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.

Alabama High School Graduation Requirements
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

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

PSAT Exam - Sophomore and Junior Class
PSAT Exam - Oct. 29th Register and Pay by Sep. 16th

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.

2024 Yearbook Distribution
Yearbook distribution begins Sep. 4th

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

Yearbooks and Senior Ads on Sale Now
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".

Student Athletic Pass
Student Athletic Pass - $50 - All Regular Season Sports - GoFan Only

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

Southside Panthers 2024-2025 Football Schedule
24-25 Football Schedule

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

2024-2025 Football Theme Weeks
Football Theme Weeks - 2024-2025

Football Spirit Theme Weeks -

Aug. 23rd - Luau

Aug. 29th - Redneck

Sept. 6th - Blackout

Sept. 13th - Neon

Sept. 23rd-27th (Homecoming Week)

  • Sept. 23rd - ‘Merica Monday
  • Sept. 24th - Country vs Country Club
  • Sept. 25th - D Day (Freshmen/Disco, Sophomores/Disney, Juniors/D1, Seniors/Denim
  • Sept. 26th - T Day (Freshmen/Toddlers, Sophomores/Tacky, Juniors/Throwback, Seniors/Toga
  • Sept. 27th - Panther School Spirit

Oct. 4th - Jersey

Oct. 11th - Pink Out

Oct. 18th - Super Hero

Oct. 25th - White Out

Nov. 1st - Construction

Homecoming Week Themes, Activities and Dinner Information
Homecoming Theme Days

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

Homecoming Activities

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
Homecoming dinner, parade, and community pep rally - Thursday, Sep. 26th

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.

Gameday Breakfast
Gameday Breakfast - by FCCLA

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.

2024-2025 Volleyball Schedule
2024-2025 Volleyball Schedule

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

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!

Eye Health Exams
Eye Exams - Nov. 18th

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

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!