Southern Local School District

Thanks to a generous grant from AEP Ohio Foundation, 100 students at Southern Elementary will now have access to nutritious meals over weekends! AEP’s partnership with Children’s ...

Article written by: Skyler Allen, 25-26 Racine Southern FFA Historian A group of Racine Southern FFA Officers visited Southern’s first-grade students on December 3, 2025, to pr...

RACINE, Ohio — The cameras were rolling—and the gratitude was overflowing—as Southern Local students and staff shared heartfelt reflections on what they’re thankful for this year....

Racine, Ohio — A Day That Will Be Remembered (Whether Anyone Wants To or Not) Racine, OH: In a stunning turn of events that experts are already calling “entirely preventable...

Article written by Skyler Allen, Racine Southern FFA Historian The Racine Southern FFA Chapter geared and headed to one of the most significant events of the year, the 98th Nat...

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Southern Local Schools buzzed with excitement as students and community members gathered for an unforgettable Literacy Night. This year’s the...

RACINE – Elementary students at Southern hit a high note on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as graduate students from the Ohio University Opera Theater took the stage for a captivat...

Racine, OH : Southern Local Board of Education recognized the following as outstanding Tornadoes. Thank you to Mr. John Hoback and Home National Bank for sponsoring Southern Lo...

RACINE — Students and staff at the Southern Local School District came together in a remarkable show of compassion and generosity to support families in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, t...

Racine, OH – Southern Local School District proudly celebrated and honored our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11, with two special programs recognizing the service and sacrifice...

The elementary students gathered to honor and remember veterans local and abroad. We feel it is vital to honor these men and women who have served and given either part of all of...

Our 4th-grade students were treated to an America 250 event hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Chester Shade Historical Society at the Chester Courthouse...

RACINE — Students in Mrs. Hazel Knotts’ physical science class put their engineering skills to the test this week as they launched their handmade rockets in a lesson focused on sp...

RACINE — Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Courtney Manuel’s Anatomy and Physiology class got a tasty lesson in microscopic anatomy this week as they used snack foods to build edible mo...

We had some fantastic costumes last Friday! The kids had a fun day! Being dressed up and being a little crazy! Some of the teachers joined in as well!

RACINE, OHIO – Southern Junior/Senior High School held its PBIS Incentive Day today, celebrating students who met behavior and academic expectations during the first nine weeks...

RACINE, Ohio — The Southern High School Cross Country team is running its way into the record books. For the first time in school history, the Tornadoes have qualified for the Sta...

Southern 5th graders had an excellent time listening to the OUSO Wednesday morning. Several other local schools were in attendance. The event was sponsored by the OU College of Fi...

Racine, OH: Monday, October 27, 2025- Southern Local Board of Education recognized the following as high achievers for Southern Local. Thank you to Mr. John Hoback and Home Na...

Southern Honors 12th Grade English students meet with OU actor and Southern alumnus Kyler Rogers. ATHENS, OH — October 22, 2025 Mr. Whitlock’s Honors 12th Grade English stu...