


March 12, 2026
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...

March 12, 2026
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,...

March 10, 2026
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...

March 10, 2026
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 ...

March 10, 2026
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.

March 5, 2026
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 ...

March 5, 2026
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...

March 5, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
Southern FFA Celebrated FFA Week this year with a teacher appreciation breakfast. February was busy with CDE's and a full month of learning.

March 4, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
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...

March 3, 2026
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...

February 25, 2026
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...

February 25, 2026
Family Information Night at ESU 5. April 14, 2026 4:00-7:00.

February 25, 2026
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 ...

February 16, 2026
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...