Graphic welcoming Mr. Mark Jolliffe to Southern as Superintendent, featuring his portrait on the right and text reading “Welcome to Southern! Mr. Mark Jolliffe, Southern Superintendent.” The graphic includes a brief biography noting his service as Perkins County Superintendent and previous roles as high school and middle school principal in Wichita Public Schools, displayed in Southern’s red, black, and white school branding.

Introducing Southern’s New Superintendent: Mr. Mark Jolliffe

Southern

January 6, 2026

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 of schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Mr. Jolliffe has accepted the position and will begin on/about July 1st.

The board of education will vote to accept Mr. Jolliffe’s contract as the next Superintendent of Southern School District 1 on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Mr. Jolliffe has served as Superintendent of the Perkins County School District for the past three years. Before coming to Perkins County, Mr. Jolliffe served as High School Principal and Middle School Principal for Wichita Public Schools in Kansas from 2009-2023.

Go Raiders!

Southern School District 1 Board of Education

Official Press Release