A week full of Christmas fun, festive activities, and smiling faces. Thank you to our students and staff for making the season bright. Merry Christmas to all.




Our 3rd grade students put on an outstanding performance of Christmas at the O.K. Corral, a western-themed Christmas play directed by Dawn Harris.
From Christmas in the West to Christmas Is OK, along with fun favorites like Bubble Goo, Sticky Situation, and Tell Me, the students entertained the audience with memorable songs and big smiles.
Thank you to Mrs. Harris for her leadership and dedication, and to our talented students for bringing this holiday story to life.
From Christmas in the West to Christmas Is OK, along with fun favorites like Bubble Goo, Sticky Situation, and Tell Me, the students entertained the audience with memorable songs and big smiles.
Thank you to Mrs. Harris for her leadership and dedication, and to our talented students for bringing this holiday story to life.










Are you Team Grinch? Preschool and Elementary were buzzing with Grinch sightings this week. Grinch games, Grinch juice, Grinch snacks...

Special guests, big smiles, and lots of books! Thank you to everyone who joined our Elementary students for Kids Invite Someone Special and the Book Fair this week.



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

Our elementary students gave the perfect send-off to our football team as they head into Round 2 of the State Playoffs!
Students lined up to give our football team a huge send-off as they head to Round 2 of the State Playoffs tonight in Elkins.
There were high-fives, big smiles, a “Refuse to Lose” banner, and even a wave from coaches riding along with the team’s gear.
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Elkins - we’re cheering for you, Southerners!
Students lined up to give our football team a huge send-off as they head to Round 2 of the State Playoffs tonight in Elkins.
There were high-fives, big smiles, a “Refuse to Lose” banner, and even a wave from coaches riding along with the team’s gear.
Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Elkins - we’re cheering for you, Southerners!

Online Book Fair is Open!
Soar with dragons and frolic with fairies at our upcoming book fair!
Get a head start on books, games, and more at literati.com/store,
then join us at the Everglow Forest: Dec 1-5.

Special Visitors at Southside Elementary!
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had an exciting visit today from Officer Croslin, Officer Brown, and Officer Rocky from the Batesville Police Department!
Students learned all about what a K-9 does and had the chance to ask lots of great questions—like what Officer Rocky eats, where he lives, and how he helps keep our community safe.
Thank you to the Batesville Police Department for helping us celebrate Red Ribbon Week and for sharing this awesome learning experience with our students!
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had an exciting visit today from Officer Croslin, Officer Brown, and Officer Rocky from the Batesville Police Department!
Students learned all about what a K-9 does and had the chance to ask lots of great questions—like what Officer Rocky eats, where he lives, and how he helps keep our community safe.
Thank you to the Batesville Police Department for helping us celebrate Red Ribbon Week and for sharing this awesome learning experience with our students!





It was great to see a familiar face at Elementary this morning! Former Assistant Principal Rick Keller is serving as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Homecoming Parade! Festivities have been in full swing all morning — and the excitement continues tonight! Come out and support the Southerners Under the Lights at Stewart Field!







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 for Childhood Cancer Awareness! 💛
Today was a special day across Southside! Our football players, cheerleaders, and Steppers started the morning by greeting students at the elementary and preschool, then spent time in classrooms reading with them.
This afternoon, the football players, cheerleaders, and band brought the energy back to the elementary with a pep rally full of spirit and smiles.
We are proud to Go Gold together in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 💛 #GoGold
Today was a special day across Southside! Our football players, cheerleaders, and Steppers started the morning by greeting students at the elementary and preschool, then spent time in classrooms reading with them.
This afternoon, the football players, cheerleaders, and band brought the energy back to the elementary with a pep rally full of spirit and smiles.
We are proud to Go Gold together in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 💛 #GoGold


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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💛 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!

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💙💛

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!
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!

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
👉 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!
Our students showed off the spirit and pride that makes Southside shine. Here’s to an amazing season ahead!








