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Southern Elementary recently received a new book vending machine. The local Kiwanis Club generously donated the vending machine and books to the elementary. Students can earn token...

JH robotics did amazing today at their competition at ESU5! Ten teams competed and Southern's Team Venezuela brought home a first place win and an awesome trophy, and Team Mexico ...

First graders celebrated Dr. Seuss week from March 2-5th! They celebrated his birthday, completed Dr. Seuss activities, and read books with book buddies. We also listened to a v...

1st Grade Valentine boxes

The junior high has begun lifting in the weight room at the start of this quarter. The focus for the 7th grade has been learning proper techniques and how to stay safe in the weig...

The Robotics team started in November 2025 and began working on the challenges for their competition. They coded a remote control for a hay stacker and mover. At the competition,...

The Southern Board of Education held a Working Board Meeting on February 24, 2026. During the meeting, board members discussed and approved a lease purchase financing option relat...

The Southern Board of Education met on February 16, 2026, to review district operations, finances, facilities, and future planning. During the meeting, the board approved routine ...

Do you have a student with special needs or know someone with special needs. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about services for students from birth to age 21.

Congratulations to Ava Jerrad, Cora Fralin, and Gavin Miccicke for being recognized as Southern Elementary’s Students of the Month! These students consistently demonstrate what ...

Just when you think things will start slowing down because the winter sports seasons are over, you look at the calendar and realize that slowing down is not an...

The cheer team wrapped up their final competition of the season at State Cheer and Dance in Grand Island. If you have had the chance to see this group of girls compete, you’ve wit...

Southern FFA Celebrated FFA Week this year with a teacher appreciation breakfast. February was busy with CDE's and a full month of learning.

Four JAG students proudly represented Southern High School at the State Career Development Conference (CDC), competing in the Outstanding Chapter competition through Jobs for Ame...

Second graders have been learning about the Winter Olympics and participated in 10 different team events. Students created team names, flags and capes. They held torches and parade...

Celebrations for national FBLA Week went great! We had 2016 Southern alum, Cassie (Moore) Hawkins, come present about her entrepreneurial path after high school that resulted in he...

This is a busy time for juniors! The 3rd quarter is the time to finalize plans and finish decorations for prom. We have been working hard to make sure that prom looks amazing, set...

Our Southern Legend Yearbook staff is working hard to complete the 2025–2026 yearbook and capture the moments that made this year special. From photographing games and events t...

Mrs. Manley's 3-year-old class celebrated their 100th day of school by wearing pajamas, making "100th day of school" crowns, using dot markers to paint 100 gumballs in a gumball m...