Back to School Important Dates
Back to school dates and information
July 25 - Dual Enrollment Advisement Meeting - Any student registered to take Dual Enrollment classes must meet with the counselors in library. Seniors - 8:30;  Juniors - 10:00;  Sophomores - 12:30
July 29-30 - New Student Enrollment Days - Make Appointment! Details Below! Please Click LinkClick Here for Details For Enrollment
July 31 - Student Schedule and Chromebook Pickup for Seniors and Juniors Seniors - 10:00; Juniors - 1:00Aug. 01 - Student Schedule and Chromebook Pickup for Sophomore and Freshman Sophomores - 10:00; Freshman - 1:00

| August 5 - Rent Locker & or Parking Spot/Pickup Yearbook/PTO DonationsSeniors -8:30; Juniors - 10:00, Sophomores - 11:30; Freshmen - 1:00Online payment options will  be available via My School Bucks soon.. |

| Aug. 6 - Freshmen/New Student Orientation - 5:30-6:30Aug. 08 - First Day of School for Students! |

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.  CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION. A SNAP CODE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION.  THIS CODE IS EMAILED TO THE PRIMARY STUDENT CONTACT. 

Lockers - No Charge

Any student wishing to rent a locker can do this on August 05.  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.

Parking Spot - $30

Any student wishing to purchase a parking spot can do this online or in person on August 05.  To purchase a parking spot, students must provide proof of insurance and copy of driver’s license. If purchasing online, these documents must be emailed to charles_nails@ecboe.org. Coach Nails handles all parking spot inquires. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ANY STUDENT WILL BE ISSUED A LOCKER AND/OR PARKING SPOT or CHROMEBOOK.

Chromebook Checkout - Parent consent to a chromebook is given through the online registration system.  As long as the registration is complete, students can be issued a chromebook at schedule pickup, orientation, or the first day of school.

My School Bucks - We encourage every parent to sign up for a MySchoolBucks account for easy school fee payment & lunch payments.  Download the MySchoolBucks app and get convenient access to meal balances, purchases, and make payments right from your phone. Breakfast and lunch will  be FREE this year for all students.  However, this only covers a standard breakfast and lunch.  Additional items and “extras” will be available for students to purchase.  Students will need money in their accounts for “extras”.

Alabama High School Graduation Requirements
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.

Schedule Pick Up Days
Schedule Pick Up

July 31st - Senior Class 10am

July 31st - Junior Class 1pm

August 1st - Sophomore Class 10am

August 1st - Freshman Class 1pm

Parking, Locker and PTO!
Parking, Lockers, and PTO - Aug. 5th

If you need to rent a park, reserve a locker or join PTO August 5th is the day for you!

Seniors - 8:30am

Juniors - 10am

Sophomores - 11:30am

Freshmen - 1pm

Freshman and New Student Orientation
Freshman and New Student Orientation - Aug. 6th @ 5:30pm

Please join us for Freshman and New Student Orientation Night! August 6th 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Biddle Auditorium at Southside High School

Dual Enrollment Advisement Session
Dual Enrollment Advisement Session - July 25th in the LC

All students that plan to dual enroll during the 2024-2025 school year will have an advisement session July 25, 2024 in the Learning Commons.

Seniors @ 8:30am

Juniors @ 10am

Sophomores @ 12:30pm

For more details and information, please contact Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Tomlinson

cassie_clark@ecboe.org

lauren_tomlinson@ecboe.org

Backpack Policy
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.

Hooks N’ Hoops Bass Bash - Lady Panther Basketball
Hooks N’ Hoops Bass Bash - October 5, 2024

Hooks N’ Hoops Bass Bash coming to the new Southside Landing October 5th. Our girls basketball team will be hosting our first fishing tournament this Fall on Saturday October 5th, 2024!! All the information can be found on the graphic and you may sign up via the QR code or using this link:

https://forms.gle/fuUdc6JYfCdfr5NQ9

We are working on several sponsors and we will update the flyer as we add each sponsor!! All money being paid out is guaranteed for 1st-3rd place and big fish regardless of the amount of boats that register. The more boats that register, the more spots we pay out! Let’s catch some fish. #LTW

Etowah County Virtual Academy Application & Guidelines
Etowah County Virtual Academy

Students interested in applying for the Etowah County Virtual Academy need to review the guidelines and apply no later than July 1, 2024 (8am).

To access the guidelines and the application, scan the QR codes in the graphic or click on the following links.

ECVA Application (due July 1, 2024 8am)

ECVA Guidelines

Graduation Photos for the Class of 2024
QR Code to access graduation photos

🎓Graduation photos are now available for parents/students to view and purchase. Please scan the QR code to access or go to the site linked below and enter SHSGRAD91 as your code.

https://westcottstudios.net

2025 ECS Career Tech Application

If you plan to enroll and attend the Career Technical Center for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete this application and return to Mrs. Clark .

Mrs. Clark has printed applications on the table outside her office.

Click here for application.

Live from the LC - Monthly Newsletter

Each month our Media Specialist, Mrs. Brewer, publishes a newsletter. Please take a moment and check it out.

Live from the LC - April

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.

jana_brewer@ecboe.org

Check out our Learning Commons Webpage here!

Upcoming ACT Testing dates are OPEN!
ACT Testing Dates for '23-'24

Registration is now open for ACT fall and winter test dates! Save your seat for an upcoming test now: https://bit.ly/3RWTkmY

Registration for April - July test dates will open in 2025. You can sign up to receive a registration reminder and notification once registration opens using the link above.

BSN Sideline Store
BSN Sideline End of School Sale

Heads up, Sideline fans! Last chance to save 20% on customizable T-shirts, hats, hoodies,

bags and more with code GRAD20.

Hurry-sale ends Friday.

Click here to shop!