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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...

The third grade students at Southern completed their weather unit by learning about all of the different kinds of weather. To cap off the unit 10/11 Weather Shield stopped by and ...

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Elementary Spelling Bee! Here are the results: Kindergarten- 1st place Jayten Linder, 2nd place Ryan Yockel, 3rd place...

Family Information Night at ESU 5. April 14, 2026 4:00-7:00.

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...

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...

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