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South administration cracks down on Panther Plus attendance

March 29, 2019
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[Photo] World Water Day's first year at South

March 22, 2019
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A closer look: banned websites on the MCCSC wifi

A closer look: banned websites on the MCCSC wifi

March 6, 2019
Noah Moore, who plays Joesph, sings Close Every Door.

South students perform in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” production

February 28, 2019
Optimist 2018-19 softball team preview

Optimist 2018-19 softball team preview

February 27, 2019
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Past wins leader Jack Butcher presents Holmes with his memorial ball

[Photo] Coach J.R. Holmes sets IHSAA record for games won

February 22, 2019
Upcoming 2019 video game releases

Upcoming 2019 video game releases

January 18, 2019
Music, magic and more: Students audition for the South talent show

Music, magic and more: Students audition for the South talent show

January 18, 2019
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Tis’ the season for Airpods

January 10, 2019
MCCSC to replace high school devices in 2019-20 school year

MCCSC to replace high school devices in 2019-20 school year

January 10, 2019
Junior guard Noah Jager (15) watches his shot during warmups. Jager scored 20 points in Souths 70-61 win

South pushes past North, 70-61

January 6, 2019
South senior Bruce Furr (43) waits during free throws

[Photo] Bruce Furr makes waves on and off the court

January 11, 2019
Song of the Week: December 10

Song of the Week: December 10

December 18, 2018
Sophomore Maddix Blackwell, and his sister senior Addy, are both stellar athletes, making their impact on the field and court.

[Photo] Blackwell siblings add a spark to Panther athletics

December 12, 2018
Senior Lizbeth Funkhouser, who joined the gymnastics as a senior, poses on the beam.

[Photo] Club vs. South gymnastics

December 11, 2018
Students learn common sense with digital citizenship lessons

Students learn “common sense” with digital citizenship lessons

December 11, 2018
Song of the Week: December 3rd

Song of the Week: December 3rd

December 10, 2018
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[Photo] Conner a hot shooter in recent South success

December 6, 2018
Song of the Week: November 26

Song of the Week: November 26

December 1, 2018
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The South varsity cheerleading squads performs at a boys basketball game last season.

[Photo] South cheer to attend nationals in Orlando

November 26, 2018
Bloomington Blades beat Westfield, 10-1

Bloomington Blades beat Westfield, 10-1

November 17, 2018
Junior Nick Stright looks to the stands after scoring a goal against Westerfield.

[Photo] Winter sports preview

November 29, 2018
South cross country participates in Nike Cross Midwest and Junior Olympics

South cross country participates in Nike Cross Midwest and Junior Olympics

November 16, 2018
Song of the Week- November 12th

Song of the Week- November 12th

November 16, 2018
Senior TJ Tankersley performs with Panther Regiment during last years half time show.

South jazz students play their way to All District honors

November 14, 2018
A sign for the Bloomington South locker rooms. This past month a North janitor was arrested for allegedly placing a phone in the girls locker room.

MCCSC makes changes to custodial policies after North janitor’s arrest

November 14, 2018
Senior Zakaria Dabdoub looks upfield during the 2018 IHSAA sectional Championship game against Bedford North Lawrence

Hard Hits: student athletes face concussions

November 9, 2018
Senior Wilson Zinkan warms up before the start of the 2018 IHSAA cross country sectional championships at Bedford North Lawrence.

Zinkan and boys cross country make history

November 6, 2018
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[Photo] Theatre South presents "Proof"

October 28, 2018
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[Photo] Good morning Bloomington High School South, it's Alex Coniaris

December 10, 2018
Update on new JUUL policies

Update on new JUUL policies

October 31, 2018
South girls fall to Center Grove in PKs

South girls fall to Center Grove in PKs

October 13, 2018
South boys blow past BNL, win sectional title, 7-0

South boys blow past BNL, win sectional title, 7-0

October 6, 2018
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[Photo] Upcoming weekend of South sports

October 19, 2018
South boys, girls run to 2nd place finish at sectionals (gallery)

South boys, girls run to 2nd place finish at sectionals (gallery)

October 6, 2018
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[Photo] Beathea: a bright spot for girls XC

December 17, 2018
South administration outlines new JUUL policies

South administration outlines new JUUL policies

October 2, 2018
South football falls to Columbus North, 35-52.

South football falls to Columbus North, 35-52.

September 29, 2018
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[Photo] BHSS vs. Whiteland preview

October 26, 2018
Parking woes in the front lot

Parking woes in the front lot

September 25, 2018
Optimists declassified AP course survival guide

Optimist’s declassified AP course survival guide

September 20, 2018
South crushes the Cougars, 4-0

South crushes the Cougars, 4-0

September 15, 2018
South girls smack Terre Haute South, 5-0

South girls smack Terre Haute South, 5-0

September 6, 2018
Junior Daniel Borhi, Souths top singles player, awaits a serve during his 6-1, 6-0 win.

South tennis steamrolls Southport, 5-0

September 4, 2018
Senior quarterback Trent Richardson (23) celebrates a touchdown score off a QB scramble late in the second quarter.

Panthers pounce on Terre Haute North, 52-14 (gallery)

August 31, 2018
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[Photo] Panther Regiment bids “Dubie” adieu

November 9, 2018
Members of the Panther Regiment perform during the halftime of the South football teams win over Terre Haute North.

[Photo] Panther Regiment’s own magic

September 26, 2019
Senior quarterback Trent Richardson (23) celebrates a touchdown score off a QB scramble late in the second quarter.

[Photo] Three things to know-BHSS vs Southport

September 20, 2018
Rap albums dominate in the summer of 2018

Rap albums dominate in the summer of 2018

August 29, 2018
Trent Kirby (center) sings Sit Down Youre Rocking The Boat during the South Open House. Kirby, a junior, plays Nicely-Nicely Johnson in the production.

Sounds of South previews “Guys and Dolls!” (gallery)

August 28, 2018
Junior Andy Chang stands in front of his Biology club poster.

South students visit Purple Carpet Day (gallery)

August 27, 2018
Senior Jack Foster poses in front of the Habitat for Humanity club booth.

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Seniors Isaiah Perine and Giovanni Alicea pose in front of the South Side 6th man booth.

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Sophomore Will Quigley poses with a frisbee in front of the Bloomington Bullets Ultimate Frisbee team booth.

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South seniors (L-R) Giovanni Alicea, Wil Zinkan, Alan Morris and Ben Pliske take a moment to relax during a hike.

South seniors attend Bradford Woods LOTS training weekend (gallery)

August 27, 2018
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[Photo] South sweeps up Patriots

August 22, 2018
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AP Physics students race boats in swimming pool

May 25, 2018

Seniors storm football field, break out in water gun fight

May 18, 2018

The curse of the two trimester AP course

May 17, 2018

“Avengers: Infinity War” garners praise from South students

May 3, 2018

South hosts career panel during Panther Plus

May 3, 2018

Girls tennis loses tough matchup against North (gallery)

April 27, 2018
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