🎨 ESS Art Contest 2026 – Calling All K–12 Student Artists! 🎨

The ESS Art Contest is open to public and charter school students in grades K–12 across the United States, and we would love to see Southside students well represented—and hopefully celebrate a winner from our state!

🖌️ Contest Theme:
“Imagine a day at school where toys come to life. What would your day look like?”
Students may submit a traditional or digital drawing or painting.

📅 Important Dates:
• Submission Deadline: March 1 at 8:00 PM (ET)
• Finalist Voting: April 6–12 on ESS Facebook & Instagram
• Winners Announced: April 15

🏆 Prizes:
• $500 American Express gift card for the student
• $500 for the winning student’s school

🔗 Enter Here: ArtContest.ESS.com
📧 Questions? ArtContest@ESS.com

Let’s show off the creativity of our Southside students—start creating today!
about 1 month ago, Southside School District
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January 2026 marks School Board Member Recognition Month, highlighting the dedication of those who serve their communities through public education.
We proudly recognize Vonda Halford, Vice President of the School Board, for her leadership and service. School board members guide district policy, oversee budgets, and help ensure students and families have the support they need to thrive.
Thank you, Vonda Halford, for answering the call and making a difference for our schools.

#AnsweringTheCall  #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth

about 1 month ago, Southside School District
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Don't forget to join us Tuesday night!

🧠💜 Join Us for Alzheimer’s Awareness Night! 💜🧠
The Southside School District invites you to a special Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on January 13 during our home basketball games!
Come out, wear purple, and help us support families, caregivers, and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can raise awareness, honor those we love, and strengthen our community.
🏀 Date: January 13
🏀 Event: Southside Basketball Games
💜 Theme: Alzheimer’s Awareness – Wear Purple!
We hope to see our entire Southside family there! Let’s fill the gym, show our support, and make a difference. 💪💜

https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jenniferfordd/southside-southerners-fight-to-end-alzheimer--s

about 1 month ago, Southside School District
The January 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/1AwarXvPU-luQGm2vxVnifTf4ndhpxsxf/view?usp=drive_link
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🧠💜 Join Us for Alzheimer’s Awareness Night! 💜🧠
The Southside School District invites you to a special Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on January 13 during our home basketball games!
Come out, wear purple, and help us support families, caregivers, and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can raise awareness, honor those we love, and strengthen our community.
🏀 Date: January 13
🏀 Event: Southside Basketball Games
💜 Theme: Alzheimer’s Awareness – Wear Purple!
We hope to see our entire Southside family there! Let’s fill the gym, show our support, and make a difference. 💪💜

https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jenniferfordd/southside-southerners-fight-to-end-alzheimer--s
about 1 month ago, Southside School District

January 2026 has been designated as School Board Member Recognition Month, and we are proud to recognize Eric Low, President of the Southside School Board.
School board members answer the call to lead by guiding district policy, overseeing financial decisions, and advocating for student success. As Board President, Mr. Low provides leadership and direction while representing the values and priorities of our community.
Thank you, Eric Low, for your leadership, service, and dedication to public education.

#AnsweringTheCall  #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth

about 2 months ago, Southside School District
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The December 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/1COdTin8beBDS4HmTaaYpMk13Kn6Z7oh_/view?usp=drive_link
3 months ago, Southside School District
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Southside Junior High Spelling Bee Results! What an incredible competition. Our school spelling bee lasted an impressive 13 rounds, and our students showed outstanding focus, sportsmanship, and spelling skills. Congratulations to our Spelling Bee champion who will advance to the regional spelling bee: Kinley Pickett 🥇 Congraulations to Second Place: Saraiya Sherman 🥈 Congratulations to Third Place: Isaac Sims 🥉 We are so proud of all of our participants for their hard work and courage to step up to the mic! 💙💛
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🌟October Star Southerners🌟 Southside Junior High is proud to recognize our Star Southerners for the month of October! Teachers nominated all of these students who have gone above and beyond in showing leadership, kindness, responsibility, and setting the example for what it means to be a Southerner. 💙💛 To celebrate their hard work and positive example, we treated them to cupcakes and a little extra recognition today! 🧁👏 We are so proud of our amazing students. Keep shining, Star Southerners! 🌟
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A few SJHS students enjoying steak day! Thank you to all who make this possible every year. It was delicious!
4 months ago, Torey Hanna
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What a great day for a Homecoming! Superintendent Dion Stevens led the 2025 Homecoming Parade alongside former Assistant Principal Rick Keller, this year’s Grand Marshal. The celebration continued as the Homecoming Court was introduced and students showed their school spirit at the pep rally following the parade.

Join us tonight at Stewart Field as we cheer on the Southerners Under the Lights!
4 months ago, Southside School District
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The October 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/1JvD6a6tlbsYXQ-7O9pLo8SvRTEYQTQfh/view?usp=drive_link
5 months ago, Southside School District
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Go Gold in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. If you can't make it to the game in person the livestream is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. Help us shine a light for childhood cancer awareness!

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5 months ago, Southside School District
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Yesterday, ALL students were awarded ice cream sandwiches for their hard work in advisory! Teachers also nominated students who have been going above and beyond, and they were given a free Sonic slush certificate. We are so proud of all of our students for their work ethic! 💙💛
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💛 GO GOLD GAME – FRIDAY! 💛
Wear gold to show your support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as we cheer on our Southerners! 🏈
And don’t forget — the 4-H Food Pantry food drive contest ends tomorrow. Bring your items and help us make a difference in our community!
5 months ago, Southside School District
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Jamey Simpson, local author, read her own children’s books to Mrs. Robbins' creative writing class. She discussed her writing processes with them and encouraged their creativity. These students will be writing their own children’s books in this class and received great feedback and tips from Mrs. Simpson!
5 months ago, Torey Hanna
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The Annual Southside 4-H Food Pantry Food Drive begins tomorrow through noon Friday. Students can bring all items to their advisory teacher any day this week. Let's show out Junior High!
5 months ago, Torey Hanna
Southside's annual Tackle Childhood Cancer game will be held on September 26th. We encourage all campuses to wear gold/yellow Friday.
5 months ago, Southside School District
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📢 We’re Hiring! The Southside School District is currently accepting applications for a Custodian. This is a great opportunity to be part of our school community and help provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students. Learn more and apply here: https://southsideschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5380660

5 months ago, Southside School District
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District-Wide Food Drive Contest!
Help us support the Southside 4-H Food Pantry by bringing nonperishable items to your homeroom classroom.

The homeroom winner from each building will earn an ice cream party!
The overall campus winner will take home the Traveling Trophy, presented during halftime at the football game on Friday, September 26.

Let’s fill the pantry and show our school spirit
5 months ago, Southside School District
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