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.
For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.
Sophomores and Juniors have the option to register for and take the PSAT on October 29th.
Deadline to register and pay is September 16th.
Price is $18
Please contact Mrs. Clark for more information.
If you purchased a yearbook last year, you will receive it during panther period beginning Sep. 4th.
The class of 2024 may pick up their yearbook in the front office during school hours beginning Sep. 4th.
#sshsyearbookdistribution
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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".
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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/1578631?schoolId=AL2203
****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
8/23 vs Guntersville
8/29 @ Hokes Bluff
9/6 @ Lee
9/13 vs Ft. Payne
9/27 vs Etowah *Homecoming
10/4 @ Mae Jemison
10/11 vs Buckhorn
10/18 @ Gadsden City
10/25 vs Hazel Green *Senior Night
11/1 @ Pell City
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Football Spirit Theme Weeks -
Aug. 23rd - Luau
Aug. 29th - Redneck
Sept. 6th - Blackout
Sept. 13th - Neon
Sept. 23rd-27th (Homecoming Week)
Oct. 4th - Jersey
Oct. 11th - Pink Out
Oct. 18th - Super Hero
Oct. 25th - White Out
Nov. 1st - Construction
Monday - 'Merica Monday
Tuesday - Country vs Country Club
Wedensday - D Day (Freshman - Disco, Sophomore - Disney, Junior- D1, Senior - Denim)
Thursday - T Day (Freshman - Toddler, Sophomore - Tacky, Junior - Throwback, Senior - Toga)
Friday - Panther Spirit Day
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Monday - Homecoming Assembly (9:05am in PE Gymnasium)
Tuesday - Senior Breakfast (7:00am in the LC)
Wednesday - Seniors vs Faculty kickball
Thursday - Homecoming Dinner, Parade, Community Pep Rally
Friday - Pickleball Tournament (3rd/4th period), Homecoming Game
Homecoming Dinner, Parade, & Community Pep Rally
Thursday, September 26th
Homecoming dinner at the competition gym 4pm-8pm (dine in or carry out)
Homecoming parade on school drive at 6pm
Community pep rally at Barney Hood Stadium immediately following parade.
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FCCLA will be selling their delicious biscuits and cat juice on game days this fall! Support our FCCLA and enjoy a traditional gameday breakfast!
Sausage Biscuits $2
Plain Biscuits $1
Drinks $1
*Claws out Cafe will not open on game days during break.
Aug. 22 Geraldine/Boaz @ Geraldine V/JV 4:30/5pm
Aug. 23-24 Hoover Tournamanet @ Hoover V/JV TBA
Aug. 27 Oxford/Pell City @ Oxford V/JV 6/7pm
Sept. 3 Plainview/North Jackson @ Plainview V/JV 5/6pm
Sept. 6 Gadsden City @ Gadsden V/JV 4/5pm
Sept. 10 Oxford @ Southside V/JV 5/6pm
Sept. 12 Fort Payne @ Fort Payne V/JV 4:30/6:30pm
Sept. 14 Fort Payne Tournament @ Ft. Payne V TBA
Sept. 16 Hokes Bluff/Coosa @ Southside V/JV 4:30/6:30pm
Sept. 17 Arab/Gadsden City @ Southside JV/V 4:30/5:30pm
Sept. 19 Westbrook/Donoho @ Westbrook V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Sept. 20-21 Heff Memorial @ Birmingham V/JV TBA
Sept. 24 Geraldine @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Sept. 30 Albertville/Boaz @ Albertville V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Oct. 3 Fort Payne @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Oct. 5 County Tournament @ Sardis V/JV TBA
Oct. 7 Arab @ Arab V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Oct. 8 Oak Mountain/Plainview @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm
Oct. 12 Muscle Shoals @ Muscle Shoals V TBA
Oct. 16-19 Area Tournament @ TBA V TBA
Oct. 25-27 Super Regional @ Huntsville V TBA
Nov. 1-2 State Tournament @ Birmingham V TBA
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!
Eye Health Exams
Comprehensive Eye Exam: $20
Includes Diabetes Eye Exam
Date: November 18, 2024
Etowah County Health Department
Schedule your appointment Today!
Call: Joyce Patterson (205) 685-4194
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.
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.