Southern School District 1

Southern Public Schools is working toward adding a video board that will enhance game nights, showcase student achievements, and create real-world learning opportunities for stu...

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The Southern Board of Education met on February 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. with all board members present. During the working meeting, the board analyzed bids for the proposed gymnasi...

Raider Nation is growing — one book at a time! A HUGE thank you to the Kiwanis Club for gifting Southern Elementary a brand-new book vending machine. This incredible additio...

We are incredibly grateful to the Gage County Foundation and the Morris Estate for investing in Southern Public Schools. This $26,000 grant supports our new video board and broadc...

Students in Miss Decker’s created calming toolboxes to help them when they are not regulated.

Southern is exploring a new gym proposal designed to better support our students, programs, and community. This facility could bring meaningful benefits to Raider Nation, includ...

An incredible run at MUDECAS ends with a First Runner-Up finish in the B Division . This team showed grit, teamwork, and relentless effort every step of the way. Proud of our Rai...

Second graders have been working very hard during the 2nd quarter to master double-digit addition and subtraction problems. In addition to our curriculum, they like to play educa...

The 8th-grade English class finished the first semester with the completion of the novel, No Promises in the Wind, by Irene Hunt. The story takes place in 1932 during the Great De...

The Anatomy and Physiology FINAL this year has a special component to its test. It is called a lab practical that asks the students to use the skeleton model. Students rotate ar...

Southern Elementary students were excited to have a visit from Santa on Monday, December 23. Pictures were taken, wishes were shared, and many smiles were given. Thank you to Sout...

The 5th grade worked hard to complete their gift for their parents. Painting and putting lights into the bottles, and finally getting the gift wrapped. The 5th graders would lik...

Southern Elementary recently started a new Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The goal of this parent group is to help support both staff and students. The PTO has established o...

Southern Public Schools is now accepting preschool applications for children who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–2027 school year . Our Little Raiders Preschool provides ...

Southern School District 1 Completes Superintendent Search Process Southern School District 1’s Board of Education has selected Mr. Mark Jolliffe to become their superintendent o...

Elementary students participated in the annual Christmas reading buddies. Older students read holiday favorites to younger students and shared the joy of reading.

"Do the FAFSA, Nebraska" refers to a statewide initiative by EducationQuest and partners to boost FAFSA completion for Nebraska high schoolers, making it a state graduation requir...

Jadun was the first student at Southern to both qualify and medal at state esports this past November. He finished 7th in Smash Ultimate at the tourney held at Midland University....

The 7th, 8th, and 9th graders went through CRP training. Mrs. Allington did a great job of incorporating videos and hands-on training for CPR with along with the use of an AED.