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2025-2026

We Recognize Officer Steven Faz for National SRO Day

February 15, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate Officer Steven Faz for National School Resource Officer Day!

Thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to keeping our students, staff, and campus safe every single day. We are grateful for the relationships you build and the positive impact you make in our school community.

#NationalSchoolResourceOfficerDay

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Employee News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, Police Department, School Information

News from the Nest ~ February 2nd – 13th

February 1, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Check out our newsletter, News from the Nest – Where families and learning take flight together.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Cardinal Counseling, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

100th Day of School Change

January 27, 2026 by melaniemorgan

The 100th Day of School is now on Friday! Remember we’re all so smart we want to see the NERD in you!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information

News from the Nest ~ Jan. 19th – 30th

January 19, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Check out our newsletter, News from the Nest – Where families and learning take flight together.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

Preorder Your Yearbook Today!

January 9, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Cherish the memories from this school year by ordering your yearbook! Yearbook cost: $35
Deadline to preorder your yearbook is March 5, 2026
After Spring Break Price: $40
CASH ONLY
Half page personalized messages are on a first come first served basis based on submission AND payment completion.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

Attendance Word of the Month: GAMES

January 7, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

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Southside ISD seeks to be the choice when it comes to providing a quality public education by upholding the highest standards of our core values.

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Southside ISD will lead educational excellence by providing innovative programs.

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16180 U.S. Highway 281 South
San Antonio, TX 78221

Principal: Tanya Mares

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