Congratulations to Mrs. Rachel Hupp ,Kindergarten teacher, on being recognized this morning as the 2026 CORAS Outstanding Elementary Teacher for Southern Elementary! The Coalition of Ohio Rural and Appalachian Schools is a statewide education entity focused on the needs of rural public schools, teachers, and students. Ms. Rachel has been at Southern Elementary for 19 years. She was a third grade math teacher for 9 years and is currently in her 10th year teaching kindergarten. The recognition ceremony at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth.
All buses will be running all roads tomorrow, February 12. Thank you.
2/11 Transportation
Bus 6-Will not travel Lovett Road and Eaton Road
Bus 9-Normal Route
Bus 3-Normal Route
Bus 8-Normal Route
Bus 11-Normal Route
Bus 7-Normal Route
Bus 4–Normal Route
Thank you!
2/10 Transportation
Bus 4–will not travel Elige Hill Road or Court Street
— Bus 4 will be at the Morning Star Park and Ride at 7:15 for any rider that would like to meet at that location.
Bus 6-will travel Barringer Ridge, no other township roads will be traveled.
—Bus 6 will be at the Lebanon Township garage at 7:10 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time.
Bus 9–will not travel Dewitt’s Run
Bus 3-Normal Route
Bus 8-Normal Route
Bus 11-Normal Route
Bus 7-Normal Route
2/9 Transportation
Bus 4-No Township Roads will be traveled.
— Bus 4 will be at the Morning Star Park and Ride at 9:15 for any rider that would like to meet at that location.
Bus 6–will travel Barringer Ridge, no other township roads.
—Bus 6 will be at the Lebanon Township garage at 9:10 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time.
Bus 9-No Township Roads will be traveled.
Bus 3-Normal Route
Bus 7-Normal Route
Bus 8-Normal Route
Bus 11-Normal Route
HS/JH Basketball Games for Week of Feb. 9-14.
9 FEB – (Monday) JR High Tournament (1st games starts at 6:15pm)
10 FEB – (Tuesday) HS Boys vs. Southeastern Ross (Away) Game starts at 6:00pm * make up
11 FEB – (Wednesday) JR High Boys Tournament (Final and consolation games) start at 6:00pm
12 FEB – (Thursday) JR High Girls vs. Federal Hocking (Home) game starts at 6:00pm * make up
12 FEB – (Thursday) JR High Boys 7th and 8th vs. Federal Hocking (Away) starts at 6:00pm * make up
12 FEB – (Thursday) HS Girls vs. Belpre (Away) game starts at 6:30pm * make up
13 FEB – (Friday) HS Boys vs. Eastern (Away) starts at 6:00pm
14 FEB – (Saturday) HS Boys vs. South Gallia (Home) game starts at 6:00pm
Monday February 9
We’re hoping for warm days and all this snow to fade,
Tomorrow morning will be super cold, so plans must be delayed.
The temps will be chilly, some roads still won't be right,
So we’ll start school two hours late—stay safe and bundled tight! ❄️⏰
🏀 results 2.7.26
7th boys (tourney) beat River Valley;
JH girls (tourney) beat RV and then fell short to Alexander.;
8th boys (tourney) beat RV:
JV boys fell short vs Wahama; & Varsity boys beat Wahama 66-40.
Girls' game tonight has been canceled. Make up date is Feb. 16 (Sr night so mark your calendar).
Another day of falling snow!
We’re so tired of all this cold,
Winter’s getting really bold!
Mr. Deem took one quick look,
At forecasts and the weather book,
And said, “No school, it’s not the day—
Let’s all stay safe and warm this way!”
We’re hoping next week will finally be,
A normal week for all to see.
Southern Local will be on a 2 hour delay
tomorrow, February 6. Mr. Deem is monitoring the incoming snow. We will call and send a message if we need to cancel.
🏀 results vs Federal Hocking HS.
(Boys) JV won 46-38
Varsity won 70-34.
Congratulations Reed Brinager and Andre Chandler on hitting the 1000 point milestone.
Congratulations to Southern’s Team on clinching the TVC Hocking Championship outright.
Congratulations to Dale Teaford Jr. and Robert Beegle on being inducted into Southern Local HOF.
(Boys) JV won 46-38
Varsity won 70-34.
Congratulations Reed Brinager and Andre Chandler on hitting the 1000 point milestone.
Congratulations to Southern’s Team on clinching the TVC Hocking Championship outright.
Congratulations to Dale Teaford Jr. and Robert Beegle on being inducted into Southern Local HOF.
2 hour delay tomorrow, February 5, 2026
Snow on the ground, ice is thick.
Buses can't roll, it's way too thick.
Rise and shine, take your time.
2 hour delay, then head this way.
Transportation information for Feb. 5.
Bus 4-No Township Roads will be traveled. - Bus 4 will be at the Morning Star Park and Ride at 9:15 for any rider that would like to meet at that location. Bus 6-No Township Roads will be traveled. -Bus 6 will be at Barringer Ridge/124 at 8:45 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time. -Bus 6 will be at the Lebanon Township garage at 9:10 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time. Bus 7- will not travel Waid Sayre, Blind Hollow, Johnson Road, Mile Hill (Mt. Moriah Church to Water tower), Manuel Rd. (Applegrove Side) Bus 9-No Township Roads will be traveled. NORMAL routes and all pickup and drop offs will be be made for Bus 3,8, and 11 Thank you.
Bitanga's Martial Arts Center sponsored Heart Screening.
March 7
8am-4pm
See attached Flyer
March 7
8am-4pm
See attached Flyer
2/4/26 Event Updates
CCP Meeting 6pm is still happening (Mandatory for any student wanting to take CCP courses next school year).
HS boys game cancelled.
JH boys and girls’ games are both still happening.
CCP Meeting 6pm is still happening (Mandatory for any student wanting to take CCP courses next school year).
HS boys game cancelled.
JH boys and girls’ games are both still happening.
Snow keeps falling, three to four inches deep,
Roads are icy and hard to keep.
Covered streets and freezing ground,
Safe travel just can’t be found.
❄️ No school tomorrow—please stay warm,
Rest, stay safe, and ride out the storm. ❄️
All games today are canceled. 2.3.26
Transportation information for Feb. 3.
Bus 4-No Township Roads will be traveled. — Bus 4 will be at the Morning Star Park and Ride at 9:15 for any rider that would like to meet at that location. Bus 6-No Township Roads will be traveled. —Bus 6 will be at Barringer Ridge/124 at 8:45 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time. —Bus 6 will be at the Lebanon Township garage at 9:10 for any rider that would like to meet the bus at that time. Bus 7- will not travel Waid Sayre, Blind Hollow, Johnson Road, Mile Hill (Mt. Moriah Church to Water tower), Manuel Rd. (Applegrove Side) Bus 9-No Township Roads will be traveled.
NORMAL routes and all pickup and drop offs will be be made for Bus 3,8, and 11 Thank you.
Basketball Results 2.2.26
Girls vs Belpre
JH lost
Boys vs River Valley
Freshmen (2qtrs) won 27-6
JV fell short.
Varsity won 67-50.
The weather's still cold and some roads are still slick,
More snow COULD be coming quick.
Buses still can't go on roads every way
Tuesday February 3 will be a TWO HOUR DELAY
Mr. Deem will keep an eye on incoming snow
and he could decide in the morning that we can't go.
Don't be misled and go cray-cray
As of now, its only a 2 hour delay
