Area Championship Game
Come cheer on our team as they fight for the Area Championship title. Wednesday, October 12th @4:30 in Alexandria.
All tickets must be purchased through GoFan. See link below.
https\://gofan.co/app/events/728428?schoolId=AL46
Archived Announcements
eLearning Day - Oct. 10th
All E-Learning Day Assignments will be posted in Schoology for students to access and complete.
Underclassmen Awards Day
We will celebrate our underclassmen, 9th-11th grade, and their accomplishments this year on May 15, 2024 @ 1pm in the Southside Biddle Auditorium.
Health Heros Flu Shot Clinic for Students
Health Heroes will be at Southside High September 10, 2024 to administer Flu Vaccines.
Consent forms are available in the front office or Nurse Reeves office
Call Nurse Reeves if you have any questions 256.442.2172 x6.
Senior Ad Pages - Deadline Approaching
Senior Class of 2025
You have less than 20 days left to purchase your senior ad for the yearbook. Use the link below to purchase online and submit your ad now, or
https://yearbookforever.com/scho.../cwcZoSPm0u55tA7Z9Td0O1lA
Complete this form below to pay for your ad now with cash/check and submit your final design in the Spring.
https://forms.gle/Nbn89mRLfaYVcZMh6
Add prices and sizes are as follows:
Full Page - $150.00
Half Page - $100.00
1/4 Page - $80.00
1/8 Page - $40.00
Contact Mrs. Brewer with questions.
Jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Southside Volleyball County Tournament
The tournament is at Glencoe High School, Saturday, October 1st.
Use the GoFan link to purchase tickets for the county tournament. We will also still have cash tickets available at the gate.
Doors open at 8:00 A.M. and the first match will be at 9:00A.M.\ To see the bracket for Saturday's games, please click here.
Homecoming Dinner, Parade, & Community Pep Rally
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 6pm
Community Wide Pep Rally at Barney Hood Stadium immediately following parade.
Senior Awards Day
The Graduating Class of 2024 cordially invites you to attend the class of 2024 awards day ceremony.
Monday, May 20, 2024
Southside High Biddle Auditorium
9:00am
Final Exam Schedule 2024
AP Gov and AP Chem - May 6
AP Lit - May 8
Senior Final Exams (1,3,5,7) - May 8
Senior Final Exams (2,4,6,8) - May 9
AP Macroeconomics - May 10
AP US History - May 10
AP Calculus - May 13
AP Language - May 14
AP French Lang. & Culture - May 15
AP Biology - May 16
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11th,10th, & 9th Grade Final Exams
2,4,6,8 - May 16
1,3,5,7 - May 17
Athlete Fall Signing Day
Our fall athletic signing date is currently scheduled for December 4th on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. All Southside fall signees participate in one big event with refreshments for signees, parents and coaches directly after the ceremony.
Southside High will have the main signing table set up and invite the media/newspaper sports writers. Student-athletes are responsible for table decorations in their respective collegiate colors. Tables will be available for setup Wed. morning at 9am.
For more details and information, please contact your coach or AD Angie Reavis.
angie_reavis@ecboe.org
Back to School Important Dates
| July 25 - Dual Enrollment Advisement Meeting - Any student registered to take Dual Enrollment classes must meet with the counselors in library. Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10:00; Sophomores - 12:30 |
| July 29-30 - New Student Enrollment Days - Make Appointment! Details Below! Please Click LinkClick Here for Details For Enrollment |
| July 31 - Student Schedule and Chromebook Pickup for Seniors and Juniors Seniors - 10:00; Juniors - 1:00Aug. 01 - Student Schedule and Chromebook Pickup for Sophomore and Freshman Sophomores - 10:00; Freshman - 1:00 |
| August 5 - Rent Locker & or Parking Spot/Pickup Yearbook/PTO DonationsSeniors -8:30; Juniors - 10:00, Sophomores - 11:30; Freshmen - 1:00Online payment options will be available via My School Bucks soon.. |
| Aug. 6 - Freshmen/New Student Orientation - 5:30-6:30Aug. 08 - First Day of School for Students! |
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION. A SNAP CODE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION. THIS CODE IS EMAILED TO THE PRIMARY STUDENT CONTACT.
Lockers - No Charge
Any student wishing to rent a locker can do this on August 05. 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.
Parking Spot - $30
Any student wishing to purchase a parking spot can do this online or in person on August 05. To purchase a parking spot, students must provide proof of insurance and copy of driver’s license. If purchasing online, these documents must be emailed to charles_nails@ecboe.org. Coach Nails handles all parking spot inquires.
ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ANY STUDENT WILL BE ISSUED A LOCKER AND/OR PARKING SPOT or CHROMEBOOK.
Chromebook Checkout - Parent consent to a chromebook is given through the online registration system. As long as the registration is complete, students can be issued a chromebook at schedule pickup, orientation, or the first day of school.
My School Bucks - We encourage every parent to sign up for a MySchoolBucks account for easy school fee payment & lunch payments. Download the MySchoolBucks app and get convenient access to meal balances, purchases, and make payments right from your phone. Breakfast and lunch will be FREE this year for all students. However, this only covers a standard breakfast and lunch. Additional items and “extras” will be available for students to purchase. Students will need money in their accounts for “extras”.
PreACT & Workkeys Assessment
October 22nd our 10th and 12th grade will be taking two very important assessments. 10th will be taking the PreACT and 12th will be taking the Workkeys Assessment. All 10th and 12th graders are required to report to campus Oct. 22nd at 7:45am. Further testing information will be given upon arrival.
In order for us to give these assessments, all 9th and 11th graders will have an E-Learning day. These students will NOT report to campus on October 22nd. All assignments for the day will be posted in Schoology. This allows our teachers and staff to assist with administration of the PreACT and Workkeys assesements.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Clark and/or Mrs. Tomlinson
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
lauren_tomlinson@ecboe.org
End of the 1st Nine Week Grading Period
The last day of the 1st nine week grading period is Oct. 9th. Report cards will be issued via email to parents on Oct. 18th. If a paper copy of report is desired, please contact Mrs. Futural in the front office.
Vote for our Cafe Name!
Students please submit your vote for our Cafe Name!
Use the link below!
https\://forms.gle/ZhoMbaVNhYrHBVFz5
New Student Enrollment Days - July 29-30
July 29-30 - New Student Enrollment Days - Make Appointment! Details Below!
PSAT Exam - Sophomore and Junior Class
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.
Gameday Breakfast
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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.
Health Heros Flu Shot Clinic for Students
Health Heroes will be at Southside High September 10, 2024 to administer Flu Vaccines.
Consent forms are available in the front office or Nurse Reeves office.
Call Nurse Reeves if you have any questions 256.442.2172 x6.
Summer Senior Portrait Session - Make Up July 16th
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We have opened up another date in July for those that couldn’t make the June dates work. Please do your best to schedule if you missed our June dates. This will be the last opportunity to have a Tux and Drape portrait made for the yearbook.
Location will remain the same, Noccalula Falls (PowWow Room).
Appointments begin at 9am and the last appointment will be at 3pm.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
**Link to schedule appointment will be added by June 24th.
Science Cafe
Thursday Sept.12, the Southside High Science Club will be hosting the first Teen Science Cafe in the library. Our guest speaker will be Southside Alumni Zach Morgan. He is currently working as a Bio-Engineer at Auburn University and will be telling us all about what the life of a Bio -Engineer is like. We will open doors at 5pm and Mr. Morgan will be introduced at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, but in order to know how much food that we will need, students should join the Science Club Remind by clicking on this Join the Science Club Link . Also Click here to join the Science Club Google Classroom. Please complete the survey once you have joined the club. Our Teen Science Cafe meeting are sponsored by Legacy Partners in Environmental Education.
2024-2025 Football Theme Weeks
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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)
- 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
Southside Panthers 2024-2025 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
Schedule Pick Up Days
July 31st - Senior Class 10am
July 31st - Junior Class 1pm
August 1st - Sophomore Class 10am
August 1st - Freshman Class 1pm
Parking, Locker and PTO!
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If you need to rent a park, reserve a locker or join PTO August 5th is the day for you!
Seniors - 8:30am
Juniors - 10am
Sophomores - 11:30am
Freshmen - 1pm
Fall Picture Day
We will have a fall picture day for students Aug. 20th. Students will be called by panther period classes beginning at after morning announcements. If you are a Dual Enrollment, co-op, or career tech student, please make plans to have your photo taken before you leave for your off campus classes.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer
Jana_brewer@ecboe.org
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
Senior Parent Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
6:00pm
Southside High Biddle Auditorium
What will be covered?
SSHS Counselors - Graduation, Transcript, Workkeys Exam, JSU Field Trip, GSCC College and Career Fair, School Attendance, Senior payment information.
Career Coach Katie Davenport - Building Resumes, FAFSA, College Applications, Scholarship Information.
Also in attendance : College Representatives, Military Representatives, Workforce Representative, Walsworth & Herff Jones
Club Day
Club Day will be Aug. 28th & 29th during Panther Period in the LC.
Students are encouraged to come check out all the clubs that are available to be a part of at Southside High. Students will be able to join clubs that day and get involved!
Senior Night - Football, Cheer, Volleyball, XC and Band
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Senior Night for our senior football, cheerleader, volleyball, cross country and band team members will be this Friday night, Oct. 25th, during a pre-game recognition. There will also be a recognition of the Rainbow Middle Shool Band.
Pre-game begins at 6:30pm. Football, cheer, volleyball and XC will line up on the Field House/Concession Stand endzone entrance and Band will line up on the Scoreboard endzone entrance.
For more detailed informaiton, students should contact undefinedtheir specific coach/teacher for their specific team/organization.
We look forward to this special night for all our Senior participants.
Yearbooks on Sale Now! Price Increase Jan. 1st
Yearbooks are on sale now at
Price is currently $65 and will increase to $75 on Jan. 1st.
Purchase yours today at https://www.balfour.com/alabama/southside/southside-high-school
2024 Yearbook Distribution
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
Remember When…..
Seniors, we would like to feature some of your most memorable moments at SHS! Please click the link below to share some memories with us.
All memories are not guaranteed to be featured. If you have a photo to go with your memory, please feel free to submit that in the form as well.
If you have any questions, please contact our yearbook staff at:
sshs_yearbook@ecboe.org
Schedule Change Request Information
Reasons to Change My Schedule:
I am missing a class period
I am missing a core class (math, science, history, english)
I have a course I have already taken
I have too many classes on my schedule.
If you have one of the issues listed above, please click here to request a schedule change.
9th-10th grade see Mrs. Tomlinson
11th-12th grade see Mrs. Clark
PreACT for ALL 10th Grade
PreACT will be given Tuesday, October 3, 2022.
- 10th grade students should arrive at the normal school time. Tardy bell will ring at 7:45.
- Students will report to the lunchroom to eat a free breakfast when they arrive.
- 10th grade students may check-out after the test is over with a signed parent note.
9th, 11th & 12th Grade Students
- All 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students will have the option to work remotely on Tuesday, 10/04/22.
- Students will be able to access all assignments through Schoology.
- If a 9th, 11th, or 12th grade student would prefer to work at school on this day, there will be an area in the auditorium set-up for them to work on their assignments.
Freshman and New Student Orientation
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Please join us for Freshman and New Student Orientation Night! August 6th 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Biddle Auditorium at Southside High School
Medication Pick Up Information
Parents,
All medication must be picked up from the nurse no later than Thursday, May 23rd. Any medication left after this date will be discarded. Than you! Any questions call Nurse Reeves 256-442-2172 ext 6
2025 ECS Career Tech Application
If you plan to enroll and attend the Career Technical Center for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete this application and return to Mrs. Clark .
Mrs. Clark has printed applications on the table outside her office.
Last Will and Testament
Seniors! Since this is your last year we are giving the class of 2024 a chance to memorialize their life here and leave something behind to the underclassmen. These will be featured in our yearbook. Only appropriate content will be used. Please follow the following format:
I, student first and last name, leave to underclassmen first and last name __________________________.
Please scan the QR code on the graphic or click here to submit your Last Will and Testament.
All submissions are due Feb. 1st.
Dual Enrollment Advisement Session
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All students that plan to dual enroll during the 2024-2025 school year will have an advisement session July 25, 2024 in the Learning Commons.
Seniors @ 8:30am
Juniors @ 10am
Sophomores @ 12:30pm
For more details and information, please contact Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Tomlinson
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
lauren_tomlinson@ecboe.org
Graduation Photos for the Class of 2024
🎓Graduation photos are now available for parents/students to view and purchase. Please scan the QR code to access or go to the site linked below and enter SHSGRAD91 as your code.
https://westcottstudios.net
Homecoming Week Themes, Activities and Dinner Information
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
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.
Meet the Panthers
Come out and meet the panthers this Thursday night at Barney Hood Stadium. All the fun starts at 6:30pm.
Meet the players and enjoy performances from our 2024-2025 cheerleaders and The Pride of Southside.
#pawsup #clawsout
Homecoming T-shirt Order Info
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Homecoming 2024 Tshirts are on sale NOW through this FRIDAY.
Get your order in FAST!
(see below for contact names)
undefinedCash or Check (made to Southside High)
SGA Sponsor - genia_fry@ecboe.org
SGA Officers -
President: Dev Patel
- President: Pranjal Sharma
Secretary: Corbin Driskel
Treasurer: Zander Smith
Chaplain: LeeAnn Satterfield
Reporter: Alexis Abel
Parlimentarian: Adalyn Phillips
Historian: Cooper Horton
Senior Sunrise Breakfast
Come and celebrate your Senior Homecoming with your Classmates!
7am-7:30 in the LC
Tuesday, Sep. 24th
Band BBQ Plate Sale
Help support Southside High School Band and order a BBQ plate. You can pre order now!\ Just go to www.theprideofsouthside.com
and click on the link to purchase!!!
Thanks in advance for supporting the Pride of Southside!!
Hooks N’ Hoops Bass Bash - Lady Panther Basketball
Hooks N’ Hoops Bass Bash coming to the new Southside Landing October 5th. Our girls basketball team will be hosting our first fishing tournament this Fall on Saturday October 5th, 2024!! All the information can be found on the graphic and you may sign up via the QR code or using this link:
https://forms.gle/fuUdc6JYfCdfr5NQ9
We are working on several sponsors and we will update the flyer as we add each sponsor!! All money being paid out is guaranteed for 1st-3rd place and big fish regardless of the amount of boats that register. The more boats that register, the more spots we pay out! Let’s catch some fish. #LTW
Final Exam Schedule 2024
AP Gov and AP Chem - May 6
AP Lit - May 8
Senior Final Exams (1,3,5,7) - May 8
Senior Final Exams (2,4,6,8) - May 9
AP Macroeconomics - May 10
AP US History - May 10
AP Calculus - May 13
AP Language - May 14
AP French Lang. & Culture - May 15
AP Biology - May 16
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11th,10th, & 9th Grade Final Exams
2,4,6,8 - May 16
1,3,5,7 - May 17
Wrap up the Rams
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Our Southside Panther football team will be playing in the 1st round of the 5A State Playoffs against the Ramsey Rams. The match up is Friday night in Birmingham at Legion Field with kickoff at 7:00pm.
Wear your shiny garland, tinsel, and bows and come prepared to Wrap up the Rams!
Device Turn In Dates
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Senior Class device turn in will be May 9th (or after your last final exam).
Underclassmen device turn in days will be May 16th and 17th (or after your last final exam).
FCCLA Bundt Cake Orders
If you place a Bundt Cake order through our FCCLA Club, those will arrive Monday, October 24th. Students will be able to pick those up Monday afternoon.
Seniors Final Walk
Take a trip down memory lane to visit your elementary and middle schools. You’ll treasure this experience for a lifetime! Arrive at Southside High no later than 8:15am.
BSN Sideline Store
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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.
Underclassmen Awards Day 2024
You are invited to attend and celebrate our underclassmen, 9th-11th grades, on their achievement this year.
May 15, 2024 @ 1pm
Southside Biddle Auditorium
Senior Awards Day
The Graduating Class of 2024 cordially invite you to attend the class of 2024 awards day ceremony.
Monday, May 20, 2024
Southside Biddle Auditorium
9:00am
2024-2025 Wrestling Team Tryouts
Wrestling tryouts are coming up for new and returning wrestlers. Fill out the Google form if you are interested in attending. We would love for you to come try it out. *Must have an updated physical to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4hNKJpHk2DKQitER66DS3u1qhbMK-xS9Kmt8_p-fbQFB-2g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Girls - May 13th 3pm-5pm @ Comp Gym
Guys - May 14th 3pm-5pm @ Comp Gym
2024-2025 Boys Basketball Tryouts
Southside Basketball Boys Tryouts
May 13-14
Current 9th-11th grade boys
3:00-4:00
Current 8th grade boys
4:30-6:00
Please click here to complete sign up form:
There will be a parent meeting Sunday, May 5 at 4:00pm in the SHS Auditorium.\ We will also have a parent meeting Sunday, May 5 at 4:00pm in the SHS Auditorium.
Lady Panther Basketball Tryouts
May 1 - 3:30-5:30
May 2 - 4:30-6:30
May 3 - 4:30-6:30
***Must have an updated physical
MAKE-UP Cap and Gown Picturs for the Graduating Class of 2024 - May 9th
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If you missed the original cap and gown photo day on April 17th and need to have yours taken, please click here and complete the form or see Mrs. Brewer to sign up. The date will be May 9th from noon-3pm. If you are taking exams that day during that time frame, please plan to go eat lunch at your designated lunch time and then come to have your photo taken as soon as you are finished eating. If you are exempt from exams that day and not planning to attend, please come at noon dressed and ready for your photo.
Contact Mrs. Brewer with any questions.
Students will wear their own cap and gown and cords.
Students will receive a QR code that will allow parents/students to view photos and purchase online.
Contact Mrs. Brewer with any questions.
Upcoming Important Events and Information
10 days ago
ACT Saturday Study Session -
Study sessions are free to any ECS student (Grade 7 - 12). Students will need to register using their ECBOE student Gmail account.
*Please note - Only Mesh or Clear Backpacks will be allowed in the classroom this year. All other backpacks must be stored in a locker. There is no charge to rent a locker.
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ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
Please complete the form below if you want to take the PSAT at Southside High School on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The PSAT is available for 10th and 11th grade students. Deadline to register and pay $18 (cash or check made out to Southside High School and delivered to Mrs. Clark) is Sept. 9, 2022.
The PSAT will not count towards your college admissions applications, but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. Some of the highest scoring students may win scholarship money, so while you shouldn’t stress out about the PSAT, you certainly shouldn’t ignore it either. Use the PSAT as practice for the SAT and ACT and an important guidepost on your college admissions journey.
9th Grade Scheduling Information Click The Link Below
By Cassie Clark
Deconstruct the Devils!!
Come support our Southside Panther Football team Friday, Oct.28th as we take on the Etowah Blue Devils at Barney Hood Stadium!
Wear your construction gear and use caution to show your support for our Panther football team!
Summer Senior Formal Photo Sessions - Class of 2025
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Class of 2024 Formal Drapes with option for Senior Portraits Quickly Approaching! Sign up today for your session.
Who is this for? Senior Class of 2025
When is this? Dates are June 18 & 19
What is this for?
This is mainly for taking formal drape photos for the 2024-2025 yearbook. There is an option for you to also take more portraits in outfits of your choosing. Electing to have senior portraits (photos in your outfit of choice) made is optional, formals (Tux and Drape) are a must or you/your student will not be pictured in our yearbook.
Where is this? Noccalula Falls (PowWow Room)
Please see the graphic and the sign up link for more detail information about the day. Contact Mrs. Brewer, jana_brewer@ecboe.org, with any additional questions.
Click below to sign up for your session
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https://calendly.com/westcottstudios/2025-senior-portraits-at-the-falls
All information from the June dates apply to this make up session as well.
Workkeys Exam - All Seniors
All SENIORS will take the WorkKeys on Wednesday, October 26. Seniors should arrive at the normal school time. Tardy bell will ring at 7:45. Students will report to the lunchroom to eat a free breakfast when they arrive. Seniors may check-out after the test is over with a signed parent note. This is a required state test and an opportunity for seniors to earn a college and career ready indicator before graduation! We need 100% participation. They will be learning more about the WorkKeys this week.
All 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students will have the option to work remotely on Wednesday, 10/26/22. Students will be able to access all assignments through Schoology. Allowing our 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students to work remotely on this day helps to provide the best testing environment for our students. If a 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student would prefer to work at school on this day, there will be an area in the auditorium set-up for them to work on their assignments.
Come Join FCA!
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
Freshman (9th Grade) Course Registration
Dear Parents of Rising Freshmen
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, we would like to invite you to our Rising 9th grade Course Registration Meeting. This meeting is important for both students and parents to gain valuable information about the courses available for our freshmen students.
Date: Monday, February 5 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Rainbow Middle School Lunchroom
During this meeting, our academic advisors will provide insights into the curriculum, discuss elective options, and offer guidance on creating a balanced schedule tailored to your child's interests and future goals. We also have a panel of current and former students that will share their different experiences and paths they chose during high school, and how that shaped their future. Students will have an opportunity to register for classes at this meeting. Additionally, we will address any questions or concerns you may have regarding the course selection process.
Your participation is highly encouraged. We believe that informed decisions lead to a more fulfilling educational experience.
Prior to the meeting, please take time to look over our 9th grade Course Catalog. Click the link to view the catalog.
We look forward to seeing you at the Freshmen Course Registration Meeting on Monday, February 5 at Rainbow Middle School.
Best regards and Claws Out!
Julie Tucker
College and Career Fair
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College and Career Fair
We will have a college and career fair Nov. 13 in our PE Gym for all Juniors and Seniors. Our Career Prep classes and Govt. Classes will attend.
Over 10 colleges and universities will be in attendance, military branches, workforce opportunities, as well as local employers that are currently hiring. Make plans to attend! \ If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Clark.
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
National Honor Society Induction
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We will have our induction ceremony for all new National Honor Society members on Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:45pm in the Southside Biddle Auditorium.
The ceremony will last approximatly 30 min.
AP Exam Registration Deadline
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Senior AP students taking the AP Exam need to pay your deposit no later than Nov. 14th. Payment can be made on My School Bucks or cash/check turned into your AP teacher.
Senior Baby Photos Needed
We are looking for baby photos of our seniors to be featured in our yearbook.
Please submit all baby photos to the Adventus staff via their email account sshs_yearbook@ecboe.org
All photos submitted must include the FULL name of the student pictured. Deadline is December 15th.
For more informations, please contact Mrs. Brewer
Jana_Brewer@ecboe.org
PSAT Opportunity for 10th & 11th Grade
Who: 10th-11th Graders (Optional
What: PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Deadline to register and pay: August 25th.
Where: Let Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Tomlinson know, and bring your money to one of them.
**Cost-$18.00 Check made payable to Southside High School or Cash **
Click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/4dX7fh9G9t9FrE1DA
About the PSAT:
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and many students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520.
Winn Dixie Community Bag Program begins August 1st!
We are so excited to share that Southside High School has been selected to benefit from Winn-Dixie’s Community Bag Program, which makes it easy for customers to contribute to their local communities.📅For the month of August, whenever a $2.99 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Winn-Dixie located at 3331 Rainbow Drive, RBC, we’ll receive $1. This is a great way to broaden awareness and help our cause.📢Let’s get started! Begin now sharing the news to friends and family. Call, send emails and post on social media. We have a couple of weeks before August begins to get the word out! The more people who purchase the Community Bag in August, the more we can raise!To learn more about this program, please visit seg.2givelocal.com.
FAFSA Family Night with GSCC
🎓 Seniors and Parents, if you need help or assistance completing the FAFSA, please make plans to attend our FAFSA Family Night with Gadsden State Community College Financial Aid Dept. They can assist all students, regardless of where you plan to attend college. Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Southside High School Learning Commons. Students, you received an email with a reminder and additional information.
ACT+Writing Makeup Day
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There will be a make-up day for the ACT + Writing Exam for all Juniors that missed the original exam day! The date for the Make-Up Exam is Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Please contact Mrs. Clark for more information.
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
2023-2024 Homecoming Court
Congratulations to all in our Homecoming Court!
Freshmen - Ciara Allen, Lily Barnes, Janice Hoenou, Rayla Honeycutt, Allie Humphrey, Allie Lincoln, Makayla Walker, Hallie Williamson
Sophomores - Aniyah Adair, Leah Lewis, Lilly Liu, Hannah Maddox, Brianna Mercer, Megan Salazar, Rylann Shaw.
Juniors - Alexis Abel, Jalyn Allen, Aubrey Bedwell, Macy Fortenberry, Addyson Gaskey, Laura Satterfield, Lily Steele, Asia Whiteside
Seniors - Diana Alhegazen, Mary Alice Anglea, Mallory Brooks, Jamie Brooks, Nevaeh Johnson, Saydee Kilgore, Camryn Lewis, Jaanai Narciso Chaves, Maegan Wheat, Katie Williamson, Sarakate Yancey, Daniella Zikpi
Men’ s Varsity Soccer Schedule
Feb. 8th - @ Boaz 7pm
Feb. 10 - vs Grissom 7:30pm
Feb. 13th - vs Coosa High (Rome, GA) 5pm
Feb. 17th - Rainbow City Classic
vs Albertville 10am
vs Sylvania 2pm
Championship 3:30pm
Feb. 20th - @ Sylvania 7pm
Feb. 23rd - Etowah Co. Tournament
vs Westbrook 7pm
Feb. 24th - Etowah Co. Tournament
vs Coosa Christian 11am
vs Glencoe 3pm
Championship 8:30pm
Feb. 26th - vs James Clemens 7pm
March 5th - vs St. Clair County 7pm
March 7th - vs Douglas 7pm (youth night)
March 12th - vs Lincoln 7pm
March 14th - @ Springville 7pm
March 16th - vs Susan Moore 1pm
March 19th - vs Mountain Brook 7pm
March 22nd - Southern Coastal Cup
vs David Crocket H.S. (TN) 8:30pm
March 23rd - Southern Coastal Cup
vs TBD 10:30am
vs TBD 4:30pm
April 2nd - vs Oxford 7pm Senior Night
April 9th - @ St. Clair County 7pm
April 16th - vs Springville 7pm
April 19th - @ Douglas 7pm
April 23rd - @ Lincoln 7pm
Senior Ad Yearbook Pages - Deadline to purchase quickly approaching - Nov. 13th.
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
Yearbooks Now on Sale
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📢2023-2024 Yearbooks are Now On Sale!📢
Don’t miss out on getting a yearbook!!!
Order here 👉 https://www.balfour.com/alabama/southside/southside-high-school
💲75.00 per book
🐾 Personalization Options are available.
🎓Seniors can purchase ad pages until Nov. 13th.
For more information please contact our Adventus Staff!
sshs_yearbook@ecboe.org
*price will increase to $75 after December 31st.
‼️Last day to purchase is March 31st.
Spring Hiring Fair
The Spring Hiring Fair will be held at The Venue in Gadsden on Thursday, March 21st. Seniors and juniors should plan to attend between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. dressed for success with resumes in hand. Our Career Coaches will be on hand and the students attending will check in/sign-in with them. You must sign in to be excused from school and attendance can be coded as "School Activity."
2023 Varsity Bowling Schedule
JV Bowling Schedule
SHS Panthers Basketball Schedule 2023-2024
11.17 - @ Hokes Bluff (VG/VB)
11.18-21 - Champions Thanksgiving Classic (VG) @ Champions Sports Academy
11.20-22 - Geraldine Thanksgiving Classic (VB) @ Geraldine
11.28 - @ Glencoe (VG/VB)
11.30 - @ Talladega (VG/VB)
12.01 - vs Etowah (VG/VB)
12.04 - vs Talladega (VG/VB)
12.08 - @ Ft. Payne (VG/VB)
12. 09 - @ Oxford (VG)
12.12 - vs Sardis (VG/VB)
12.16 - vs Alexandria (VG/VB)
12.18 - vs Douglas (VG/VB)
12.22 - vs Cherokee County (VG/VB)
12.27-28 - Supreme Court Christmas Classic @ Supreme Courts (VB)
12.29 - @ Gaston (VB)
12.29-30 - Alabaster Christmas Classic (VG)
01.02 - vs Glencoe (VG/VB)
01.05 - @ Lincoln (VG/VB)
01.09 - @ Clay Chalkville (VG/VB)
01.12 - @ Alexandria (VG/VB)
01.15-19 - County Tournament VG/VB @ Hokes Bluff
01.22 - @ Plainview (VG/VB)
01.23 - @ Etowah (VG/VB)
01.26 - vs Lincoln (VG/VB) *Youth Night
01.29 - @ Douglas (VG/VB)
01.30 - @ Hokes Bluff (VG/VB) at JSU *Senior Night
02.02-07 - Area Tournament (VG/VB)
02.09 -10 - Supregionals (VG/VB)
02-13-14 - Regionals (VG/VB) at JSU
02.26-03.02 - State Finals (VG/VB) at Legacy Arena
Dual Enrollment Interest Meeting
Parents of students interested in dual enrollment while in high school. please make plans to attend the informational session March 13th @ 5:00 pm at Southside High School Auditorium. We will have representatives from Jacksonville State University, Snead State Community College, and Gadsden State Community College. They will each have a 10-15 minute presentation with an overview of each program. After presentations they will be available for questions. This is a great opportunity to have all of your questions answered by these colleges and universities. Our Counselors will be giving presentations from Auburn University and The University of Alabama.
I am including a link below that has information on each DE program, as well as flyers from their colleges.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K417QfuSKnsng4iIGvNZDArsMRuS0Hd-GNVvwLyTTnA/edit?usp=sharing
FREE ACT Study Session Available offered by ECBOE
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Our next 2023-2024 ACT Saturday Test Prep Session will be Saturday, October 14th (8:00am - Noon) at Hokes Bluff High School for grades 7-12! FREE
You must register in order to attend.
ACT+Writing Assessment for Juniors
Good Luck to all our Juniors!
We know you will do well on your ACT+Writing Assessment coming up on March 12th.
No Cell Phones and/or Smart Watches allowed during testing.
2024-2025 SGA Election / Application Information
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Calling all upcoming Junior and Senior leaders! If you have served as a class officer or as an officer/leader in a school organization, then you can apply to run for the 2024-2025 Student Government Association. ****Please see Mrs. Fry in room 208 (between classes and at break) for information about the office requirements, responsibilities, duties and to apply for a position. ****The deadline for applications to be turned in to Mrs. Fry in room #208 is Wednesday, April 3rd.
Veterans Day Program - Nov. 8th
Our Veterans Day Program is planned for Wednesday, Novemer 8th beginning at 9:00am. Students that invite and have a veteran come to the program will receive one Homework Pass that can be used for one non-test assignment during this school year.
Also, if you have a family member who has served or is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and you would like them included in the school Veterans Day slideshow presentation, you can email a picture of them along with what branch of service they were in and their years of service to Mr. Zane Smith at zane_smith@ecboe.org. All pictures must be submitted by email. The deadline for submissions is Monday, November 6th.
The Veterans Day slide show will be played during our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 8th.
Club Picture Day
we will be taking club photos on April 24th beginning after morning announcements.
Volleyball Tryouts 2024-2025
Southside Lady Panther
VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
When: April 24-25
Where: Southside High School Comp Gym
Time: 5pm-8pm
Who: Upcoming 9th-12th graders
Please scan the code on the graphic to sign up! Contact angie_reavis@ecboe.org with any questions.
Veterans Day Parade Early Dismissal
Etowah County Schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, to allow students to participate in or attend the Veterans Day Parade.
Lady Panther Basketball Interest Meeting
Lady Panther Basketball Interest Meeting for all upcoming 9th-12th grade parents and players.
April 22, 2024 @ 5:30pm
Southisde High School Biddle Auditorium
***** At least one parent/guardian and all girls trying out need to attend!
Please scan the QR code in the image above to sign up.
Adventus (Yearbook) Staff Applications 2024-2025
Are you interested in being on the Adventus Staff for 2024-2025? If so, please pick up an application from Mrs. Brewer. All interested, even previous staff members, must complete the application process.
Applications are due April 19th.
Peer Helper Application 2024-2025
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Peer Helpers are now accepting applications for the next school year. See the Peer Helper board in the downstairs hall to scan or follow the link to fill out the application. Applications are due April 26th. All students interested, including former members, are required to fill out an application. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Barnard, or Mrs. Helms.
Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 23-27
Monday - Wear Red - Rally in Red and support a drug free life.
Tuesday - Wear Camo - Drugs can't find us!
Wednesday - Future Career Day - Our future is so bright drugs can't find us!
Thursday - Wear fall themed clothes - Don't "Fall" for drugs!
Friday - Black Out! - Don't let drugs leave you in the dark!
College Application Week
Certain Colleges in our state and across the country are waiving their application fee the week of Oct. 16-20. Mrs. Clark will be available to help you Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Davenport, your career coach will be in your Govt. classes Thursday and Friday. You are encourages to also work on this at home during your remote day Wednesday. If you are a dual enrollment student come in during the morning block if you need some help applying.
If you need a transcript sent to a college you need to order that electronically through parchment.
online transcript request
Southside High School
Create a new learner account
Use a personal email (not your school email)
order your transcript.
2024 Prom Information
Prom is Friday, April 5, 2024 at 210 at the Tracks
Doors open at 7pm
Lead Out at 8pm
Tickets are $40 per person
Ticket sales begin March 18th and end on March 22nd.
See Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Liggan to purchase tickets.
WorkKeys Test for Seniors
Seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test November 2nd. Students must bring their chromebooks and chargers to use for testing.
For more informations, contact Mrs. Clark
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
2024 Southside High Prom Court
Congratulations to our 2024 Prom Court:
Sigurd Elk, Kody Kueny, Gauge NeSmith, Skylar Russell
Mallory Brooks, Emma Byers, Macy Steapleton, Katie Williamson
Free Math Tutoring
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Free Math Tutoring beginning Oct. 2nd.
Monday & Thursday (every week)
3pm-4pm
RM 223
See Mr. Blume for more information.
Adventus Staff 2023-2024
If you are interested in being a part of our upcoming 2023-2024 Adventus Staff, please see Mrs. Brewer in the LC to pick up an application.
Completed applications are due no later than April 28th. You may submit in person or via email to Mrs. Brewer
For more information, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
Jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Senior Meeting with Herff Jones
Seniors will be meeting on Nov. 6th during panther period with representatives from Herff Jones about ordering graduation materials.
Herff Jones will be back at a later date to collect orders.
Senior Parent Meeting
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
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 8TH - Meet & Greet / Football Parent Meeting
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*****THE INFORMATION BELOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8TH.***
We will be holding a meet and greet for our Southside and Rainbow City communities to meet our new Head Football Coach, Ben Stewart on April 2nd from 5pm-6pm. Immediately following, at 6pm, there will be a mandatory football parent meeting.
The meet & greet will take place in the Biddle Auditorium at Southside High. Make plans to come and welcome Coach Stewart to Southside.
Veterans Day Program - Nov. 8th
Our Veterans Day Program is planned for Wednesday, Novemer 8th beginning at 9:00am. Students that invite and have a veteran come to the program will receive one Homework Pass that can be used for one non-test assignment during this school year.
Also, if you have a family member who has served or is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and you would like them included in the school Veterans Day slideshow presentation, you can email a picture of them along with what branch of service they were in and their years of service to Mr. Zane Smith at zane_smith@ecboe.org. All pictures must be submitted by email. The deadline for submissions is Monday, November 6th.
The Veterans Day slide show will be played during our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 8th.
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Rainbow Middle & Southside High School Band
Christmas Concert Featuring:
Beginning Band
Concert Band
RMS Chior
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
December 5th @ 6pm
At Southside High Biddle Auditorium
Spring Signing Day
we will hold our official Spring Signing Day for our athletes on Wednesday, April 24th at 1pm in the Southside High Biddle Auditorium. Please contact your coach for more information.
Etowah County Schools ACT Test Prep Session
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Our next 2023-2024 ACT Saturday Test Prep Session will be Saturday, January 6th at Southside High School for grades 7-12! FREE
You must register in order to attend.
Please click here to register. (Link will be added soon)
Senior Baby Pictures for Yearbook Deadline
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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.
2024 Southside Panthers Varsity Baseball Schedule
Feb. 15 vs Coosa 4:30pm
Feb. 16 @ Pell City 4:30pm
Feb. 19th @ Springville 1pm
Feb. 20th vs Sardis 4:30pm
Feb. 22nd @ Hokes Bluff 4:30pm
Feb. 24th @ Coosa 10am
Feb. 24th @ Coosa 12pm (Cordova)
Etowah County Tournament @ Hokes Bluff
Feb. 27th vs West End 4:30pm
Feb. 27th vs Glencoe 7pm
Feb. 28th TBD
March 5th vs Moody 7pm
March 8th vs Jacksonville 7pm
March 9th @ Scottsboro 2:30pm (Athens)
March 9th @ Scottsboro 5pm
March 12th @ Glencoe 4:30pm
March 14th vs Springville 7pm
March 16th @ Oneonta 1:30pm (Lawrence County)
March 16th @ Oneonta 4pm
March 19th @ Lincoln 7pm
March 21th vs Lincoln (DH) 4:30pm
March 23rd @ Sardis 1:30pm (Madison Academy)
March 23rd @ Sardis 4pm
Spring Break Tournament (Gulf Shores)
March 25th vs Columbia Academy, TN 11:30am - Sims Park
March 26th vs Naperville Central, IL 2pm - Gulf Shores Sportsplex
March 26th vs West Point 4:30pm - Gulf Shores Sportsplex
March 27th vs Charles Henderson 9am - Fairhope High School
March 27th Championship Day TBD - Gulf Shores Sportsplex
April 1st @ Leeds 4:30pm
April 4th vs Pinson Valley 7pm
April 9th vs Alexandria 7pm
April 11th @ Alexandria 4:30pm (DH)
April 13th @ Clay Chalkvillle 1:30pm
April 15th vs Hokes Bluff 4:30pm
JV Baseball Schedule
Feb. 15th - vs Coosa Christian 7pm
Feb. 16th - @ Pell City 7pm
Feb. 19th - @ Springville 4pm
Feb. 20th - vs Sardis 7pm
Feb. 22nd - @ Hokes Bluff 7pm
March 1st - vs Sardis 4:30pm
March 5th - vs Moody 4:30pm
March 7th - vs Cherokee County 4:30pm
March 8th - vs Jacksonville 4:30pm
March 11th - vs Leeds 7pm
March 12th - @ Glencoe 7pm
March 14th - vs Springville 4:30pm
March 15th - @ Sardis 4:30pm
March 19th - @ Lincoln 4:30pm
March 29th - @ Hokes Bluff 4pm
March 30th - @ Glencoe
April 1st - @ Leeds 7pm
April 4th - @ Pinson Valley 4:30pm
April 5th - @ Cherokee County 4:30pm
April 9th - vs Alexandria 4:30pm
April 11th - @ Clay Chalkville 11am
April 15th - @ Hokes Bluff 7:30pm
Track Tryouts
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It's that time of the year. Please fill out the google form if you are interested in trying out\ Middle School tryouts are Tuesday, November 28th @ 3:15 p.m. at RMS.
High School tryouts are Wednesday, November 29th @ 3:15 p.m. at RMS.
Make-up tryouts will be Wednesday, December 6th @ 3:15 p.m. at RMS.\ *Please choose 1 of the 3 dates.
*Please bring your own water.
*Please dress for the weather.
*PLEASE communicate by email with Coach Cargill at ray_cargill@ecboe.org, if you have any questions or if a date doesn't work for you.
Veterans Day Parade Early Dismissal
Etowah County Schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, to allow students to participate in or attend the Veterans Day Parade.
Fall Signing Day - Nov. 29th
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Our fall athletic signing date is November 29th on a Wednesday at 1:00 pm. We will have all fall signees participate in one big event with refreshments for signees, parents and coaches directly after the ceremony. This same recognition will be done again in the spring.
Student-athletes are responsible for table decorations in their respective collegiate colors. Invite guest speakers to speak if needed. Please make sure to let your coach know if you will have a speaker coming to participate.
Spring Athlete Media Guide Photo Day
All Spring Athletes will have their individual and group photos taken in uniform on the following days.
Feb. 6th @ 1:30pm (Soccer, Tennis, Track)
Feb. 8th @ 1:30pm (Baseball and Softball)
*Golf will schedule with the photographer at the Golf Course
Athletes, please check with your coach for more detailed information. RMS athletes involved will be busses to Southside High on these dates. Please contact AD Angie Reavis with questions.
Angie_reavis@ecboe.org
FAFSA Family Night with GSCC
🎓 Seniors and Parents, if you need help or assistance completing the FAFSA, please make plans to attend our FAFSA Family Night with Gadsden State Community College Financial Aid Dept. They can assist all students, regardless of where you plan to attend college. Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Southside High School Learning Commons. Students, you received an email with a reminder and additional information.
Homecoming T-Shirt Information
Homecoming T-shirts on sale!
‼️Last day to purchase shirts is this Thursday, Sept. 21.
💲T-shirts are $20.
You may place an order with Mrs. Fry in RM 208 or with any of the SGA officers.
For more information or details contact Mrs. Fry.
AP Exam Registration - Deposit Deadline
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Senior AP students taking the AP Exam need to pay your deposit no later than Nov. 14th. Payment can be made on My School Bucks or cash/check turned into your AP teacher.
College and Career Fair
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We will have a college and career fair Nov. 13 in our PE Gym for all Juniors and Seniors. Our Career Prep classes and Govt. Classes will attend.
Over 10 colleges and universities will be in attendance, military branches, workforce opportunities, as well as local employers that are currently hiring. Make plans to attend!
For more information or to ask a question, contact Mrs. Clark.
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
AU Dual Enrollment Student and Parent Meetings
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Attention 9th - 10th grade students interested in Auburn Dual Enrollment for automatic acceptance to their University after graduating high school. A Dual Enrollment representative from Auburn will be on our campus Jan. 10th during Panther Period to meet with 9th and 10th grade students to explain how their DE program works. She will also meet with parents Jan 10th at 5:30 pm in our auditorium. If you think you want to attend Auburn and need DE for automatic acceptance, it is important that you attend this meeting.
If you are a junior and are currently enrolled in their DE program, she can meet with you as well to answer any questions.
Midterm Dates
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Midterm Dates/ Final Exams for Half Credit Courses
December 13 - ODD Blocks (1,3,5,7)
December 14 - EVEN Blocks (2,4,6,8)
December 15 - Makeup Midterms
Formal Athlete, Who's Who, & Senior Notable Picture Day
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All Athlete Formal photos will be taken on January 23rd. All male athletes are asked to wear a dark colored sport coat and tie of their choice. Female Athletes are asked to wear a dark colored dress or dressy blouse and pants.
All Who's Who winners for each class as well as Senior Notables will also be taking photos. Please prepare to come dressed in business casual attire.
PreACT for All 10th Grade Students
The PreACT will be given to ALL 10th grade students, Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Please be prepared to have your chromebooks charged and with you for the test. Dual Enrollment students in the 10th grade MUST report to school that morning for the test.
National Honor Society Induction
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We will have our National Honor Society Induction ceremony for new memebers on February 28, 2024 at 12:45pm in the Southside High School Biddle Auditorium.
The ceremony will last approximately 30 min.
3 Man Scramble Golf Tournament
Register now to enter a 3 man scramble golf tournament supporting our Southside Golf Team.
When: March 19, 2023
Match Time: 1:30pm
Place: Briarmead Golf Course
Cost: $60 per player - $20 team mulligan package (Lunch included)
Business Sponsorships Available: Hole sponsorship $100, Team sponsorship $180, Hole & Team Sponsorship $280
For more information, contact Jake Nicholas - jake_nichols@ecboe.org
FFA Farmers’ Market Event 7/22
📢 We have B I G news! 📢
Southside FFA will be hosting a farmers’ market event from 9-11 on Saturday 7/22! Our goal is to allow community members to gain access to agricultural products in one convenient location. We will be set up in the gravel lot off of HWY 77 (in front of the field house) and will have food trucks on site, as well! Please consider setting up or coming out to check it out. There will be no registration or entry fees, but we ask that you please consider making a donation to the donation jar which will be located at the information tent. All cash donations will be converted to a check which will be donated to the Etowah Baptist Mission Center. This event has been completely planned by our chapter officers and committee chairs and with your support will hopefully be a huge success. We can’t wait to host and visit with each of you!
Please email our advisor, Allison Heald, at allison_heald@ecboe.org if you are interested in setting up or if you have any questions! 📧
FALL BREAK
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.
Important Upcoming Dates - Back to School
Please make note of the important upcoming dates!
July 25th - Dual Enrollment Advisement Meeting in the Learning Commons Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10am; Sophomores - 12:30
July 26th-27th - New Student Enrollment Days (click herefor specific info.)
July 31st - Schedule and Chromebook Pick up. (Sr. - 8:30/Jr. 1pm)
August 1st - Schedule and Chromebook Pick up. (Sop. - 8:30/Fre. - 1pm)
August 4th - Locker & Parking Rental, Yearbook & Supplies pickup & Join PTO!
Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10am; Sophomores - 11:30; Freshman - 1pm
August 7th - New Student and Freshman Orientation - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
August 9th - First Day of School for all students
To see all this and more details in a written document, pleaseclick here.
Homecoming Senior Breakfast
SENIORS - Make plans now to join your class for breakfast Monday morning in the LC to kick off Homecoming week!
7am, September 25th.
Homecoming Dinner
Our Homecoming Dinner will be September 28th. This year we will be hosting the dinner out of our competition gym on School Drive across from the football field.
Our menu for the dinner is:
Chicken & Dressing, Ham, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Roll & Drink
Tickets are $15.00 per plate (funds raised go to support our boys and girls basketball programs).
You can begin purchasing tickets September 18th. All boys and girls basketball players will have tickets to sell. You can also purchase tickets at the school in the front office or at the gate of our JV and Middle School football games this week.
During our dinner, we will also be hosting a bake sale and a split the pot raffle event.
For more information, please contact Coach Holderfield.
Chad_holderfield@ecboe.org
Photo Booth Opportunity at Community Pep Rally
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Please stop by the Yearbook Photo Booth Thursday afternoon and have your photo taken. The Booth will be located in between the concession stands. All funds raised will go to support our yearbook program and cost of production of our book.
Homecoming Theme Days
Monday - ‘Mercia Monday (Red, White, & Blue)
Tuesday - Rhyme without Reason (odd rhyming combinations)
Wednesday - Safari (animal prints)
Thursday - T-Day (Seniors/Togas, Juniors/Throwback, Sophomores/Tacky, Freshmen/Toddlers)
Friday - Spirit Day
Homecoming Daily Activities
Monday - Senior Sunrise Breakfast in the Learning Commons 7am-7:30am
Tuesday - Homecoming Court Assembly @ 9:15am in the Auditorium
Wednesday - Faculty vs Senior kickball game @ 9:00am on the softball field
Thursday - Constitutional Jeopardy @ 9:15am, Homecoming Dinner at Competition Gym 4pm-8pm, Homecoming Parade on School Drive @ 6pm, Community Pep Rally at Barney Hood Stadium following parade.
Friday - Pep Rally and Panther Olympics @ 9:15am in the auditorium, Football game vs Boaz Pregame @ 6pm Kickoff @7pm. Homecoming queen will be crowned at half time and The Pride of Southside will perform their entire show after the game.
Homecoming Float/Yard Display Information
Students will begin working on yard displays/floats next week. Please check in with your Class Representatives to find out how you can help.
Work days are Monday-Wed. 3:15-7:15
All students are encourage to come and participate in the process of creating and building their designs. There will be teacher and parent supervision during these hours.
Read Across America Day
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
We will celebrate on March 2nd by wearing Red, White and Blue and enjoying a few of our favorite stories throughout the day!
Southside Wrestling Shrimp Boil
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. Last day to purchase is Friday, October 6th.
GSCC Dual Enrollment Annoucement
The Gadsden State Community College Dual Enrollment Specialist will be on campus Monday, April 24 from 9:00-12:00 in Mrs. Clark's office to answer questions and offer help with applying and registering for DE courses through GSCC. The deadline to apply and be considered for a scholarship is May 1, 2023. They will continue to accept applications through the summer, but for scholarship consideration there is a firm deadline of May 1st for applying and registering. This is for ALL new and returning DE GSCC students.
Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally
Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally
Homecoming Dinner at the competition gym 4pm-8pm
Homecoming Parade on School Drive 6pm
Community Wide Pep Rally at Barney Hood Stadium (immediately following parade)
Senior Parent Meeting
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, Balfour & Herff Jones
Southside Wrestling Schedule Week of Jan. 30th
Senior Newsletter (given out to students April 19, 2023)
Please click here to access the Senior Newsletter that contains all information about upcoming events, checklists for our Graduating Senior Class!
Join our PTO
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We are excited about our Parent Teacher Organization for the year of 2023-2024! 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 President this year is Mrs. Tracie Griggs.
Pleaseclick herefor more detailed information about how to join our PTO and to see some of the plans for this year.
Letterman Jackets for all Athletes
Herff Jones will be meeting with ALL athletes during Panther Period on September 7th.
Parents, please look for the information to come home after the meeting.
Herf Jones will be back on campus September 13th from 4pm-6pm for those wishing to place an order.
Class of 2023 Graduation DVD
Awards Day, Senior Picnic, and Graduation will be filmed this year. If you are interested in purchasing a DVD, please make sure to visit the table set up to order your copy! The DVDs will be mailed to you after completion. The cost will be $25.
Physical Exams for Spring Athletes
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There will be an opportunity for our Spring Athletes to complete their physical exams Thursday, Jan. 11th in the Learning Commons at Southside High School from 2:00-3:30. Please contact your coach to receive the form you will need to fill out and bring with you and for more information. Physicals will cost $10 per athlete.
Awards Day for the Class of 2023
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You are cordially invited to the Class of 2023 Awards Day Ceremony.
May 22, 2023
Southside High School Biddle Auditorium
9am
GSCC Dual Enrollment Annoucement
The Gadsden State Community College Dual Enrollment Specialist will be on campus Monday, April 24 from 9:00-12:00 in Mrs. Clark's office to answer questions and offer help with applying and registering for DE courses through GSCC. The deadline to apply and be considered for a scholarship is May 1, 2023. They will continue to accept applications through the summer, but for scholarship consideration there is a firm deadline of May 1st for applying and registering. This is for ALL new and returning DE GSCC students.
Southside Bowling Team - State Tournament
Individual and team Women’s Wrestling Photos Available to Purchase
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!
Important Upcoming Dates
Please make note of the important upcoming dates!
July 25th - Dual Enrollment Advisement Meeting in the Learning Commons Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10am; Sophomores - 12:30
July 26th-27th - New Student Enrollment Days (click here for specific info.)
July 31st - Schedule and Chromebook Pick up. (Sr. - 8:30/Jr. 1pm)
August 1st - Schedule and Chromebook Pick up. (Sop. - 8:30/Fre. - 1pm)
August 4th - Locker & Parking Rental, Yearbook & Supplies pickup & Join PTO!
Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10am; Sophomores - 11:30; Freshmen - 1pm
August 7th - New Student and Freshman Orientation - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
August 9th - First Day of School for all students
To see all this and more details in a written document, please click here.
Individual and Team Men’s Wrestling Photos Available for Purchase
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!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL Students for the year 2023-2024
That’s right - lunch will be free for all students in the ‘23-’24 School Year!
#TeamECBOE
Cap and Gown Photo Option for Class of 2023
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9 am - 11 am. You will wear your own cap and gown along with your stoles, cords, and pins for the picture. These pictures will be Pre-Paid and shipped to your house.
The package will be $50 and includes one 8”x10”, two 5”x7”, four 3”x5” and eight wallet size images.
Contact Mrs. Carter with any questions.
Click here to print identification for order. Attach payment to this printed form.
Football Spirit Themes
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)
IMPORTANT - RETURNING STUDENTS PARENTS MUST REGISTER STUDENTS
We are making progress, but we still have many returning students that have not completed the online registration. Snap codes have been emailed to those that have requested. If you are not sure if you completed registration, check your email for a confirmation. Once a registration is submitted, a confirmation is always emailed from Powerschool registration support.
Reminder:
Parents/guardians must complete the Online Returning Student Registration each year. Snap codes have been sent out by email. If you need a snap code, please email sshs_help@ecboe.org or call the school office. We need all registrations completed ASAP! Students that have not completed registration will not be able to pick up a schedule or chromebook and cannot purchase a parking space or rent a locker. If you need help completing the registration, please contact Southside High School. We will be happy to help you!
JSU Dual Enrollment Opportunity
We are excited about a new Dual Enrollment opportunity that will take place on our campus next year. We will offer Math 112 Precalculus Algebra through JSU's Dual Enrollment program. It will be taught by Ms. Sanders during 3rd period. This will count as a 4th math.
A JSU Dual Enrollment Specialist will be on campus Tuesday, April 25 to help any student wanting to Dual Enroll through JSU get registered and apply for the scholarship that is available for Dual Enrollment opportunity. The scholarship deadline is April 30.
Here is a link to the application for the Fall 2023!
Please see Ms. Sanders for questions about the Math 112 course. Please see Mrs. Clark for questions about other Dual Enrollment opportunities through JSU.
2023 Football Schedule
8/25 @ Guntersville
8/31 Hokes Bluff
9/8 @ Lincoln
9/15 Springville
9/22 @ St. Clair County
9/29 Boaz (Homecoming)
10/6 Leeds
10/13 Open Week
10/20 Alexandria
10/27 @ Moody
11/3 @ Etowah
RMS/JV Football Schedule
8/28 - Guntersville
9/4 - @ Hokes Bluff
9/11 - @ Piedmont
9/25 - Etowah
10/9 - @ Lincoln
10/16 - Sardis
10/23 - Alexandria
10/30 - @ St. Clair County (JV only)
SENIORS - UPCOMING DEADLINE
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Seniors, please check your email and make sure you have completed the scholarship award form sent to you by Mrs. Clark. This information will be used to organize information to be announced about you at Honors/Awards Day on May 22nd.
You can find this form by clicking here, or in your Senior Newsletter or email. Friday, May 5th is the deadline for entering information.
*See Mrs. Clark if you have questions.
2023 XC Schedule
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
Individual Bowling Team Photos Available for Purchase
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!
National Honors Society Inductions
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March 8, 2023
1:00pm
SSHS Auditorium
*New member fee $20
*Senior members, please pay your $45 fee for Graduation Cord and Stole
GSCC Dual Enrollment Information Session
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Attention 10th -11th grade students interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses at GSCC during the 2023-2024 school year. A Representative from GSCC will be here March 13 @ 9am to talk with you & @ 6pm to meet with your parents. Parents, please make plans to attend.
Baseball Parent Meeting - Follow Up
Baseball Parent Meeting
August 15th
7pm
Southside Biddle Auditorium
Click here to access the information presented at the meeting.
Robotics Seminar Opportunity for Juniors & Seniors
Juniors and Seniors,
You have an opportunity to be a part of a Robotics Seminar through the Army National Guard on Sept. 20 & 21. This is a 4 hour session with hands on STEM activity of building, creating, programing, designing and assembling robotic kits. This will also be a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to and learn more about career opportunities and college programs through robotics, computer science, engineering, and software programming. Sign up quickly as there are only 35 slots per session. Pick the date that works best for you. Location: Southside High School Learning Commons (Library), Sept. 20 or 21, 8:00-12:00.
Deadline for Awards Day Information (SENIOR CLASS ONLY)
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Deadline for Awards Day Information; May 5
https://forms.gle/LQWjcM9jtzgCREsG
*You will only be recognized at Senior Awards Day if you complete this form and provide proof. Proof of award or scholarship could be a letter or email (or picture of letter or email) from the college or organization.
List all scholarship offers, however only accepted scholarships will be recognized.
If you run out of room, please complete another form!
Come see Mrs. Clark with questions!
Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
Southside High School Lady Panther Basketball Parent/Player Informational meeting this coming Tuesday night at 6:30PM in the library!!
Please make sure all players 9th-12th are there as well as at least one parent/guardian per player!
This meeting will cover a wide range of topics pertaining to the 2023-2024 season, it’s going to be a great one! #LTW
Southside Baseball Golf Tournament
Let’s go GOLFING!!
Come out and support Southside Baseball at Twin Bridges Golf Club on September 23rd for a 3-Man Scramble Golf Tournament! Lunch will be provided.
All proceeds will go to support the Southside Baseball Program!
Event Information:
$300 per team
Mulligan packages are available for purchase
Cash prizes
Door prizes
It’s going to be a fun time at Twin Bridges!
To register click here.
For more information, contact:
Chad Brewer: cbrewerhvac@gmail.com
Shane Chappell: shane_chappell@ecboe.org
College Sweatshirt/T-shirt Day
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Everyone wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt from the college you plan to attend or have attended! This event will be March 6th, 2023 and is sponsored by our National Honors Society.
Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting Presentation Information from April 6, 2023
FREE ACT Study Session Available offered by ECBOE
Our 2023 - 2024 ACT Saturday Test Prep Session will begin this Saturday, August 26th (8:00 - Noon) at Gaston High School for Grades 7-12! FREE
You must register in order to attended.
Device Turn In Days
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Device Turn in dates are approaching fast! Please take note of the dates below! Don't forget all cases and chargers must be turned in too.
Senior Turn in - May 10th & 11th
9th, 10th, &11th Turn in - May 18th & 19th
2024 ECBOE Career Tech Application
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.
Awards Day for 9th - 11th Grades
Awards a day for 9th - 11th grades will be May 17, 2023 @ 1pm in the Southside High School Biddle Auditorium.
FCA Meeting
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meet every Thursday morning at 7:15am in the Southside Learning Commons.
First meeting for this school year will be Aug. 17th.
All are welcome to join! If you have questions, contact Coach Nails
charles_nails@ecboe.org
Auburn Dual Enrollment Info for Spring 2024
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!
Exam Schedule
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AP Gov and AP chem–May
AP Lit–May 3
AP Macroeconomics–May 4
AP US History–May 5
AP Calculus–May 8
AP Language–May 9
AP Biology–May 10
Senior Final Exams (1,3,5,7)--May 10
Senior Final Exams (2,4,6,8)--May 11
Senior Makeup Final Exams–May 12
9th, 10th, 11th Final Exams
2,4,6,8 - May 18th
1,3,5,7 - May 19th
Makeup Date - May 23rd
Individual XC Photos Available for Purchase
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!
Basketball Schedule week of Jan. 30th
Individual Football Photos Available for Purchase
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.
Summer Senior Portraits for the Class of 2024
The time has come to schedule those senior portrait sessions! The Make Up Date is July 18th.
Please click here to make an appointment that works for you.
We encourage students to schedule now even if it’s for formal drapes only. If it’s for “yearbook only” those can be taken at a later date. Yearbook only requires no sitting fee and only be a couple of shots.
Summer Portrait session info is as follows:
$40- two outfits and formals.
$40- formals only, a bunch of shots
$0- annual print only (APO), only a couple of shots, usually no chance to view proofs and taken at a later time during the school year.
You will pay your sitting fee of $40 when you schedule your appointment.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
Valedictorian, Salutatorian, & Top 10%
Valedictorian - Jackson Griggs
Salutatorian - Ariq Chandra
Kynleigh Noah, Sarah Burger, Alondra Perez, Parker Gross, Lane Falcon, Cammie Perkins, Kaleigh Wester, Tyler Howard, Mason Faulkner, Hayden Tucker, Chloe Roberts, Brandon Ayala Soltero, Rachael Wilson.
Yearbook Order Deadline
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Deadline to order a yearbook is March 24, 2023.
Please visit https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=null to order yours today.
Senior Band Individual and Group Photos Available for Purchase
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!
9th -11th ACT Scores
If you have taken the ACT and received a score of 30 or higher, please email Mrs. Clark ASAP. These students will be recognized for their achievement at Awards Day on May 17, 2023.
cassie_clark@ecboe.org
Spring Athletic Signing Day - April 17, 2023 @ 12:30
Athletes that have accepted offers will have the opportunity to participate in our Spring Signing Day coming up. Please contact the coach of your sport for information about the specific needs and information needed to participate in this special day.
Upcoming 9th Grade Parent Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Southside High School Auditorium @6pm
Come and meet the Admin., Counselors, Librarian, and 9th Gr. Teachers. Scheduling for the upcoming year will be discussed as well.
Students are welcome, but not required to attend.
For more information, call 256.442.2172 or email sshs_help@ecboe.org
Football Spring Scrimmage Game
Spring Week 1 is almost in the books. We are finishing the week with an inter squad scrimmage Friday night at Barney-Hood! This will also be our Rainbow Middle and Youth Programs Official Visit Night. We are using the $5 ticket as a fundraiser for our football program, but entry will be ran like any other Friday night in regards to the Pass Gate and Reserved Seating. Tickets for the game will only be available through GoFan. Our guys have had an incredible off-season, and weundefinedare excited to be back at home competing in front of our communities. This will be a fun night for everyone!
*Middle School Sign-In will begin at 4:30 in the House of Pain with Youth sign-in to follow at 4:45.
2023-2024 Basketball Tryout - UPDATED 5.1.23
Boys Tryouts will be May 22nd & 23rd
Current 9, 10, & 11 Grade - 3:00-4:30pm
Current 8 Grade - 4:30-6:00pm
In the Competition Gym
2023-2024 Baseball Tryout
2024 High School Baseball Tryouts will be Monday, 5/22 and Tuesday 5/23 from 6:00-8:00 at the Southside High School baseball field. Anyone interested in trying out needs to sign up with Coach Chappell. You must have a current physical in order to try out.
2023-2024 Softball Tryout Information
Softball Tryouts will be held May 22nd & May 23rd
Upcoming 7th-8th grade 3:30-5:30
Upcoming 9th-12th grade 6:00-8:00
Tryouts will be held at the Southside High School Softball Field
All participants must have an updated phyiscial on file in order to participate.
Lift-A-Thon for Ladies Basketball
Fall Picture Day - Tuesday, Aug. 29th
Fall picture day for all students, faculty and staff will be Tuesday, August 29th.
The photos taken during this shoot will be used in the yearbook for underclassmen this year. Senior drapes, taken this summer, will be used for the graduating senior class page in the yearbook.
Please make plans to have your photo taken. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
Jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Fall/Winter Media Guide Information
The Fall/Winter Media Guide compilation process has begun. If you have an athlete participating in our Fall/Winter sports programs, you have the option of purchasing an ad for your athlete that will be included in the Media Guide.
If you are interested in purchasing a page for your athlete, the money and form must be turned in to Cassie Clark at Southside High School no later than August 10th.
To access the form, please click here.
Urgent Message for GSCC Dual Enrollment Student for the 2023-204 School Year
Message from GSCC -
Please let Gadsden State know if you are still planning on take the Dual enrollment classes you applied and registered for in the Fall or if you have changed your plans. Please let them know ASAP. You will also need to let Mrs. Clark know in order for her to apply changes to your schedule for next year.
Check your school email, personal email, and GSCC email for messages sent from GSCC. There is tuition that will need to be paid, unless you have been notified from GSCC that you received a schoalrship.
Grease (School Edition)
Etowah County Schools presents Grease School Edition. Books, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Grease tickets are on sale NOW
PUBLIC PERFORMANC
Thursday, May 4, 2023: 7:00 P
Friday, May 5, 2023: 7:00P
Saturday, May 6, 2023: 7:00P
Biddle Auditorium, Southside High Schoo
Admission: $7.0
Tickets can be purchased at the link
Debit or credit accepted at the door. No cash tickets available
Southside High School Go Fan Page Link
Southside Girls vs. Sardis Jan. 18th 5:30pm @ Glencoe High School
Etowah County Basketball Tournament
Jan. 18th @5:30pm
All games played at Glencoe High School
Tickets must be purchased through GoFan.
Yearbook Orders Open ONE Last Day - April 6th
Because several students missed the deadline to purchase a yearbook online, we are going to sell books on campus this upcoming Thursday, April 6. We have to submit our final orders to Balfour Thursday afternoon, so this will be the FINAL opportunity to purchase a 2022-23 yearbook. Please bring $75.00 in cash or check (digital payments are not available) to Katie Carter before noon Thursday. Cash or Check made out to Southside High School.
*Books increase in price throughout the year. Purchase early and save $$
10th & 11th Grade PSAT Opportunity
Who: 10th-11th Graders (Optional
What: PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Deadline to register and pay: August 25th.
Where: Let Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Tomlinson know, and bring your money to one of them.
Cost-$18.00 Check made payable to Southside High School or Cash
Click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/4dX7fh9G9t9FrE1DA
About the PSAT:
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and many students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520.
Wrestling Tryouts
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Wrestling tryouts will be held on the following dates.
Girls - 4/24-25
Boys - 4/26-27
From 3-5 each day
Please make sure you have a physical on file or bring one to the tryout.
JV Girls Etowah County Basketball Tournament Bracket
Tournament Dates:
Jan. 16th-20th
Location:
Glencoe High School
JV Boys Etowah County Basketball Tournament Bracket
Tournament Dates:
Jan. 16th - 20th
Location:
Glencoe High School
GRADUATION - PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
Professional Pictures of your Graduate
To access, scan QR code or go towestcottstudios.netand enter the password SHSGRAD2 you see in bottom right corner of the QR itself.
Class of 2023 - Graduation Practice Info.
Graduation practice will be Wednesday, May 24th.
Attendance is REQUIRED for participation in graduation. You will be transported on buses to the Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University. Arrive to our High School Auditorium by 3:00pm to meet your Panther Sponsor. After taking attendance, we will board the buses, travel to JSU, run the entire program and bring you back to your High School. DO NOT bring your cap and gown.
Class of 2023 - Graduation, May 26, 4:00pm
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU for Graduation. You will arrive by 3:00pm and meet your Panther Sponsor on the Soccer Field, (in the case of poor weather, we will met in the lobby of the coliseum). Appropriate attire is required for this event.*
*Appropriate attire for Awards Day and Graduation:
Ladies: A dress or dress pants and top is allowed. Your white collar should be attached to your robe, unless you have earned a honors stole or officer stole. Flip flop style shoes are not allowed.
Gentlemen: Dress pants and dress shoes are required, with a collared shirt and tie. You may wear a bow-tie if you choose. Deck shoes and tennis shoes are not allowed.
Senior Newsletter (Given out to students 4.19.23)
Please click here to access the SENIOR newsletter full of information pertaining to the last month of school and Graduation!
Awards Day for 9th-11th Grades
Awards day for 9th - 11th grades will be May 17, 2023 @ 1:00pm in the Southside High School Biddle Auditorium.
Please click here for a document that lists detail of the Awards Day Ceremony.
GSCC Dual Enrollment Student Orientation
GSCC Dual Enrollment Orientatin is for NEW students, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Students only need to attend one session!
August 16th - 12:30pm or 4:00pm
Ayers Campus/Cheaha Center Auditorium
Gadsden State Cherokee/Room 130A
August 17th - 12:30pm or 4:00pm
East Broad Campus/Science Building Auditorium
Questions: dualenrollment@gadsdenstate.edu (256-549-8305)
Senior Chess Club Members
Attention SENIOR Chess Club members: if you would like to purchase a chess club honor cord, please see Mrs. Couch to pay your $7.00, either in exact change or with a check made out to SSHS, by Friday, April 21st. This is ONLY for those seniors who have signed up prior to April 10th, 2023.
Honors Day for the Class of 2023
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The Honors Day ceremony will be in the Biddle Auditorium; starting at 9:00am. Attendence is REQUIRED. Students will report to the Lunchroom at 8:00am, sign in with their Panther Sponsor and line up. Students will wear robes, stoles, cords and pin, but NO CAPS. Appropriate attire is required for this event.*
The Senior Picnic will be at The Alley from 12 noon to 2pm, following Honors Day ceremony. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Alley. Pizza, drinks, and bolwing will be provided for SHS SENIORS.
*Appropriate attire for Awards Day and Graduation:
Ladies: A dress or dress pants and top is allowed. Your white collar should be attached to your robe, unless you have earned a honors stole or officer stole. Flip flop style shoes are not allowed.
Gentlemen: Dress pants and dress shoes are required, with a collared shirt and tie. You may wear a bow-tie if you choose. Deck shoes and tennis shoes are not allowed.
Varsity Girls Etowah County Basketball Tournament Bracket
Tournament Dates:
Jan. 16th-20th
Location:
Glencoe High School
Varsity Boys Etowah County Basketball Tournament Bracket
Tournament Dates:
Jan. 16th-20th
Location:
Glencoe High School
2023-2024 Student Council Application Information
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Calling all upcoming 9 th , 10 th and 11 th grade leaders! It’s time to apply to run for 2023-2024 class officer position!
Please see Mrs. Fry in room 208 (between classes and at break) for information about the office requirements, responsibilities, duties and to apply for a position.
The deadline for applications has been extended until Friday, April 21 st to Mrs. Fry in room #208 by 11:00 a.m.
There will be a required class officer candidate meeting on Tuesday, April 25 th at 7:15 in Mrs. Fry’s room. If you are eligible, you must also attend this meeting in order to able to run for an class office position.
2023-2024 Peer Helper Applications Available
Do you find your friends coming to you for advice? Do you like making new friends? Are you interested in helping your school, classmates and community?
Applications due May 5th at 8:00am
Stop by Rm 134 to pick up your application today!
CLUB DAY
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We are excited about our Club Interest Day! The club fair will take place in the Learning Commons during panther period on Wednesday and Thursday, August 23 & 24.
The following clubs will be represented:
FCCLS, FBLS, FFA, Spilled Ink, Smokeneck Chess, LEO Club, ASTRA, Spanish, and Key Club
2023-2024 JV/V Volleyball Tryouts
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Volleyball tryouts will be:
April 24th & 26th
5:30-8
Comp Gym
For more information please contact Coach Reavis
Device Turn In Dates
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Device Turn in dates are approaching fast! Please take note of the dates below! Don't forget all cases and chargers must be turned in too.
Senior Turn in - May 10th & 11th
9th, 10th, &11th Turn in - May 18th & 19th
2024 ECS Virtual Academy Information and Application
Please review the highlighted updates to the guidelines. Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2023 (8:00 a.m.
SGA Officer Elections - VOTE NOW
9th, 10th and 11th grade students need to check their emails for the 2023-2024 Student Government Association Officer Election ballot.
The election will be open from 8:00 April 10th until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13th.
Thank you!
Senior Final Walk
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Arrive at SHS by 8:15 am
Wearing your cap and gown, you will be taken to tour our other campuses; John Jones, Rainbow Middle, Southside Elementary and finally Southside High for your final walk. Buses will take you to the schools and bring you back to the SHS campus.
Exam Schedule
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AP Gov and AP Chem - May 1st
AP Lit - May 3
AP Macroeconomics - May 4
AP US History - May 5
AP Calculus - May 8
AP Language - May 9
AP Biology - May 10
Senior Final Exams (1,3,5,7) - May 10
Senior Final Exams (2,4,6,8) - May 11
Senior Makeup Final Exams - May 12
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11th,10th, & 9th Grade Final Exams
2,4,6,8 - May 18
1,3,5,7 - May 19
UPDATED INFO - Cap & Gown Picture option for Graduating Senior Class
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We are offering one FINAL opportuinity for a cap and gown photo. May 15th, after Final Walk the photographer will be set up on the stage.
You will wear your own cap and gown along with your stoles, cords, and pins for the picture. These pictures will be Pre-Paid and shipped to your house.
The package will be $50 and includes one 8”x10”, two 5”x7”, four 3”x5” and eight wallet size images.
Contact Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Brewer with any questions.
Devan Lowe Honor Roll - Attention Seniors
Attention Seniors!!!
Seniors will be eligible to register to win a car each nine-week grade period that they make the A-B Honor Roll. Because parental consent is required, please have your parent or legal guardian come by with a copy of your report card and the provided registration form at Devan Lowe Inc. on Hwy 77 in Rainbow City.
Our business hours are Monday thru Friday from 8am until 6pm and Saturday from
8am until 5pm. A random drawing of eligible entries will take place before school ends in May, so you can earn up to 3 chances to win the vehicle by making the A-B Honor Roll for each of the first three nine-week grade periods.
Following are the registration deadlines (unfortunately, late entries cannot be accepted):\ • 1st nine weeks report card –
**Registration deadline - November 12th**
**Registration deadline - February 4th**
**Registration deadline - April 8th**
Class of 2023 Information
NEW DOC JUST ADDED!!! PLEASE OPEN LINK AND COMPLETE ALL LISTED ASAP!!!
- Senior Awards Day and Picnic May 22
- Graduation Rehearsal May 24
- Graduation @ JSU May 26, 2023 - Pete Matthews Coliseum @4pm
- AP Exams May 1-5
- Senior Final Exams will be May 10-11
- Final Senior Walk at JSJ, SES, & RMS will be May 15th
- Any senior that scored a 30 or higher on their ACT please let Mrs. Smith know.
- National Law Day for Seniors - April 28th- Seniors visit Etowah County Courthouse and participate in a Mock Trial.
- Attention SENIOR Chess Club members: if you would like to purchase a chess club honor cord, please see Mrs. Couch to pay your $7.00, either in exact change or with a check made out to SSHS, by Friday, April 21st. This is ONLY for those seniors who have signed up prior to April 10th, 2023.
2023 Scholarship Opportunities
- If you have received a scholarship or award, please complete this form. It MUST be completed by May 5, 2023. Proof of scholarship documentation can be a screen shot or files emailed to cassie_clark@ecboe.org
- If you have not made a decision or accepted scholarships just yet, it is okay. You have a little more time. If awards or scholarships are accepted and received after May 5th, please contact Cassie Clark at the time of acceptance/award received.
Order Transcripts online through Parchment
National Honors Society Chapter Fees
- If you are a member of NHS, please pay your chapter fee of $20 as well as your graduation materials $45. Payments can be made online through My School Bucks, cash or check.
Valedictorian, Salutatorian, & Top Ten Percent
Valedictorian - Jackson Griggs
Salutatorian - Ariq Chandra
Kynleigh Noah, Sarah Burger, Alondra Perez, Parker Gross, Lane Falcon, Cammie Perkins, Kaleigh Wester, Tyler Howard, Mason Faulkner, Hayden Tucker, Chloe Roberts, Brandon Ayala Soltero, Rachael Wilson.
Mandatory Device Turn In
On Tuesday (8/15/2023), we are required to re-inventory our Chromebooks. In order to do that, every student that has a Chromebook will be turning them in to be inventoried. If for some reason you still have a chromebook from last year that did not get turned in, PLEASE BRING IT BACK ON TUESDAY. We will then run numbers, request our needs, and reissue Chromebooks to students. This process will most likely take the entire week to complete. This effort is in conjunction with the ECBOE technology department. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Students will not be required to check Schoology during the week. They will not be penalized for not having a chromebook. Teachers are aware of this and are planning their lessons around students not having a device this week.
Key Club Officer Sign-Ups
Calling all Key Club Members! It’s time to sign up to be an officer for the 2023-2024 school year!
Sign-ups will begin Monday, Aug. 21st and close on Wednesday, Aug. 23rd.
If you are interested, please sign up outside of Mrs. Chandlers room on the 2nd floor of the school.
Upcoming 9th Grade Class Parent Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Southside High School Auditorium @6pm
Come and meet the Admin., Counselors, Librarian, and 9th Gr. Teachers. Scheduling for the upcoming year will be discussed as well.
Students are welcome, but not required to attend.
For more information, call 256.442.2172 or email sshs_help@ecboe.org
Attention Freshman Class
Calling all 9th Grade Leaders!
Please see Mrs. Fry in room #208 if you are interested in running for a class officer position. Applications are due by Monday, 8/21.
Southside Basketball 2022-2023 Banquet
Sunday, April 16th the JV and Varsity boys and girls basketball teams will have their end of the year. This is only for the 2022-2023 basketball teams! The banquet will be at the Southside Community Center.
Spring Athletic Signing Day - April 17, 2023 @ 12:30
Athletes that have accepted offers will have the opportunity to participate in our Spring Signing Day coming up. Please contact the coach of your sport for information about the specific needs and information needed to participate in this special day.
Athletes,
Each of you will have your own table (approx 4x4) decorated in "college" colors. We will have a main singing table which is in our school colors with our big banner backdrop. If you have balloons, please keep to a minimum (3 or 4) and feel free to decorate your tables with pictures, hats, tee shirts, jerseys, etc. The ceremony will start promptly at 12:30 in the auditorium.
Your coach or college coach (or both) will speak on your behalf. Refreshments will be provided in the lunchroom immediately after the ceremony.
Go Fan Information for for Spring Sports
We are excited to announce that our on campus winter sports (Baseball, Soccer, & Softball) athletic gates will be digital tickets only this year! All tickets can be purchased on Go Fan. We encourage our panther fans to buy your tickets online at Go Fan before the event. Have your ticket pulled up and ready for validation as you approach the gate. If you need to buy a ticket for someone, it’s easy to do, and you can transfer the ticket to them via text message or email. If an event is cancelled, your ticket will automatically be refunded. If an event is rescheduled, your ticket that is purchased for the original event date/time, will still be valid.
We wil also offer the option to use a credit or debit card at the gate if you prefer!
2023-2024 Southside High School SGA
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SGA President:
Mary Alice Anglea
SGA Vice President:
Mallory Brooks
SGA Secretary:
Emma Long
SGA Treasurer:
Sarakate Yancey
SGA Chaplain:
Taylor Westcott
SGA Reporter:
Jovi Marble
SGA Parliamentarian:
Adalyn Phillips
SGA Historian:
Dev Patel
2023-2024 Bowling Team Tryouts
It’s that time again! Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Panther Bowling Teams are May 2nd and 3rd at the alley. Open to all rising 7th-12th graders at SHS and RMS. Bowlers need to be there both days at 3:30 and bring $6 each day to cover lane fees.
Parent meeting will be the following Tuesday (May 9th) at 5:30 at the SHS library.
2023-2024 Adventus Staff Application Now Open
If you are interested in being a part of our upcoming 2023-2024 Adventus Staff, please see Mrs. Brewer in the LC to pick up an application.
Completed applications are due no later than April 28th. You may submit in person or via email to Mrs. Brewer
For more information, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
Jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Summer Senior Portrait Sessions - Class of 2024
Make Up Senior Portraits dates for the upcoming Senior Class of 2024 will be held on July 18th for those that could not make the June dates offered.
****Click here to schedule your session. The first session each day will begin at 9:00am and the last session of the day will be 3:00pm.
We encourage students to schedule now even if it’s for formal drapes only. If it’s for “yearbook only” those can be taken at a later date. Yearbook only requires no sitting fee and only be a couple of shots.
Summer Portrait session info is as follows:
$40- two outfits and formals.
$40- formals only, a bunch of shots
$0- annual print only (APO), only a couple of shots, usually no chance to view proofs and taken at a later time during the school year.
You will pay your sitting fee of $40 when you schedule your appointment.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
July date calendar will open at a later time.
2023-2024 Cross Country Parent Meeting
There will be a very important parent/runner meeting Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30pm in the Southside High School Learning Commons. We will go over our Summer workouts as well as important information concerning the upcoming season. Please make plans to attend and help pass the word.
A Night in Vegas - Prom 2023
Our prom will be held April 14th @ 210 at the Tracks.
Tickets are now on sale. Single ticket $35/ Couple $70. Doors open at 7pm. Lead out is at 8pm. See Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Liggan, or Coach Blume to purchase tickets. Last day to purchase tickets is April 11th.
Adventus Staff Application Now Open for 2023-2024 - Deadline April 17th.
If you are interested in being a part of the Adventus Yearbook Staff for the 2023-2024 school year, please see Mrs. Brewer to sign up and pick up an application.
Applications must be completed and returned to Mrs. Brewer no later than April 28th. You may submit the completed application in person or via email to Mrs. Brewer.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Brewer
School Supplies Provided by ECS
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Etowah County School Board will be providing supplies for all students. Students will pick up their supplies on their designated day and time.
August 4th
Seniors - 8:30; Juniors - 10am; Sophomores - 11:30; Freshmen - 1pm
Southside 2023 Prom Court
Drewbie Alhegazen
Gabe Baty
Lane Falcon
Mark Fuller
Jackson Griggs
Parker Gross
Brenton Heath
Tanner Robinson
William Shirley
JT Wood
Jaelyn Britain
Kenzie Boyd
Olivia Cardwell
Emily Davenport
Monster Garcia
Anna Leigh Hand
Bradi Jones
Cammie Perkins
Ashlee Roundy
We’ve been selected by the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program that begins in August!
We are so excited to share that Southside High School has been selected to benefit from Winn-Dixie’s Community Bag Program, which makes it easy for customers to contribute to their local communities.\ 📅For the month of August, whenever a $2.99 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Winn-Dixie located at 3331 Rainbow Drive, RBC, we’ll receive $1. This is a great way to broaden awareness and help our cause.\ 📢Let’s get started! Begin now sharing the news to friends and family. Call, send emails and post on social media. We have a couple of weeks before August begins to get the word out! The more people who purchase the Community Bag in August, the more we can raise!\ To learn more about this program, please visit seg.2givelocal.com.
2024 Wrestling Team Parent Meeting
There will be a mandatory parent meeting Thursday, May 18th @ 6pm in the Southside High School Learning Commons/Library.
Parents, make it a priority to attend. Our summer schedule will be discussed as well as other important info for our season. It's important that you attend.
Southside Basketball Fundraiser/Event
Coming up May 20th we will be having a HUGE community wide get together and fund raiser supporting our Southside Basketball programs as well cheering on our Police and Fire in our first annual Battle of The Badges Kickball game on the campus of Southside High School and our Southside Softball Field!
There will be several events going on this day. The full event will be from 12-6PM.
There will be vendors set up selling various things. Right now we have over 15 vendors committed to attending and over 30 interested. This will be a great opportunity to support local Southside and Rainbow City business and vendors! If you plan on being a vendor please sign up below on the link!
We will have a big cornhole tournament set up to the left of the softball field as well that is being set up and put on by Bama Cornhole with professional boards and bags starting at 12. The info for this is located below on the graphic! You can sign up for the kickball game at the link below as well!
The kickball games will be at 2:00 and 4:00 and info on those can be found in the graphic below as well! Police and Fire at 2 and Southside Basketball at 4:00 on the softball field.
There will also be LIVE MUSIC, a Bouncey house, split the pot, and a raffle going on as well as a homerun derby that fans can participate in between each kickball game once again all start at 12 and going until 6.
If you are a vendor or interested in being a vendor please sign up here!!
https://forms.gle/wPNGbN3SWhMVSYww6
If you are interested in being involved in the Cornhole tournament please sign up here!
https://forms.gle/odbw5qaDP9Cwwx8R7
This event will only be as big as we promote it, so please help spread the word and share this post. We are really excited for this event and to allow our community to get together right before Summer break and graduation!! Thank you!! All info can be found below.
2023-2024 Peer Helper Applications Available
Do you find your friends coming to you for advice? Do you like making new friends? Are you interested in helping your school, classmates and community?
Applications due May 5th at 8:00am
Stop by Rm 134 to pick up your application today!
Live from the LC
Check out what is going on in the Southside Learning Commons. This monthly newsletter is published by Mrs. Brewer and filled with helpful information about all things that are happening in the Learning Commons.
Click the link to stay in the loop! https://www.smore.com/kwq2g
Bowling Team Tryouts
It’s that time again! Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Panther Bowling Teams are May 2nd and 3rd at the alley. Open to all rising 7th-12th graders at SHS and RMS. Bowlers need to be there both days at 3:30 and bring $6 each day to cover lane fees.
Parent meeting will be the following Tuesday (May 9th) at 5:30 at the SHS library.
Vote for Class Representatives!!!
Don’t miss your chance to vote for your 2023-2024 Class Representatives! Check your email for your official ballot.
Voting ends May 3rd!
2023-2024 Wrestling Team Tryouts
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Wrestling tryouts will be held on the following dates.
Girls - 4/24-25
Boys - 4/26-27
From 3-5 each day
Please make sure you have a physical on file or bring one to the tryout.
2023-2024 JV/V Volleyball Tryouts
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Volleyball tryouts will be:
April 24th & 26th
5:30-8
Comp Gym
For more information please contact Coach Reavis
2023-2024 Softball Tryout Information
Softball tryouts will be held May 22nd & 23rd Upcoming 7th - 8th graders 3:30-5:30 Upcoming 9th - 12th 6:00-8:00
Tryouts will take place at the Southside High School Softball Field All Athletes must have an up to date physical in order to tryout.
Summer Chess!
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Calling all Chess Club members and more.... Mrs. Couch has reserved Monday afternoons from 2-4pm in June and July at Southside Community Center for community chess meetings. People will need to bring their own boards, but there will be space available for all ages, young and old, to come together and play chess.
It is the hottest part of the day, so folks are able to cool off in the afternoons, relax, and play some chess.
2023-2024 Baseball Tryout
2024 High School Baseball Tryouts will be Monday, 5/22 and Tuesday 5/23 from 6:00-8:00 at the Southside High School baseball field. Anyone interested in trying out needs to sign up with Coach Chappell. You must have a current physical in order to try out.
Girls Basketball Lift-A-Thon May 23rd 6:00 pm
Players will ask for pledges before the Lift-A-Thon per pound. Example .10 cent per pound. Each player will record a max lift on deadlift, squat, and bench. After the three lifts the player will add together all max weights for a combined total weight. Example, 225 max squat + 115 max bench } 250 max deadlift = 590lbs. If this player had someone with a donation of .10 cents per pound they would pay out $59 to the player. Donors can donate any amount they want per pound or donate a lump sum. Each player will try to get as many pledges as possible. These donations will go directly to paying for Summer play dates, camps, and our trip to The University of Tennessee in June. Thank you for all of your support for the 2023 5A Area 12 Champion and 2023 Elite 8 Lady Panther Basketball Team!!!
2023-2024 Basketball Tryout - UPDATED 5.1.23
Due to Spring Sports, Southside BOYS Basketball Tryouts have been rescheduled. Here is an updated schedule. Please contact Coach Holderfield w/ questions.
MAY 22ND - TRYOUTS - CURRENT 9TH-11TH GRADE 3:00-4:30 CURRENT 8TH GRADE 4:30-6:00
MAY 23RD - TRYOUTS - CURRENT 9TH-11TH GRADE 3:00-4:30 CURRENT 8TH GRADE 4:30-6:00
In the Competition Gym
ACCESS Classes for 2022-2023 End May 10th
All ACCESS courses end May 10th. All work must be submitted by this day. Late work will not be accepted.
Please contact Mrs. Boatwright for more information.
Claws Out Cafe
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Cafe' Hours :
Monday - Friday
Opens daily at 8:30 and closes after break
Menu Items and Prices:
Coffee - $2
Hot Chocolate - $1
Cookies - 2 for $1
Payment Types Accepted are:
Exact change (cash) or CC/Debit/Apple Pay *please remember if using digital payment, a charge of $1.00 per item will be added to your transaction. This is a fee charged for use of service from company.
School Messenger App
Parents and students are highly encouraged to download and sign up/register for the School Messenger App.
- Students and Parents must create an account. Parents must use the email that they gave and is listed in PowerSchool. Students must use their @student.echoes.org account to create their account.
School Messenger will be used by Faculty, Coaches, Sponsors and Admin to communicate with students and parents.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer.
School Messenger “How To” Guide
Please click here to access a helpful PDF for downloading, registering and signing into the School Messenger App.
2023-2024 Womens Soccer Tryout Information
If you are interested in playing soccer for Southside High School, please complete this the interest form.
We will have try-outs August 28th & 29th.
New prospective players are welcome to train with us this summer. They will need a Dragonfly Account with a current physical to participate.
undefinedCollective Communication will be established 2 weeks prior to training starting.
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FFA Lawn Games Social
FFA New & Returning Members Welcome!!!
Lawn Games Social
Don’t miss it!
Wednesday, Aug. 23
3pm-4pm
Southside Basketball Girls and Boys Fundraiser
Coming up May 20th we will be having a HUGE community wide get together and fund raiser supporting our Southside Basketball programs as well cheering on our Police and Fire in our first annual Battle of The Badges Kickball game on the campus of Southside High School and our Southside Softball Field!
There will be several events going on this day. The full event will be from 12-6PM.
undefinedThere will be vendors set up selling various things. Right now we have over 15 vendors committed to attending and over 30 interested. This will be a great opportunity to support local Southside and Rainbow City business and vendors! If you plan on being a vendor please sign up below on the link!
We will have a big cornhole tournament set up to the left of the softball field as well that is being set up and put on by Bama Cornhole with professional boards and bags starting at 12. The info for this is located below on the graphic! You can sign up for the kickball game at the link below as well!
The kickball games will be at 2:00 and 4:00 and info on those can be found in the graphic below as well! Police and Fire at 2 and Southside Basketball at 4:00 on the softball field.
There will also be LIVE MUSIC, a Bouncey house, split the pot, and a raffle going on as well as a homerun derby that fans can participate in between each kickball game once again all start at 12 and going until 6.
If you are a vendor or interested in being a vendor please sign up here!!
https://forms.gle/wPNGbN3SWhMVSYww6
If you are interested in being involved in the Cornhole tournament please sign up here!
https://forms.gle/odbw5qaDP9Cwwx8R7
This event will only be as big as we promote it, so please help spread the word and share this post. We are really excited for this event and to allow our community to get together right before Summer break and graduation!! Thank you!! All info can be found below.
2024 ECS Virtual Academy Registration Link and Information
Please review the highlighted updates to the guidelines. Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2023 (8:00 a.m.)
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Click here for Applicationsp=share_link>)
Juniors - Pick up ACT Scores
Juniors: This is a reminder to come by Mrs. Clark's office to pick up your ACT Student Score Report
Season Opener @ Guntersville - Kick Off 7:30pm
Wear your WHITE and plan to come out and support our Southside Panther Football team as we open our 23-24 season away at Guntersville!
Kickoff @ 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased on GoFan or available at the ticket gate.
Opportunity to Learn Korean
Auburn University to offer a FREE class for high school students to learn Korean
The class will meet for one hour, on-line on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The class will meet for a total of 8 sessions, from Wednesday, May 31st through Monday, June 26th.
https://www.jsu.edu/gasp/index.html
Optional E-Learning Day - Feb. 22, 2023
We are so excited about our Lady Panthers making it to the Elite Eight in the Regional Basketball Tournament! As always, we need our students and community support for these student athletes! Wednesday will be an optional E-Learning Day for Southside High School, so students and teachers can attend. If your student plans to attend school that day instead of opting for the e-Learning day, there will be teachers and staff at school to be with them. We are asking our community to please come out and support these student athletes! We need a huge crowd!
Girls basketball plays at JSU and the game time is 9:00am.
#WeAreSouthside #ClawsOut
Welcome to the Jungle
All students who attend the HOME game Tuesday November 15th will receive an official “The Jungle” student section shirt!! You will receive FREE entry to the next home game vs Hokes Bluff on Friday, November 18th as well. Only stipulation is that you wear your new student section shirt to that game!!!
”Welcome to the Jungle”
Southside vs Douglas @ Home
JVG 4:00
JVB 5:15
VG 6:30
VB 7:45
CHD Awareness Valentine Flower Sale
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SGA will be selling flowers on Valentine's Day for Children's Hospital in honor of Charlie and the Holcomb family. The cost per bundle will be $5. You may purchase the flower bundles during 3rd period next to the Learning Commons.
Yearbook Price Increase Coming Soon
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Coronation 2022
Date : December 3, 2022
Theme: Masquerade
Ticket Sales will begin October 31st.
PJ Day for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Foundation
Students are encouraged to wear their PJs and bring $2 Tuesday, November 29th to support a local foundation that does exceptional work throughout our county.
Please see the following video for information about the Foundation and how they make a huge impact in our county.
Away Basketball Game - Jan. 13th
Spring Media Guide Picture Day
All athletes, with the exception of Football and Bowling, will be taking formal photos Tuesday, January 10, 2023. If you have questions, please direct those to your coach or Mrs. Carter.
Veterans Day Program & Early Dismissal
We will have our Veteran’s Day Program Wednesday, November 9th beginning at 9:00am. Following our program, we will have an early dismissal at 11:30. Please make plans to attend both our program and the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Gadsden. The Pride will be marching and representing our school and community.
Away Basketball Game
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Southside vs Douglas
November 15th
JVG 4:00
JVB 5:15
VG 6:30
VB 7:45
Away Game - Dec. 19th
Southside vs Hokes Bluff
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November 18th
Football Parent Meeting
We will have our initial Parent Meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium for any rising 7-12 grade athletes interested in Southside/RMS Football.
Home Game - Jan. 9th
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Panthers play at home against Lincoln Bears. Come support our teams as they compete in this area game.
Home Game - Jan.4th
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Southside takes on Glencoe Yellow Jackets on their home court! Come out and support our Panthers! VG will play at 4:00 followed by the VB at 5:15.
Home Game Jan. 10th
Bowling Schedule week of Jan. 23
Basketball Schedule Week of Jan. 30th
Cap & Gown and Graduation Announcements Order Information
Herff Jones will be at the school December 07 from 11:02am-12:50pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm to take orders for Cap and Gown and Graduation Announcements. The Cap and Gowns will be $66.00. Seniors received their forms on December 01. Any senior that did not get a form and needs one will need to get a form from the front desk to fill out their heightand weight. The cap is one size fits all. You can pay now or just order them and pay when it comes in. They will also be in the front lobby that afternoon from 4 till 6 to take orders. If you have any questions please let Mrs Rich know and she will be happy to help you
Cheer Tryout Sign Ups
Stop by the Learning Commons and sign up to try out to make the 2023-2024 Cheer Squad at Southside High School!
Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held Feb. 20th @ 6pm in the Learning Commons
Clinic week dates are Feb. 21-23
Tryouts are Feb. 24th.
Anti - Bullying Week
November 14-18 we will be wearing odd socks all week in support of Anti-Bullying Week.
Let kindness fuel kindness!
Southside Panthers Baseball- Opening Season Info
Big opening weekend for Southside Baseball at HOME
Friday, February 17 - Opening Day
4:30 - Varsity vs Jacksonville
7:00 - JV vs Jacksonville
Saturday, February 18
Military Appreciation Day
11:00 - Southside vs St Clair Co
1:30 - St Clair Co vs Leeds
4:00 - Southside vs Leeds
Gadsden Youth Orchestra Interest Meeting
There is an opportunity for students to get more involved in the arts through the Gadsden Youth Chorus! This is a community wide opportunity for your 7th through 12th grade students to be a part of an extracurricular music program whose goal is to educate all students as aspiring, young vocalists.
Gina Garmon, Program Director, will have an interest meeting for parents, students, educators, and anyone else seeking information this Thursday, January 12th at 5:30pm at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts 501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.
Rehearsals will be Mondays 6:30pm-8pm at the Hardin Center starting January 23rd. There is ***no cost ***to join the chorus.
If you have any questions, please call 256-543-2787 or emailcoreybutts@culturalarts.org.
Home Basketball Game
JV & V Girls Soccer
Thursday, Feb. 2nd @ 6:00pm
We play Albertville at Barnie Hood Stadium
Heart Disease Awareness Month
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Southside students are asked to wear RED Friday, Feb. 2nd in honor of Coach Holcomb's family and to recognize the month of Heart Disease Awareness!
Lady Panthers Basketball Christmas Break Schedule
Come out and support our Lady Panthers during the Christmas Break!
Wrestling Schedule week of Jan. 23
Athlete Formal Pictures Make Up Day
Any athlete that missed formal picture day will be able to make those up on Feb. 14th. Male athletes are asked to wear a white shirt, blue or black coat and a tie. Female athletes are asked to wear a black or grey top.
For questions, please contact Mrs. Carter.
Send In Your Pictures
Students, parents, grandparents, and teachers please send in any pictures you've taken with memories from our school year!
Email photos to sshs_yearbook@ecboe.org or download the ImageShare app.