Orientation & Open House Dates & Times
The times for this year's Orientation sessions and Open House have been set!
Check the schedule below for your student's event.
Orientations includes a scheduled presentation and is designed for students transitioning to a new school building. It provides an opportunity to become familiar with their new campus before the first day of school.
Open House is a drop-in event where students and families can meet teachers and visit classrooms.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year at Southside!
August 6th Orientations (presentation)
3rd - 5:30 Intermediate Cafeteria
6th - 5:30 Middle School Cafeteria
9th and 10th - 5:30 Last Name A-L High School Auditorium
9th and 10th - 6:30 Last Name M-Z High School Auditorium
August 10th Orientations (presentation)
Kindergarten - 5:30 Last Name A-L Elementary Cafeteria
Kindergarten - 6:30 Last Name M-Z Elementary Cafeteria
4th - 5:30 Intermediate Cafeteria
7th - 5:30 Middle School Cafeteria
August 11th Open House (drop in)
Preschool - 4:30-6:30
1st, 2nd, 5th - 5:00-7:00
8th, 11th, 12th - 5:30-7:30
AAA-MANDATED DEAD PERIOD
June 22 – July 5
In compliance with Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regulations, all Southside athletic facilities will be closed during the mandated dead period.
No student-athletes may use Southside athletic facilities during this time, with or without coaches present.
Activities Resume July 6
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us remain in compliance with AAA regulations.
June 22 – July 5
In compliance with Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regulations, all Southside athletic facilities will be closed during the mandated dead period.
No student-athletes may use Southside athletic facilities during this time, with or without coaches present.
Activities Resume July 6
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us remain in compliance with AAA regulations.
Southside Schools is pleased to announce two leadership appointments for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please join us in welcoming Brad McGhee as Principal of Southside Charter High School and Mandy Blevins as Principal of Southside Intermediate School.
Mr. McGhee brings a strong commitment to student success and educational excellence as he begins this new role at Southside Charter High School. Mrs. Blevins, who has served as Assistant Principal at Southside Middle School, will now lead the reconfigured Intermediate campus as Principal, continuing her dedication to students, staff, and families.
We are excited for the future of both campuses and look forward to the leadership, vision, and enthusiasm these educators will bring to their new positions.
Congratulations, Mr. McGhee and Mrs. Blevins! We wish you both a successful and rewarding year ahead.
Please join us in welcoming Brad McGhee as Principal of Southside Charter High School and Mandy Blevins as Principal of Southside Intermediate School.
Mr. McGhee brings a strong commitment to student success and educational excellence as he begins this new role at Southside Charter High School. Mrs. Blevins, who has served as Assistant Principal at Southside Middle School, will now lead the reconfigured Intermediate campus as Principal, continuing her dedication to students, staff, and families.
We are excited for the future of both campuses and look forward to the leadership, vision, and enthusiasm these educators will bring to their new positions.
Congratulations, Mr. McGhee and Mrs. Blevins! We wish you both a successful and rewarding year ahead.
The 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are here!
Families can begin preparing for the upcoming school year. We’re looking forward to another great year of learning, growth, and success! 💙💛
Kindergarten
Plastic Nap Mat
Tissues
1 package of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes
1st Grade
2 boxes of 24 count crayons
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes
2nd Grade
Backpack
Ziploc bags (quart or gallon)
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Change of Clothes
3rd Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
4th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues (Girls)
Disinfectant Wipes (Boys)
Filler Paper
Backpack
5th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Plastic Zipper Baggies (qt or gal)
Backpack
6th - 8th Grade
Tissues
2 packages of pencils*
2 packages of college ruled paper
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
9th - 12th Grade
2 packages of pencils (10 count or more)*
4 packages of college ruled filler paper
12 blue/black ink pens
Backpack
Supply recommendations:
*Ticonderoga pencils are preferred but not a required brand to purchase.
**Plastic zipper baggies: Boys buy quart size and girls buy gallon size.
Families can begin preparing for the upcoming school year. We’re looking forward to another great year of learning, growth, and success! 💙💛
Kindergarten
Plastic Nap Mat
Tissues
1 package of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes
1st Grade
2 boxes of 24 count crayons
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes
2nd Grade
Backpack
Ziploc bags (quart or gallon)
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Change of Clothes
3rd Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
4th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues (Girls)
Disinfectant Wipes (Boys)
Filler Paper
Backpack
5th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Plastic Zipper Baggies (qt or gal)
Backpack
6th - 8th Grade
Tissues
2 packages of pencils*
2 packages of college ruled paper
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
9th - 12th Grade
2 packages of pencils (10 count or more)*
4 packages of college ruled filler paper
12 blue/black ink pens
Backpack
Supply recommendations:
*Ticonderoga pencils are preferred but not a required brand to purchase.
**Plastic zipper baggies: Boys buy quart size and girls buy gallon size.
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting!
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone in campus growth and student investment. Join us at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. Community members, school supporters, families, and local leaders are invited to attend and tour the new facilities.
Features include new classrooms, advanced science and technology labs, upgraded athletic facilities, a fine arts suite, expanded cafeteria and dining areas, arena seating, concession spaces, and community safe room.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone in campus growth and student investment. Join us at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. Community members, school supporters, families, and local leaders are invited to attend and tour the new facilities.
Features include new classrooms, advanced science and technology labs, upgraded athletic facilities, a fine arts suite, expanded cafeteria and dining areas, arena seating, concession spaces, and community safe room.
Summer Meals begin Wednesday, May 20!
Breakfast and lunch are available for all children 18 years and younger.
Meals will be served in the Southside High School and Southside Elementary cafeterias:
Monday–Friday
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Families also have the option to pick up 5 days of complete breakfast and lunch meals each Tuesday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Southside Elementary for children who are unable to eat on site.
For more information about Summer Meals, visit:https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
Breakfast and lunch are available for all children 18 years and younger.
Meals will be served in the Southside High School and Southside Elementary cafeterias:
Monday–Friday
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Families also have the option to pick up 5 days of complete breakfast and lunch meals each Tuesday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Southside Elementary for children who are unable to eat on site.
For more information about Summer Meals, visit:https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
The May 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/1KaBPGZls9BRHjyqZ8f56Bj0BRR9hEGfX/view?usp=sharing
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓
We proudly celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments.
For those unable to attend in person, the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be livestreamed on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/PLQXG34F1hU?si=Ckhtqa-FyFm__Guf
Best wishes to our graduates as they begin the next chapter.
We proudly celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments.
For those unable to attend in person, the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be livestreamed on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/PLQXG34F1hU?si=Ckhtqa-FyFm__Guf
Best wishes to our graduates as they begin the next chapter.
Due to the timing of the approaching inclement weather it may be necessary to dismiss our bus riders a little later than normal this afternoon. As always we want to do our best to insure the safety for our students and staff both on campus and as they travel to and from school. If you choose to pick up your child(ren) early, please do so as early as possible. If we are placed under a tornado warning they cannot be permitted to leave a saftey shelter.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Attention Athletic Families!
FREE athletic physicals are coming up on May 5–6!
If your student plans to participate in summer or 2026–27 sports, a current physical is required.
✅ Physicals will be held in the Main Gymnasium
📅 May 5–6
📋 The required form MUST be completed BEFORE these dates
Please don't miss this opportunity - if your student is unable to attend, you will need to schedule a physical with your own provider.
Complete the required form here 👉 https://arcare.jotform.com/210705598388164
FREE athletic physicals are coming up on May 5–6!
If your student plans to participate in summer or 2026–27 sports, a current physical is required.
✅ Physicals will be held in the Main Gymnasium
📅 May 5–6
📋 The required form MUST be completed BEFORE these dates
Please don't miss this opportunity - if your student is unable to attend, you will need to schedule a physical with your own provider.
Complete the required form here 👉 https://arcare.jotform.com/210705598388164
Our Special Olympics athletes showed up and showed out! 💙
We are so proud of your determination, hard work, and the way you represented our school. You inspire us all!
We are so proud of your determination, hard work, and the way you represented our school. You inspire us all!
Welcome to Southside, Izzy Higginbottom!
We’re excited to have Izzy join our team as Assistant Basketball and Assistant Softball Coach. We’re looking forward to the energy, leadership, and dedication she’ll bring to our student-athletes.
Welcome Coach Higginbottom!
We’re excited to have Izzy join our team as Assistant Basketball and Assistant Softball Coach. We’re looking forward to the energy, leadership, and dedication she’ll bring to our student-athletes.
Welcome Coach Higginbottom!
🎾Athletic Signing Day!
Congratulations to Haidyn Harris on signing to continue her academic and athletic career at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Haidyn will compete in tennis at the collegiate level while pursuing a double major in Business Administration and Bible & Theology.
We are proud of Haidyn’s hard work, dedication, and the example she sets for others. She celebrated the special day alongside her family and her high school tennis coach, Ryan Rich, who has played an important role in her journey.
Southside is excited to see all that Haidyn will accomplish at the next level.
Congratulations to Haidyn Harris on signing to continue her academic and athletic career at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Haidyn will compete in tennis at the collegiate level while pursuing a double major in Business Administration and Bible & Theology.
We are proud of Haidyn’s hard work, dedication, and the example she sets for others. She celebrated the special day alongside her family and her high school tennis coach, Ryan Rich, who has played an important role in her journey.
Southside is excited to see all that Haidyn will accomplish at the next level.
The April 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/1lAIMQIRMNf-ecNSsUmMrCfZXPVNJq6TR/view?usp=drive_link
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 1st is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate those who show up tirelessly for our students - our paraprofessionals.
From our youngest preschool learners to our graduating seniors, our paras walk alongside students each and every day - offering support, patience, and a steady presence that so many of our students count on.
Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing paraprofessionals!
April 1st is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate those who show up tirelessly for our students - our paraprofessionals.
From our youngest preschool learners to our graduating seniors, our paras walk alongside students each and every day - offering support, patience, and a steady presence that so many of our students count on.
Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing paraprofessionals!
⚽️Athletic Signing Day!
Congratulations to Joel Busby on signing to continue his soccer career with Lyon College!
Joel’s dedication has paid off, and we’re proud to cheer him on as he takes his athletic and academic journey to the next level!
Join us in congratulating Joel and wishing him the best as he begins this exciting new chapter with the Scots!
Congratulations to Joel Busby on signing to continue his soccer career with Lyon College!
Joel’s dedication has paid off, and we’re proud to cheer him on as he takes his athletic and academic journey to the next level!
Join us in congratulating Joel and wishing him the best as he begins this exciting new chapter with the Scots!
The March 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/1_Y8zU7Fq5uTho3NHRb0KeeQXMCQNubIm/view?usp=drive_link
📅 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!
• 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
