Southside ISD’s Secondary Teachers of the Year are more than educators—they are proud products, champions, and believers in the Southside community. In this special feature, they share their personal connection to Southside and the passion that drives them each day to inspire, challenge, and uplift their students. Through their dedication, they are not only shaping minds in the classroom, but also preparing our students to lead with confidence, purpose, and heart into the future.
Congratulations to the eighth-grade Matthey Middle School Girls’ Basketball Teams!
The Matthey A Team finished an incredible season as Undefeated Zone Champions, showcasing skill, determination, and true Cardinal spirit.
The B Team also delivered an impressive run, winning every game after their opener and earning the title of Zone Champions.
Both teams demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication from start to finish. Every athlete played a key role in this well-deserved achievement. The coaches and Matthey staff could not be prouder of this outstanding group of student athletes.
We are incredibly proud of all of our Matthey Middle School students who auditioned on Saturday, November 8 for the TMEA Middle School All-Region Band!
A special congratulations to the 7 students who earned a coveted spot in the All-Region Band and the 2 students selected as District Band Alternates. Students chosen for the All-Region Band will participate in a rehearsal on Friday evening and perform in a formal concert on Saturday afternoon at the Somerset Performing Arts Center.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our parents, campus administration, and fine arts band staff for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
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This weekend, November 15th, three of Matthey Middle School’s new BBQ teams competed for the first time at the Del Rio Regional BBQ Competition — and they made an impressive debut!
Smokin’ Texas Steel earned Reserve Champion Dutch Oven Upside Down Cake, Reserve Champion Ribs, 4th Place Ribeye, and finished 3rd Overall competing against high school teams.
Team members: Zane De Jesus, Joseph Ross, Romani Ruiz, Georgio Chavez, and Madison Garza.
Iron Flame BBQ brought home 1st Place Grilled Cheese, 1st Place Dutch Oven Upside Down Cake, and placed 6th Overall against high school teams.
Team members: Jaxon Dacy, Isaiah Perez, Benjamin Gomez, Davian Chavez, and Aaron Ruiz (Losoya 6th grader).
Sweet & Spicy BBQ finished with 5th Place Ribs, 5th Place Ribeye, 6th Place Chicken Lollipops, and 7th Place Dutch Oven Upside Down Cake.
Team members: Lyna Montelongo, Dylan Robles, Amairani Munoz, Isayanna Duran, and Younas Nawaz (Losoya 7th grader).
Congratulations to all three teams for qualifying for the State Competition in Burnet, TX! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and look forward to seeing their competitive spirit shine when all teams meet again at Holy Cross.
The Matthey Middle School 8th Grade Football Team took down Dwight to capture the Big 19 Zone III Championship for the second year in a row! With an incredible 14–1 record across two seasons, the Matthey Cardinals continue to make Southside proud!