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Unlimited potential, unlimited possibilities

Our Mission

Southland is committed to preparing all students to select, enroll in and succeed in graduating from a four-year college or university, while creating an environment that enables all students to achieve their educational potential.

Why Southland

530 Total Enrollment Grades 9-12
100% College Acceptance
$102M Merit-based Scholarships for our graduates
7 of 8 Ivy League Institutions Acceptances

Our Story

Southland Students are College Bound

The “Road to College” is a central theme reiterated in every class, every lesson, every day. This is what makes Southland’s academic approach unique – our complete commitment to college readiness for all students. Our central focus in all we do is to ensure that our students have unlimited possibilities and unlimited potential. In addition to the academic preparation that is the central focus of our approach, Southland offers every student an extensive, personal college counseling approach.
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Southland Arts Programs Showcase Student Talent

Our student body is highly involved in every endeavor of the arts that the school offers. We have 75% of our student body involved in our performing arts programs, which include drama, dance, visual arts, choir, and band. Southland boasts a unique experience for students to work with teachers who are artist themselves, in addition to being well respected in their teaching field.
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Southland News

2019 Drama Showcase

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Southland Band raises funds to march in Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

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2019 Southland College Prep Lottery Live Stream

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Why This College Counselor Has a 100% Placement Rate

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Southland makes history winning state championship three years in a row

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Southland wins IHSA state speech championship in Performance in the Round for third year in a row

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GoFundMe - Southland Marching Band to participate in the Cherry Blossom Parade

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Southland senior places first in VFW Voice of Democracy contest

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Southland to Host First Annual HBCU Recruitment Night

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Southland achieves top state ranking

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Performing Arts Center celebrated

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2018 Southland Prom: A Golden Gala

Tune in to this live stream at around 8:15 p.m. to view a special surprise!

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2018 Intro to Drama and Advanced Theater Arts Showcase: Be the Change You Wish to See in the World!

Watch live as the Intro to Drama and Advanced Theater Arts class present their showcase titled "Be the Change You Wish to See in the World!

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Introducing Mock Trial, the Class and the Team!

Coming soon to a classroom near you! Mock Trial: The Class, The Team. Next year, Ms. Grutzius will be teaching Trial Advocacy and leading Southland's Mock Trial Team. Stay tuned!

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Voice and Band students earn medals at IHSA competition

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2018 Spring Concert - Live Stream

To watch the stream live, please click here...

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Southland Spring Concert

Southland's annual Spring concert will be taking place next Thursday! Tickets are available now and we hope to see you there!

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2018 Southland College Prep Lottery

The Southland College Prep Lottery for the Class of 2022 will be streamed live on March 14th at 7:00 p.m. Please click this link to view.

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Southland breaks ground on performing arts center

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Dr. Blondean Davis, of Matteson District 162, Earns 2018 Women in School Leadership Award From National School Superintendents Association

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Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx urges Southland honors students to persevere

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Southland sophomore wins first place in VFW Voice of Democracy competition; advances to state contest

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Southland freshman Chezney Rowlett wins first place in Chicago Bulls "Kids Talent Search"

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Southland featured on WCIU's the Jam

What an inspiring morning on WCIU - Click the link for some breathtaking moments

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Southland Prep hits high note celebrating the holiday season

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Southland Events

Monday

Spring Break - No School
Tuesday

Spring Break - No School
Wednesday

Spring Break - No School
Thursday

Spring Break - No School
Friday

Spring Break - No School
April 29, 2019

School Resumes
April 30, 2019

Athletic Banquet
May 1, 2019

Early Dismissal @ 3:00 pm
May 3, 2019

7:00 PM Spring Production at Freedom Hall @ 7:00 pm
May 7, 2019

6:30 PM PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 pm
May 8, 2019

Teacher Appreciation Lunch
May 10, 2019

Early Dismissal @ 3:00 pm
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