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.

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

Free Math Tutoring beginning Oct. 2nd.

Monday & Thursday (every week)

3pm-4pm

RM 223

See Mr. Blume for more information.

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.

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

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.

Click here to shop!

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

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

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

Click here to register today!

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.

That’s right - lunch will be free for all students in the ‘23-’24 School Year!

#TeamECBOE

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.

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

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

Live from the LC - August

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!

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

• Thursday: T Day (Freshmen - Toddler, Sophomore - Tacky, Junior - Throwback, Senior- Toga)

• Friday: Panther Spirit Day

Oct. 6th - Light Up Leeds (Neon)

Oct . 22nd - Pink Out

Oct. 27th - Black Out

Nov. 3rd - Demolish the Devis (construction)

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

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!

Students, parents, grandparents, and teachers please send in any pictures you've taken with memories from our school year!

Email photos to

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.

Click here for application.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!