Daily Digest 10/12/2026
Congrats to our debate team for earning 2nd place overall at the tournament this past Saturday! 12 students earned Top Ten spots in their respective events with Nikki Beshkar, Linden Travers, Mya Winn, and Jiin Hur leading the team with their 1st place finishes. Linden and Mya also earned the most points overall in their respective events.
Bloomington South’s marching band, the Panther Regiment, competed at ISSMA Open Class Regionals over the weekend, earning a Gold rating and moving on to ISSMA Semi-State Competition for just the second time in school history. Congratulations Panther Regiment!
Congrats to the Boy's Tennis Team on their amazing season as it ended just shy of the Team State Finals. Tremendous work this season.
Congrats to Caleb Lian in reaching the Individual State Finals at #1 Singles and to Abe Corry and William Liao in reaching the Individual State Finals at #1 Doubles. Those will be played on October 23 and 24.
Clubs meetings today during SRT
- Student Council to discuss Angel Tree with Ms. Wenning in A317 not the LGR
- Black Culture Club with Ms. McCoy in the Study Hall Room
- Outspoken Poetry Club and Academic Spell Bowl with Ms. McDermott-Sipe in A212
- UNICEF Callout Meeting with Ms. Kantor in A241
- Future Healthcare Society with Ms. Floyd in A315
- Brightening Lives Club with Ms. Piercy in A221
- Code for Good with Dr, Sanders-Brunner in A325
- South’s Songs of Smiles with Mr. Mayfield in the Band Room
- DECA with Ms. Wilson in A233
- German Klub Oktoberfest with Ms. Frye in A109
- Art club with Ms. Murray in room B224
- Future Engineers (FENGS) Club will meet in A308
TODAY is photo day for freshman and sophomores and tomorrow will be for juniors and seniors. You'll go with your English class on the day assigned to your grade. Photos will be taken in the LGR across from the main office. If you have a scheduling conflict or know you're going to be absent, plan on going the day you are here. If you don't have an English class, you'll go during Panther Plus or during 5th period last call.
Seniors -if you have not already, please complete the Intent to participate in Commencement. This link can be found on the senior canvas page and also includes how you want your name to read on your diploma. This link must be completed by the end of the school day on Wednesday.
ATTENTION SOUTH STUDENTS: The girls soccer team takes on Center Grove in the IHSAA regional this Wednesday at 6:00pm at Bloomington South. The first 60 students to sign up in the athletic office will recieve a FREE ticket! Come cheer on the Panthers and bring the Panther Pride!
Purdue University will be visiting on Tuesday, October 13th during Panther Plus in the College and Career Center. Please sign up if you are interested.
Davidson College will have a virtual visit on Wednesday, October 14th in the Counselors office during Panther Plus. Please sign up for Ms. Talbott's Panther Plus if you are interested.
Dungeons and Dragons Club will meet today in A334 after school until 3:30 pm. All are welcome.
Attention problems solvers! It’s time for Math League! The first contest of the 2026-2027 Indiana Mathematics League competition will be held Tuesday, October 20th immediately after school in room A334. There is one contest per month for six months with each contest lasting 30 minutes. No calculator is allowed. No advanced registration is required, and there are no fees. See Mr. Raney in A331 for a complete schedule and sample contests.
Calling all innovators: Want to change the world through STEM? Join this year's STEM Innovation Teams kickoff to learn about Solve for Tomorrow, ExploraVision, including free coaching and support here at South! Sign up for Panther Plus with Dr. Milks on Tuesday, October 13th in A311.
There will be a parent meeting for boys wrestling on October 15th, in the Large group room 6:00 p.m. You will get all the information you need for this wrestling season.
Would you like an emailed $15 Amazon gift card, two free t-shirts, free snacks, and the opportunity to save up to three lives? If so, join us at the National Honor Society Red Cross Blood Drive next Wednesday, October 14th in the Large Group Room! Donors age 16 or older may sign up with Ms. Parmenter in room B210 during SRT/Panther Plus or after school or click this link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb3iagE7o0ZQ0KsQyfB9vNvxY-3lCznKM6eHzZxOlCcAEqEg/viewform
Thank you for helping us collect 100 units of blood for the 100 years of NHS at South!