Southern Local School District

Students Noah Leachman, Jaylynn Hupp, Kiersten Rose and Alyssa Cooper attended Regional Scholars at Camp Atika where they were given many outdoor leadership challenges. Their leadership abilities were put to the test while making new friends and having a great time! It is a great honor to be selected for this event. A student is selected as a Regional Scholar because they are the top four students of their class.

We would like to thank Mr. Tyler Brothers for talking to our junior and senior students about Rio's Industrial Machinery Program.

Sunday, May 4th at Southern High School (2pm-3pm) SHS Spring Band Concert Come and experience the magic of live music as our talented young musicians in the Southern High School Band bring energy, passion, and skill to the stage. Whether you’re a fan of powerful brass, soulful woodwinds, or thunderous percussion, this concert promises to be a performance you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends, family, and fellow music lovers—let’s fill the gymnasium with cheers and applause! Free admission!

Thank you for all you do for Southern Local.

Thank you, bus drivers!!!!!!

Katie Brooker was honored last night at Holzer Health System's Annual High School Science Award Banquet. She was selected based on excellence in science courses through all four years in high school and a commitment to pursue higher education in science. Congratulations Katie! The Holzer Health Systems Science Awards Program awards local high school seniors with a $500 scholarship check to utilize toward higher education. The local high schools also receive $250 for purchasing science materials. The Science Awards Program encompasses high schools from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Lawrence, Pike and Vinton Counties in Ohio; and Mason County in West Virginia.

Congratulations to Audrianna Herrera on being Meigs County’s Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. OESCA recognizes one student per county as the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. Recipients were required to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities and awards.

Congratulations to our 2025 Prom King and Queen;; Brandon Laudermilt and Ava Circle Thank you to: Awesome Prom Advisor: Codi Thomas and her helpers Jen Riffle and Mandy Johnson. Wyatt Smith, Hunter Jarrell, Noah Leachman, Audrey Riffle, KalliJo Roush, David Kemppel, Baylee Grueser, Slim and Regina Hill, Gina Hill, the Norris’s and several other special parents who were always willing to help when asked. Car Parkers: Daniel Buckley, Ray Willford, Brian Allen, Jason Circle, Chris Stout. Chaperones: Jordan Pickens, Jamitha Dodson, Beth Bay, Chad Dodson, Becca Willford, Cassady Willford. Photography: Bill Whitlock. Ticket Taker: Courtney Manuel and Amanda Rinaldi. Announcer: Ashley Peterman Custodians: Jeff Beaver Also thank you to Kathey McDaniel and the Meigs County Library for their donations.

Fundraiser for Class of 2029

Fundraiser for Class of 2026- Come get your pictute taken with the Easter Bunny and join us for a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast. Children 2 and under eat for free!

5th and 6th graders participated in an IXL Madness Tournament during the month of March. Winners of the IXL Madness Tournament were: FIRST PLACE: 5th Waylon Sellers 6th Malakai Durham SECOND PLACE: 5th Caiden Sellers 6th Luke Shuster THIRD PLACE: 5th Jacob Cogar 6th Olivia Norris Congratulations! They all worked so hard!

The SLSD board of education will be having a special meeting Thursday, April 10th at 3:30 p.m.

Our National Honor Society members came together to support the incredible work of our school nurses by hosting a drive and collecting much-needed items for the nurses’ station. From bandages to cough drops, every donation helps keep our school community safe and cared for. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a difference!

Attached is information about Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).

Mr. Zach’s class won 1st place in a 2nd-6th grade IXL competition, and was awarded an ice cream party. Mrs. Ash’s class won 2nd place, and was awarded a pizza party. Both classes voted, and decided to have their parties combined into an ice cream and pizza party! These 2nd and 6th graders answered, on average, around 3,000 questions correctly each during the month of March!

Southern Local recently hosted its annual Math, Science, and Art Night! Students showed off projects, and guests got to participate in a variety of activities. Students had opportunities to win prizes and take home items that they made. Emerie Smith won Cincinnati Reds tickets, Alia Cooper and Kinzlee Aldridge won Cosi tickets, and Oakley Kinnan won Savannah Bananas gear. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Southern High School Students’ Work Featured in the Upcoming Athens International Film Festival. April 4, 2025 William Whitlock Southern High School English students will have their documentary video projects highlighted at the 52nd Athens International Video and Film Festival next week. Senior students Isabella Klein, Khloe Jones, Timberlyn Templeton, Amanti Hayes, Gryphon Thomas, Maddie Houghton, and Carson Reuter created documentaries last year as part of the Our Ohio documentary film project sponsored by WOUB and the Ohio University College of Communication. The student films include local members and organizations including RACO, the Racine Volunteer Fire Department, First Baptist Church, and more.The film festival takes place at the Athena Cinema in Athens Ohio April 7- 13, 2025. Full schedule and more information included in the link below. All are welcome to attend to support our students and our community. See you there! https://athensfilmfest.org/our-ohio-2025/

Sergeant Berger from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Gallipolis Post, recently stopped by to visit Ms. Christy's Kindergarten class.

Students in grades 3-6 recently learned how to "Say No to Drugs" in a presentation given by School Resource Officer Jimmy Spears. Sheriff Scott Fitch talked to the students about the dangers and consequences of drug use. Officer Spears challenged each homeroom to make posters to help others Say NO to Drugs!