GAME DAY: Southside Cardinals vs John Jay Mustangs Friday, November 7th

GAME DAY: Southside Cardinals vs John Jay Mustangs Friday, November 7th
Don’t miss tonight’s big game as your mighty Cardinals take on John Jay at 7:30—let’s pack the stands and show our Cardinal Pride!

Southside ISD Recognized Again in Education Week for Excellence in Dual Language and Reading

Southside ISD Recognized Again in Education Week for Excellence in Dual Language and Reading
Southside ISD is proud to be recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and learning! Education Week recently highlighted our dual language and reading programs, and invited our own Melissa Martinez and Alejandra Ramirez to speak on a national panel about supporting English learners. This honor reflects the hard work of our teachers, staff, and students — and we couldn’t be …

Gallardo Elementary: Celebrating 20 Years of History! 

Gallardo Elementary: Celebrating 20 Years of History! 
What began 20 years ago as a small elementary school in portable buildings behind Losoya Middle School and Pearce Elementary has grown into Gallardo Elementary, a thriving campus now serving over 600 students. To celebrate this milestone, Principal Claudia Rios Wright and the Gallardo staff hosted a special anniversary event with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future.” Former …

Rock ‘n Read monthly Competition Recognizes Southside ISD’s Top Readers

Southside ISD is proud to celebrate the amazing work of our teachers and students for their dedication to reading! Classes that spent the most time diving into books were recognized and rewarded with a fun ice cream party. Their teachers also received a special Golden Ticket—granting them two whole weeks of jeans days! Thank you to everyone who continues to foster …

Ron Moore Memorial Grant Awarded to Southside ISD’s Dr. Ebong for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education

Congratulations to Dr. Ebong, who received the prestigious Ron Moore Memorial Grant Award! This grant recognizes educators who have made outstanding contributions to education and the advancement of STEM career fields. AFCEA representatives Hollis Cantrell-Lyon and Chris Lyon visited Southside ISD to personally present the award and celebrate Dr. Ebong’s remarkable impact on inspiring the next generation of innovators. Watch the video to see Dr. Ebong accept his …

FREE Zumba is Back at the High School!

FREE Zumba is Back at the High School!
You're invited for an afternoon of cardio and cumbias! Join Ms. Rosemary Rodriguez on November 12th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Aces Cafeteria for a FREE Zumba Class. This class is open to the Southside community; all ages are welcome to join.

Matthey Middle School Completes 2nd Annual SOCKtober Drive

Matthey Middle School Completes 2nd Annual SOCKtober Drive
Matthey Middle School has officially wrapped up its 2nd Annual SOCKtober service project, and what an incredible success it was! Students and staff collected 2,752 brand-new pairs of socks to donate to Haven for Hope, where they will be shared with community members in need as the weather gets colder. This project not only supports a great cause, but also …

2026 Southside ISD Fiesta Medal Art Contest is Officially Underway!

2026 Southside ISD Fiesta Medal Art Contest is Officially Underway!
From November 3rd to 21st, students will be creating an original art piece for a chance to have their artwork featured as the Official 2026 SISD Fiesta Medal! Each campus will be submitting one lucky student's artwork to the district that best represents the themes of this year's competition: Southside’s Got Talent: Rock The STAAR Southside Pride 2026 Fiesta Themes: …

Join Us for Southside ISD’s Annual Feast of Giving!