MIDTERM DATES FOR 2024-2025
Midterm Dates for 2024-2025

Midterm dates (finals for 1/2 credit courses)

December 18- Odd Block (1,3,5,7)

December 19 - Even Block (2,4,6,8)

December 20 - Last day of the 1st semester/End of the 2nd nine week period.

Alabama High School Graduation Requirements
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

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

Key Club Food Drive
Key Club Food Drive

Please participate and help with the Key Club Food Drive. Bring in canned goods and place them in the boxes in the lobby.

Contact Mrs. Chandler for more information.

emily_chandler@ecboe.org

Senior Ad Page Sale Information
Time is running out to purchase your senior ad!

Senior Class of 2025

You have exactly 1 month (31 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

Veterans Day Slideshow/Assembly Info.
Veteran’s Day Assembly - Slideshow information

IF YOU HAVE A FMAILY MEMBER WHO HAS SERVED OR IS CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE US ARMED FORCES AND YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION, YOU CNA EMAIL A PICTURE OF THEM ALONG WITH WHAT BRANCH OF SERVICE THEY WERE IN AND WHEN THEY SERVED TO COACH VICE (RANDY_VICE@ECBOE.ORG)

PICTURES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. THIS SLIDE SHOW WILL BE PLAYED DURING OUR VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH.

Early Dismissal Nov. 6th @ 11:30pm

There will be an early dismissal on Nov. 6th at 11:30am in order for students and faculty to attend the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Gadsden.

Live from the LC - Monthly Newsletter

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

Live from the LC - Fall

Mrs. Brewer welcomes parent volunteers and guests to come and get involved in what is going on in the LC. If you would like to volunteer or have an idea that you think would work great for our space, please contact her.

jana_brewer@ecboe.org

Check out our Learning Commons Webpage here!

Backpack Policy
Backpack Policy

Students are allowed to carry backpacks that are clear or mesh to classrooms. Any other backpack/bag must be stored in a locker that is assigned to the student. Students will not receive locker information until the first day of school in homeroom. They will have time to find their locker and store their belongings during homeroom.

Free Math Tutoring
Free Math Tutoring - in the LC on Tuesday and Thursday 3-4pm

We are offering FREE math tutoring for Southside High Students on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the LC from 3pm-4pm.

See Mr. Bell for more information!

edward_bell@ecboe.org

Yearbooks and Senior Ads on Sale Now
Send in Your Photos
Yearbook Snap App for submitting photos

If you have photos that you would like to see in our yearbook, please submit those to our Adventus Staff.

Download the app "Yearbook Snap", search for Southside High School and join using code 2025.

All photos submitted will be screened and may not be applicable for use. Photos with hand gestures, offensive images, non school related activities will not be considered for use.

For questions, please contact Mrs. Brewer jana_brewer@ecboe.org

Join PTO
Join PTO

We are excited about our Parent Teacher Organization for the year of 2024-2025! Plan now to join PTO this year and getting involved in what is going on at Southside High. There is no better way to stay connected and involved in your students education than to be actively involved at their school.

Our PTO Presidents this year are Mrs. Tracie Griggs and Angie Davenport

Please click here for more detailed information about how to join our PTO and to see some of the plans for this year.

To purchase a Southside Strong T-shirt click here to place your order. All orders must be received and paid for no later than Friday, August 23rd. There are two options for payment:

1 - Cash/Check made to Southside High in an envelope or ziplock marked "Your Name/PTO Shirts" turned in to the front office of the school.

2 - GoFan (CC/Debit) click here for direct link for payment of t-shirt.

Stay Connected!
Stay connected

Stay connected to our PTO!

Text the message @shspto23 to the number 81010 and then go join our PTO FB Group "Southside High PTO".

Gameday Breakfast
Gameday Breakfast - by FCCLA

FCCLA will be selling their delicious biscuits and cat juice on game days this fall! Support our FCCLA and enjoy a traditional gameday breakfast!

Sausage Biscuits $2

Plain Biscuits $1

Drinks $1

*Claws out Cafe will not open on game days during break.

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

Students - 

We are really excited to offer a Student Athletic Pass again this year.  This student pass will admit a Southside High School or a Rainbow Middle School student to all regular season home athletic events for this year.  The Student Athletic Pass is only offered through GoFan.co.  It is $50.  Remember, this pass will get you into ALL regular season home athletic events for the year (volleyball, football, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer).  

Here is the link to purchase the pass: 

https://gofan.co/event/1578631?schoolId=AL2203

****This pass will not include area games or playoff games hosted by Southside High School.  ***

We hope all of our students will purchase a season pass and support your Southside Panthers! 

#WeAreSouthside #ClawsOut

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

Football Spirit Theme Weeks -

Aug. 23rd - Luau

Aug. 29th - Redneck

Sept. 6th - Blackout

Sept. 13th - Neon

Sept. 23rd-27th (Homecoming Week)

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

Oct. 4th - Jersey

Oct. 11th - Pink Out

Oct. 18th - Super Hero

Oct. 25th - White Out

Nov. 1st - Construction

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

8/23 vs Guntersville

8/29 @ Hokes Bluff

9/6 @ Lee

9/13 vs Ft. Payne

9/27 vs Etowah *Homecoming

10/4 @ Mae Jemison

10/11 vs Buckhorn

10/18 @ Gadsden City

10/25 vs Hazel Green *Senior Night

11/1 @ Pell City

2024-2025 Volleyball Schedule
2024-2025 Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 22 Geraldine/Boaz @ Geraldine V/JV 4:30/5pm

Aug. 23-24 Hoover Tournamanet @ Hoover V/JV TBA

Aug. 27 Oxford/Pell City @ Oxford V/JV 6/7pm

Sept. 3 Plainview/North Jackson @ Plainview V/JV 5/6pm

Sept. 6 Gadsden City @ Gadsden V/JV 4/5pm

Sept. 10 Oxford @ Southside V/JV 5/6pm

Sept. 12 Fort Payne @ Fort Payne V/JV 4:30/6:30pm

Sept. 14 Fort Payne Tournament @ Ft. Payne V TBA

Sept. 16 Hokes Bluff/Coosa @ Southside V/JV 4:30/6:30pm

Sept. 17 Arab/Gadsden City @ Southside JV/V 4:30/5:30pm

Sept. 19 Westbrook/Donoho @ Westbrook V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Sept. 20-21 Heff Memorial @ Birmingham V/JV TBA

Sept. 24 Geraldine @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Sept. 30 Albertville/Boaz @ Albertville V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Oct. 3 Fort Payne @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Oct. 5 County Tournament @ Sardis V/JV TBA

Oct. 7 Arab @ Arab V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Oct. 8 Oak Mountain/Plainview @ Southside V/JV 4:30/5:30pm

Oct. 12 Muscle Shoals @ Muscle Shoals V TBA

Oct. 16-19 Area Tournament @ TBA V TBA

Oct. 25-27 Super Regional @ Huntsville V TBA

Nov. 1-2 State Tournament @ Birmingham V TBA

2024-2025 Basketball Schedule
2024-2025 Basketball Schedule

11/4 Rules Clinic @ Jacksonville (VB)

11/14 Gaston

11/16 Jacksonville (Girls only)

11/18 @ Douglas

11/19 Guntersville

11/22 Hokes Bluff

11/23-11/26 Mako Classic (VB)

11/25-11/27 Oxford Tournament (JVB)

11/23-11/26 Champions Classic (VG)

12/2 @ Etowah

12/3 Moody

12/5 Springville

12/6 @ Thompson (Girls only)

12/9 @ Glencoe

12/10 Etowah

12/13 @ Gadsden City*

12/16 @ Ider (Girls only)

12/17 Boaz (Boys Only)

12/20 @ Sardis

12/21 Welborn (Boys only)

12/27 Border Wars @ Athens (VG)

12/27-12/28 Boaz Christmas Classic (VB)

12/27-12/28 Supreme Courts (JVB)

1/2 @ Springville

1/4 @ Welborn (Boys only)

1/7 Ft. Payne*

1/9 @ Anniston

1/13-1/18 ECBOE Tournament @ Sardis

1/21 @ Ft. Payne*

1/24 Gadsden City*

1/27 @ Boaz (Boys only)

1/28 @ Hokes Bluff

1/31-2/5 Area Tournament TBA

2/7 Girls Sub-Regionals TBA

2/8 Boys Sub-Regionals TBA

2/12-2/19 Regional Tournament @ JSU

2/24-3/1 State Tournament @ Legacy Arena

2024-2025 Bowling Schedule
2024-2025 Bowling Schedule

10.30 4pm vs Etowah (VB,VG, JVB, JVG)

11.05 3pm @ Vestavia Hills (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

11.06 4pm vs Oxford (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

11.12 3:30pm vs Gadsden City (VB,VG)

11.20 4pm vs Huffman (VB,VG)

11.21 9am Magic City Classic (VB,VG)

12.03 9am Huskey Howliday (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

12.10 4:30pm @ Oxford (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

12.11 4pm @ Hewitt-Trussville (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

12.16 4pm @ Huffman (VB, VG)

12.18 4pm @ Gadsden City (VB,VG)

12.20 9am Panther Classic (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

01.07 6pm @ Clay-Chalkville (VB,VG)

01.08 4pm vs Hewitt-Trussville (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

01.10 4pm vs Clay-Chalkville (VB,VG)

01.15 4:30pm vs Mortimer Jordan (VB,VG,JVB,JVG)

Eye Health Exams
Eye Exams - Nov. 18th

Eye Health Exams

Comprehensive Eye Exam: $20

Includes Diabetes Eye Exam

Date: November 18, 2024

Etowah County Health Department

Schedule your appointment Today!

Call: Joyce Patterson (205) 685-4194

Upcoming ACT Testing dates are OPEN!
ACT Testing Dates for '23-'24

Registration is now open for ACT fall and winter test dates! Save your seat for an upcoming test now: https://bit.ly/3RWTkmY

Registration for April - July test dates will open in 2025. You can sign up to receive a registration reminder and notification once registration opens using the link above.