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  • October 14Football plays Center Grove in last game of the regular season, Oct. 17
  • October 14Red Cross Blood Drive is Wednesday, Oct. 15 at school
  • September 19Phantom of the Opera starts Oct. 11 at South
  • September 19IHSAA adding girls flag football as an "emerging sport"
  • September 19Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 22 at sundown
  • September 16IHSAA will meet about the possibility of high school lacrosse Sept. 17
  • September 10Cross Country is at Brown County Sept. 13.
  • September 10Volleyball is Sept. 11 at Franklin Comm.
  • September 9North-South tennis Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
  • September 96-week grading period ends Sept. 12
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Indiana University just dropped a new mascot: South students and faculty react
South football welcomes unusually high number of transfers

South football welcomes unusually high number of transfers

September 17, 2025

South gymnastics team faces uncertain future without a coach

September 3, 2025

South athletes commit to collegiate athletics

April 21, 2025

Players look forward to new soccer turf for the upcoming season

April 3, 2025

South boys golf team’s Darin Woodley returns as head coach

March 14, 2025

Panther girls basketball faces Pike at semi-state this Saturday

February 21, 2025

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The leaves are turning- time for the Halloween festivities to begin.
Want to get into the Halloween spirit? Here are our top choices
Lydia Arnold and Rebekah Arnold October 15, 2025

The leaves are turning and the weather is getting colder, making now the perfect time to take advantage of Halloween and fall activities in Bloomington.   Bloomington South Events Phantom of...

Blood Drive
October 14, 2025
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Goodwill's new east side location opened on September 17.
Goodwill opens a new location on Bloomington’s east side
Lydia Arnold and Rebekah Arnold October 2, 2025

Bloomington's east side Goodwill has moved to a new location. We visited the store to discover what’s new and how thrifting has made an impact on Bloomington youth. The...

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How to Cook on the APs Before They Cook You: A Testing Survival Guide
Kate Baird, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

With AP tests in full swing, students at South are diving headfirst into late night cramming and early morning study sessions. Preparing for these daunting tests has the...

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Blood Drive

October 14, 2025

BHSS students enjoy Black Male Youth Summit

BHSS students enjoy Black Male Youth Summit

October 1, 2025

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