Southside School District

Happy National Speech Language Pathologist Day to our wonderful specialists! These women go above and beyond to provide the best care to our students. Thank you for your hard work, creativity and dedication to Southside students. #speechlanguagepathologistday #speechpathologistday

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Southside School District would like to take a minute to recognize Lieutenant Governor, Leslie Rutledge. Not only is Rutledge a graduate of Southside School District, she is the first female Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas and the former first female Attorney General of our great state. #womenshistorymonth

The school board approved the new calendar for the 2023-2024 school year at Monday night's meeting.

Registration for virtual learning for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Please use the following link for enrollment. Deadline to respond is April 1, 2023. https://forms.gle/hA5P2ztbfybja9gK8

Athletic Update

SAVE THE DATE! Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be on April 5 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the elementary school. Please take note of the materials needed to register and the special parking instructions listed.

Reminder! The deadline for Summer Baseball, Softball and T-Ball registration is fast approaching. March 17 is the last day to register.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Southside School District would like to take a minute to recognize our first female board member, Janice Fuller. Janice served on the Southside School Board for 12 years and is best known for her love and dedication for doing what is right by each and every student. #womenshistorymonth

We can't wait to Meet You at the Big Top! Our Mental Health Awareness Community Event and 5K will be on April 21st. Registration is open and we hope you can join us! https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Batesville/MentalHealthAwareness5KColorRun

Athletic Update week of March 06 - 11.

Calling all Future Teachers! Come learn the appropriate pathway to "be a teacher." School leaders, licensure experts from the Arkansas Department of Education DESE, the area educational cooperative, and Colleges and Universities, are ready to provide information to those interested in being a teacher. Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/230524908195156

Southside School District would like to thank Whitetails Unlimited Arkansas for their support and donation to the Southside archery and trap shooting programs. Whitetails Unlimited Arkansas presented the teams with a check for $1,800.00. This money is to help with needed supplies for the upcoming seasons. Thank you again, Whitetails Unlimited Arkansas!

Today, Southside senior Carys Clark joined Representative Shad Pearce at the House Education Committee. Together, they introduced House Bill 1393, recognizing the first full week of May classes in Arkansas public schools as "Mental Health Awareness Week". The bill passed out of committee and now moves on for a vote in the Arkansas House of Representatives. We are so proud of you, Carys!

Cheer tryouts are for students entering 7-12th grade next school year. Tryout practice: March 6-9, 3:30-5:00 Tryouts: March 10, 3:30 until finished Please contact Coach Brooklyn if there is a conflict with the tryouts and we will arrange it! For more info: https://www.southsideschools.org/o/athletics/page/cheerleading

Thank you to all of our school bus drivers! We appreciate your skill, strong eyesight and patience as you transport our students with the utmost care and safety. You know what they say... once you become a School Bus Driver all of your problems are behind you! #schoolbusdriverappreciationday

Southside School District will celebrate its 75th Anniversary next year! In preparation for this exciting year, a committee is collecting data to be used in various projects and events, leading up to the big event. If you have pictures, documents, or history that you might share, please click below to complete the form and add these documents. You may, also, submit questions or suggestions to 75th@southsideschools.org. https://forms.gle/fEdEviVjnbWHA3Rz8

Athletic Update 2/20-25/23 View the Girls 4A East Regional Tournament Bracket, https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/3305

Due to a water main break at our High School campus, Southside Charter High School will not have classes on Friday, February 17th, 2023. All other campuses will be in session. Again, this only affects Southside Charter High School---all other campuses will be in session.

Yesterday was School Resource Officer appreciation day and even though we are a day late, we would like to take a moment to say how much we appreciate our SROs! These officers play an important role in the safety and security of our students on a daily basis. Thank you, Officer Lamons and Officer Churchwell!

Wow, last week was another great week to be a Southerner! Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Bowling Teams! They brought home not one but two State Championships last week. Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team who finished up an undefeated conference season! This makes two in a row. Good luck to all our teams and athletes this week!