Southside Junior High School

Homecoming 2025 themes have been announced!
Get ready to show your school spirit during Spirit Week (October 6th-10th) as we count down to the big game:

📅 Monday, Oct. 6 – Home on the Range (Western)
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Home of the Red, White, and Blue
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Homies (Twin Day)
📅 Thursday, Oct. 9 – Glow Big…or Glow Home! (Neon)
📅 Friday, Oct. 10 – Welcome Home (Blue & Gold)

Then join us Friday night for the Homecoming Game:
Southside vs. Westside
Stewart Field – Southside Charter High
Coronation at 6:15 PM | Kickoff at 7:00 PM

From the stands to the field, Southerners shine brightest!
Our pride, our community, our spirit — it’s unmatched. Let’s rally together and shine a light on what makes Southerners special for the world to see! ✨ T-Mobile #FN5GL #sweepstakes #GoBlue💙💛

Take a look at what is happening in Mrs. Kramer's theatre class! Greek theatre mask making!

Congrats to Kaysen Stevenson for winning the T-Mobile Friday Night lights poster competition in Mr. Prince’s Digital Media class! Look for her winning poster at tonight’s Southerner Football game against Harrisburg! Also, follow the directions on the poster to help us win the T-Mobile Friday Night lights Social Media Contest! #FN5GL #sweepstakes #GoBlue

8th grade science has had a blast reviewing science skills!

SJHS: Upcoming dates to be aware of in September! 📆

After school tutoring at Junior High will start on September 2 from 3:30-5:00 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday! This is optional for any student who is seeking additional support in any of their classes. Parents, you must pick your child up by 5:00.

School Picture Day is Almost Here! 📸
It’s time to capture those smiles and memories that will last a lifetime. Check the image below for when your student’s picture will be taken.

We can’t wait to see those picture-perfect smiles!

Our students love the cafeteria! To continue making all of the offerings seamless, here are a few reminders/tips we want you all to be aware of!

Southside has officially entered the @TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest! This nationwide program celebrates small-town high school football with major field and facility upgrades—and one school will win a $1 million grand prize that could transform our program and community.

👉 To give the Southerners the best shot, we need EVERYONE to get involved! Please like, comment, and share our posts across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Don’t forget to tag @TMobile and include #FN5GL #Sweepstakes every time you post.
Official Instagram: ssathletics2025
Official Twitter: ssathletics2025
Together, we can show the nation the pride, tradition, and spirit of Southside!
Learn more: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights

What a night! At Meet the Southerners, we introduced our incredible athletes, cheerleaders, dancers, band members, and more!
Our students showed off the spirit and pride that makes Southside shine. Here’s to an amazing season ahead!

A Bus Question Hotline will be available Tuesday, August 12th for families to call with any bus-related questions.

Updated route information can be found on our Transportation Page: https://www.southsideschools.org/page/transportation

Questions may also be emailed to bus@southsideschools.org.

We look forward to helping families make sure students arrive safely and on time.

Updated School Supply list for 2025-26!

Southside School District 2025-2026 School Supply List

Spring Break is almost here! Schools will be closed from March 24–28 for Spring Break. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31!

Let's talk about Southside School Choirs! This week, the choirs attended their Choral Performance Assessment. For stage performance from each of the 4 judge panels, (out of 100 possible points), Jr. Madrigals scored 94,94, 96 and a Superior in music literacy. Jr. Women- 96, 95, 97 and a Superior in music literacy. Jr. Men's Chorus- 94, 98, 93 and a Superior in music literacy. Jr. Women received the highest scores given to any Jr. High choir (1-7A) over the 3 day event and the Jr. Men had the 3rd highest total score given. WOW! What amazing accomplishments!! 💙💛

We are excited to announce that Southside Junior High has received a $21,200 check from The PEER Network in recognition of our students' outstanding growth on the ATLAS Summative Assessment. This funding is part of the Summative Student Growth incentive, a program that rewards teachers and school leaders for helping students improve their scores on the ATLAS Summative Assessment. All junior high teachers and school leaders will share the award equally. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff in fostering a culture of academic excellence. The ATLAS Summative Assessment is a critical measure of student learning and progress, and our students' growth demonstrates their commitment to continuous improvement. This recognition from The PEER Network reinforces the effectiveness of our instructional strategies and the support systems we have in place to help every student succeed. We extend our gratitude to The PEER Network for this generous acknowledgment and to our entire school community for their ongoing efforts in making student success a priority. This achievement serves as a testament to the power of collaboration, perseverance, and high expectations. 💛💙

School Resource Officer Appreciation day is February 15, and we are finally back in school to be able to celebrate Officer Beebe! We want to recognize and thank Officer Beebe for all the hard work, dedication, and care he shows each and every day. Not only does he keep our school safe, but he also creates a positive, welcoming environment where students and staff feel protected and supported. 🙌 From greeting students with a smile in the morning to stepping in when needed with professionalism, Officer Beebe is always there when we need him most. He goes above and beyond, making sure that our school remains a place where everyone can thrive. Thank you, Officer Beebe, for your unwavering commitment to keeping us safe, guiding us with kindness, and showing that being a role model is more than just a title. 👮‍♂️💙

Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 13th from 3:30 - 7:00 pm.

During National Beta Club Sponsor Appreciation Week, we celebrated the incredible dedication and leadership of our Beta Club sponsor! 💛💙 Thank you, Mrs. Hannah Johnson, for your time, effort, and passion in guiding our students to achieve excellence in leadership, service, and academics. Your commitment helps shape future leaders and instills values of character and achievement that will last a lifetime. We appreciate all that you do to inspire and support our Beta Club members!! 👏✨