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Schools Closed Labor Day

Schools Closed Labor Day
All Southside ISD campuses will be closed on September 4, 2023, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5.

Freedom Elementary marks 20 Years of Excellence

Freedom Elementary marks 20 Years of Excellence
Freedom Elementary School received its name following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. To mark the school's 20th anniversary since opening, the campus held a community celebration that included student performances, nachos and paletas, and the school's current and former principals. 40-year resident Linda Cook brought her granddaughter to the event. "I remember nothing being here when it was first …

Featured Program: Lady Cardinals & Volleyball Dreams


Coach Justine Sandoval is the new SHS volleyball coach. She is bringing new energy to the team. Sandoval focuses on developing our students to become better leaders on and off the court. The team acknowledges their tough competition but is determined to make the playoffs. They are determined to make dreams come true on and off the court.

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month

New Directors. New Dreams.

New Directors. New Dreams.
Southside ISD welcomed two new directors this month. Although these proud Cardinals are new to the position, they are not unique to Southside ISD. We are happy to see our family of professionals excel. Here are Dr. Ernesto Salinas and Ms. Melissa Martinez; Here is a word for the new Director of Special Programs, Dr. Ernesto Salinas: I am honored …

Jumbotron Students at the Pigskin Classic

Jumbotron Students at the Pigskin Classic
The Alamodome was filled with thousands of fans to witness the 2023 Pigskin Classic Battle of 1604 on Saturday, August 26th. The dome was electric, and so was the Jumbotron Crew. The Crew is made up of students from Southside High School. They showed up to provide media coverage for the event. These student volunteers were highly excited as they had …

COVID Protocols from Superintendent Ramirez

COVID Protocols from Superintendent Ramirez
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