Southside School District

🎓 Our seniors picked up their caps and gowns and are ready for Graduation on May 7th.
We can’t wait to celebrate all their hard work and achievements!

📅 Upcoming Dates at a Glance:
• March 20 – Staff Development Day (No School)
• March 23–27 – Spring Break
• April 3 – Good Friday (No School)
• April 7 – 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration
• May 7 – Southside Charter High School Graduation
• May 19 – Last Day of School (revised for snow days)
Thank you for taking note of the updated Last Day of School - we appreciate your understanding!

Happy School Maintenance Appreciation Day!
Today we recognize the dedicated maintenance professionals who keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Their work creates welcoming environments where students and staff can learn, grow, and do their best.

We sincerely appreciate their commitment, attention to detail, and the steady support they provide to our school every day.

The Jobs for Arkansas Graduates (JAG) program prepares students for success after high school by building leadership skills, employability, and career readiness through hands-on experiences and real-world connections.

Courses May Include:
Job Shadowing
Interview Preparation
Industry Internships
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Certification

Students Learn:
• Resume writing and interview skills
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Goal setting and career planning
• Leadership, responsibility, and accountability
• Workplace expectations and employability skills
• How to navigate postsecondary education, training, or the workforce

Career Pathways:
College and Technical Training
Skilled Trades & Certifications
Workforce Entry & Career Advancement
Long-term Career Growth

JAG empowers students to graduate prepared, confident, and connected - ready to succeed in whatever path they choose after Southside Charter High School.

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Exploration of Skilled Trades course.

This introductory Skilled Trades course exposes students to a variety of hands-on career pathways such as construction, electrical systems, plumbing, welding, and automotive basics. Students learn fundamental safety practices, proper tool use, and basic technical skills while completing small projects. The course emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world applications to help students explore trade careers and develop practical life skills.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Safe tool operation and workplace safety practices
✔ Introductory construction and trade skills
✔ Problem-solving through project-based learning
✔ Collaboration and teamwork

This course helps prepare students for high school Skilled Trades and Industrial Technology pathways, where they can continue developing advanced skills and explore careers such as construction, welding, electrical work, and automotive technology.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

High demand careers in agriculture and animal science often begin with hands on experience in high school—and Southside’s CTE programs give students a strong early advantage as they explore these rewarding career pathways.

Students begin their journey in Animal Systems through practical, real world learning that includes working with livestock, studying animal health and nutrition, and developing essential skills in animal care.

Courses May Include:
Intro to Ag
Case Animal Science
Advanced Animal Science

Students Learn:
• Animal health and nutrition
• Livestock handling and safety
• Breeding and genetics basics
• Animal facility management
• Career skills in agricultural science

Career Pathways:
Veterinary Technician
Livestock Producer
Animal Scientist
Agricultural Business Professional

Students gain valuable leadership and responsibility skills while learning about one of Arkansas’ leading industries, developing the confidence, work ethic, and practical experience needed to succeed in agriculture related careers and community roles.

Career and Technical Education is helping Southside students turn interests into opportunities. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, our students are building skills that prepare them for success beyond high school.

The Supply Chain and Logistic program focuses on the systems that move products and goods across the country and around the world.

Courses May Include:
Survey of Business
Supply Chain Logistics
Transportation and Distribution

Students Learn:
• Product distribution and inventory systems
• Transportation planning and logistics
• Business organization and operations
• Problem solving and data analysis
• Industry safety and efficiency practices

Career Pathways:
Transportation Management
Logistics Coordinator
Operations Manager
Distribution & Warehouse Management

Supply chain careers are in high demand and essential to nearly every industry.

At Southside, we are committed to preparing students not just for graduation - but for lifelong success.

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Survey of Agriculture course.

Survey of Agriculture introduces students to the wide-ranging field of agriculture and its importance to society. Students explore areas such as plant and animal science, food production, natural resources, agribusiness, and agricultural technology. Through hands-on activities and discussions, students gain an understanding of how agriculture impacts daily life and discover potential career pathways within the agricultural industry.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Understanding plant and animal systems
✔ Exploring food production and environmental stewardship
✔ Learning agricultural technology and agribusiness concepts
✔ Building leadership and teamwork skills

This course helps prepare students for high school Agriculture pathways, where they can participate in advanced coursework, FFA leadership opportunities, and career exploration in agricultural science and natural resources.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

High demand careers often start with hands on training in high school - and Southside’s CTE programs empower students with a strong, early advantage as they launch into these exciting career pathways.

Students begin their journey into Digital Creation by engaging in practical experiences with digital storytelling, video production, and creative media design.

Courses May Include:
Media Communications
Digital Media I
Specializations - Digital Media II

Students Learn:
• Filming and editing techniques
• Graphic design and visual communication
• Audio production and storytelling
• Social media and digital marketing skills
• Project collaboration and creative development

Career Pathways:
Video Producer
Digital Media Specialist
Broadcasting Careers

Through Digital Media Creation, students sharpen both creative and technical talents, preparing them for exciting opportunities in media production, digital content creation, and other creative pathways.

Many high demand careers begin with specialized training in high school - and Southside’s CTE programs provide students with an early advantage on those career pathways.

Computer Science prepares students for the rapidly growing technology field through coding, programming, and digital problem-solving.

Courses May Include:
Introduction of Computer Science
Information Technology and Security
Cybersecurity

Students Learn:
• Coding and software development
• Website and application design
• Computational thinking and troubleshooting
• Cybersecurity awareness
• Digital communication and technology skills

Career Pathways:
Software Developer
Web Designer
Cybersecurity Specialist
Information Technology Specialist

By building strong foundations in technology and cybersecurity, this program prepares students for some of the fastest growing careers today.

These opportunities ensure Southside graduates are ready to excel in cybersecurity, IT, software development, and beyond.

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Family and Consumer Science course.

Family and Consumer Science introduces students to essential life skills that support personal, family, and career success. Topics may include nutrition and wellness, basic food preparation, financial literacy, personal responsibility, goal setting, and consumer decision-making. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students build skills that promote independence and informed choices at home and in the workplace.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Safe and healthy food preparation
✔ Financial literacy and responsible money management
✔ Goal setting and personal decision-making
✔ Life skills that support independence and success

This course helps prepare students for high school Family and Consumer Science pathways, where they can continue developing advanced skills and explore careers such as culinary arts, healthcare support services, hospitality, and education.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

Southside students are developing essential career skills and exploring future pathways through our CTE programs.

Students interested in business, money management, and financial careers gain practical experience and professional knowledge in the banking and finance industry.

Courses May Include:
Survey of Business
Principles of Banking
Advanced Banking

Students Learn:
• Budgeting and money management
• Banking operations and financial services
• Customer service and business communication
• Financial decision-making and planning
• Economic principles and business skills

Career Pathways:
Banking & Lending Careers
Financial Advisor
Business Management
Accounting & Finance

These skills help students prepare for financial success in both personal and professional settings.

Programs like this help ensure Southside students graduate confident, capable, and prepared for whatever path they choose.

Every student has unique talents and career goals. Our CTE programs help students explore those interests through hands-on experiences and real-world learning.

The Pre-Educator program is designed for students interested in becoming teachers, coaches, or education professionals.

Courses May Include:
Intro to Education
Education Technology
Child Growth and Development

Students Learn:
• Classroom management strategies
• Lesson planning and instructional design
• Communication and leadership skills
• Child development and learning theory
• Real classroom experience

Career Pathways:
Teacher
School Counselor
Education Administrator
Education Support Services

CTE courses such as the Pre-Educator program helps students explore careers shaping future generations.

👀Sneak Peek 👀
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the final varsity home game in the New Gym!
As one chapter closes, another begins. Take a Sneak Peak at the final stages of construction on our new arena. We can’t wait to welcome our fans into this incredible new space soon!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the final varsity home game in the New Gym!

The athletes who scored the final baskets were awarded game balls, and each team member received a portion of the net.

Be watching for an upcoming post with a Sneak Peek of the new arena!

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Survey of Business course.

Survey of Business provides students with an overview of key business concepts and career opportunities. Students explore topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, budgeting, banking, supply and demand, and workplace skills.

The course helps students understand how businesses operate and how economic decisions affect individuals and communities, while building foundational skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Financial literacy and business fundamentals
✔ Workplace communication and teamwork skills
✔ Understanding economic decision-making
✔ Problem-solving and collaboration

This course helps prepare students for high school Business and Financial Services pathways, where they can continue developing advanced skills and explore careers such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and management.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

At Southside Charter High School, learning goes beyond textbooks. Our Career and Technical Education programs give students the chance to explore careers, gain valuable experience, and develop lifelong skills.

Students in Agriculture – Power, Structural & Technical Systems explore the engineering and mechanical side of agriculture through hands-on learning and technical skill development.

Courses May Include:
Intro to Ag
Ag Mechanics
Specialization in Ag Metals
Specialization in Ag Structures

Students Learn:
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Agricultural construction techniques
• Safety and mechanical troubleshooting
• Problem-solving and technical design

Career Pathways:
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Welder / Fabricator
Farm Operations Manager
Construction Trades
Industrial Maintenance

This program helps students develop technical and mechanical skills that are highly valued across many industries.

Southside Junior High students are exploring future opportunities through our Robotics course.

Robotics engages students in the design, construction, and programming of robots while developing critical STEM skills. Students learn basic engineering concepts, coding fundamentals, and problem-solving strategies as they work individually and in teams to complete challenges. This course encourages creativity, logical thinking, and collaboration while introducing students to careers in engineering, technology, and computer science.

In this course, students are developing skills such as:
✔ Engineering design and coding fundamentals
✔ Logical thinking and teamwork
✔ Problem-solving through hands-on challenges
✔ Creativity and innovation skills

This course helps prepare students for high school STEM and Engineering pathways, where they can continue developing advanced technical skills and explore careers such as engineering, computer programming, and automation technology.

At Southside, our CTE programs help students discover interests, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

Did you know many high-demand careers require specialized training that begins in high school? Southside’s CTE programs give students a head start on those career pathways.

Healthcare Services prepares students for careers in the medical field through classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences.

Courses May Include:
Medical Terminology
Health Science Foundations
Patient Care Skills

Students Learn:
• Patient care and safety procedures
• Medical terminology and healthcare systems
• Infection control and health standards
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Real-world healthcare applications

Career Pathways:
Nursing
Emergency Medical Services
Medical Laboratory Technology
Healthcare Administration

Healthcare careers continue to be among the fastest-growing career fields in the nation.
Southside is proud to offer programs that help students build bright futures while supporting the needs of our community and workforce.