What a dynamic day in Our Southgate! Thank you to alum Nick Long & board member Larry Long for speaking to the TEAM today about what Small School BIG Pride means to them! Powerful Day #1!! 🦁💪🥲⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Last chance to apply for Summer EBT! Take these steps:
1) Check whether their child's eligibility for Summer EBT at feedingky.org/sebteligiblity
2) Then, if eligible, apply for Summer EBT by August 15th through one of these options:
a. Online at kysebt.ky.gov
b. Over the phone by calling DCBS toll-free at 855-306-8959
c. In-person by visiting the local DCBS office (online office locator)
1) Check whether their child's eligibility for Summer EBT at feedingky.org/sebteligiblity
2) Then, if eligible, apply for Summer EBT by August 15th through one of these options:
a. Online at kysebt.ky.gov
b. Over the phone by calling DCBS toll-free at 855-306-8959
c. In-person by visiting the local DCBS office (online office locator)
🦁 Join us for Readifest — a fun-filled back-to-school celebration! Connect with community resources, meet our amazing staff, and enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we kick off the new school year together. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Aug. 12th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Next week our Southgate Lions (K-8) return to school. It's important to start practicing back-to-school bedtime routines. Here's an article with some great tips: https://tinyurl.com/y9fm64uu See you soon!
🦁The pride just got more empowered! Say hello to Dr. Michelle Cravens, our new Mental Health Specialist. She’s bringing compassion, resilience & a heart ready to uplift every Lion! Don’t miss your chance to meet her at Readifest on Tuesday, 8/12, 5:30–7PM.
#OurSouthgate #SmallSchoolBIGPride
#OurSouthgate #SmallSchoolBIGPride
🦁 The pride just got stronger! Say hello to Mrs. Suzann Derickson, our new Middle School Social Studies teacher. She’s bringing fresh ideas, big heart, and a roar that’s ready to lead! Don't miss your chance to stop by to meet her at Readifest on Tuesday, August 12th between 5:30–7:00 PM.
#OurSouthgate #SmallSchoolBIGPride
#OurSouthgate #SmallSchoolBIGPride
We would like to welcome our new Family Resource & Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Coordinator, Gabby Schwaninger. You can meet Gabby at Southgate's Readifest on Tuesday, August 12 (5:30-7).
Due to the extreme heat, cross country practice is canceled tonight. Please stay safe, cool and hydrated.
Back to school shopping? Here are our supply lists for each grade level. Also, the events calendar has been updated on the app/website. https://www.southgate.k12.ky.us/page/suggested-supply-lists
Due to the extreme heat, cross country practice is canceled tonight. Please stay safe, cool and hydrated.
Southgate's Cross Country (XC) Team for K-8 students begins practice next Monday (7/21)! Adults please text Coach Ware at 859-250-8239 with interested student(s) name & grade. Please bring completed physical form to first practice.
Southgate is now accepting applications for their middle grades social studies position. All interested applicants should contact lois.ellison@southgate.kyschools.us. Come grow with us! Small school, big Pride!
Happy July! It's back to school physicals & immunizations time. Our XC Team will start practice later this month. Please be sure to schedule those sports physicals ASAP! Use these guides to be sure their shots are up to date!
We hope everyone is having a safe summer! FYI - The school office hours will be limited from June 30-August 1. Anyone needing assistance should email secretary Betty Ginn at betty.ginn@southgate.kyschools.us. We'll be sure to follow up & assist everyone as needed. 🦁❤️🌞
We know summer break is in full swing, but Southgate staff is working hard behind the scenes. Learn more about our new principal in this post. We are all excited to welcome Mrs. Ellison to Southgate!
Thank you Principal Shannon Hansman for ❤️ the 🦁 so fiercely & always believing in them. We'll be forever grateful for your 7 years of service to the students, staff, & Southgate families. We wish you good luck on your next chapter. Not saying good-bye 🥲 but see you later! 😁
Congrats to the Class of 2025! Never forget where you come from! Thank you to our 2017 Valedictorian Sam Herald for coming back home to speak words of wisdom! Small School BIG Pride 4-ever!! 🦁❤️🎓
Southgate Families - We have numerous family-sized food boxes available for pick up. (These boxes are heavy.) Please come between 8am and 3pm during the week to get a box or two. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
Please consider sending your child(ren) to our Southgate Summer Program. It includes free meals, runs Mondays thru Thursdays for eight weeks - begins next Monday, June 2. See the flyer on our website/app for more info. Call the office with questions or to sign up - 859-441-0743.
Southgate Parents - We have a few lost & found items left in the lobby - including an inhaler. Please stop by or call to claim.
