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
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
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
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! 💙💛
🌟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! 🌟
A few SJHS students enjoying steak day! Thank you to all who make this possible every year. It was delicious!
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!
Join us tonight at Stewart Field as we cheer on the Southerners Under the Lights!
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
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
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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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! 💙💛
💛 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!
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!
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!
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!
Southside's annual Tackle Childhood Cancer game will be held on September 26th. We encourage all campuses to wear gold/yellow Friday.
📢 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
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
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
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💙💛
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! 📆
