This month, September 15th through October 15th, Southside ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this month at the district, we will explore and recognize the history of our students, staff, and teachers of Hispanic heritage. This is a rich opportunity for the district to honor Hispanic culture and appreciate our culturally diverse community.
Campus News
Substitute Appreciation
September 6-10 is National Substitute Appreciation Week so we wanted to take a minute to recognize two of the best! Heritage is lucky enough to have two ladies that always say, “Yes,” when asked to work. Mrs. Cruz and Mrs. Reyes have been members of our team for years. Both of them are able to work in monolingual classes as well as dual language classes. They are flexible and reliable and we appreciate them. During this COVID cautious time, they still come in and work; without them, classes would have to be split amongst other teachers and their already full classes. Thank you ladies for being true professionals and for always showing up!
Students’ artwork livens up the halls!
Our school theme this year is “Team Heritage”. It was chosen since the 2021 Summer Olympics just ended and the 2022 Winter Olympics will take place in February of this school year. Students are learning about what it takes to be part of a team and that what matters most is how you play the game, not if you win. The Specials Teachers (PE, Art, and Music) have been using this theme to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) into their lessons. In art class, students showcased one of the Principles of Design; movement. These pictures are samples of Olympic athlete art from 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: PER BEXAR COUNTY MANDATE MASKS REQUIRED
Southside ISD Families and Staff,
PLEASE READ, the attached letter from SISD Superintendent Rolando Ramirez regarding the BEXAR County Health Authority Health Directive Dated August 10, 2021. ENGLISH LINK
POR FAVOR LEA, la carta adjunta del
Superintendente de SISD Rolando Ramirez con respecto
a la Directiva de Salud de la Autoridad de Salud del Condado de
BEXAR con fecha del 10 de agosto de 2021.
. ESPANIOL ENLACE
COVID 19 Mandate Notification August 10th Translated copy of COVID 19 Mandate Notification August 10th
New Student Information System: Ascender – Parent Portal
Southside ISD switches to new student information software Ascender – Parent Portal.
The parent portal will be live for use after Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Links work but will be undergoing maintenance until August 4.
Ascender – Parent Portal provides online access to school-related information about your students, including enrollment, attendance, grades, discipline, assessments, immunizations, and more! Parents can access the parent portal from the campus websites, the parent page, and the district homepage.
The Ascender Parent Portal will replace the student information software Skyward.
The Parent Portal is available for parents and guardians of Southside ISD students. Returning and New parents will need to create an account, find out how by visiting southideisd.org/ascender.
ASCENDER by TCC
For more than 50 years the Texas Computer Cooperative (TCC) has been the leader in delivering products and services that support Texas LEAs in managing Student and Business information. WHAT’S OUR MISSION? Provide comprehensive administrative software to school districts, charter schools, and education service centers throughout the state of Texas. WHO USES ASCENDER? Of the approximately 1250 local education agencies (LEAs) in Texas, 19 Education Service Centers support 885+ LEAs across Texas. That is nearly 75% of Texas LEAs! WHY ASCENDER? • Professionally designed user experience • Integrated reporting tools • Robust third-party software integration • Powerful parent and employee communication tools
Back To School: 2021-2022 District Calendar
- 2021 – 2022 District Academic Calendar [pdf]
- 2021 – 2022 Menchaca Academic Calendar [pdf]
- View all the campus calendars here.
First Day of School
- Menchaca Early Childhood Center (Grades Pre-Kinder)
First Day of School Wednesday, July 21, 2021. - Elementary thru High School (Grades 1st – 12th)
First Day of School Monday, August 16, 2021.
School Hours
- Menchaca
PRE-K
7:30 A.M. TO 2:40 P.M.
KINDER
7:30 A.M. TO 2:50 P.M.
*EARLY RELEASE
7:30 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. - Elementary
7:15 A.M. TO 3:10 P.M. - Middle School
8:25 A.M. TO 4:05 P.M. - High School
8:35 A.M. TO 4:16 P.M.
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