The January edition of Inside Southside is here!
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AwarXvPU-luQGm2vxVnifTf4ndhpxsxf/view?usp=drive_link
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AwarXvPU-luQGm2vxVnifTf4ndhpxsxf/view?usp=drive_link
🧠💜 Join Us for Alzheimer’s Awareness Night! 💜🧠
The Southside School District invites you to a special Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on January 13 during our home basketball games!
Come out, wear purple, and help us support families, caregivers, and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can raise awareness, honor those we love, and strengthen our community.
🏀 Date: January 13
🏀 Event: Southside Basketball Games
💜 Theme: Alzheimer’s Awareness – Wear Purple!
We hope to see our entire Southside family there! Let’s fill the gym, show our support, and make a difference. 💪💜
https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jenniferfordd/southside-southerners-fight-to-end-alzheimer--s
The Southside School District invites you to a special Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on January 13 during our home basketball games!
Come out, wear purple, and help us support families, caregivers, and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can raise awareness, honor those we love, and strengthen our community.
🏀 Date: January 13
🏀 Event: Southside Basketball Games
💜 Theme: Alzheimer’s Awareness – Wear Purple!
We hope to see our entire Southside family there! Let’s fill the gym, show our support, and make a difference. 💪💜
https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jenniferfordd/southside-southerners-fight-to-end-alzheimer--s
January 2026 has been designated as School Board Member Recognition Month, and we are proud to recognize Eric Low, President of the Southside School Board.
School board members answer the call to lead by guiding district policy, overseeing financial decisions, and advocating for student success. As Board President, Mr. Low provides leadership and direction while representing the values and priorities of our community.
Thank you, Eric Low, for your leadership, service, and dedication to public education.
#AnsweringTheCall #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
School Choice applications are now being accepted. Application deadline is June 1st.
Applications can be found on the district website or at the Administration office at 134 Camp Tahkodah Rd.
For more information call 870-251-2341.
https://www.southsideschools.org/page/school-choice-info
Applications can be found on the district website or at the Administration office at 134 Camp Tahkodah Rd.
For more information call 870-251-2341.
https://www.southsideschools.org/page/school-choice-info
A week full of Christmas fun, festive activities, and smiling faces. Thank you to our students and staff for making the season bright. Merry Christmas to all.
Please join us in congratulating Pam Stephens on her well-earned retirement from the Southside School District.
Pam began her journey with Southside in 2018 as a substitute, then served as a floating secretary before stepping into the Accounts Payable position at the Administration Office. She brought with her decades of professionalism, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to serving others.
A lifelong supporter of Southside, Pam is a proud district alumna and an avid Southerner sports fan. Her dedication to our community extends far beyond the school district. She previously spent 42 years working at the cable office and is well known throughout the area for her family’s iconic restaurant, her work ethic, and her unwavering support of the school and athletic programs.
Pam’s knowledge, reliability, and kindness will be greatly missed, but her impact on our district and community will long be remembered. We thank her for her years of service and wish her the very best in this next chapter. Congratulations, Pam, and enjoy your retirement!
Pam began her journey with Southside in 2018 as a substitute, then served as a floating secretary before stepping into the Accounts Payable position at the Administration Office. She brought with her decades of professionalism, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to serving others.
A lifelong supporter of Southside, Pam is a proud district alumna and an avid Southerner sports fan. Her dedication to our community extends far beyond the school district. She previously spent 42 years working at the cable office and is well known throughout the area for her family’s iconic restaurant, her work ethic, and her unwavering support of the school and athletic programs.
Pam’s knowledge, reliability, and kindness will be greatly missed, but her impact on our district and community will long be remembered. We thank her for her years of service and wish her the very best in this next chapter. Congratulations, Pam, and enjoy your retirement!
Our 3rd grade students put on an outstanding performance of Christmas at the O.K. Corral, a western-themed Christmas play directed by Dawn Harris.
From Christmas in the West to Christmas Is OK, along with fun favorites like Bubble Goo, Sticky Situation, and Tell Me, the students entertained the audience with memorable songs and big smiles.
Thank you to Mrs. Harris for her leadership and dedication, and to our talented students for bringing this holiday story to life.
From Christmas in the West to Christmas Is OK, along with fun favorites like Bubble Goo, Sticky Situation, and Tell Me, the students entertained the audience with memorable songs and big smiles.
Thank you to Mrs. Harris for her leadership and dedication, and to our talented students for bringing this holiday story to life.
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Are you Team Grinch? Preschool and Elementary were buzzing with Grinch sightings this week. Grinch games, Grinch juice, Grinch snacks...
This week was full of smiles, special guests, and lots of reading across the District!
Both our Elementary and Middle School campuses welcomed families and loved ones for Kids Invite Someone Special breakfast, giving students a chance to share a meaningful start to the day with someone important to them. Students also enjoyed shopping the Book Fair, exploring new stories and building their home libraries.
At the Elementary, the fun continued with Selfies with Santa, adding even more holiday cheer and special memories to the week. Thank you to our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make these moments so special for our students!
Both our Elementary and Middle School campuses welcomed families and loved ones for Kids Invite Someone Special breakfast, giving students a chance to share a meaningful start to the day with someone important to them. Students also enjoyed shopping the Book Fair, exploring new stories and building their home libraries.
At the Elementary, the fun continued with Selfies with Santa, adding even more holiday cheer and special memories to the week. Thank you to our families, staff, and volunteers who helped make these moments so special for our students!
A big THANK YOU to Jessica Norris and our local Southside Harps for their incredibly generous support of the Southside 4-H Food Pantry! They secured a $1,000 grant on our behalf, along with 10 large boxes of food donated by our community through the Blessing Bags at Harps. We are so thankful to have such amazing community partners!
The December edition of Inside Southside is here!
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COdTin8beBDS4HmTaaYpMk13Kn6Z7oh_/view?usp=drive_link
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COdTin8beBDS4HmTaaYpMk13Kn6Z7oh_/view?usp=drive_link
Book Fair Week Is Almost Here!
Both Southside Elementary and Southside Middle School will host their Book Fairs December 1–5 -but each campus uses a different book fair company.
Gift cards and e-wallets are the easiest way for students to shop. Please read carefully so your student is ready!
Southside Elementary – Literati Book Fair
The easiest way for students to shop is to purchase a Literati Gift Card, but other payment options will also be available.
Gift cards can be bought here: literati.com/store
Southside Middle School – Scholastic Book Fair
For the quickest checkout, families can set up a Scholastic eWallet for their student, though other forms of payment are accepted.
Create an eWallet here: scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1
Both Southside Elementary and Southside Middle School will host their Book Fairs December 1–5 -but each campus uses a different book fair company.
Gift cards and e-wallets are the easiest way for students to shop. Please read carefully so your student is ready!
Southside Elementary – Literati Book Fair
The easiest way for students to shop is to purchase a Literati Gift Card, but other payment options will also be available.
Gift cards can be bought here: literati.com/store
Southside Middle School – Scholastic Book Fair
For the quickest checkout, families can set up a Scholastic eWallet for their student, though other forms of payment are accepted.
Create an eWallet here: scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1
Thanksgiving Break is almost here!
There will be no school November 24-28, 2025.
We are grateful for our wonderful students, staff, and families. Wishing you all a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
There will be no school November 24-28, 2025.
We are grateful for our wonderful students, staff, and families. Wishing you all a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
Our elementary students gave the perfect send-off to our football team as they head into Round 2 of the State Playoffs!
Students lined up to give our football team a huge send-off as they head to Round 2 of the State Playoffs tonight in Elkins.
There were high-fives, big smiles, a “Refuse to Lose” banner, and even a wave from coaches riding along with the team’s gear.
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Elkins - we’re cheering for you, Southerners!
Students lined up to give our football team a huge send-off as they head to Round 2 of the State Playoffs tonight in Elkins.
There were high-fives, big smiles, a “Refuse to Lose” banner, and even a wave from coaches riding along with the team’s gear.
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Elkins - we’re cheering for you, Southerners!
Our schools proudly celebrated Veterans Day with special programs and activities honoring those who have served our country.
At the middle school, 5th graders learned about the history and meaning of the U.S. flag during a presentation by Mrs. Peggy Presley from the VFW and American Legion. Each student received a small flag, a bookmark with the states and capitals, and a pamphlet on flag care.
The high school choir performed at the elementary ceremony recognizing Officer Jones, Mr. Lindsey, and Coach T. Simpson. The high school also hosted a drive-through coffee pickup for veterans in the community as a small token of appreciation.
We are grateful for all who have served and for the opportunity to honor them throughout our schools. ❤️🤍💙
At the middle school, 5th graders learned about the history and meaning of the U.S. flag during a presentation by Mrs. Peggy Presley from the VFW and American Legion. Each student received a small flag, a bookmark with the states and capitals, and a pamphlet on flag care.
The high school choir performed at the elementary ceremony recognizing Officer Jones, Mr. Lindsey, and Coach T. Simpson. The high school also hosted a drive-through coffee pickup for veterans in the community as a small token of appreciation.
We are grateful for all who have served and for the opportunity to honor them throughout our schools. ❤️🤍💙
Recently, the High School Spanish Club sponsored a Red Ribbon Week poster contest. The winning poster - a creative iPod-style design with the message “iTune out drugs” - was a clever reminder to make positive choices and say no to drugs!
A huge thank you to our judges from Crowley’s Ridge Development Council - Kimberly Sims and Shania Doherty - along with teacher Cara Cloninger for selecting the winners. And thank you to Mrs. Roa, Spanish Club sponsor, for leading this meaningful activity.
Congratulations to all who participated — the posters were creative, thoughtful, and impressive across the board!
A huge thank you to our judges from Crowley’s Ridge Development Council - Kimberly Sims and Shania Doherty - along with teacher Cara Cloninger for selecting the winners. And thank you to Mrs. Roa, Spanish Club sponsor, for leading this meaningful activity.
Congratulations to all who participated — the posters were creative, thoughtful, and impressive across the board!
Our marching band represented Southside with pride at their first-ever State Marching Contest yesterday. They delivered their best performance when it mattered most and were named the 9th best band in the state among 48 4A schools.
Even more impressive — they outscored a third of the 7A schools (the largest classification). Our band truly showed up and made Southside proud!
Even more impressive — they outscored a third of the 7A schools (the largest classification). Our band truly showed up and made Southside proud!
What a great way to wrap up Red Ribbon Week! Our Elementary Costume Parade and Fun Day, Preschool Trunk or Treat and students dressing up to “Scare Away Drugs” made for a fantastic Friday full of smiles and school spirit.
Milestones and Motivation — Our Sophomores Are Planning for the Future!
Our 10th graders are taking important steps toward their future today! Representatives from Jostens and Lyon College’s Upward Bound program visited our high school to share about exciting opportunities ahead.
Jostens spoke about the tradition and pride of receiving a class ring — a milestone that celebrates achievements and the journey through high school.
Lyon College’s Upward Bound program helps students prepare for college by offering academic support, mentoring, and experiences that build confidence and readiness for life after graduation.
Our students are learning that planning for the future starts now — and the possibilities are endless!
Our 10th graders are taking important steps toward their future today! Representatives from Jostens and Lyon College’s Upward Bound program visited our high school to share about exciting opportunities ahead.
Jostens spoke about the tradition and pride of receiving a class ring — a milestone that celebrates achievements and the journey through high school.
Lyon College’s Upward Bound program helps students prepare for college by offering academic support, mentoring, and experiences that build confidence and readiness for life after graduation.
Our students are learning that planning for the future starts now — and the possibilities are endless!
