Homecoming Week at a Glance!
Monday - 'Merica Monday - HOCO Assembly @ 9am
Tuesday - Country vs Country Club - Faculty vs Seniors Kickball
Wednesday - D Day - Senior Sunrise Breakfast / Early Dismissal
Thursday - T Day - Constitution Jeopardy
Thursday Night - Homecoming Dinner 4pm-8pm/Parade/Community Pep Rally
Friday - Spirit Day - HOCO Pep Rally - Football game at 7pm - Crowning of Queen during half time.
For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.
📚 PSAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOUTHSIDE STUDENTS! 📚
Southside High School students have an upcoming opportunity to take the PSAT and potentially qualify for recognition as a National Merit Scholar! ⭐
🗓️ When: October 7 👥 Who: Current 9th–11th Grade Students 💵 Cost: $18
Students who plan to participate should bring payment and any questions to Mrs. Tomlinson.
📧 Questions? Contact
This is a great opportunity for students to take an important step toward their academic goals! Don’t miss it! 🐾📖✨
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📖🐾 HEY, PANTHERS! IT’S YEARBOOK TIME! 🐾📖
Don’t miss your chance to make sure you’re part of the 2026–2027 Southside High School Yearbook! ❤️🖤
📚 YEARBOOKS ARE ONLY $65! ✨ Personalization is available! 🛒 Order online OR in person!
⏰ DON’T WAIT! The price goes up on JANUARY 1ST! 🎉
Make the memories. Capture the moments. Keep the Panther Pride forever! 🐾❤️🖤
GET YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Contact Mrs. Brewer with any questions.
Jana_Brewer@ecboe.org
#PantherPride #SouthsideHighSchool #Yearbook2027 #MakeTheMemories
All ACT dates and registration deadlines are now posted! Click here to register today!
🎟️ THE 2026-2027 SOUTHSIDE HIGH STUDENT ATHLETIC PASS IS BACK AGAIN! 🐾
Don’t miss a minute of Panther action this year! For just $50, Southside High students can attend ALL regular season home athletic events for the entire 2026-2027 school year!
🏈 Football 🏐 Volleyball 🏀 Basketball ⚽ Soccer ⚾ Baseball 🥎 Softball 🤼 Wrestling
🎉 That’s one low price for a full year of Panther pride!
🎟️ Student Athletic Passes are available exclusively through GoFan. Simply scan the QR code on the graphic or follow the link below to purchase your pass today!
https://gofan.co/event/6748606
Don’t wait Panther Fans!!! Grab your pass, cheer on your Panthers, and be part of the excitement all season long! 🐾❤️🖤 *AHSAA Home Events are NOT included in this pass (example: area tournaments or playoffs).
#GoPanthers #PantherPride #StudentAthleticPass #SouthsideHighSchool #GoFan
📣 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.
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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. ❤️🖤
🔬 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".