📝 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 ❤️🖤

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic with Southern’s red, black, and white branding featuring the “S” logo and text reading “Southern Board of Education Minutes” with the date April 13, 2026.

❤️🖤 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!

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic with a black, red, and white design featuring the Southern “S” logo at the top. Large text reads “Southern is looking for anyone interested in the following coaches/sponsor positions.” Listed positions include Cheer, Junior High Football, Junior High Track, and Softball, each represented with icons. Contact information is displayed at the bottom: Mr. Murphy, email jdmurphy@southernschools.org and phone (402) 645-3326.

🏃‍♀️ Southern JH Track Results

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

about 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

about 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

about 2 months 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 20: No activities Tuesday, April 21: Varsity Track at E-M-F at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 22: Varsity Golf at Southern at 9:30 AM; 8th grade UNL visit, leaving at 8:15 AM Thursday, April 23: JH Track at Diller-Odell at 10:00 AM; District Music Contest at Fairbury Friday, April 24: District Music Contest at Fairbury Saturday, April 25: Varsity Track MUDECAS at Tri County at 8:30 AM “Raiders” is displayed at the bottom.
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!
about 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
about 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.

about 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! 😀🚒🛝🏥
about 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 touching fire gear
first graders teacher and foster grandparent in front of fire truck
first graders playing at the park
first graders playing at the park
first graders participating in a play at the hospital
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.

about 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.
about 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!
about 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

about 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.
about 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
Good luck to the Raiders, play with confidence, stay focused, and leave it all on the course!
about 2 months ago, Drake Troxel
A flyer for a boys golf invitational shows a close-up of a golf ball sitting on the edge of a hole on a green course at sunset. The ball has a red horse logo with the word “Southern.” The background is softly blurred with warm sky tones. White text reads: “Boys Golf Invitational, April 14, 2026, @ 9:00 AM, @ Kirkmans Cove (HTRS).” The design includes a white border and small decorative square patterns.
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.
about 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.
It was a strong stretch of competition for our athletes across both meets, with great performances and personal records. Our athletes continue to improve each meet—showing dedication, resilience, and team pride. Great job to everyone who competed! #RaiderPride
about 2 months ago, Audrey Whitwer
Girls Highlights Isabella Hopper won the 3200m (13:55.54) Annika Glynn placed 2nd in Shot Put (31-11.25) and Discus (107-03) Hadlee Maxson took 3rd in the 100m (13.54) Reece Barnard took 3rd in the 100m hurdles (17.99) Other notable finishes: Hadlee Maxson: 4th in Long Jump and 200m Jaylin Klover: 5th in Shot Put Isabella Hopper: 5th in 1600m Team Result Southern Girls team finished 6th overall with 50 points Boys PRs Hunter Pollman: 200m (27.27) Caleb Forke: Shot Put (29-02.5) Gage Argo: Shot Put (33-00.5) Jackson Heard: Discus (84-04)
Girls Highlights Annika Glynn won the Discus (116-03) Reece Barnard: 4th in 100m hurdles (18.03) 5th in 300m hurdles (52.47) 4x100 relay team placed 4th (54.79) Other top finishes: Hadlee Maxson: 5th in 200m, 7th in Long Jump Annika Glynn: 5th in Shot Put Isabella Hopper: 6th in 1600m Jenna Forney: 6th in 300m hurdles Jaylin Klover: 6th in Shot Put Natalie Lyons: 7th in 200m Boys Highlights Blaze Barleen: 6th in 100m (12.39) Harper McDonald: 7th in 800m (2:27.10) Carsen Goes: 7th in Discus (99-11)
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🧠🔥 Join us for MUDECAS Quiz Bowl on April 14 at 10 A.M. at Palmyra! Bring your knowledge, your team, and your competitive spirit. 🏆
about 2 months ago, Jadun Carbonneau
Graphic with a black background and red/gray smoke effects. White graffiti-style text reads “Mudeah’s Quiz Bowl.” On the right, it says “April 14, 10 A.M. @ Palmyra.” A red outline of a rider on horseback appears in the top right, and a stylized red-and-white “S” logo is in the bottom left.
The 8th grade JAG students had an awesome day at Career Adventure Days hosted by IGNITE Pathways! Students rotated through 39 different hands-on career exploration stations—everything from simulation machines to building projects and skill-based activities.

One of the highlights of the day was how students got to choose their favorite careers and dive deeper, experiencing what a day in that profession might actually look like. It was a great opportunity to connect learning with real-world possibilities!
about 2 months ago, Alexis Schmidt
7 JAG students standing in front of the IGNITE pathways building
1 JAG Student working on a task from the career exploration activity
1 JAG students and 1 student helper working on the robotic arm
1 JAG student practicing their pharmacy skills to explore the pharmaceutical career
1 JAG student participating in an agricultural sprayer simulation activity
3 JAG students practicing taking each others vitals
1 JAG student using the welding simulator

Join us for the Southern School Board Meeting on April 13th, 2026, at 7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your ideas, and be part of important decisions happening at Southern Public Schools. We hope to see you there!

about 2 months ago, Dannie Eggerling
A red-themed promotional graphic announces a “Southern Board Meeting” scheduled for April 13th, 2026. The title appears on a chalkboard-style sign under a hanging lamp. At the bottom, circular icons display the location, Southern High School, and the time, 7:00 PM, connected by a dotted line. Decorative elements include books on a shelf, a small plant, and a tall vase with leaves on a wooden floor background.