📣 2026 ECS Virtual Academy (ACCESS Virtual Learning) Application Reminder 📣
It’s time to begin planning for the 2026 school year! If your student is interested in participating in the ECS Virtual Academy (ACCESS Virtual Learning), please be sure to complete the application process.
🔹 Important Reminder: Applicants must use their ECS Gmail account to access and submit the application link. 🔹 Please review all highlighted updates to the guidelines carefully before submitting. 🔹 Deadline: All applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Don’t wait until the last minute—be sure to complete your application on time! If you have any questions, please contact your school for assistance.
For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.
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📸🎓 Senior Cap & Gown Photo Information 🎓📸
Senior cap and gown photos will be taken on Wednesday, April 29th in the LC (Learning Commons) from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
All seniors will have their photo taken during this time. Students may bring their own cap and gown or use one provided by the school.
We will have the following available for students who need them:
❗ Please note: We will NOT provide cords for photos. If you would like to wear cords, you must bring your own.
📌 Dual Enrollment, Co-Op, and Career Tech students:
Please make plans to be on campus between 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM to have your photo taken.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer at Jana_Brewer@ecboe.org.
We look forward to celebrating our seniors and capturing this special milestone! 🎉📷
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✍️🎉 Spring Athlete Signing Day 🎉✍️
We are excited to celebrate our student-athletes as they take the next step in their athletic journeys! Join us for Spring Signing Day on:
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Southside Biddle Auditorium
All participating student-athletes will be provided a 4x4 table to decorate as they wish. Tables will be set up the morning of the event beginning at 8:00 AM.
If you have any questions, please contact your coach or AD Angie Reavis at angie_reavis@ecboe.org.
We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our athletes, families, and community! 🐾🎓::
📘Don’t Wait — Save Today! 📘
Now is the perfect time to buy your yearbook! ⏰
Memories last forever… saving money does too 😉 Grab your yearbook now!
✨ Price: $80
Preserve the memories, laughter, and milestones that made this year unforgettable. 🍂 Buy your copy today at yearbookforever.com!
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📰🐾 Hot off the press… The Panther Press! 🐾📰
The latest edition of Southside High School’s newspaper, The Panther Press, is now available! 🎉
Our student journalists have been hard at work bringing you the latest updates, stories, and highlights from around campus and our community. Don’t miss this edition filled with Panther Pride!
👉 Check it out here: https://enewspaper.makemynewspaper.com/web-c91c2e61e66997/2025-11-20-panther-press-3
Great job to our Panther Press staff for their dedication and creativity in keeping our school informed and connected. ❤️🖤
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📚✨ Need a little extra help in math? We’ve got you covered!
Southside High is offering FREE Math Tutoring every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00–4:00 PM in the Learning Commons.
📅 Sessions begin Tuesday, September 16, 2025. ✅ Open to all students! ✅ A great way to review, prepare for tests, or just build confidence.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for extra support—Panthers succeed together! 🐾💡
#PantherPride #MathSuccess #SHSLearningCommons
Registration for all test dates is now open!
Don’t delay! Register today!
🔬 Join the Southside High Science Club!
Love science? Want to explore, learn, and connect with other curious minds? The Southside High Science Club meets monthly and hosts exciting Science Café nights in the LC at our Claws Out Café.
Each Café night features guest speakers who share their expertise, experiences, and passion for science.
📲 How to Join:
Scan the QR code or click here to join our StudentSquare group. All information about monthly meetings, Science Café events, and other Science Club news will be shared in this group.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Russell for more information. Jason_Russell@ecboe.org
Students are allowed to carry backpacks that are clear or mesh to classrooms. Any other backpack/bag must be stored in a locker that is assigned to the student. Students will not receive locker information until the first day of school in homeroom. They will have time to find their locker and store their belongings during homeroom.
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First Priority will meet on Wednesday mornings in the learning commons from 7:15 until 7:30. Bring a friend.
If you want to join this group, please click here to join the StudentSquare group. This group will be used to send out important information about the meetings.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the use of cell phones and other wireless devices will be banned during the instructional day in all Alabama’s public schools.
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We are excited about our Parent Teacher Organization for the year of 2024-2025! Plan now to join PTO this year and getting involved in what is going on at Southside High. There is no better way to stay connected and involved in your students education than to be actively involved at their school.
Our PTO Presidents this year are Mrs. Tracie Griggs and Angie Davenport
Please click here for more detailed information about how to join our PTO and to see some of the plans for this year.
To purchase a Southside Strong T-shirt click here to place your order. All orders must be received and paid for no later than Friday, August 23rd. There are two options for payment:
1 - Cash/Check made to Southside High in an envelope or ziplock marked "Your Name/PTO Shirts" turned in to the front office of the school.
2 - GoFan (CC/Debit) click here for direct link for payment of t-shirt.
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Stay connected to our PTO!
Text the message @shspto23 to the number 81010 and then go join our PTO FB Group "Southside High PTO".