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

3 months 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

3 months 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
3 months 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

3 months ago, Southside School District
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The Middle School Honor Choir will take the stage at the Arkansas State Capitol on Friday, December 12, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Their performance is part of PBS’s Sounds of the Season series, featuring student choirs from across Arkansas.
Tune in live to cheer on our Southside singers: https://www.youtube.com/live/bbMIWHhOyoE?si=OCm4uJRUwl3lG6qj
This livestream is part of PBS’s Arkansas Live initiative, celebrating children's choirs from across the state during the Capitol holiday festivities.
4 months ago, Southside School District
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Smiles, stories, and special guests! Thank you to everyone who joined our Middle School students for Kids Invite Someone Special and the Book Fair this week.
4 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
4 months ago, Southside School District
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This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming December 1-5. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs
5 months ago, Southside School District
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Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1. #ScholasticBookFairs
5 months ago, Southside School District
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
SAVE THE DATE for December 1-5 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs
5 months ago, Southside School District
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Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southsidemiddleschool1
5 months ago, Southside School District
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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!
6 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
7 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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7 months ago, Southside School District
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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!
7 months ago, Southside School District
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Southside's annual Tackle Childhood Cancer game will be held on September 26th. We encourage all campuses to wear gold/yellow Friday.
7 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

7 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
7 months ago, Southside School District
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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💙💛
7 months ago, Southside School District
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