Watch the action live! Catch this week’s games at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/batesville/organization/6852/southside-high-school/schedule?date=2026-02-08T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OThhNDkwM2Y3MmUyMjc2Mjc0YmQ4YWU%3D&shared=true
Strong communities are built by skilled, prepared graduates. Southside CTE programs connect students with career opportunities that support both their futures and our local workforce.
Family & Consumer Science
Instructor: Mallory Bice
Family & Consumer Science teaches life skills that help students succeed in everyday living, health, nutrition, and career readiness.
Courses Include:
Family and Consumer Science
Food Safety and Nutrition
Life/Fitness Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare Guidance
Students Learn:
• Healthy lifestyle and nutrition planning
• Food preparation and kitchen safety
• Personal finance and goal setting
• Child development fundamentals
• Career and workplace readiness
Career Pathways:
Nutrition & Wellness Careers
Early Childhood Education
Health & Wellness Services
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
These hands-on experiences help students discover their strengths and open doors to exciting career opportunities.
Next week is Random Acts of Kindness Week! Join the Southside Elementary and Middle School Kindness Challenge February 16th-20th!
The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible.
Monday (Feb. 16) – No School “Show Kindness at Home!”
Kindness Focus: use kind words at home.
Tuesday (Feb. 17) – “Kindness Makes Our School Brighter”
Dress-Up: Bright Colors Day
Kindness Focus: Use kind words and give at least one compliment.
Wednesday (Feb. 18) – “Kindness is better together”
Dress-Up: Twin with your Bestie
Kindness Focus: Include others, help a classmate, or work cooperatively.
Thursday (Feb. 19) – “Hats Off to Kindness”
Dress-Up: Hat Day
Kindness Focus: Perform a quiet act of kindness—help without being asked or take care of our shared spaces.
Friday (Feb. 20) – “Kindness is the Southerner way”
Dress-Up: School Spirit Day
Kindness Focus: Show pride in our school and thank a staff member.
Southside Charter High School is proud to offer hands-on, career-focused programs that prepare students for college, technical training, military service, and high-demand careers right here in Arkansas.
CTE gives students opportunities to:
• Learn real-world skills
• Earn industry credentials
• Explore career pathways
• Gain hands-on experience
• Build confidence for life after graduation
Across Arkansas, nearly 120,000 students participate in CTE programs, helping them graduate at higher rates and prepare for high-skill, high-wage careers.
⭐ Meet Our CTE Team ⭐
👨🌾 Cody Cornett – Agriculture Power, Structural & Technical Systems
🐄 Emily Taylor – Agriculture Animal Systems
💰 Natalie Howard – Financial Services & Supply Chain Transportation
💻 Brian Luetschwager – Computer Science
🍳 Mallory Bice – Family & Consumer Science
📚 Tammy Gillmore – Pre-Educator
🎬 Adam Prince – Media Creation
🏥 Dr. Judy Butler – Healthcare Services
🧭 Jason Weaver – Jobs for Arkansas’ Graduates (JAG)
Stay tuned all month as we highlight each program and show how Southside students are preparing for successful futures!
Good evening, Southside students and parents. On Friday, February 6th, 2026, a few bus routes will continue to run on modified snow routes. Please check the link below for the latest updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UdulcgH_t7Z0DGV6X5VG85vxTrdAMprl-E2w05PJGoI/edit?usp=sharing
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WhN2ioC-gOt4ljYGJ6UJS9O5EGMyy06Q/view?usp=drive_link
Follow the action live! Catch this week’s games at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/batesville/organization/6852/southside-high-school/schedule?date=2025-12-14T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OTAzOGU3ZTQ0Nzg4MThhMTUxY2Y4MzU%3D&shared=true
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.
🗓 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 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
Only 7 books left at the $40 price before it increases to $45.
Get your child's yearbook ordered today using this link:
http://bit.ly/4aadu5h
Yearbooks will be distributed in May.
⏰ Reminder — Tomorrow is the Day! 🥔🔥
Don’t forget! The Southside TSA BBQ Baked Potato Sale is happening tomorrow, Friday, February 6, at the Southside High School Cafeteria.
⏰ Pickup Times:
• 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
💲 Only $7
📞 Need a ticket? Call or text Judy Butler at (870) 217-1979.
Grab dinner, support our students, and enjoy a delicious BBQ baked potato. We can’t wait to see you there!
Good evening, Southside students and parents. On Thursday, February 5th, 2026, a few bus routes will continue to run on modified snow routes. Please check the link below for the latest updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UdulcgH_t7Z0DGV6X5VG85vxTrdAMprl-E2w05PJGoI/edit?usp=sharing
Southside Charter High School Informational Meeting Announcement
Southside Charter High School will host an informational meeting for parents and students who will be entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade during the 2026–2027 school year. This meeting will provide helpful information for planning academic success and highlight the many opportunities available at Southside.
🗓 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 High School Auditorium
Good evening Southside students and parents. Some of our bus routes will continue to operate on modified snow routes Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Please check the link below for updated information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UdulcgH_t7Z0DGV6X5VG85vxTrdAMprl-E2w05PJGoI/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ENpjQpdh356EFs7TqdYc_m3gRAWRLFrfwh4QBbO5lRo/edit?usp=sharing
First and foremost, we understand that the safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance and we take the responsibility very seriously. In conjunction we also understand the importance of our children’s education and the need for our families to return to their respective places of employment.
With that said, after much consideration of the aforementioned collaboration with county officials and other school districts, Southside School District will return to classes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.
In order for this to occur we have made several adjustments to our daily bus routes to ensure that our students are provided the safest means of transportation possible.
Please see the list below for details concerning your students bus schedule and route information.
All of this will also be sent out to your respective REMIND apps.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this stretch of difficult winter weather. We hope this provides a much needed lift for everyone and we anticipate some warmer weather and sunny days ahead.
Thank you,
Chris Ellis, Asst. Superintendent
Director of Operations
Get the latest Snow Route information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rs11oXwLMbw4-GLF0dh_N7XxyTdnfkvJJpsgLl1ZJGo/edit?usp=sharing
We extend our appreciation to Brad Cummings for his dedication to public education and our local school district. Through thoughtful decision-making and community representation, school board members help shape the future of our schools.
Thank you, Brad Cummings, for your service, leadership, and commitment to student success.
#AnsweringTheCall #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
