South Elementary School

08/28/2026

A HUGE thank you to Downtown Nutrition Neosho and Abundant Life Church for treating our South staff to an extra-special day! ☕🥤🍪

From delicious treats and refreshing drinks to a coffee bar that kept us going, you truly know how to make our teachers feel appreciated! 🥰

Our teachers pour so much time, energy, and heart into our students every single day. Having our community take the time to pour back into them means more than you know!

Thank you for loving on our staff and helping make today a little sweeter (and a LOT more caffeinated! 😉☕).

We are so grateful for our amazing Neosho community! 💛🖤

08/28/2026

💛🖤 WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY! 🖤💛

This morning, some of our high school Wildcats stopped by South to greet our students as they arrived—and they brought ALL the smiles, high-fives, and Wildcat pride with them! 🐾

There’s something special about watching our older students take the time to encourage, welcome, and connect with our youngest Wildcats. These simple moments make a BIG impact and remind our students that they are part of something bigger than themselves. 💛

Thank you to our high school students for starting our morning with kindness, energy, and encouragement! We are so proud of the leaders you are becoming!

Once a Wildcat, ALWAYS a Wildcat! 🐾💛🖤

08/25/2026

💛🖤Kindergarten at South has started off strong! 🖤💛

There was no shortage of smiles, excitement, high-fives, and BIG energy as these little Wildcats got their first glimpse of what it means to be part of our South school family as they met our Superintendent, Mr. Davis.

We cannot wait to see them strut their stuff, watch them learn and grow, and cheer them on every step of the way!🎉

08/25/2026

First Day at South Elementary is in the books! 2026-2027

08/25/2026

And just like that… we’re back! 😎📚✨ This year is looking BRIGHT at South School!

08/23/2026

🎉🐾 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, WILDCATS! 🐾🎉

We are officially just ONE MORE DAY away from the first day of school! 🎒✏️✨

The halls are ready. The teachers are ready. The classrooms are ready and we can’t wait to see our South School Wildcats back in the building! 🖤💛

📅 Monday, August 24th — it’s time to kick off an amazing school year!

Get those backpacks packed, outfits picked out, alarms set, and BIG smiles ready! 😃

Let’s make this year one to remember! 🐾💛🖤

08/18/2026

Our very own 🎈 Congrats Mrs. Miller!

08/18/2026

🌟 Celebrating Mrs. Vondra Miller! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mrs. Vondra Miller of South Elementary as a Missouri 2027 Teacher of the Year Semifinalist!

Mrs. Miller is exceptional and this is a huge step in honoring the meaningful impact she makes in the lives of students through her dedication to literacy, learning, and student success. 📚❤️

As a dedicated team member of the Neosho School District, Mrs. Miller represents the incredible educators who work every day to help our students grow, build confidence, and discover their potential.

Congratulations, Mrs. Miller! We are so proud to have you representing South Elementary and Neosho School District! 🖤💛

🎉 Congratulations to all 16 semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Here’s the full list of educators recognized statewide today (alphabetical by last name):

✨ Alazé Chowning – All Subjects (Grade 2), Richmond R-XVI, Sunrise Elementary
✨ Nicole Crocker – Agricultural Education (Grades 9–12), Branson R-IV, Branson High School
✨ Heather Dunn – Media Production (Grades 6–12), Missouri School for the Deaf
✨ Trista Hance – Special Education (Grades 6–12), Newburg R-II
✨ Katie Huff – Special Education (9–12), Raymore Peculiar R-II, Raymore Peculiar High School
✨ Emily Klein – Social Studies (Grades 10–12), Bayless, Bayless High School
✨ Christine Logan Hollis – Science (Grades 7–8), Kingston K-14, Kingston K-14 Middle School
✨ Adriana Marble – Literacy Coach (Grades K–5), Blue Springs R IV, James Lewis Elementary
✨ Kristen McGauley – All Subjects (Grade 1), Ozark R-VI, Ozark South Elementary
✨ Vondra Miller – Reading (Grades K–4), Neosho School District, South Elementary
✨ Jennifer Moore – Gifted Education (Grades K–5), Kirkwood R-VII, Robinson Elementary School
✨ Sarah Moonier – Science (Grades 9–12), Rockwood R-VI, Rockwood Summit High School
✨ Sarah Newton – English Language Arts (Grade 7), Valley Park, Valley Park Middle School
✨ Sarah Steffens – Elementary (Grades K–4), Fort Osage R-I, Elm Grove Elementary
✨ Tamara Turner MacLean – Gifted/Enrichment (Grades K–4), Ladue, Old Bonhomme Elementary
✨ Bailey Womble – Special Education (Grades K–2), School of the Osage, Heritage Elementary

📰 Full news release: https://ow.ly/cexB50ZAuM6

📣 Thank you for celebrating these educators with us today. Finalists will be announced at the end of this month — stay tuned!

08/17/2026

🐾 ONLY 7 MORE DAYS, WILDCATS! 🖤💛

The countdown is ON! ⏰🎉 We are officially just 7 days away from welcoming our South Wildcats back for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Teachers are back and ready to fill our school with smiling faces, big energy, new memories, and lots of learning. 📚✨

Get those backpacks ready, Wildcats… Monday, August 24th will be here before we know it! 🎒✏️

7 DAYS. TRADITION. EXCELLENCE. LEGACY. LET’S GO! 🐾🖤💛

08/17/2026

🎉 OPEN HOUSE 2026–2027! 🖤💛

The first day of school is just around the corner, Wildcats! 🐾 We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing school year!

Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 20 from 4:00–6:00 PM at South School.

Come meet your teachers, find your classrooms, drop off supplies, and get ready to kick off a fantastic year! 📚✏️

We’ll see you there! Go Wildcats! 🐾🖤💛

📅 Open House: Thursday, August 20
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
🏫 All Campuses
🎒 First Day of School: Monday, August 24