
January 6, 2026
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...

March 10, 2026
The Southern Board of Education met on February 16, 2026, to review district operations, finances, facilities, and future planning. During the meeting, the board approved routine ...

March 5, 2026
Just when you think things will start slowing down because the winter sports seasons are over, you look at the calendar and realize that slowing down is not an...

March 4, 2026
Our Southern Legend Yearbook staff is working hard to complete the 2025–2026 yearbook and capture the moments that made this year special. From photographing games and events t...

February 10, 2026
We are incredibly grateful to the Gage County Foundation and the Morris Estate for investing in Southern Public Schools. This $26,000 grant supports our new video board and broadc...

February 6, 2026
Southern Public Schools is working toward adding a video board that will enhance game nights, showcase student achievements, and create real-world learning opportunities for stu...

January 22, 2026
Southern is exploring a new gym proposal designed to better support our students, programs, and community. This facility could bring meaningful benefits to Raider Nation, includ...

January 19, 2026
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 Rai...

January 14, 2026
The 8th-grade English class finished the first semester with the completion of the novel, No Promises in the Wind, by Irene Hunt. The story takes place in 1932 during the Great De...

January 14, 2026
The Anatomy and Physiology FINAL this year has a special component to its test. It is called a lab practical that asks the students to use the skeleton model. Students rotate ar...

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 o...

December 22, 2025
"Do the FAFSA, Nebraska" refers to a statewide initiative by EducationQuest and partners to boost FAFSA completion for Nebraska high schoolers, making it a state graduation requir...

December 22, 2025
Jadun was the first student at Southern to both qualify and medal at state esports this past November. He finished 7th in Smash Ultimate at the tourney held at Midland University....

December 19, 2025
The 7th, 8th, and 9th graders went through CRP training. Mrs. Allington did a great job of incorporating videos and hands-on training for CPR with along with the use of an AED.

December 19, 2025
Select 8th graders attended the Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium hosted by the ESUs across the state. Students listened to Dr. Kristen Mattson present on the topic of AI Com...

December 18, 2025
The Special School Board Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025, are now available. These minutes include action taken regarding the approval of superintendent interview candida...

December 18, 2025
The December 8, 2025, Southern Board of Education meeting minutes are now available. These minutes include updates on student activities, facilities, finances, personnel items, ...

December 18, 2025
Southern School District is pleased to announce the three finalists for the superintendent position. Following a thorough application and screening process facilitated by McPherso...

December 18, 2025
Congratulations to our Southern student-athletes recognized as 2025 Fall Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State honorees! 👏 Carsen Goes 👏 Jacob Ward 👏 ...

December 15, 2025
The 2025 Junior High Girls Basketball team ended their season with a 3rd place finish in the Fairbury Tournament. The girls went 1-1 on the day, with a loss to Tri-County, but cam...
