📅 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! ❤️🖤

about 1 month 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. ❤️🖤

2 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.
A great way to end the week at Southern High School! The Student Council hosted it's 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament this afternoon. Congratulations to the "Ninja Turtles" on going undefeated in the double elimination tournament! They defeated 6 other teams of 7th -12th grade students. Look for their picture in the trophy case next to their trophy!
12 days ago, Jeffrey Tunink
Team Ninja Turtles posing after winning the Dodgeball Tournament. Team members include Harper McDonald, Kolin Zarybnicky, Paxx Adams, Jack Heard, Jaxson Young, and Taiton Decker.
Double elimination tournament bracket showing the Ninja Turtles team winning the Dodgeball Tournament.
Promotional flyer for the Student Council's 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament will be held on March 20th in the high school gym.

🧠❤️ Quiz Bowl time!
Good luck to our Junior High team competing at the Pioneer Conference Quiz Bowl on March 23 at Falls City Sacred Heart starting at 1:00 PM!

Representing Southern:
Aleric Clay, Isaac Lundstedt, Aaron Lundstedt, Bo Stevens, Maddux Pinkerton, Ava Schlake, Kinslee Frerichs, Sophie Rakes, Talon Decker, and Raylee Donithan.

Go Raiders! 🔴⚫

13 days ago, Mrs. Fralin
Graphic promoting a Junior High Quiz Bowl event. The design features a red speech bubble with the words “Quiz Bowl” in bold text over a dark background with brain and question mark icons. Event details include: March 23, starting at 1:00 PM at Falls City Sacred Heart, and labeled as a Pioneer Conference event. Southern Public Schools website is listed at the bottom.

🏀❤️🖤 Pioneer All-Conference Honors for Southern!

Congratulations to these outstanding Raiders for earning All-Conference recognition this season:
🔥 Paxx Adams – 1st Team
🔥 Hadlee Maxson – 2nd Team
👏 Weston Whitwer – Honorable Mention
👏 Jaylin Klover – Honorable Mention

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have made Raider Nation proud!

#RaiderPride

16 days ago, Southern
A bold red and black graphic celebrating Southern basketball Pioneer All-Conference selections. The top reads “Basketball Pioneer All-Conference.” Four black-and-white action photos of players are featured side-by-side: Paxx Adams (1st Team), Weston Whitwer (Honorable Mention), Hadlee Maxson (2nd Team), and Jaylin Klover (Honorable Mention). The word “Congratulations” is displayed prominently at the bottom with Raider Pride branding.

🏆 Student of the Week – Paxx Adams 🏆

Congratulations to Paxx Adams, a junior on the Southern basketball team, for being recognized as this week’s Student of the Week! ❤️🖤

Paxx has an incredible ability to recognize when others may need support and is always looking out for his peers to make sure they are doing okay. That level of awareness and care for others is a remarkable trait to see in a high school student.

On the court, Paxx is a strong leader who leads the team in multiple statistical categories. He also plays an important role in helping younger teammates grow by showing patience, encouraging them, and proving that hard work and dedication truly lead to success.

We are proud of the way Paxx represents Southern both as a student and as an athlete.

👏 Congratulations, Paxx!

Thank you to Watchtower Wealth Management and Ol’ Red 99.5 for supporting Student of the Week recognition.

19 days ago, Southern
Graphic titled “Student of the Week” on a black and red background. The graphic recognizes two students: Paxx Adams from Southern Public Schools and Rylee Gill from Fairbury. Paxx Adams is identified as a junior on the Southern basketball team, and Rylee Gill is identified as a senior on the Fairbury cheer squad. Sponsor logos for Watchtower Wealth Management and Ol’ Red 99.5 are displayed on the graphic.
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
about 1 month 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.

2 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.

🎥 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

2 months 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. ❤️🖤
2 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. ❤️🖤
2 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. ❤️🖤

2 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. ❤️🖤

2 months 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! ❤️🖤
3 months 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. ❤️🖤
3 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.
🏀❤️🖤 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!
3 months 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.
3 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.
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! ❤️🖤
3 months 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! ❤️🖤
3 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! ❤️🖤

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3 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.