District News

COPS/METRO, Communities Organized for Public Service, a grassroots community activist group, is joining forces with the Southside Independent School District to be a positive force to boost academics and community engagement. The District and COPS/METRO made the announcement during a news conference on December 3, 2020. Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez said, “We are a team […]

Attention Cardinal Nation, Tonight at 6 pm, gates open for ticket holders. Tickets Still Available -https://bit.ly/3qNqs1k   Then tonight at 6:15 pm, watch the Southside HS Virtual Pep Rally and cheer on the Fighting Cardinals! Then, stay tuned for the matchup of the year Southside Vs. Jefferson for the Bi-District Championship at 7:30pm.   https://youtu.be/tNKklC0Hjxo

Thousands of Southside ISD elementary students are receiving a heart-warming toy in time for Christmas. Refuge Port Ministry pastors Martin and Maria Medellin delivered thousands of stuffed animals to students at Pearce Elementary, Gallardo Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Freedom Elementary, and Menchaca Early Childhood Center. Refuge Port Ministry also sponsors food distributions Thursday evenings at 5:00 […]

Southside ISD Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rolando Ramirez was selected to moderate a conversation with Texas Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Harrison Keller. Commissioner Keller spoke with the Superintendent about his 60/30 initiative. He’s working to make sure that 60 percent of Texans age 34 and younger have a higher education credential by 2030. The Bexar […]

Families living in the Southside ISD can now register for the Saturday, December 12, 2020, San Antonio Food Bank distribution at the Kym Rapier Food Pantry. Registration is mandatory. The distribution begins at about 8:00 a.m. and the main gate is subject to close before 9:00 a.m. Food is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. The […]

Register now for the Saturday, November 28 San Antonio Food Bank food distribution at Southside ISD. Registration is mandatory and required by the San Antonio Food Bank. Participants at the last food distribution received: specialty box of chicken fajitas, assorted fruit, vegetables, milk fresh fruit canned pork eggs bag of pistachios tomato sauce apple juice […]

(San Antonio, TX) – The SISD Business and Financial Department was recognized Thursday, November 19, 2020 on multiple levels. During a public hearing, the department reported earning an A+ rating by auditors for their work in keeping the district’s accounting and budget at the highest standard in the industry. And Southside ISD was recognized by Cenergistic […]

(San Antonio, TX) –  Thursday, November 20, 2020, inside a newly decorated and painted board room, the SISD Board of Managers officially accepted a check of $100,000 thanks to a grant and the generous support of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas. Toyota granted the money to the Southside ISD Education Foundation to help address the “digital […]

Student/Staff Holiday – November 23 – 27, 2020. Students and teachers to resume classes on Monday, November 30, 2020. Helpful Resources: 2020-2021 School Calendar Digital Schedule In-Person School Hours @ Home Digital Learning For Families  

Watch the Board Meeting on our Youtube Channel.