📅 What’s going on at Southern?

Check out the schedule for April 13–18! From competitions and concerts to important senior deadlines—another busy week for Raider Nation! ❤️🖤

Stay involved and show your Raider Pride!

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A red and black Southern Raiders weekly schedule graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a large “S” logo in the center. The schedule lists events for April 13–18, including MUDECAS Quiz Bowl and a Board of Education meeting on Monday; varsity track, golf, junior high Quiz Bowl, and junior high track on Tuesday; no activities Wednesday; junior high track, a pre-district music concert, and senior deadlines on Thursday; no activities Friday; and junior high MUDECAS track on Saturday.

Promenade Update for Saturday, April 11, 2026

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Southern Promenade will be relocated to the Commons area. A designated space will be available along the sides for patrons to attend and view.

Thank you for your flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all. ❤️🖤 #RaiderPride

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A black and red themed graphic with a stage curtain and confetti reads “Promenade Update – April 11, 2026.” The message explains that due to possible inclement weather, Southern’s Promenade will be moved to the Commons area, with designated viewing space available along the sides for patrons.

Come watch the excitement at Quiz Bowl! 👀✨
Cheer on the teams, enjoy the competition, and see who comes out on top!

Good Luck Raiders!!

about 2 months ago, Taiton Decker
A gray promotional poster for a “SH Meducas Quiz Bowl” event, featuring glowing white text and decorative string lights across the top and bottom. Large red shapes resembling light bulbs appear on both sides. The event details read: “Monday, April 13th, 10 AM” with the location listed as “JCC.”

Come watch the excitement at Quiz Bowl! 👀✨
Cheer on the teams, enjoy the competition, and see who comes out on top!

Good Luck Raiders!!

about 2 months ago, Taiton Decker
A stylized event poster for a “Sh Quiz Bowl.” The design features a gray background with glowing white neon-style text reading “SH QUIZ BOWL.” At the top, two illustrated hands hold large red light bulbs, with a string of small glowing lights draped between them. Below the title, the event details read: “Monday April 13th, 10 AM,” followed by “JCC” at the bottom. Decorative light strings appear along the edges, giving a festive, illuminated look.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebration.
about 2 months ago, Whyit Barton
Prom poster for Southern High School reading “PROM NIGHT – a night to remember,” featuring a gold disco ball, star accents, and formal outfits (suits and dresses) on either side. Event details: April 11, 2026 at 6 pm, held at Southern.
Spanish 3 & 4 Students attended the UNL World Language Fair and competed in creating posters themed around "The Beauty of the World." Students also had the opportunity to experience various dramas, films, speeches, dances, and songs performed by high school students throughout Nebraska in Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic, Italian, German, and Japanese.
about 2 months ago, Dominique Clay
The UNL logo for their 48th World Language Fair is displayed. As well as a photo of the Southern student participants with their poster entries and a picture of those same students on the UNL campus.

🏆 Multi-Activity Student Award Recipients Announced

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska State College System have recognized 15,246 students statewide for the 2025–2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award.

This award honors students in grades 9–12 who participate in three or more NSAA-sanctioned activities during the school year.

👏 Congratulations to our Southern students for their dedication, involvement, and commitment both in and out of the classroom. Your hard work truly represents Raider Pride! ❤️🖤

#RaiderPride

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A Southern Public Schools graphic announcing the 2025–2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award recipients. The design features a black and gray gradient background with bold white and red text reading “Multi-Activity Student Award Recipients Announced.” On the left side, a red panel lists Southern students being recognized, including Paxx Adams, Gage Argo, Reece Barnard, Briana Basulto, Gabriella Burgess, Ethan Decker, Jace Dorn, Emma Eisenhauer, Landen Frerichs, Annika Glynn, Carsen Goes, Jackson Heard, Koltan Ideus, Jaylin Klover, Levi Lundstedt, Natalie Lyons, Hadlee Maxson, Hunter Pollman, Dominic Renderos, Caleb Scott, Azlynn Stevens, Ryker Swearingen, Noah Troxel, Jacob Ward, and Weston Whitwer. The right side includes layered Raider horse graphics and the phrase “Raider Pride.”

🎓 Senior Spotlights – Class of 2026

This week, we’re celebrating Alizya Wollenburg, Haylee Barton, and Noah Troxel!

Each of these seniors has made an impact at Southern through their experiences, memories, and the people who helped shape their journey. We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next! ❤️🖤

#RaiderPride

about 2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A senior spotlight graphic for Alizya Wollenburg featuring a portrait of her standing under a waterfall wearing an orange top and black pants. The design includes “Senior Spotlight Class of 2026” and highlights her responses about favorite memories, impactful teacher (Ms. Bachman), favorite lunch, future plans, and advice. A quote by Fran Lebowitz is also included.
A senior spotlight graphic for Haylee Barton featuring a portrait of her smiling in front of a waterfall while wearing a black shirt. The design includes “Senior Spotlight Class of 2026” and highlights her responses about favorite memories (Mrs. Bachmann’s class), impactful teachers, favorite lunch, future plans, and advice. A quote by George Bernard Shaw is also included.
A senior spotlight graphic for Noah Troxel featuring a portrait of him sitting outdoors against a building, smiling while wearing a coral shirt and black shorts. The design includes “Senior Spotlight Class of 2026” and highlights his responses about wrestling memories, impactful teacher (Jurgens), favorite lunch, future plans, and advice. A quote by J. Cole is also included.

Come support our golf team at the Friend Country Club on April 8th! Let's hope the skies are clear, and the wind ever be in their favor. Let’s Go Raiders! 🏌⛳️🐎

about 2 months ago, Lily Dyer
A graphic promoting the boys golf team. The image consists of a beautiful cloudy sky and green grassy terrain. A golf ball sits in the shot, off-centered to the right. Text above reads "Boys golf invitational", "April 8, 9:30 AM", and "@ Friend Country Club".
Pre-K had Darcie Brandt of Blooms on 576th come in today! She taught kids about the parts of a flower. She also did a plant sorting and counting with the kids!
about 2 months ago, Amanda Freese
A group of approximately 13 young children and one adult sit and stand together in a brightly lit classroom. The adult, identified as Darcie Brandt, sits in the center smiling, with the children gathered around her—some standing behind and others sitting or kneeling on the carpet in front. The children appear to be preschool age and wear casual, colorful clothing. Most are smiling and facing the camera. The classroom includes a red carpet, a whiteboard displaying the alphabet, and posters showing hand signs for each letter. Colorful circular artwork decorates the walls, and a window with blinds lets in natural light. A small table and chairs are visible to the left.
There will be a parents meeting for students entering kindergarten for the 26-27 school year on Tuesday, April 7 at Southern Elementary at 6:00 pm in the library.
2 months ago, Kane Hookstra
There will be a parents meeting for students entering kindergarten for the 26-27 school year on Tuesday, April 7 at Southern Elementary at 6:00 pm in the library.

📅 What’s going on at Southern?

Here’s your weekly schedule for April 6–11! From track and golf to testing, deadlines, and PROM on Saturday at 6 PM—it’s a busy week for Raider Nation! ❤️🖤

Stay organized and show your Raider Pride!

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A red and black Southern Raiders weekly schedule graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a large “S” logo in the center. The schedule lists events for April 6–11, including no school on Monday; varsity track and golf on Tuesday; golf and NSCAS testing on Wednesday; junior high track, UNL language fair, and senior application deadlines on Thursday; NHS applications due Friday; and prom on Saturday at 6:00 PM.
Spring is here! Enjoy the upcoming break with no school on April 3 and April 6, and celebrate Easter on April 5. Wishing everyone a fun, relaxing, and refreshing spring break! 🌷
2 months ago, Dannie Eggerling
A pastel-themed “Hello Spring” graphic with purple and green lettering on a soft watercolor background. The text lists dates: Friday, April 3 — No School; Sunday, April 5 — Easter; Monday, April 6 — No School. At the bottom, colorful tulips in pink, yellow, purple, and red line the image, along with the message “Have a Great Break!”
Thank you to all the dedicated paras at Southern Elementary, who support our teachers and students each and every day. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
2 months ago, Kane Hookstra
The image shows the dedicated paras at Southern Elementary

Southern will hold its annual Preschool Advisory Meeting (per Rule XI requirements) on Friday, April 10, at 1 PM.

The meeting will take place at the elementary building (315 W 2nd St., Blue Springs).

We invite families and community members to attend and help support our preschool program! ❤️🖤

2 months ago, Southern
A white graphic with a red border announcing “Southern Preschool Advisory Meeting” in bold black and red text. The Southern Little Raiders Preschool logo—a cartoon child in a cowboy hat riding a horse inside a red circle—is displayed on the left. The graphic includes event details: Friday, April 10 at 1 PM, held at the elementary building located at 315 W 2nd St., Blue Springs, NE 68318.

🏃‍♀️ Southern Track heads to Thayer Central!

Catch the Raiders in action on April 2, starting at 12:00 PM. Let’s show up and support our athletes as they compete! ❤️🖤

#RaiderPride

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
A black-and-white action photo of a female track athlete sprinting on a track while holding a relay baton. Overlaid text reads “Southern Track” in large white and red letters with a faint Raider horse logo in the background. Event details at the bottom state: “Thayer Central Community Schools, April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – Finish.”
JAG students had a great day on April 1st exploring future career pathways with visits to Tarkio Tech Institute and FAST Global Solutions in Auburn!

At Tarkio Tech, students observed hands-on learning and discovered how certification programs can directly prepare them for the workforce. They then connected their learning from Tarkio Tech to real-world opportunities at FAST Global Solutions, where they toured the manufacturing floor and saw firsthand how conveyor and ground support products are built—including the creation of their own specialized tooling.

One student shared, “I really enjoyed the day because I got to learn about what I want to do and how I can get to that place. It helped me understand the many options I can have and the attitude I need to have to get there.”
2 months ago, Alexis Schmidt
6 JAG students standing in front of FAST Globals Solutions ready to tour the manufacturing facility.
6 JAG Students standing in front of the Tarkio Tech sign after their tour.
JAG Students observing the CNA lab at Tarkio Tech.
JAG students listening and learning about the welding facility while looking at the welding booths.
JAG students being introduced to the dorms available at Tarkio Tech.

2026 Prom Schedule

2 months ago, Shannon Mick
A digital poster for "Wonderland" 2026 Southern Prom, scheduled for Saturday, April 11th. The top half of the image features a vibrant, "Alice in Wonderland" themed illustration with giant glowing mushrooms, a checkered path winding through a magical forest, and a white rabbit. The word "WONDERLAND" is written in large, stylized pink 3D letters across the center. The bottom half has a solid pink background with a detailed schedule in red text, listing events including dinner at 5:50, Promenade at 7:45, the dance from 9:00 to 11:00, and Post Prom from 12:00 to 3:00.
Nebraska Pioneer Conference Indoor Track Meet Highlights, what a great day for our track athletes! Proud of the effort, determination, and teamwork shown by everyone. Keep it up! #RaiderPride
2 months ago, Audrey Whitwer
🔥 Nebraska Pioneer Conference Indoor Track Meet Highlights 🔥 What a great day for our athletes! 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ BOYS 🥇 Blaze Barleen – 60m: 7.58 🏃‍♂️ 4x200 Relay (Blaze Barleen, Landen Frerichs, Kolin Zarbynicky, Hunter Pollman) – 4th place: 1:48.48 GIRLS 🥇 Hadlee Maxson – 200m: 28.74 🥈 Hadlee Maxson – 60m: 8.45 🥈 Hadlee Maxson – Long Jump: 16-05.5 🥈 4x200 Relay (Natalie Lyons, Reece Barnard, Jaylin Klover, Hadlee Maxson) – 2:00.18 🏃‍♀️ Isabella Hopper – 4th place (3200m & 1600m) 🏃‍♀️ Reece Barnard – 5th place (60m Hurdles) 🏃‍♀️ Azlynn Stevens – 6th place (400m) 🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay – 6th place 💥 Huge congrats to Annika Glynn: • Shot Put: 34-05.00 • Discus: 103-05.00 🎉 Special shoutout to our GIRLS TEAM for finishing 4th overall with 66 points! Proud of the effort, determination, and teamwork shown by everyone. Keep it up!
Southern Cheer & Dance try outs- Any current 8th-11th graders interested in trying out for the 2026-27 Southern Cheer & Dance team please find Mrs. Dickinson and sign the sign up sheet in the art room. Tryouts will be held the week of April 20-24th and the deadline to sign up is April 17th. Go Raiders!!!
2 months ago, Josie Dickinson
Poster with cheer tryouts information in description. Cut outs of cheerleaders filling the space with black and red colors.