The Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant of Texas unveiled it’s all new 2022 Tundra and announced a $50,000 donation to Southside ISD. In its announcement, Toyota said It wants to expand access to STEM education and workforce development with a specific focus on San Antonio’s South Side. Southside ISD is one of six San Antonio-area school districts who will each receive the $50,000 donation. Additionally, Toyota also made a $100,000 donation to the San Antonio Food Bank which is a major partner of Southside ISD.
New Southside Tradition: Lighting of the S Unites the Cardinal Community
The Southside ISD’s first Lighting of the S celebration turned into a large-scale and successful community event. Student groups from every campus marched in a parade that wound its way into Southside Stadium. Family and friends filled the home-side and cheered on the students. For their part, students waved to the cheering crowd and soaked up the excitement. The entire purpose of the Lighting of the S and parade was to showcase our students, highlight their accolades, and bring in the community. “Everyone from students, staff, and the community thoroughly enjoyed this event,” said Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez. The night ended when the Southside High School Senior Class of 2022 took to the field and watched the S light up while the Mighty Cardinal Band played the Alma Mater. “One faculty member told me this should have happened years ago,” said Mr. Ramirez. The Lighting of the S is on the books to become an annual tradition at Southside ISD. Click here to see pictures.
Student Incentives – STAAR Testing
Southside Independent School District students who perform well on the STAAR exams, which begin this week, will have a chance at winning:
- PlayStation 5
- Air Jordan tennis shoes
- mini iPads
- smart TV
- 50 Cardinal bucks per exam passed for use at Cardinal Stores
- special release to a movie and popcorn
- special release to a field day at Southside Stadium complete with air castles
In order to qualify, students will need to pass all STAAR exams or increase their scores by 10 percent over the beginning of the year results. Students who qualify will automatically be entered to win the big-ticket prizes.
Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez said donated funds will be used to purchase the student incentives.