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Huge Success for Southside Band at Region Band Contest

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Saturday, December 4th, 23 members of the Southside High School Mighty Cardinal Band traveled to Medina Valley and competed against the top band students from surrounding schools in the TMEA region 11 honor band contest. We are proud to report that all 23 students came home with honors, including 9 students making band 2 and 10 students making band 1. Of these, 7 students will continue on to the area level audition in January for a chance at making the all state band. Congratulations to these hard working students on their outstanding achievement!

2021 – 2022 Region Band Members: (*= student advances to area to audition for the all state band)

* Jacob Sanchez- flute- 2nd chair, band 1
*Gabe Rangel- flute- 4th chair, band
1 Leona Reyes-flute- 1st chair, band 2
Adriana Arellano- clarinet- 9th chair, band 1
Elizabeth Mendez- clarinet- 11th chair, band 1
David Guzman- clarinet- 6th chair, band 2
Alan Andrade-alto sax- district band
* Justin Padilla- tenor sax- 1st chair, band 1
Isaac Toscano-bari sax- 1st chair, band 2
*Joshua Pena- trumpet- 1st chair, band 1
*Nikolas Ramirez- trumpet- 5th chair, band 1
Nicholas Cantu- trumpet- district band
Layla Rojas- french horn- 2nd chair, band 2
Gilbert Huron- trench horn- 4th chair, band 2
*Robert De La Torre- trombone- 4th chair, band 1
Jonathan Romero- euphonium- 1st chair band 2
*Christian Gonzales- tuba- 1st chair, band 1
Gidyeon Martinez- tuba- 1st chair, band 2
Rene Graham- tuba- 2nd chair, band 2
Seth Balderas- percussion- 7th chair, band 2
Jean Gonzalez- percussion- district band
Sarai Alvarez-percussion- district band
Andrew Tapia- percussion- district band

Toyota Donates $50,000 to Southside ISD for STEM Education

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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

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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.

The TEA Connect Texas Program

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Operation Connectivity was formed in May of 2020 as a joint effort between Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Legislature, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), DISD and ESC Region 4 to connect Texas’s 5.5 million public school students with an e-learning device and reliable internet connection sufficient for learning. To learn more view the TEACT Adoption slides below.

TEACT Connectivity Adoption slides for LEA

Southside ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

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This month, September 15th through October 15th, Southside ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this month at the district, we will explore and recognize the history of our students, staff, and teachers of Hispanic heritage. This is a rich opportunity for the district to honor Hispanic culture and appreciate our culturally diverse community.