Southside ISD recognizes Teachers of the Year
Nine Southside Independent School District teachers were honored at the Thursday evening school board meeting as Teachers of the Year . Each teacher was chosen by their peers and selected on their merits, innovative skills and attendance. Each was introduced to the board of trustees among other criteria. The teachers also each received an engraved [...]
Read More Southside HS Mariachi Performers Serenade Board
The Southside High School mariachi band served as entertainment during the February 4 SISD board of trustees meeting. The high school student’s representing grades 9-12th performed several songs, wowing the crowed room and setting a festive mood throughout the meeting.
Read More Gallardo ES Student Wins District Vote for Veg Out SA!
The Southside SHAC voted and selected Guillermo's drawing as the district's winner. The committee liked that Guillermo's drawing captured the emotion of the super hero pineapple and broccoli going after the "bad food", in this case an ice cream cone whose only aim is to take your money! Veg Out SA! The campaign, sponsored by [...]
Read More Mayra Sendejo hits 1000 points for Southside
A huge shout out to Southside High School Senior Point Guard Mayra Sendejo for reaching 1,000 career points . She is one of the only 4 players to reach this accomplishment in Southside history. After the win on Friday the girls basketball team has clinched a playoff spot!!! They are currently in second place! Great [...]
Read More Board Seeks Community Involvement For Superintendent Process
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 [...]
Read More Fighting Cardinal Gets Huge Honor
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 [...]
Read More Southside HS Band Students Travel to TMEA All-Region Honor Band Auditions
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. [...]
Read More A Holiday Message from the Interim Superintendents
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. [...]
Read More Social Worker Wins Slim Down Showdown
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 [...]
Read More Third Grader Designs Fiesta Medal
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 [...]
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