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.
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
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.
Reminder: Testing will be Tuesday-Friday this week at Junior High!
Also, the last day for tutoring will be Thursday (4/30).
Thank you!
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!
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
Junior high science students recently traded their textbooks for slinkies in a memorable hands-on lab experience in Mrs. Jessica Vines' science classroom. Working together on the classroom floor, students brought the science of waves to life - stretching, compressing, and sending pulses down metal springs to observe wave behavior firsthand.
During the lab, students practiced identifying key wave properties including wavelength, amplitude, and frequency - concepts that can be difficult to visualize from a diagram alone. By generating both transverse waves (side-to-side motion) and longitudinal waves (push-and-pull compression), students could directly compare how different types of waves travel.
Hands-on experiences like this one help students build lasting understanding of scientific concepts by connecting classroom learning to physical exploration. Mrs. Vines' lab day is a great example of science education in action here at the junior high.
During the lab, students practiced identifying key wave properties including wavelength, amplitude, and frequency - concepts that can be difficult to visualize from a diagram alone. By generating both transverse waves (side-to-side motion) and longitudinal waves (push-and-pull compression), students could directly compare how different types of waves travel.
Hands-on experiences like this one help students build lasting understanding of scientific concepts by connecting classroom learning to physical exploration. Mrs. Vines' lab day is a great example of science education in action here at the junior high.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We had the honor of celebrating Mrs. Nancy Duncan and her incredible 31.5 years of service to the Southside School District!
For more than three decades, Mrs. Duncan has poured her heart into our schools, our students, and our community. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on countless lives. Generations of students have been better because of her patience, wisdom, and genuine love for what she does.
While we certainly miss seeing her smiling face each day, we are so grateful for the legacy she leaves behind. The influence of 31.5 years of service truly cannot be measured.
Please join us in wishing Mrs. Duncan a retirement filled with time to enjoy family and friends.
Congratulations, Mrs. Duncan! Once a Southerner, always a Southerner! 💙💛
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.
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.
