District News

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 [...]

Several Southside Early College students (A.C.E.S) received awards at Palo Alto Honors Ceremony on March 31. Ten students received part-time Presidential Honors, and 15 students received part-time honors awards. To qualify for part-time presidential honors, students must carry at least 6 hours, earn a 4.0 in the previous semester and have an overall GPA of [...]

Hopefuls who dream of joining J.L. Matthey Middle School Competitive Cheerleading Squad now have a chance to try out! Any 6th grade Losoya students, interested in trying out for the 2016-2017 Matthey MS Competitive Cheerleading Squad, must attend this **Mandatory Meeting**. Parent/guardian must be present on Thursday April 7, 2016 by 5:00PM at Matthey Middle School, Room 803. [...]