Seventeen students participated in the District Spelling Bee which was held Friday, February 7 in the Elementary gymnasium. The winners will advance to the County Spelling Bee. The County Spelling Bee will be held March 1st at Beaver Local.
Round four, eighth grader, Eliana Forbes became the 3rd place winner. Sixth grader, Riley Parrish and 5th grader Sylus Bryan battled for 1st and 2nd place. The seventh round, Sylus Bryan correctly spelled benediction and dignified to be declared the winner.
Row 2 (L to R): Ella Martin, Sadie Plunkett, Brooke Akers, Nikyah Rickerd, Katie Kellogg
Row 3 (L to R): Kalayah Crute, Payton Davison, Sophia Pierson, Gemma Jackson
Row 4 (L to R): Jacob Crawford, Addysin Andrenok, Emma Boyle, Hailey Pitts, Payten Crooms
1st Place Winner Sylus Bryan 5th grade
2nd Place Winner Riley Parrish 6th grade
3rd Place Winner Eliana Forbes 8th grade
Spelling Bee Pictures
Southern Local Supports One of their Own
Six year old Bricelynn Garrett is a kindergarten student who attends Southern Local Elementary School. He is a big brother who adores his little sister. He loves cars and trucks, the Paw Patrol, and camping with his friends and family.
Bricelynn was recently diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer. This cancer is unfortunately common in children. He is looking at a future of surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. Today, January 10th, Bricelynn started his long journey.
The Elementary staff and students gathered in the school gym to send Bricelynn pictures and well wishes before he entered surgery. The students and staff in grades 6 through 12 gathered in their gym later in the day to send their well wishes and pictures to Bricelynn.
Well Wishes for Bricelynn
Rolling Acres Corn Maze Field Trip
The kindergarten classes and Mrs. Farnsworth's class enjoyed the Rolling Acres Corn Maze. Mrs. Farnsworth shared pictures she took during the field trip. Hope you enjoy the fun they had!
Rolling Acres Corn Maze
Breakfast with a Loved One
Southern Local Elementary and the PTO held their fall "Breakfast with a Loved One" October 23, 24, and 25. Below are some of the loved ones who took a moment for a photograph. Enjoy!
