District News

Southside ISD Promotes Upcoming Events on Daytime TV May 04, 2016 This morning May 4, PIO Sylvia Rincon and Chef Monreal were guests on Daytime at Nine at KABB Fox 29 to showcase new additions to the school lunch menu for the upcoming school year. We've gained national recognition for keeping within the guidelines, preparing [...]

Large crowds attended Pearce Primary's Cinco de Mayo celebration yesterday to recognize the historic day.

The most anxiously anticipated event of the year is here… Southside ISD 2016 Summer Movie Nights! The best thing in the world is when we come together and spend time with friends, colleagues, and family members. Watching a good movie or sharing a favorite book are safe ways of making lasting memories during the summer [...]

National Honor Society students from Southside High School spent their Saturday helping the needy on April 30. The students framed walls, built fences, read blueprints and helped in other construction functions, they also used nail guns and power saws as well as other tools. This hands on project for Southside High School students, helped them [...]

Southside ISD will host a job fair in the hopes of hiring top-class employees. The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday May 21 at Southside High School. Many teacher, administrative and classified positions will be available at the fair and are available on the website prior to the job fair. The district [...]

Two Southside ISD students created a presentation on anti-bullying that is helping the students at Gallardo Elementary School do their part in putting a stop to Bullying. Marissa Ortiz and Mia Alcozer worked for months on this presentation, doing their own reseach using the book "A Smart Girls Guide to Friendship Troubles" as inspiration. The [...]

Southside High School (SHS) academic UIL team is advancing a number of students to regional level competitions. They are advancing based on their recent performance at the District UIL meet. Students advancing for individual competitions are Michael Southard, Computer Applications; Perla Aguirre, Current Events;  Anna Casillas, Informative Speech. The following District Champion, Social Studies team is advancing to the regionals, for the second year in [...]

Mark E. Eads named the lone finalist for the Southside ISD superintendent position on Saturday, April 16. Texas Association of School Boards, conducted a lengthy search that included community involvement sessions and a leadership qualifications and characteristics report. After reviewing 58 applicants the board of trustees felt Mr. Eads was the right person to lead Southside ISD. Board President [...]

The Mayor’s Fitness Council (MFC) is looking for committed, enthusiastic youth to serve as advocates for better nutrition and active living in their schools and communities. Student Ambassadors will represent the MFC by promoting and encouraging healthy living at their school campus, at home and in their communities. DREAM IT. Student Ambassadors will complete a [...]

Thursday, April 7, the J.L. Matthey participated in UIL Concert/Sight Reading Contest in Boerne, TX.  The contest is a two part evaluation that Texas bands go through.  Each of the two parts of competition includes a panel of three adjudicators.  To earn the highest possible score, at least two out of the three judges from [...]