Southern Public Schools kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with a first quarter filled with school spirit, community involvement, exciting celebrations, and Raider Pride! This ...

The freshmen and sophomore English classes have been preparing for the Pre-ACT using John Baylor's On To College grammar rules and reading strategies. The sophomores took the test...

Freshmen are learning grammar rules and strategies in the On To College sessions. They will take the Pre-ACT next school year. They are ready to hammer the Grammar!

Our Kindergarten students learned all about fire safety and the importance of staying safe in an emergency! We had so much fun visiting with the Blue Springs Fire Department! Our ...

Students in Mrs. Carey’s 3rd and 4th grade reading groups created dream catchers after reading a story about a boy who shared his Native American culture with his class!

The Jr. High Volleyball team finished their season strong. The A team started out with three tough opponents and lost their first three matches. After that, they were unbeaten. Th...

The Southern Junior and Senior High bands marched at the State Fair on August 29th. Though it was a hot day, the students enjoyed playing for the large crowds gathered there. They...

Mrs. Burgess' and Mrs. Arnold's 4th-grade classes stepped back in time on their field trip to Homestead National Monument and Filley Stone Barn on Friday, October 9th. Students sp...

The first grade classes have been working on two of our school-wide expectations: "Respect and Responsibility." As they played games on this day, this worked on being good sports,...

Southern 2nd graders enjoyed an educational field trip to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. Students learned about apple trees and the important role bees play as pollinators in ap...

In the fall, high school math students were welcomed by reflecting on what they are thankful for. Each one of Mrs. Mick’s students was asked to write what they were thankful for o...

Select FBLA officers attended the Fall Leadership Conference at Midland University in Fremont. While there, they listened to the keynote speak on how to be a leader through gettin...

The 5th graders started the school year learning the scientific method by creating water rockets and determining what is needed for the best launch. They decided how to fashion t...

Southern Public Schools hosted 1st quarter parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 1. 89% of all preschool through 5th grade parents were able to attend. Communication w...

The Student Council recently hosted our Homecoming 2026 celebrations with the theme of Carnival Nights. Leading up to the crowning was a week of fun dress up days. Monday asked ...

The first graders have begun Show and Tell Fridays. This gives them an opportunity to bring something that interests them and practice their public speaking/listening skills! 🗣️ ...

Our Junior High and Senior High Choirs have been busy these first few weeks of school preparing for the Pioneer Conference Choral Festival, Veterans Day, Crete Choral Clinic, and o...

The Southern JAG program was selected to create the table centerpieces for an upcoming statewide JAG Leadership Conference. Twenty students took on the challenge of creating 50 pu...

The Junior High artists are finishing their “close-up candy” grid drawings from this quarter. We learned why grids are important in the drawing process and which famous artists ...

The sophomore class is selling Halloween treat bags for $2.00. Anyone can order by contacting a sophomore student, sending an order to the high school, or emailing vbarnhart@sou...