Wishing our Southern community a very Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️ May your holiday be filled with joy, peace, and special moments with family and friends. Thank you for being such an important part of Raider Nation.
about 10 hours ago, Southern
Holiday graphic featuring soft glowing lights and evergreen branches with the message “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” set in festive red script over a warm, seasonal background
Give the gift of life ❤️ The Wymore Community Center will host a blood drive on January 7, 2026. A single donation can make a powerful difference for patients in need. Community members are encouraged to consider donating and helping save lives. 🩸
6 days ago, Southern
Red and white graphic promoting a blood drive hosted by the Wymore Community Center. The image shows two arms with bandages after donating blood, heart icons, and text listing the date Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 12:00–5:45 p.m., with contact information and a “Donate Now” call to action.
🎄✨ The halls are festive, the excitement is high, and Christmas break is almost here at Southern! As we wrap up the semester, we’re celebrating school spirit, enjoying holiday fun, and wishing our Raider families a season filled with joy, rest, and time together. Thank you for a wonderful first semester—Merry Christmas from Raider Nation! ❤️🖤🎁
6 days ago, Southern
A red holiday-themed graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” featuring the week of December 22–27. Events include Christmas Character Monday on 12/22, Night Before Christmas pajama day and early dismissal on 12/23 with end of first semester, JV/V girls and boys basketball at Weeping Water at 4:30 PM, no school on 12/24–12/26 for Christmas break, and no activities on Saturday, 12/27. The graphic includes wrapped gifts, a sleigh silhouette, and the Southern “S” logo with the words “Merry Christmas.”
🏀 Holiday Hoops Are Here! 🏀
Southern Basketball is headed to the Weeping Water Holiday Tournament on December 29–30. Check out the brackets, schedules, and event information as our Raiders hit the court over break.

Let’s show our Raider Pride and wish our teams the best of luck! ❤️🖤
8 days ago, Southern
Graphic promoting Southern Basketball at the Weeping Water Holiday Tournament, featuring action photos of Southern players, dates December 29–30, 2025, and first game tip-off at 1:00 p.m.
Information graphic outlining details for the Weeping Water Holiday Basketball Tournament, including admission prices, parking and entrance locations, live stream options, team meal reminders, and game times.
Bracket graphic for the Weeping Water Holiday Basketball Tournament showing Girls A and B Division matchups, game times, locations, and participating schools.
Bracket graphic for the Weeping Water Holiday Basketball Tournament showing Boys A and B Division matchups, game times, locations, and participating schools.
Graphic reading “Good Luck Raiders!” with a bold Southern Raiders logo in the background.
📢 Important Parent/Guardian Announcement
Parents and guardians will soon receive an invitation to download the new Southern App. This app will serve as a direct communication tool between you and your student’s teacher, helping keep you informed and connected.

Once you download the app, be sure to click on Rooms or Messages and log in for direct communication to work properly.

Please watch for the invitation and download the app when it arrives. Thank you for staying connected with Southern!
8 days ago, Southern
Red and black circular Southern Schools logo with a bold red “S” in the center.

📲 Download the Southern Schools App!
Stay Raider Connected with instant access to news, events, lunch menus, calendars, notifications, athletics, and more — all in one place!
Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
Don’t miss out — download today and stay connected with Southern!

Apple Store

Google Play

8 days ago, Southern
“Graphic promoting the Southern Public School mobile app. A red background displays a smartphone showing the Southern logo. Text reads ‘Download Our App – Stay Raider Connected.’ Icons for the App Store and Google Play appear below, along with the school website URL.”
📚 Library Reminder for Families 📚
The Southern Elementary Media Center has recently sent home notices for overdue library materials and unpaid fines.

Please take a moment to check backpacks and help your student return any overdue books or settle outstanding balances as soon as possible. Returning items promptly helps keep books available for all students.

If you have questions or believe there is an error, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Fralin, cfralin@southernschools.org
Thank you for supporting our library and our readers! ❤️📖
10 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Illustration of a smiling librarian holding a tall stack of colorful books, representing reading and library services.
Here’s what’s happening at Southern this week! From concerts and leadership events to games and testing, it’s a busy and exciting stretch for our Raiders. Be sure to check the schedule, support our students, and stay connected with all things Southern. 🖤❤️
10 days ago, Southern
Weekly agenda graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” on a red holiday-themed background with a Christmas tree design. Lists events from December 15–20 including FFA Leadership Development Events; FBLA 2nd grade Christmas party Monday at 6:30 PM; 4th–6th grade vocal music and 5th–6th grade instrumental concert Tuesday at 7:00 PM; no activities Wednesday; MAP testing for 7th–10th grade science Thursday during 6th period; multiple JV/V basketball and wrestling events Thursday through Saturday at Pawnee City, Tri County, Johnson County Central, and home vs HTRS. Southern Pride logo displayed at the bottom.
Here’s what’s happening at Southern this week! From concerts and leadership events to games and testing, it’s a busy and exciting stretch for our Raiders. Be sure to check the schedule, support our students, and stay connected with all things Southern. 🖤❤️
11 days ago, Southern
Weekly agenda graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” on a red holiday-themed background with a Christmas tree design. Lists events from December 15–20 including FFA Leadership Development Events; FBLA 2nd grade Christmas party Monday at 6:30 PM; 4th–6th grade vocal music and 5th–6th grade instrumental concert Tuesday at 7:00 PM; no activities Wednesday; MAP testing for 7th–10th grade science Thursday during 6th period; multiple JV/V basketball and wrestling events Thursday through Saturday at Pawnee City, Tri County, Johnson County Central, and home vs HTRS. Southern Pride logo displayed at the bottom.
Southern invites you to get festive December 17–23! Join the fun with Merry Wednesday (wear red & green), Santa’s Workshop Thursday, Ugly Sweater Friday, Christmas Character Monday, and cozy PJ Day on Tuesday. Let’s celebrate the season with Southern Pride! 🤶🎄🎅
13 days ago, Southern
Holiday spirit week flyer titled “Southern Invites You to Get Festive” for December 17–23. Lists themed dress-up days including red and green day, Santa’s Workshop costumes, ugly sweater day, Christmas character day, and festive pajama day, decorated with Christmas lights, snowflakes, and holiday characters.

📲 Download the Southern Schools App!
Stay Raider Connected with instant access to news, events, lunch menus, calendars, notifications, athletics, and more — all in one place!
Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
Don’t miss out — download today and stay connected with Southern!

Apple Store

Google Play

16 days ago, Southern
“Graphic promoting the Southern Public School mobile app. A red background displays a smartphone showing the Southern logo. Text reads ‘Download Our App – Stay Raider Connected.’ Icons for the App Store and Google Play appear below, along with the school website URL.”
It’s a busy (and merry!) week at Southern! 🎄
From testing and field trips to games and Saturday school—there’s something happening every day.
Let’s finish the semester strong, Raiders! ❤️🖤
17 days ago, Southern
A festive red holiday-themed graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” featuring a glowing green and yellow Christmas tree illustration in the center and the Southern “S” logo at the bottom. The left and right sides list weekly school events dated December 8–13, including athletic events, MAP testing, a board meeting, field trips, Saturday school, and multiple sports competitions.

New Website & Alert System Launching Dec. 5!

Southern Public Schools is excited to announce that we are launching our new district website through Apptegy beginning December 5. With this launch, Apptegy will also become our official district-wide alert system.
We have already begun using the new system—alerts were sent out on Sunday for a 2-hour late start and again on Monday for the no school announcement.
As we transition, IRIS will no longer be used for district alerts.
If you did not receive the recent text or phone call, please reach out to Audrey Whitwer at awhitwer@southernschools.org to ensure your contact information is updated.


Thank you for helping us make this transition smooth for Raider Nation!

22 days ago, Southern
A bold graphic with a comic-style design featuring a large white speech bubble outlined in black and red, containing the words “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT” in all caps. The background has a dramatic silver burst effect with black stars scattered throughout.