Back to School 2025-2026 Important Dates
2025-2026 Back to School Dates

Back to school dates are here! Click here to access the document will all the infomrmation and details!

Alabama High School Graduation Requirements
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

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

School Supplies 2025-2026
Basic Supplies Needed for the first day - Binder/notebook paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils

The following is a list of basic supplies needed. Students will receive more detailed information for each class during the first days of the school year.

Binder/Notebook

Pencils/Pens

Notebook Paper

Colored Pencils

Dual Enrollment Advisement
Dual Enrollment Advisement - July 22nd in the LC

Any student registered to take Dual Enrollment classes must meet with the counselors in library.Β 

Seniors - 8:30;Β  Juniors - 10:00;Β  Sophomores - 12:30

New Student Enrollment Dates - July 23rd-24th

πŸ“£ Attention all new Panthers! 🐾

Southside High School will hold New Student Enrollment on July 23rd & 24th!


πŸ“… Enrollment Dates: July 23rd-24th

πŸ“ Location: Southside High School

πŸ•˜ Appointments are preferred to help us serve you better!


πŸ‘₯ Who to Contact:

β€’ 9th & 10th Grade: Lauren_Tomlinson@ecboe.org

β€’ 11th & 12th Grade: Cassie_Clark@ecboe.org


πŸ“Ž Click the link below to view all detailed enrollment information and required documents:

πŸ”— https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xG0Fi8z2M4schLO1Akdg7RQNNHVQP8QqZ5hMkTVZHDc/edit?usp=drivesdk


We can’t wait to welcome our new students to the Panther family! β€οΈπŸ–€


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, 2025 (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

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.

Upcoming ACT Testing dates are OPEN!
ACT Testing Dates for 2025

2025 spring and summer ACT test dates are here! Don't wait to register β€” testing centers fill up fast! Save your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q02-BlPZ0

πŸŽ‰ Excited about the enhanced ACT? You can take it online only in April, June, or July.

Note: These test dates are for U.S. students only. International students should check for their specific test schedules.

Join PTO
Join PTO

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.

Stay Connected!
Stay connected

Stay connected to our PTO!

Text the message @shspto23 to the number 81010 and then go join our PTO FB Group "Southside High PTO".

FOCUS Act
FOCUS Act - Cellphone and other wireless device ban during the instructional day

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.