District News

The Southside Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent.  The Board has requested that school personnel and the public be involved in developing qualifications and characteristics of the person the Board should seek to become […]

Major Honor for Fighting Cardinal! Southside High School Junior Matthew Collier was selected to the 2015 Associated Press 5A All-State Football Team as a running back. Matt made the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Team last year. Matt rushed for 1823 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2015. Collier rushed for 3629 yards […]

On Saturday, December 12th, several students from Southside High School traveled to Medina Valley High School to audition for the TMEA All-Region Honor Band. Seven students were selected to participate in the honor band.(Left to Right): Sr. Kristiana Talamantez, Jr. Marisol Suarez, Sr. Anna Casillas, Soph. Crystal Gonzalez, Sr. Adriana Menchaca, Jr. Jonathan Casarez, Soph. […]

Dear Cardinal Family, We wish you all a safe and merry holiday season.  The attached message is for all to share. Thank you for your committment to our amazing students and be on the look out for the latest edition of our newsletter The Cardinal. – Joint Interim Superintendents – Dr. Mary Bandy & Mrs. […]

Southside ISD Parent and Community Education Coordinator Randy Escamilla informs Jessica Maldonado she won the Fall 2015 Slim Down Showdown. Dozens of Southside Independent School District employees participated in the Fall 2015 Slim Down Showdown. However, in the end, only one employee could win. This semester’s winner is Losoya Intermediate School […]

Social studies Coordinator Yvonne Salinas knows how patriotic students are in the Southside Independent School District. She wanted to do something to help students express their patriotism and organized the district’s first patriotic art contest. Dozens of students submitted beautiful artwork, but the school board could select only one. When the judging was over, Heritage […]