2025-2026

Track Your Child’s School Bus in Real Time

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Did you know you can track your child’s school bus in real time! 🚌📍

Parents and Guardians, we’d like to remind you of a helpful tool to make your mornings and afternoons a little easier! You can track your child’s school bus live to see exactly where it is at any moment.

It’s simple:

No more wondering if the bus is around the corner or still on its way — you’ll have the latest updates at your fingertips!

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.

🌟 Parenting Support + Incentives! 🌟

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We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting Triple P – Positive Parenting Program workshops right here at MECC!
 
📅 English Sessions: Tuesdays: August 19, 26, September 2
📅 Spanish Sessions: Wednesdays: August 20, 27, September 3
 
💡 Why join?
Learn practical tips to build strong, healthy relationships with your children and handle everyday parenting challenges with confidence.
 
🎁 Bonus: Receive a $10 H-E-B gift card for every session you attend!
 
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as a family.

Free Parent Learning Workshops (Virtual & In-Person)

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Parents, here are some great opportunities! These are free workshops designed to support you in your parenting journey. Topics range from child development to behavior strategies, communication tips, and more.
Check them out, sign up if you’re interested, and take advantage of these helpful (and completely free!) resources for families.

Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Guerra, is Recognized by iHeart Radio

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We are so proud of our very own kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Vanessa Guerra! Mrs. Guerra has proudly served the Southside community for over a decade, building strong and lasting relationships with families through her work as a passionate Dual Language Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher. Her commitment to nurturing young learners in both English and Spanish has made a lasting impact on countless students. As a dedicated campus leader, she also serves as the Grade-Level Team Lead and Bilingual Facilitator, supporting fellow educators and fostering a collaborative environment. Mrs. Guerra’s deep roots in the community and unwavering dedication to early childhood education continue to make her a cherished and respected educator in Southside.