🚨 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. ❤️🖤

about 1 month 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.
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
1 day 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.

24 days 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.

🎥 Raider Report is live!
Check out the latest episode of the Raider Report for highlights, announcements, and what’s happening across Southern Public Schools—created by our students for Raider Nation.

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/zRINSLidsSk

25 days ago, Digital Media
Black graphic featuring the words “Raider Report” in script lettering above the Southern Public Schools red, black, and white “S” logo.
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. ❤️🖤
26 days 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. ❤️🖤
27 days 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. ❤️🖤

30 days 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. ❤️🖤

about 1 month ago, Southern
Southern Public Schools logo featuring a stylized “S” in white and red within a black circle.
🎓✨ Congratulations to our Southern students who earned Honor Roll recognition for the 1st semester of the 2025–2026 school year! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence do not go unnoticed. We are proud of each of you—keep striving and shining! ❤️🖤
about 1 month ago, Southern
Graphic titled “Southern Honor Roll – 1st Semester 2025–2026” with a gray and red background. The left column lists students on the Superior Honor Roll by name and grade level, and the right column lists students on the Regular Honor Roll by name and grade level. The bottom of the graphic includes the word “Congratulations!” and the Southern Pride logo.
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. ❤️🖤
about 1 month 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.
🏀❤️🖤 Congratulations, Southern Raiders Boys Basketball! 🖤❤️🏀
An incredible run at MUDECAS ends with a First Runner-Up finish in the B Division. This team showed grit, teamwork, and relentless effort every step of the way. Proud of our Raiders for representing Southern with class and determination. Keep building—Raider Nation is proud of you!
about 1 month ago, Southern
Team graphic celebrating Southern Raiders Boys Basketball. The image shows the full boys basketball team and coaches wearing white Southern uniforms and medals, posed in front of a large basketball background. Text reads “Congratulations Southern Raiders Boys Basketball” and “First Runner-Up – MUDECAS B Division 2026,” with the Southern “S” logo displayed at the top.
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.
about 1 month 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.
Good luck to our Southern girls and boys basketball teams as they take on EMF on January 8 in Friend! 🏀
We’re proud of the hard work, determination, and Raider spirit you bring to the court. Let’s go, Raiders! ❤️🖤
about 1 month ago, Southern
Graphic promoting Southern Girls & Boys Basketball versus EMF. The image features a female and a male Southern basketball player dribbling basketballs, set against a red and black background. Text includes “Southern Girls & Boys Basketball,” “Southern vs EMF,” the date January 8, 2026, location Friend, NE, and “Good Luck.”
🎉✨ 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! ❤️🖤
about 2 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

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about 2 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

about 2 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!
about 2 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.
Southern JV/V Boys Wrestling is back on the mat! 🤼‍♂️
Catch the Raiders in action at JCC (Cook) Middle School on January 6 at 5:00 PM.
Good luck to our wrestlers—wrestle hard and represent Southern with pride! ❤️🖤
about 2 months ago, Southern
Black-and-white action photo of two wrestlers competing on a mat. Graphic text reads “Southern Boys JV/V Wrestling,” “January 6, 2026 – 5:00 PM,” and “JCC (Cook) Middle School,” with bold diagonal design elements and red accents.
Southern Girls & Boys Basketball is back on the court as the Raiders take on Freeman at Southern High School.
📅 January 6 | ⏰ 4:00 PM
Come out, fill the stands, and show your Raider Pride! ❤️🖤
about 2 months ago, Southern
Graphic promoting Southern Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Freeman, featuring a Southern Raiders player in action wearing a white jersey. Event details include January 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Southern High School, 115 S 11th St., with red, black, and smoky design elements and Southern branding.
⚡️ Storm’s coming. ⚡️
Southern Boys Wrestling hits the mat at the Shelby–Rising City Invite.

📅 Jan. 3 | ⏰ 9:30 AM

Let’s go, Raiders! 🖤❤️
about 2 months ago, Southern
Graphic promoting Southern Boys Wrestling at the Shelby–Rising City Invite on January 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., featuring cheering Southern wrestlers in team apparel against a stormy, lightning-filled background.