Versus South Gallia
7th boys won 28-21
8th boys lost 45-34
Tonight’s basketball results vs Portsmouth Clay High School
Varsity Girls won 24-50
Varsity Boys won 49-41
Tonight’s basketball results vs Trimble High School
Junior Varsity won 46-33
Varsity lost 35-59
Tonight’s basketball results:
Jr high girls won over Belpre 26-22
7th boys lost to Trimble
8th boys won over Trimble 48-31
Hs girls lost to Waterford
Freshmen win tonight
42-35. Vs Wahama
HS boys VS Wellston JV won 35-19 Varsity won 55-51
Vs Wellston
JH girls won
7th boys won
8th boys lost
Varsity girls lost
Southern Jr High Girls over Wahama 31 to 10.
Girls' basketball results
JH lost to Trimble
Varsity lost to Trimble by 4
RACINE, OHIO- On Thursday, November 30, 2023, students at Southern Local Junior High School learned about careers in cosmetology.
Jodi Ditterline, an Education Specialist from Great Clips, spoke to the 7th and 8th grade students about the different career paths within cosmetology, such as hair, skin, and nails. She also provided information on the education required to become a hair stylist or barber, including the associated costs and necessary skills for the job.
During the event, Jodi allowed the students to use her expensive hair tools to cut and buzz cosmetology mannequins, providing them with hands-on experience in the field. Thank you Jodi.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the junior high teachers for their support in organizing this valuable career exploration experience for the students.




Ms. Meeks' Greenhouse class has been caring for herbs in a 49 day trail for Growing Beyond Earth Grant. They are studying/learning how plants are grown in space and conducting research for NASA. Unfortunately our studies did not turn out as good as we had hoped, our herbs were slow growers and we think the cause is from inadequate watering early on which caused our growing media to stay dry throughout. We will conduct this study again later on in hopes for better results.



FFA members attended D10 Leadership Night hosted at New Lexington Middle School put on by Ohio FFA Officers where they learned and participated in different leadership trainings they will be able to use in our own chapter.


Girls' Basketball Results
JH wins over Ohio Valley Christian
HS lost to Alexander
Code Fest: Dec. 2nd 1 to 4pm
See attached

Southern's National Honor Society came together to spread gratitude and generosity by donating a Thanksgiving meal to a well deserving family. Their collective effort showcased the spirit of community and compassion, emphasizing the importance of sharing blessings during the holiday season.




Southern HS Boys' Basketball Fundraiser
Ends December 4
See high school boy basketball player to order.
Mr. Pickens’ American History class recently finished their Flanders Fields recitation project. Those students who received an A were awarded a paper “buddy” poppy donated from local American Legions.




On Wednesday, October 15, Mrs. Kayte Manuel's Spanish classes had the opportunity to speak with guest speakers from The Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC). The OVIC aims to promote cultural diversity and break down stereotypes through engaging presentations. The OVIC plays a pivotal role in enhancing cultural and global consciousness in Southeast Ohio. The students learned what microaggressions are, how they can affect a person, how to recognize them, and how they can stop using them among their fellow peers. The students had the opportunity to speak with students from Ohio University about their own culture and their own experiences with microaggressions.


Southern High School student council members attended The iBelieve Foundation’s Fall Leadership summit at Ohio University today. The summit focused on collaboration: what it takes to be a good leader and teammate. Attending from Southern High School: Advisor- Miss Davis; Students- Laynee Hill, David Kemppel, Hunter Moore, Brayden Otto, Kelsee Pickens, Carson Reuter, Chloe Rizer, Taylor Roberts, Ethan Rose, Ava Roush, Cole Smith, Lexi Smith, and Bryan Venegas-Mendoza.


RACINE, OH- With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, first graders at Southern Elementary in Racine were given a fun assignment that included their families.
First-grade teacher Sharon Gantt said the works of art on display in the halls are turkeys in disguise. The students worked with their parents or guardians to come up with creative ideas. There are different disguises including a unicorn, Hulk, Barbie and a clown.
The assignment stemmed from a book they read called “Turkey Trouble,” by Wendi Silvano.
Great job first graders!





