District News

(San Antonio, TX)- Southside students are Champions. Our Matthey Middle School students proved it on Friday, June 6th. Congratulations to our Matthey BBQ team for taking 1st Place in the Kansas City National Chili Competition and 2nd Place in the ribeye competition. Matthey Middle School Principal, Miguel Martell, said, “I’m thrilled to share the incredible […]

 

At Southside Independent School District’s Pearce Elementary, fifth graders sat in pairs for an interactive science on the environment just a few days before the end of the school year. Their teacher, Emily Castor, draws sticks from a cup to choose students to ask questions. “Lucy,” Castor called. “How can deforestation affect the animals’ population?” […]

Upcoming SISD Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28th 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, May 28th. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm respectively. Members of the community are welcome to attend […]

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025! Can’t make it to the Alamodome? No worries — tune in to our official livestream on our Facebook and YouTube platforms and be part of this unforgettable milestone. Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 6:35 PM Live from the Alamodome Watch as our Cardinals walk the stage and step into their futures.

Congratulations to Our 9-Week Attendance Winners! Here are the latest winners of SISD’s Attendance Incentive Campaign. Congratulations to all our students as we continue to Soar to New Levels! Elementary Perfect Attendance: $250 Visa Gift Card: Lezly Hernandez – Freedom $250 Visa Gift Card: William Bonilla Manica – Heritage Elementary 97% Attendance: HEB Gift Card: […]

In 2025, Southside ISD’s own Priscilla Ortegon was recognized with one of the highest honors in education — the Trinity Prize for Teaching Excellence, awarded by Trinity University’s Center for Educational Leadership. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding educators who exemplify excellence, leadership, and dedication in the classroom. The award ceremony was a memorable occasion, attended […]

Southside ISD proudly marked Decision Day with an inspiring celebration honoring our graduating seniors and their exciting plans for life after high school. This meaningful event recognizes the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our students as they take their next steps. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Southside ISD Education Foundation, $25,000 […]

We are proud to announce that two outstanding students from Freedom Elementary earned 2nd place honors in their respective grade levels at the Centro Cultural Aztlan Annual Superhero Art Contest — a citywide competition that showcased the artistic talents of elementary students from across San Antonio. Ivy Miller (2nd Grade) – 2nd Place WinnerMelissa Martinez […]