District News

If you’re planning on watching the Southside High School Cardinals Football team march to victory over their opponents at Southside Stadium you are advised to arrive early. All visitors into the stadium must now pass through a walk through metal detector. No exceptions will be made. Please see the following poster to view prohibited items.

You can feel the excitement in Cardinal Nation as the Southside High School Cardinals football team prepares to take on Laredo-Nixon for the season home opener at Southside Stadium. Early on Friday morning, Southside High School students filled the gymnasium for a fun-filled pep rally. Enjoy the pictures.

Ms. Alisia Pena is in her 15th year teaching at Southside ISD. She’s taught multiple grade levels, but found her sweet spot teaching third grade while preparing students for the STAAR exams. “You’re taking them from being little to that next step in life of having to be more responsible,” she said. Pearce Elementary principal […]

Families living in the Southside ISD can register now for the Saturday, September 23 San Antonio Food Bank food distribution. Registration is required. Gates open at 6:30 a.m. and will close during the event. Arrive early. Last month’s food distribution included chicken, milk, and fresh vegetables and fruit. Click here to register.  This food distribution […]

Southside ISD welcomed two new directors this month. Although these proud Cardinals are new to the position they are not unique to Southside ISD. We are happy to see our family of professionals excel. Here are Dr. Ernesto Salinas and Ms. Melissa Martinez; Here is a word for the new Director of Special Programs, Dr. […]

All Southside ISD campuses will be closed on September 4, 2023, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5.

Freedom Elementary School received its name following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. To mark the school’s 20th anniversary since its opening, the campus held a community celebration that included student performances, nachos and paletas, and the school’s current and former principals. 40-year resident Linda Cook brought her granddaughter to the event. “I remember nothing […]

The Alamodome was filled with thousands of fans to witness the 2023 Pigskin Classic Battle of 1604 Saturday, August 26th. The dome was electric and so were the Jumbotron Crew. The Crew is made up of students from Southside High School. They showed up to provide media coverage for the event. These student volunteers were […]

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