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Class of 2024 Information
- Scholarship Info
- Senior Class of 2024 General Information
FALL BREAK

Fall Break-Friday, October 6, 2023 and Monday, October 9, 2023. No School for Students.
Friday, October 6, 2023-Professional Development Day for Employees-Professional Development Exchange Day #1.
Monday, October 9, 2023-Fall Break for Employees.
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.
Free Math Tutoring
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Free Math Tutoring beginning Oct. 2nd.
Monday & Thursday (every week)
3pm-4pm
RM 223
See Mr. Blume for more information.
Southside Wrestling Shrimp Boil

6th Annual Shrimp Boil Supporting the Southside Wrestling teams.
Oct. 14th
11am-5pm behind Southside High School
$12 per plate
1/2 lb of shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and a canned drink.
You can purchase a ticket from any wrestling team member or by scanning the QR and reserving and paying for your plate.
Student Athletic Pass

Students -
We are really excited to offer a Student Athletic Pass again this year. This student pass will admit a Southside High School or a Rainbow Middle School student to all regular season home athletic events for this year. The Student Athletic Pass is only offered through GoFan.co. It is $50. Remember, this pass will get you into ALL regular season home athletic events for the year (volleyball, football, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer).
Here is the link to purchase the pass:
https://gofan.co/event/1102329?schoolId=AL220
****This pass will not include area games or playoff games hosted by Southside High School. ***
We hope all of our students will purchase a season pass and support your Southside Panthers!
#WeAreSouthside #ClawsOut
BSN Sideline Store - September

Hey SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL fans! 🍂 Get ready for sweater weather with Sideline Store. Pile on your fall favorites in our exclusive designs. Create a signature look that’s perfect for game time. Start shopping at your SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Sideline Store now.
Senior Ad Yearbook Pages - Deadline to purchase quickly approaching - Nov. 13th.

Seniors and Senior Parents!
It is time to purchase a Senior Ad for the yearbook.
Click here and make sure you are on the Southside High page. Then scroll through the store options until you find "Yearbook Packages" and select that. You will then be directed to enter student name and grade information. On the next page you will be prompted to select the Ad size you want to purchase. After purchase, you will be given specific information about creating the Ad Page and submitting for the yearbook.
The FINAL date to PURCHASE (not complete and submit) a senior page in the 2023-24 Adventus yearbook is November 13th. Purchases must be made online at Balfour.com.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Senior Parent Meeting

When: Oct. 10th
Time: 6pm
Where: Southside Auditorium
SSHS Counselors present senior year information
Career Coach Katie Davenport will be sharing about building resumes, FAFSA, College applications and scholarship information.
Also in attendance:
College Representatives, Military Representatives, Workforce Representatives, and Herff Jones
Join our PTO
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We are excited about our Parent Teacher Organization for the year of 2023-2024! 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 President this year is Mrs. Tracie Griggs.
Pleaseclick herefor more detailed information about how to join our PTO and to see some of the plans for this year.
'23-'24 ACT Testing dates are OPEN!

Test dates for this year are as follows:
September 9th
October 28th
December 9th
February 10th
April 13th
June 8th
July 13th
**If student registers by August 4 for the September test, they can order a copy of their answers for a limited time: September, April, and June test dates only
Backpack Policy

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.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL Students for the year 2023-2024

That’s right - lunch will be free for all students in the ‘23-’24 School Year!
#TeamECBOE
Senior Baby Pictures for Yearbook Deadline
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Seniors, please turn in a baby picture to be used in the yearbook no later than December 15th! Email pictures to sshs_yearbook@ecboe.org. Please include your name in the email.
Come Join FCA!

All are welcome to come and join our FCA organization every Thursday morning at 7:15am in the Learning Commons at Southside High School.
Each week, students enjoy a breakfast together along with a short devotional typically lead by students, coaches, or special guest.
Brian Mintz is the Organization Representative and Coach Nails is the school sponsor. If you have any questions, please contact one of these two men.
Mr. Mintz - bmintz@fca.org
Coach Nails - charles_nails@ecboe.org
Live from the LC - Monthly Newsletter
Each month our Media Specialist, Mrs. Brewer, publishes a newsletter. Please take a moment and check it out.
Mrs. Brewer welcomes parent volunteers and guests to come and get involved in what is going on in the LC. If you would like to volunteer or have an idea that you think would work great for our space, please contact her.
Check out our Learning Commons Webpage here!
Football Spirit Themes

Aug. 25th - White Out
Aug. 31st - Boot the Bluff (Cowgirl/Cowboy)
Sep. 8th - Ball up the Bears
Sep. 15th - Surf’s Up! (Hawaiian/Beach)
Sep. 22nd - Rock -n- Roll
Sep. 29th - Homecoming Week
- Monday: ‘Merica Monday (patriotic/Red, White, Blue)
- Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason
- Wednesday: Safari
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Thursday: T Day (Freshmen - Toddler, Sophomore - Tacky, Junior - Throwback, Senior- Toga)
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Friday: Panther Spirit Day
Oct. 6th - Light Up Leeds (Neon)
Oct . 22nd - Pink Out
Oct. 27th - Black Out
Nov. 3rd - Demolish the Devis (construction)
2023 Football Schedule

8/25 @ Guntersville
8/31 Hokes Bluff
9/8 @ Lincoln
9/15 Springville
9/22 @ St. Clair County
9/29 Boaz (Homecoming)
10/6 Leeds
10/13 Open Week
10/20 Alexandria
10/27 @ Moody
11/3 @ Etowah
RMS/JV Football Schedule

8/28 - Guntersville
9/4 - @ Hokes Bluff
9/11 - @ Piedmont
9/25 - Etowah
10/9 - @ Lincoln
10/16 - Sardis
10/23 - Alexandria
10/30 - @ St. Clair County (JV only)
2023 XC Schedule

8/26 - Julie Deiner Race ; Rainbow City
9/9 - Chickasaw Trails; Moulton
9/14 - Pell City JV Meet 3K (Thur); Pell City High School
9/16 - Southern Showcase; John Hunt Park Huntsville
9/26 - Bulldog Twilight (Tu); Ft. McClellan
9/30 - Paul W. Bryant Invitational; Munny Sokol Park, Tuscaloosa
10/5 - Pleasant Valley; Jacksonville
10/14 - White Plains; White Plains
10/24 - Etowah County Meet; Rainbow City
11/2 - Sectional Meet (Thur.); Munny Sokol Park, Tuscaloosa
11/11 - State Meet; Moulton
Auburn Dual Enrollment Info for Spring 2024

Information below if you are interested in Dual Enrollment at Auburn University Spring 2024
Auburn First Virtual Info Sessions
During the month of September, the Auburn First Team will host virtual info sessions for interested counselors, parents, and students on Tuesdays at noon (CST) and Thursdays at 4pm (CST). Sessions will be recorded for those who cannot join and are available upon request. Feel free to share our flyer: aub.ie/aufirstinfo.
Spring 2024 Reminders
Our Spring 2024 application will be posted on our website on September 1st and close on October 15th.
- For priority registration, we encourage interested students to apply early!
Spring 2024 registration will open in late October.
- Courses are subject to seat availability. Our team highly recommends that students apply and/or register as soon as they can!
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions!
Send In Your Pictures

Students, parents, grandparents, and teachers please send in any pictures you've taken with memories from our school year!
Email photos to
2024 ECBOE Career Tech Application
If you plan to enroll and attend the Career Technical Center for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete this application and return to Mrs. Clark .
Mrs. Clark has printed applications on the table outside her office.
Individual Football Photos Available for Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing your students individual media guide photo, please scan the QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the code SHSFB735
This is for Football Only.
Individual XC Photos Available for Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing individual or team photos for XC. Please follow directions below.
To access, scan QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the password you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Password is SHSXC3
Thank you, everyone!
Individual and Team Men’s Wrestling Photos Available for Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing individual or team photos for Men’s Wrestling, please follow directions below.
To access, scan QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the password you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Password is SHSMWRSL
Thank you, everyone!
Individual and team Women’s Wrestling Photos Available to Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing individual or team photos for Women’s Wrestling. Please follow directions below.
To access, scan QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the password you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Password is SHSWWRSL
Thank you, everyone!
Senior Band Individual and Group Photos Available for Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing individual or group photos for Band, please follow directions below.
To access, scan QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the password you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Password is SHSBND81
Thank you, everyone!
Individual Bowling Team Photos Available for Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing individual or team photos for Bowling Team, Please follow directions below.
To access, scan QR code or go to westcottstudios.net and enter the password you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Password is SHSBWLN
Thank you, everyone!