Congratulations students, teachers, and families!
Southside School District Earns B Letter Grade from the State of Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Education has released its annual district letter grades, and Southside School District is proud to announce that it has earned a B for the 2025–2026 school year.
The district letter grade reflects student performance in key areas, including Achievement, Academic Growth, and Readiness for college, career, and life.
“This B reflects the continued hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Superintendent Dion Stevens. “We are proud of the progress our students are making and remain focused on building on that progress. Preparing every student for success takes a shared commitment, and we are grateful to everyone who plays a part in our students’ Future Story.”
Southside’s B grade represents continued strong performance across the district and reflects the ongoing work of students and educators in the classroom. While recognizing this achievement, Southside School District remains committed to continuous improvement and to its vision of empowering all to fulfill their potential in a safe and caring environment.
For more information about the Arkansas school letter grade system, visit the Arkansas Department of Education website at dese.ade.arkansas.gov.
Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
No school on Wednesday, September 16, for Staff Development.
The Southside School District Office of Special Education invites K–12 private school and homeschool families who reside within the Southside School District boundary to attend an informational meeting regarding the provision of special education and related services.
🗓 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 4:30 – 5:30 PM (Drop-In Format)
📍 Student Services Building
Can’t attend but have questions?
Call the Student Services Department at 870-251-4018
Wear gold this Friday, September 11, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Let’s show our support, spread awareness, and stand together for all the brave kids fighting childhood cancer. 💛🎗️
Go Gold, Southerners! Together we can make a difference!
Southside is collecting non-perishable food items to support the Southside 4-H Food Pantry!
Community members can help by sending in donations with students or dropping off non-perishable items at their school.
District-Wide Food Drive Contest: Each building is competing to collect the most donations! The winning classroom will receive an ice cream party, and the district champion will be presented with the trophy during halftime on Friday night!
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us support families in our community!
The September edition of Inside Southside - the newsletter for parents and the community is now available.
Read the newsletter for Seniors and Parents here.
Visit southsideschools.org
October 5th-9th
Get ready to play to win and show your school spirit during Spirit Week
Monday — BATTLESHIP
Tuesday — SORRY!
Wednesday — MONOPOLY
Thursday — CANDY LAND
Friday — UNO
One School. One Team. In It to Win It.
Let the games begin! 💙💛
The Southerners are on the road tonight at Brookland.
Can't make it to the game? Watch it live on the Southside School District YouTube Channel at 7:00pm.
http://www.youtube.com/@southsideschooldistrict
Tonight, the Southside Southerners take the court for the first volleyball match in our new arena! Come be part of this exciting moment as we begin a new chapter in Southside Athletics.
New Southside Arena
First match begins at 4:30 p.m.
Can't make it in person? Watch live on the Southside School District YouTube Channel!
http://www.youtube.com/@southsideschooldistrict
Join us for the first home volleyball games in the new Arena!
The first match begin at 4:30 p.m.
As you make plans to attend, please review the parking map for parking areas, the Main Entrance, and the Accessible Entrance.
Come out, fill the stands, and be part of history as we begin this exciting new chapter for Southside Athletics.
Go Southerners!
Mark your calendars for your student’s yearbook picture day:
High School (Grades 9–11) — September 2
Middle School (Grades 6–8) — September 3
Elementary
- Kindergarten — September 10
- Grades 1–2 — September 11
Preschool — September 21 or September 25
- Teachers will notify parents which day their child will take pictures.
We’re looking forward to seeing those smiles!
Along with a new home for Southerner athletics comes a new concession experience. The concession stand will be known as Shirley’s Kitchen, named in honor of longtime concession grill master, Ms. Shirley Foster.
Fans will still find some of their favorite game-night items on the menu, including famous cheeseburgers, popcorn and candy. Shirley’s Kitchen will also feature several new offerings, including The Southern, a fried bologna and egg sandwich, along with chicken tenders, brats and pulled pork sandwiches that can all be added in a basket with fries.
In addition to cash, Shirley’s Kitchen will now accept credit and debit cards for purchases.
As we open the doors to the new Arena, we invite everyone to stop by Shirley’s Kitchen, place an order and enjoy the new concession menu while cheering on the Southerners!
Thank you to Madelyn and Jovie Massey and The Board on Third for delivering drinks to all of our buildings this morning!
We appreciate you thinking of our staff and helping give everyone a little boost to start the day!
Game Day! Join us for a Benefit Game against Nettleton! If you can't make it to the game in person the livestream is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.
Stream the game here
We appreciate the support for our students and helping them prepare for a great school year! 💙💛
A big thank-you to Harps for the generous gift cards and for continuing to support Southside School District!
We truly appreciate your investment in our students, staff, and schools.
Thank you for being a valued part of our community! 💙💛
