📅 Raider Nation Weekly Update!

It’s another busy week at Southern with concerts, meetings, and student opportunities. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward Sunday for Daylight Savings Time!

🎶 4–6 Grade Vocal Concert – Tuesday, 7 PM
🎶 JH Choir & Band Concert – Thursday, 7 PM
Spring Break begins Friday — have a great break, Raiders! ❤️🖤

2 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a red and gray gradient background and Raider branding. The weekly schedule lists events for March 8–14 including Daylight Savings Time, the first day of high school track practice, a Board of Education meeting, a 9th grade Connect the Dots event in Fairbury, a golf meeting, the 4th–6th grade vocal music concert, juniors attending UNL College Access Day, the JH Choir and Band Concert, Spring Break with no school on Friday, a speech meet at Thayer Central, and no activities scheduled Saturday.

🚨 Important Alert System Test 🚨
Southern Public Schools will send a TEST email, phone call, and text message to parents, guardians, and staff today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM using our new alert system.

If you do not receive the email, phone call, or text, please notify Audrey Whitwer as soon as possible so we can update your information.
📞 (402) 645-3326
📧 awhitwer@southernschools.org

Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed and connected. ❤️🖤

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic with a gray striped background and bold black arrows pointing toward red and black speech bubbles that read “Important Information,” highlighting an important school announcement.

☀️🎉 Southern Elementary Fun & Field Day 2026 was full of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

Families can now view and download all Fun & Field Day photos using the QR code on the graphic or by visiting the link below. Feel free to save your favorites and keep the memories going! ❤️🖤

📸 Photo Folder:
Southern Elementary Fun & Field Day Photos

3 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Colorful social media graphic for Southern Elementary 2026 Fun & Field Day featuring a collage of students participating in races, games, and outdoor activities on the football field. The graphic includes bright green, pink, blue, and orange accents with playful stars and doodles. A QR code in the center directs families to view and download all Fun & Field Day photos. Text on the graphic reads: “Southern Elementary 2026 Fun & Field Day,” “View & Download ALL photos from Fun & Field Day,” and “We had a blast!”

📚 End-of-year reminder, Raider families!

Late or Missing Book Notices will be coming home with elementary students today/tomorrow. Please check your student’s backpack for the notice and either return the book or submit payment to the elementary office or Mrs. Fralin by the end of the school year.

Thank you for helping us keep our library running strong as we wrap up another great year! ❤️📚

3 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
A bright, colorful school graphic with a fun end-of-year theme announces that late or missing library book notices will be sent home with elementary students. The design includes the Southern “S” logo, rainbow lettering, and playful icons like a backpack, books, piggy bank, and sunshine. It asks families to check backpacks for notices and explains that books can be returned or payment submitted. The graphic lists the deadline as the end of the school year and directs items to be returned to the elementary office or Mrs. Fralin. The bottom thanks families for helping keep the library running.
📚 End-of-year reminder, Raider families!

Late/Missing Book Notices will be coming home with elementary students soon. Please check your student’s backpack for the notice and either return the book or submit payment to the elementary office or Mrs. Fralin by the end of the school year.

Thank you for helping us keep our library running strong as we wrap up another great year! ❤️📚
11 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
A bright, colorful school graphic with a fun end-of-year theme announces that late or missing library book notices will be sent home with elementary students. The design includes the Southern “S” logo, rainbow lettering, and playful icons like a backpack, books, piggy bank, and sunshine. It asks families to check backpacks for notices and explains that books can be returned or payment submitted. The graphic lists the deadline as the end of the school year and directs items to be returned to the elementary office or Mrs. Fralin. The bottom thanks families for helping keep the library running.
Mila, the Mailhan's therapy dog, brought so many smiles to Southern Elementary today! 🐾💛
Students loved spending time with her, enjoying moments of calm, comfort, and connection.

Thank you, Mila, for making our day a little brighter! #RaiderPride
14 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
A bright, colorful graphic featuring multiple photos of elementary students gathered outside, smiling and petting a fluffy therapy dog named Mila. The design includes playful paw prints and hearts, with bold text that reads: “Mila the Mailhans Therapy Dog visited Southern Elementary today!” A message on the graphic thanks Mila for bringing smiles, calm, and kindness, and ends with the phrase: “Pawsitive impact. Lasting memories.”

❤️🖤 Raider Pride in action! ❤️🖤

Southern track stars welcomed elementary students to school this morning with smiles, cheers, and high-fives!

What a great way to start the day—building connections and showing what it means to be part of Raider Nation.

#RaiderNation

16 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
A group of Southern high school track athletes stand in a school hallway forming a welcoming line as elementary students walk through. The athletes smile, cheer, and offer high-fives using red foam hands. Younger students, wearing backpacks and colorful outfits, walk between them smiling and interacting. The hallway is decorated with student artwork, and the scene captures a fun, supportive start to the school day filled with Raider pride.
A huge THANK YOU to Security First Bank for generously providing Playa Azul for our Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🌮💛

Your continued support of Southern Public Schools means so much to our staff and community. Because of partners like you, we can focus on what matters most — connecting with families and supporting our students.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to Raider Nation. ❤️🖤
#RaiderPride #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
3 months ago, Southern
Gray background graphic with “Thank You” written in large white script across the top. A green Security First Bank logo appears in the upper left corner, and a red, black, and white Southern Raiders “S” logo is displayed in the lower right corner. The message thanks Security First Bank for generously providing Playa Azul for Parent-Teacher Conferences and expresses appreciation for their continued support of Southern Public Schools.

⏰ Time Is Running Out to Order the Yearbook!


The Southern Legend Yearbook captures memories from the first day to the last bell—and ALL orders are due by February 27, 2026.

No additional copies will be ordered after the deadline.

👉 Order online here:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/4Ik8M5ufsYrUY8N9vI8S8w9w

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Fralin at 📧 cfralin@southernschools.org

❤️🖤 Make sure your student’s memories are HERE.

4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic advertising the Southern Legend Yearbook with the theme “From the first day to the last bell—it’s all HERE.” Includes ordering options, prices, QR codes, and a deadline of February 27, 2026.
Here’s what’s happening at Southern this week! 🗓️ From basketball and wrestling to FBLA and speech, it’s a busy week for Raider Nation. Be sure to check times and locations, and come out to support our students and programs. ❤️🖤
4 months ago, Southern
Weekly schedule graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” listing school activities and events from Monday, January 26 through Saturday, January 31, including basketball games, FBLA Reading Buddies, clinics, wrestling, and speech events, displayed in Southern Public Schools’ red, black, and white colors.
Southern Public Schools will have a two-hour late start on Monday, January 26. Buses will run accordingly. Stay warm, Raider Nation. ❤️🖤
4 months ago, Southern
Graphic with the Southern Public Schools logo and a megaphone icon announcing a two-hour late start on Monday, January 26. Text notes that buses will run accordingly, using Southern’s red, black, and white school colors.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff. Stay warm, Raider Nation. ❤️🖤

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic with Southern Public Schools branding showing an activity update announcement, featuring a megaphone icon and bold black, white, and red design elements indicating a schedule change due to weather conditions.

📣 Important Communication Update 📣
Our new school alert system currently allows only two contacts per student to receive phone calls and text alerts. Students will not receive phone call or text message alerts through this system. We understand this may be limiting for some families and want you to know that we are actively working on a solution.

👉 In the meantime, we strongly encourage families to download the Southern School District 1, NE app and share important information with family members who may also need to receive updates. The app provides push notifications for announcements, alerts, and important school updates—helping everyone stay informed even if they are not listed as one of the two contacts.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:
📧 Chelesy Fralin – cfralin@southernschools.org
📧 Audrey Whitwer – awhitwer@southernschools.org

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to improve communication for our school community. ❤️🖤

4 months ago, Southern
Southern Public Schools logo featuring a stylized “S” in white and red within a black circle.
Here’s what’s happening at Southern this week! 📅 From academic competitions to a full slate of winter activities, it’s a busy week for Raider Nation. Be sure to check the schedule, support our students, and stay connected. ❤️🖤
4 months ago, Southern
Weekly agenda graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a red background and the Southern “S” logo at the bottom. The schedule lists events for January 19–24, including MLK Jr. Day, junior high quiz bowl, multiple JV/V basketball and wrestling competitions, speech events, and one no-activities day.
It’s a busy week at Southern! ❤️🖤
Be sure to stay connected and support our Raiders as another week of activities and events gets underway.
4 months ago, Southern
Weekly schedule graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a red gradient background and Southern “S” logo. The graphic highlights upcoming activities, games, meetings, and events taking place throughout the week of January 12–17, including MUDECAS basketball games, a Board of Education meeting, FFA Welcome Wednesday, and multiple junior high and varsity competitions.
🎉✨ A new year and a fresh start at Southern! As we head into the second semester, there’s lots happening across our school and activities. We’re excited to welcome students back and kick off 2026 with learning, growth, and Raider Pride. Stay connected and check the weekly agenda so you don’t miss a thing! ❤️🖤
4 months ago, Mrs. Fralin
Weekly schedule graphic titled “What’s going on at Southern?” with a red background and Southern logo. The agenda lists events for January 5–10, including no school on Monday, January 5; teacher inservice and no school on Tuesday, January 6; second semester beginning and a Jr/Sr High assembly on Wednesday, January 7; multiple activities and games on Thursday through Saturday, including Quiz Bowl, basketball, wrestling, and bowling competitions. A “Happy New Year” banner appears across the bottom with “Southern Pride” branding.

📲 Download the Southern App Today!
Don’t miss important school updates, announcements, and direct messages from your child’s teacher. The Southern app is your go-to source for everything happening at Southern—all in one place, right on your phone.

👉 Download the app today and stay connected, informed, and involved in your student’s education.
Thank you for supporting Raider Nation! ❤️🖤

Rooms 5.0

Apple Store

Google Play

4 months ago, Southern
Promotional graphic for the Southern School District mobile app showing two smartphones with the app interface. One screen displays a school news feed with posts from staff and the superintendent, and the other shows a direct message conversation between a teacher and a parent. Icons across the top highlight features including news, events, staff, messages, classes, and dining. Text reads, “It’s everything Southern School District, in your pocket.” App Store and Google Play download buttons and a QR code are shown at the bottom.

Transparency matters at Southern. The Special Board of Education meeting minutes from January 5, 2026, are now posted and available for review. Thank you for staying engaged with our school district.

January 5, 2026 Special School Board Minutes

4 months ago, Southern
Graphic announcing Southern Special Board of Education Minutes with a large red and black “S” logo on the left. Text reads “Southern Special Board of Education Minutes” with the date listed as January 5, 2026, and the time as 1:00 PM. The design uses Southern’s red, black, and white color scheme with clean, modern icons and accents.
Parents & Guardians 📲
You’ll be receiving an email invitation from Apptegy to set up your guardian account for the Southern School District app. This app will be an important communication tool, giving you direct access to school updates and messages from your student’s teachers.
Be sure to check your inbox, follow the steps to create your password, and download the app to get connected!
4 months ago, Southern
Graphic explaining next steps after receiving a Guardian Invite email from Apptegy. The image shows three steps: checking email to create a password, completing registration, and downloading the Southern School District app from the App Store or Google Play to access news, updates, and teacher communication through the Rooms feature.
🎉 Wishing our Southern community a positive start to the new year. Enjoy the remainder of winter break, and we look forward to welcoming students back on January 7, 2026.
4 months ago, Southern
Colorful “Happy New Year 2025” graphic on a black background, featuring glowing neon-style numbers and text inside a gold circular frame with sparkles and light effects.