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Matthey 8th Grade Girls Basketball Celebrates a Winning Season

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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.

Matthey MS 8th Grade Lady Cardinals Basketball A-Team with Coach Moreno

The B Team also delivered an impressive run, winning every game after their opener and earning the title of Zone Champions.

Matthey MS 8th Grade Lady Cardinals Basketball B-Team with Coach Hernandez

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.

Matthey BBQ Teams Qualify for State After Impressive Regional Wins

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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.

Matthey Middle School BBQ Teams Qualify for State After Impressive Regional Finishes

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This past weekend, three BBQ teams from Matthey Middle School competed at the Falls City Regional BBQ Meet and left with some amazing finishes!
The Cardinal Q Crew came away with 1st place Grilled Cheese, 1st place Ribeye, and 1st place Ribs in the Middle School Division and took home Reserve Champion Middle School Team. Against high school teams, they were ranked 3rd Overall.
Team members include: Mia Montelongo, Angel Perez, Luis Mendez, Sophia Navarro, and Viviana Marines.
The Flaming Cardinals finished with 2nd place Grilled Cheese, 2nd Place Dutch Oven Cake, and 2nd Place Ribs. Against high school teams, they were ranked 5th Overall.
Team members include: Malachi and Azariah Cardoza, Elijah Guerrero, and Tristan Minnich.
The Grilling Cardinals finished with 3rd place Dutch Oven Cake and 3rd place Chicken Lollipop. Competing team members include: Matthew Tatarian, Rosalina Garza, Austin De La Rosa, and Caleb Hernandez.
All three teams have qualified for the state competition in Burnet, TX. Congratulations to all three teams, and we look forward to what our next three can do in Del Rio!

Attendance Matters: Every Day Counts for Student Success

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Welcome to another exciting school year at Southside ISD. It is wonderful to have all of our students back in the classroom. Providing a high quality education is of the utmost importance at Southside ISD. We believe school success goes hand and hand with good attendance. 

Southside ISD, believes that consistent attendance is one of the most important factors in a student’s academic and social success. When students are present and engaged, they build the skills, relationships, and knowledge needed to thrive both in school and beyond. Missing school—even just a few days—can have a lasting impact.

Why Attendance Is Important

  • Academic Growth: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to keep up with lessons, participate in class discussions, and master essential skills.
  • Social Connection: Being in school every day helps students develop friendships, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Future Readiness: Regular attendance builds habits that prepare students for college, careers, and life after graduation.

How Families Can Help

  1. Establish Routines: Set consistent bedtimes and morning schedules to make getting to school on time easier.
  2. Plan Ahead: Schedule medical appointments outside school hours whenever possible.
  3. Stay Informed: Communicate with teachers and the school office if your child must be absent.
  4. Monitor Attendance: Review attendance regularly in the parent portal to ensure accuracy.

Every school day is an opportunity for learning, growth, and connection. Let’s work together to make sure every student is present, engaged, and on the path to success—because in Southside ISD, every day truly counts.