A student kneels beside a classroom table, carefully coloring a small wooden turkey craft using markers. A plastic bin filled with various markers sits on the table, along with a tall stack of unfinished wooden turkey pieces and whiteboards labeled “Station 6” and “Station 7.” Another student’s hands are visible nearby, also working on a craft.

Thanksgiving Stations Bring Career Skills to Life in JAG

December 2, 2025
JAG students explored Thanksgiving-themed critical thinking and career connections through a series of 12 hands-on stations. Each station challenged students with a task tied to a...
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An orange and red sunrise over a rural landscape with the bold text “WE ARE SOUTHERN!” displayed across the sky.

End of 1st semester

December 2, 2025
A we head towards December, things are about to get very busy with winter sports seasons starting. Southern will be hosting their first wrestling match of the year on Thursday, De...
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Two cheerleaders smile while sitting at a classroom table, each holding a small frozen treat on a stick. Plates of food, cups, and snacks are spread out on the table in front of them, suggesting a class celebration or team meal.

Hispanic Food Day

December 2, 2025
All Spanish students were tasked with researching an authentic (traditional) Hispanic or Spanish food or drink. They were then asked to make that food or drink as close to the re...
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Five Southern FFA members and their advisor pose together outside a large arena entrance labeled “West Gate.” The group is dressed in official FFA attire, smiling, with additional FFA students walking in the background.

Southern FFA Attend FFA National Convention

December 2, 2025
Southern FFA took their first-ever trip to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention!!!! Students had a blast, learned a lot, and had an experience that will last for a lifetim...
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The Southern Public Schools “S” logo in a circular design, with a white curved shape on the left, a red curved shape on the right, and a black background forming the overall emblem.

Preparing for the Big Day!!!

December 2, 2025
This quarter, juniors completed wreath sales, which is their second of three fundraisers for prom. Planning for prom has started: a theme has been chosen by the whole class, the D...
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A group of high school students stand in a line along a brick building on a sunny day outside Hot Shops Art Center. The students smile toward the camera, with parked cars and city buildings visible in the background.

Art Day!

December 2, 2025
The art students visited the Joslyn Art Museum and the Hot Shops in Omaha on Wednesday. The museum was a great place for students to learn and explore a wide variety of art medium...
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A student sits on a chair in the school library presenting a biography project about Jackie Hobbs-Crawford. Another student sits on the floor listening. A large poster board with photos, facts, and handwritten notes is displayed beside them, with bookshelves full of children’s books in the background.

Wax Museum of Inspiring Leaders

December 2, 2025
Sophomores presented a wax museum of inspiring leaders to the 4th and 5th-grade students. The sophomores researched a leader who inspired them to present. They also prepared a 5...
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