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PBIS

Attendance Word of the Month: SNACK

February 1, 2026 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, 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

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

Menchaca ECC’s October Cardinal VIP

October 18, 2025 by melaniemorgan

🌟 Cardinal VIP: Alaia Tober 🌟

We are excited to celebrate Alaia Tober as the Cardinal VIP for Menchaca Early Childhood Center! Alaia is a model kindergartener who brings a zest for life to everything she does. With her kind smile and caring heart, she is always a great friend to others, spreading positivity and joy throughout the classroom. Her enthusiasm for learning and kindness to her peers make her a true standout. Keep shining, Alaia — we’re so proud of you! 🌟

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Cardinal Spotlight, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning

October Menchaca Family Spotlight

October 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

This month, we are proud to recognize the Guerra Family as our Menchaca Family Spotlight! The Guerra Family has gone above and beyond in supporting our campus, always lending a helping hand and showing what it means to be active, involved, and caring parents. Their dedication, encouragement, and love for their child’s education truly shine through, and we are so grateful to have them as part of our Cardinal community. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of teamwork between home and school—your support makes a difference every day! 🐦✨

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

Menchaca ECC’s September Cardinal VIP

September 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

🌟 Cardinal VIP: Kahlani Lino 🌟

We are proud to recognize Kahlani Lino, a PK student, as our September Cardinal VIP! Kahlani comes to school each day with a bright smile and a positive attitude that lights up the classroom. She is a kind friend to her classmates, always eager to help, and shows excitement for learning new things. Kahlani truly embodies the spirit of the Cardinal by demonstrating respect, responsibility, and kindness each day at Menchaca Early Childhood Center. Congratulations, Kahlani! ❤️🐦✨

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Board, Campus News, Cardinal Counseling, Cardinal Spotlight, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, PBIS

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

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