Freedom Elementary Earns Prestigious A Rating from the Texas Education Agency
We are incredibly proud to announce that Freedom Elementary has been named an A-rated campus in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 Accountability Ratings! This outstanding achievement marks a major milestone for the school, which climbed from a B to an A rating in just one year under new leadership. Principal Selina Puente shared her pride […]
Read More Southside ISD Summer Meal Locations
Congregate Meal Sites *Congregate Meals MUST be consumed on site. Menchaca Early Childhood Center16180 U.S. HWY 281 SouthMenchaca CafeteriaJune 2- June 26,2025Monday thru ThursdayBreakfast 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Students8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. CommunityLunch 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Students11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Community Southside High School19190 HWY 281 South #2ACES CafeteriaJune 2-July […]
Read More Southside High Wins Big at South Texas VoTech Weld Wars
The Southside High School welding team brought the heat at “Weld Wars,” the spirited local welding showdown hosted by South Texas VoTech. Invited schools from across the region—Lytle, South San, Navarro, Del Rio, and of course Southside—went head‑to‑head in three challenging events: OxyFuel torch cutting, SMAW welding, and GMAW welding. Under the expert guidance of […]
Read More Board Meeting: April 16th at 6:00 pm
Upcoming SISD Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm. Southside ISD Board Meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of every month and this month’s board meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm respectively. Members of the community are welcome to attend […]
Read More Emarld Aguirre: Southside Freshman Claims Athlete of the Week After Sweeping District Titles
Congratulations to Southside High School freshman Emarald Aguirre for being named the San Antonio Express-News Athlete of the Week! Emarald delivered an outstanding performance at the District 27/28-5A Area Championships, claiming first place in all three of her events: the 800-meter run (2:22.68), the 1,600-meter run (5:27.10), and the 3,200-meter run (11:40.18). An incredible achievement—way […]
Read More Pedaling Toward Possibility: Adaptive Bike Empowers Southside Student
Southside ISD student John S., who has use of only his hands, received a specially designed hand-pedaled bike—opening up a whole new world of mobility and joy. Riding alongside him was Andrew McAlister, founder of the Believe It Foundation and a successful adult living with cerebral palsy. This powerful moment highlighted the impact of perseverance and […]
Read More Southside Lady Cardinals Headed to Regional Track Meet
The Southside Lady Cardinals are your Area Runner-Ups—what an incredible team effort! Several standout athletes are advancing to 5A Regionals next week: Emarald Aguirre – 3200m, 800m, 1600m Adalyn Castillo – 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles Sima Daniel – High Jump 4×400 Relay Team – Abcde Villarreal, Serenity Williams, Diaavionce Irvin, Jayden Quiroga Let’s cheer them […]
Read More Driving to Safety: Freedom Students are Promoting Safer School Transportation
From stopping oncoming traffic when unloading to looking both ways before crossing, the National Association for Pupil Transportation promotes a variety of safety awareness for the safety of children’s transportation. Since 2016, they’ve encouraged thousands of children from all across the country to participate in the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest, a contest that […]
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