School Information

Fiesta De Colores Tuesdays [9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14]

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🎉 Tuesdays are for celebrating Hispanic Heritage! 🎉
On 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14, our little Cardinals can dress up in the colors of any Hispanic country’s flag 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇺🇩🇴🇪🇨. It’s a chance to show off family pride, learn about different cultures, and celebrate our community’s amazing diversity together! ❤️💛💙

Parental Consent for School Health-Related & Mental Health-Related Services

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Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services

Per Senate Bill 12, Texas school districts must have written parent/guardian consent before providing any non-emergency health-related services at school or during school-sponsored activities. Only lifesaving care may be given without consent.

Health-related services may include:

  • First aid and illness/injury care
  • Vital sign checks (e.g., temperature, blood pressure)
  • Vision/hearing screenings
  • Diabetes and concussion response
  • Medication administration
  • Health education, lice/spinal screenings, and more

Services may be provided by nurses or trained school staff (e.g., teachers, coaches, counselors). If you decline consent on this form, your child will not receive care for non-life-threatening issues and must be picked up immediately if ill or injured.

In accordance with Senate Bill 12, Southside ISD must notify parents of available school counseling services and allow them to opt out before services are provided. Consent through this form applies for the 2025–2026 school year unless rescinded by the parent/guardian.

School counseling services include academic advising, early mental health prevention, emotional and social skill-building, grief and trauma support, positive behavior and youth development, and promoting a safe, supportive school climate. These services are outlined in board policies FFEA, FFEB, and FFB.

This form seeks consent for general mental health–related services only. Separate consent will always be obtained for small group or individual counseling.

September Menchaca Family Spotlight

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This week, we want to recognize a very special Menchaca family. A big thank you to the Perdomo Family, whose father generously repaired our campus ice makers.

You’ve brought back the joy (and the nugget ice!) to our staff, who know just how tough it is to get through a long school day without it. Your kindness and support remind us of the incredible partnership between our families and our campus.

We are grateful for your time, your talent, and your care for our school community!