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Families & Students Fill Southside Stadium for Lighting of the S

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Happy parents, family members, and students filled Southside Stadium on Wednesday, September 28,making the Lighting of the S one of Southside ISD’s signature events. From Menchaca Early Childhood Center’s pre-K3 to the Southside High School Class of 2023, dozens of students represented every campus and so many clubs during a parade leading up to the big event. Students in the parade cheered and jumped, some yelling, “We are Cardinals,” as they walked passed the stands. Family members, for their part cheered back yelling, “Go Cardinals!” The event idea came from Superintendent Rolando Ramirez who sees a direct correlation between student pride, student behavior, and academic performance. While so many of the groups in the parade showed enormous spirit, the group of judges from Amerigroup, selected the Mighty Cardinal Band as the 2022 spirit winners. “We had such a great time seeing all of the students,” said Amerigroup’s Erika Salazar. “Southside ISD is such a warm place and we’re proud to be a part of the District’s success.”

For pictures of the event please click here.

Losoya Middle School Theatre Arts Group

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Amazing turnout last night at the “Lighting of the S” parade.  Mr. Anthoony Tejeda entered the parade and stadium with his group of elaborately costumed thespians.  The crowd went wild to see our kiddos sporting their spirit.  Nice job, Mr. Tejeda.

Strong Smart Girls Lead Volleyball Teams!

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7th Grader Izabela Estrada is a powerhouse of a volleyball player.  She has played soccer, basketball, boxing, and volleyball since she was very young.  Her mother wanted her to try lots of sports so she could find the best fit.  The best fit was definitely volleyball and serving is what Isabela does best.  Izabela knows first hand that keeping up with your grades is paramount.  Making sure you do all your homework is the key, she believes.  One small assignment can really pull your grades down if you don’t turn one in.  Teamwork is important in sports and making sure that you do not hold a grudge and try your best to get along with others even when you might not always see eye to eye, help create a winning team.  Izabela hopes to play volleyball in high school, earn a scholarship, and study to become a detective.  She says that she loves mysteries and has always been interested in detective work.

8th grader Gabriella Valadez is all about volleyball.  It is her only sport love that she practices all the time even when she is off the field.  She likes to practice with her cousins and gets that extra practice in whenever she can.  Keeping her grades up is something that she does well, as she is part of the National Junior Honor Society.  Pay attention in class, focus on your work, and do your assignments are her best tips to keep her grades above average.  Talking to her team, not getting mad at each other for little things, and basically treating your teammates like family is the key to a strong group.  The 8th grade volleyball team is hoping for a great season and they are definitely off to a good start.


LMS Band Plays at Football Game

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Band members dream of Friday Night Lights – playing the famous half time show, hanging out with their musician friends, and cheering their team on with memorized fight songs.  Our 8th grade band led by head director Eric Wells, got a little taste of that High School glory.  The band lugged their instruments and stands to the SHS splaying field to put on their first BIG show on Friday, September 16.  It was HOT – the music and the playing field.  But smiles never waivered.  Band boosters provided dinner for band members – super big Thank You to them.  What a wonderful way to show off all that 8th grade musical talent.  Awesome job – Mr. Wells and Mr. Ruppa. 

LMS Football Stars!

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Watch out football fans… here come two names you will want to remember.  7th Grader – Jonathan Soto – is leading quarterback for LMS! He loves both soccer and football just like his older brother who played for Southside HS.  Grades are important especially in sports and Jonathan is in all Advanced classes and maintains A and B averages by always trying his best in class.  His favorite class is Math with Mr. Knox.  Jonathan says math has always come easily to him and he has never struggled with understanding it.  Before a game, Jonathan focuses only on himself and keeps his mind on the game.  He would love to play professional soccer or football one day – but a career in math or medicine might be in his future too.

Noah Reyes is LMS’ leading 8th grade quarterback.  Noah has an older brother who played Southside HS football and is following in his footsteps.  But Noah also loves basketball and baseball.  Noah, like Jonathan, is in all advanced classes and he knows the importance of making good grades and keeping his grades at an A or B average.  If he feels he needs to make more effort, he will study at home to ensure he makes great grades.  Right now his favorite subject is science with Ms. Tovar.  Noah admits that it is easy to get nervous before a big game, so he thinks only of the game and what plays he will be making to push the nerves away.  A professional football career would be awesome, but firefighting like one of his brothers would be a possible career choice too.

LMS is proud these two athletes represent us so well!

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