles, cheers, and high-fives!

What a great way to start the day—building connections and showing what it means to be part of Raider Nation.

#RaiderNation

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A group of Southern high school track athletes stand in a school hallway forming a welcoming line as elementary students walk through. The athletes smile, cheer, and offer high-fives using red foam hands. Younger students, wearing backpacks and colorful outfits, walk between them smiling and interacting. The hallway is decorated with student artwork, and the scene captures a fun, supportive start to the school day filled with Raider pride.

🎓 Senior Spotlight 2026 🎓

We’re continuing to celebrate our amazing seniors! ❤️🖤
Meet Jacob, Sidy, and Jazlyn as they share their favorite memories, impactful teachers, and advice for future Raiders.

From the classroom to activities and everything in between—these moments are what make Southern special.

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A Southern High School senior spotlight graphic featuring a male student seated in a casual outdoor setting, wearing a green t-shirt and hat. The design includes red, black, and white school branding with “Senior Spotlight 2026.” Text highlights include his favorite memory from golf practice, most impactful teacher (Mr. Myer), favorite lunch (orange chicken or lasagna), excitement about starting adult life, and advice to not miss sports practices. A quote about golf is featured. Name: Jacob Ward, son of Jennifer Ambroz and John Eisenhauer.
A Southern High School senior spotlight graphic featuring a female student standing in a grassy field wearing a light pink dress. The design uses red, black, and white school colors with “Senior Spotlight 2026.” Text shares her favorite memory (State Cheer freshman year), most impactful teacher (Mrs. Schluter), favorite lunch (Crispitos), excitement about leaving Wymore, and advice to live in the moment. A humorous quote by Scott Disick is included. Name: Lidy Hosfelt, daughter of Lisa and Jerry Hosfelt.
A Southern High School senior spotlight graphic featuring a female student smiling outdoors near trees, wearing a light-colored floral dress. The design includes red, black, and white school branding with “Senior Spotlight 2026.” Text highlights her favorite memory of playing volleyball, most impactful teacher (Mrs. Schluter), favorite lunch (T-roll or Rice Krispie treat), excitement about freedom after graduation, and advice to not stress and enjoy high school. An inspirational quote about being worth knowing is included. Name: Jazlyn Schell, daughter of Jon Schell.
What an incredible day at the MUDECAS Track Meet! Congratulations to the Southern Girls on placing 7th out of 16 teams! #RaiderNation

Hadlee Maxson 2nd -> Long Jump 15-11
Reece Barnard 3rd -> 100m Hurdles 16.85
Annika Glynn 3rd -> Discus 113-01
4x100 Relay 3rd -> 52.83 (Natalie Lyons, Reece Barnard, Jenna Forney, Hadlee Maxson)
Hadlee Maxson 4th -> 200m Dash 27.28
Hadlee Maxson 4th -> 100m Dash 13.25
Jaylin Klover 5th -> Triple Jump 31-09
Annika Glynn 6th -> Shot Put 33-10
Isabella Hopper 7th -> 3200m Run 13:23.69
Isabella Hopper 7th -> 1600m Run 6:21.07
Reece Barnard 8th -> 300m Hurdles 52.03

Dominic Renderos -> 100m Dash 12.31 PR
Hunter Pollman -> 200m Dash 26.81 PR
Kolin Zarybnicky -> 200m Dash 27.08 PR
Gage Argo -> Discus 81-06 PR
about 1 month ago, Audrey Whitwer
This is a bold, high-contrast promotional poster for a track and field event.  Across the top are three black-and-white action photos:  On the left, a female athlete is mid-jump over a hurdle, arms out for balance. In the center, a runner sprints straight toward the camera on a track, wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless uniform. On the right, another female athlete is captured mid-air during a long jump, arms raised as she prepares to land, with a coach or official standing nearby.  The background design uses sharp, angular shapes in red and black, with dotted graphic patterns that give it an energetic, sporty feel.  Centered in large, bold white letters near the bottom, the text reads: “MUDECAS TRACK MEET” Below that, in smaller white text: “APRIL 25TH, 2026”  At the very bottom is a torn-paper-style gray texture, adding a rugged visual effect.
The magic didn’t end at midnight… ✨🎩

Take a look back at Southern Prom 2026: Wonderland through our post-prom interviews! Hear from students as they share their favorite moments, memories, and highlights from an unforgettable night.

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6JFMkN8R2X0
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
A whimsical “Wonderland” themed graphic featuring a winding black-and-white checkerboard path through a colorful, enchanted forest. Bright mushrooms, glowing lights, and fantasy elements surround the scene. Large stylized text reads “Wonderland,” with additional text: “2026 Southern Prom” and “Saturday April 11th.”

Another busy week at Southern! ❤️🖤

From track and golf to scholarship interviews and our Last Hoorah Choir Concert, our Raiders are staying active in and out of the classroom. Check out the full schedule and come support our students throughout the week!

#RaiderNation

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a red, black, and gray gradient background and a large “S” logo in the center. The weekly schedule includes:  Monday, April 27: Varsity Track at Falls City at 2:30 PM; Golf Dual at E-M-F at 4:00 PM Tuesday, April 28: Senior Scholarship Interviews; FBLA Reading Buddies and Recycling Wednesday, April 29: Varsity Golf at Palmyra at 8:30 AM Thursday, April 30: JH Track at JCC at 10:00 AM; Last Hoorah Choir Concert and Award Ceremony at 7:00 PM Friday, May 1: No activities Saturday, May 2: Varsity Track Pioneer Conference at Lewiston at 8:00 AM “Raiders” is displayed at the bottom.

EMF Varsity Track Meet Results with a special shoutout to the Southern Girls for finishing 4th overall with 63 team points! Proud of the hard work, support, and energy these teams continue to show! #RaiderNation

about 1 month ago, Audrey Whitwer
Poster titled “EMF Varsity Track Meet Results – April 21, 2026.”  Girls team: multiple 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes in hurdles, discus, relay, shot put, and sprints, plus several 4th–6th places. Boys: one result — Blaze Barleen placed 5th in the 100m dash. Highlight: Southern girls finished 4th overall with 63 points.  Design features red/black colors, a horse-and-rider graphic, and runners passing a baton.
Congratulations to Jake Ward for earning 9th place at the Southern Invite, helping the Southern team finish 3rd out of 6 teams. Great effort and a strong showing all around! #RaiderPride
about 1 month ago, Audrey Whitwer
A young man stands in the foreground, smiling and holding up a medal toward the camera. He’s wearing a red polo shirt and black shorts. Behind him, there’s a faded, black-and-white image of him swinging a golf club on a course, captured mid-swing.  On the left side of the image, bold text inside a rounded box reads: “Southern Invite Jake Ward 9th Place.”  Overall, it appears to celebrate his achievement of placing ninth in a golf tournament.

Strong showing at Diller-Odell! 💪🔥

Southern Jr. High Track delivered a great day of competition, earning multiple top finishes across both the track and field events. From individual champions to relay success, our Raiders competed with determination and pride.

Great job, Raiders! ❤️🖤

#RaiderNation

about 1 month ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic highlighting Southern Jr. High Track results from the Diller-Odell meet on April 23, 2026. The design features red and black school branding, Southern logos, and action photos of athletes competing in shot put and a distance race. The graphic lists girls and boys individual and relay placements, including multiple first-place finishes in hurdles, relays, high jump, and discus.
Come support our musicians at the District Music Contest on April 24th! 🎶
about 1 month ago, Taiton Decker
A blue, purple, and yellow flyer promoting a district music contest. Curved text at the top reads “District music contest,” with smaller text underneath stating “Band: 11:30 and Mixed Chorus: 1:45.” Colorful musical notes and symbols are scattered across the center. The event location is listed as “Fairbury High School, 501 9th St, Fairbury, NE 68352.” At the bottom, the date “April 24th” is displayed in large white text.
Good luck to the Southern Raiders—run fast, stay strong, and give it everything you’ve got on race day!
about 1 month 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! 🎶

about 1 month 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! 💚🏌️‍♂️

about 1 month 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

about 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.