District News

Matthey Middle School will hold a memorial service in mid-August for teacher Daryl Marino. Mr. Marino, 53, passed away following a traffic accident on May 25. He had been a special education teacher at Matthey Middle School for the past four years and had previously taught at Gallardo Elementary School.  “He definitely made a difference […]

Attention parents of students attending in-person summer school PDF Consent Form – English PDF Consent Form – Spanish Community Labs will be offering free COVID testing for in-person learners during summer school 2021. If you would like for your child to participate in this opportunity, please fill out and sign the attached consent form and […]

Southside ISD is introducing STEAM Academies on each of our campuses, the presentation was proposed to our board during the May 20 – Board Meeting. STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results […]

As of Monday, June 7, Southside ISD has adopted Summer hours. All offices close on Fridays during the summer. This is so that we can conserve energy and save money on utility expenses during the hottest time of the Texas summer. The summer hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ** Monday – Thursday starting […]

This summer  Southside ISD will be hosting Summer School at all campuses. In-person summer school learning and other events will take place throughout the summer months. Our students have the opportunity to continue learning throughout the summer while having fun, with their peers. All Subjects and Electives will be available, meals will be provided, bus […]

Southside ISD Hosting 2 BIG Vaccine Clinics The Southside Independent School District is hosting two big vaccine clinics targeting anyone 12 and older. These clinics are happening as the Centers for Disease Control finds increased hospitalizations for people 12 to 17 and reinforces the need for COVID vaccinations. The two clinics are happening: Sunday, June […]

Southside ISD Community, On Tuesday, May 15, 2021, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued an executive order that prohibits governmental entities in Texas, to include school districts, from requiring or mandating an individual to wear a mask after June 4, 2021. Therefore, under the Governor’s Executive order, Southside ISD will no longer require face coverings beginning […]

The new Southside Cardinal Monument located in front of Southside High School will now honor the top 10 percent of students in each graduating class. Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez congratulated the Class of 2021. He also recognized the Class of 2020. Both classes now have plaques honoring their classes. Superintendent Ramirez encourages all Southside ISD […]

Families in the Southside ISD can now apply for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer for food. The application is easy. PEB-T provides food benefits to families with enrolled students (up to 21 years of age) who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals for the 2020–2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]