A Note from the Principal |
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Good morning, Trojan Family! Please remember that there is no school this Friday, April 3, 2026, and students are off all week next week for Spring Break! This will be the last newsletter until after Spring Break. The next publication will be on April 13, 2026. We have just 7 short weeks left in the school year. This grading period for the 2nd 6 weeks of 2nd semester, ends this Thursday, April 2, 2026. Then, due to Spring Break, teachers have until April 17 to enter those grades, and progress reports will be published after that. When we return from break, we only have 6 weeks left, and it will be over before we know it, so make sure your student is up to date on any missing work.
Trojan Motivational Tip: -"Champions keep playing until they get it right." - Billie Jean King
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This week, I'd like to recognize Ms. Morgan Weilbacher, one of our English Teachers. Ms. Weilbacher is intentional about what she plans instructionally. She is pushing our students to be their best every day. To ensure students are not limited in their access to learning, she found books of interest to assign to her advanced students to read outside of school. This is what our advanced students need to be ready for college! She has students participate in Socratic Seminars, where they speak professionally to one another and respond to one another's ideas. She provides them with rigorous academic experiences and values their diversity to prepare them for life after high school! Thank you, Ms. Weilbacher, for LEADing Like a Trojan every day!
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3rd Annual Poetry Contest |
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April is National Poetry Month. For the third year in a row, the Southern High School Library is hosting a student poetry contest. All poem submissions must be turned in by April 27th. The winner will be announced on May 4th. See the flyer for contest rules. The scoring rubric is linked below.
Scoring Rubric
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Stock up on great books before heading into Spring Break! The Book Club is having a book sale in the library between March 23rd and April 2nd. Paperback books are only $2, and hardcover books are only $3. Don't miss out on these great deals. |
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Graduation:
Southern High School Graduation will be at Freedom Hall on May 22nd at 8pm. More information will be coming soon! |
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After the Tassle:
🎓 Graduation Is Around the Corner—Launch Your Career with After the Tassel
With graduation just around the corner, many seniors are starting to ask, “What’s next?” After the Tassel is a free program designed to help Southern's seniors confidently transition from high school into full-time careers after May. The program connects students directly to quality job opportunities in high-demand fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades.
Through personalized one-on-one coaching, job-readiness support, and engaging incentive-based activities, seniors gain clarity, build confidence, and take real steps toward employment before they graduate. Whether students are still exploring their options or are ready to enter the workforce immediately, After the Tassel helps turn graduation into a launchpad—leading to full-time jobs with starting pay of $15–$24+ per hour.
🎥 Watch this short video to see how After the Tassel is shaping the next generation of professionals.
👍Interested? Fill out this short interest form and your After the Tassel Career Advisor will reach out to you. |
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-Art club will meet on March 30th from 3:20-4:30 in room 136.
-The STLP (Student Technology and Leadership Project) and Cybersecurity Team - April 1st from 3:30-4:30 in room 142.
-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets April 1st at 8:15am in the Library. Join us for fellowship, devotion, prayer, and snacks!
-Book Club meets on April 1st. Students will meet in the library from 8:15-8:35!
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Supporting English at Home |
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All English classes are starting new units. Please check this link for more information about what your student will be learning and how you can support their learning at home. Be sure to ask them about their Essential Question!
Todas las clases de inglés comienzan nuevas unidades. Consulta el enlace para obtener más información sobre lo que aprenderá tu estudiante y cómo puedes apoyar su aprendizaje en casa. ¡No olvides preguntarle sobre su Pregunta Esencial!
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Supporting Mathematics at Home |
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Click here to see the math units your student will be studying this year. Ask them about their class and their unit. Let them explain what they're learning and try the listed task together. |
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Southern has a wonderful and very dedicated PTSA. They work ceasingly to support students and staff in numerous ways. Join today by clicking the image below to be part of this awesome team!
*****Attention Seniors: PTSA has a scholarship that you can apply for this semester, but you must be a PTSA member to qualify. Join now!
Join today by clicking on this link:
https://southern.givebacks.com/shop
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