On Tuesday, March 10, we will administer the ACT+ Writing which is a state-required assessment at Southside High School. Please review the information below carefully:
11th Grade Students:
For information about graduation requirements for Alabama High School students, please click here.
📚 Interested in Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) Classes?
Students and parents are invited to attend our Honors/AP Information Night on March 11th at 5:30 PM in the Southside Biddle Auditorium. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits, expectations, and opportunities available through our Honors and AP courses.
Mr. Smith, our AP Coordinator, will be there to share important information and host a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have.
We encourage any student and parent interested in challenging coursework and preparing for college-level learning to attend. We hope to see you there!
Join the Panther Ambassador Team! 🐾
Are you a rising junior or senior looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Do you have school spirit and a passion for representing Southside High School in the community? If so, becoming a Panther Ambassador could be the perfect fit for you!
Why Should You Apply? As a Panther Ambassador, you’ll play a key role in promoting school pride, welcoming new students, and building lasting relationships with local organizations. You’ll be the face of Southside High School, helping to strengthen the connection between our school and the community. Whether it’s at sporting events, fundraisers, or school-wide activities, this is your chance to make an impact and show your Panther pride!
What’s Involved?
How to Apply: Applications are due no later than March 13th. Be sure to stop by Mrs. Brewer’s office for more details and to pick up your application. This is your chance to get involved, take on a leadership role, and become a part of something special at Southside High School!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to represent Southside as a Panther Ambassador! 🐾
Get your application in by March 13th – we can't wait to see you become a part of our Panther Ambassador team!
📘🐾 Don’t Wait — Save Today! 🐾📘
Now is the perfect time to buy your yearbook and lock in the lower price! ⏰ Prices go up again on March 1, so purchasing now means more savings and less stress later.
Memories last forever… saving money does too 😉 Grab your yearbook now before the price increases!
✨ Price: $75 — now through February 28th! 💸 Price increases to $80 on March 1st, so don’t wait!
Preserve the memories, laughter, and milestones that made this year unforgettable. 🍂 Buy your copy today at yearbookforever.com!
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📰🐾 Hot off the press… The Panther Press! 🐾📰
The latest edition of Southside High School’s newspaper, The Panther Press, is now available! 🎉
Our student journalists have been hard at work bringing you the latest updates, stories, and highlights from around campus and our community. Don’t miss this edition filled with Panther Pride!
👉 Check it out here: https://enewspaper.makemynewspaper.com/web-c91c2e61e66997/2025-11-20-panther-press-3
Great job to our Panther Press staff for their dedication and creativity in keeping our school informed and connected. ❤️🖤
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📚✨ Need a little extra help in math? We’ve got you covered!
Southside High is offering FREE Math Tutoring every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00–4:00 PM in the Learning Commons.
📅 Sessions begin Tuesday, September 16, 2025. ✅ Open to all students! ✅ A great way to review, prepare for tests, or just build confidence.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for extra support—Panthers succeed together! 🐾💡
#PantherPride #MathSuccess #SHSLearningCommons
Registration for all test dates is now open!
Don’t delay! Register today!
🔬 Join the Southside High Science Club!
Love science? Want to explore, learn, and connect with other curious minds? The Southside High Science Club meets monthly and hosts exciting Science Café nights in the LC at our Claws Out Café.
Each Café night features guest speakers who share their expertise, experiences, and passion for science.
📲 How to Join:
Scan the QR code or click here to join our StudentSquare group. All information about monthly meetings, Science Café events, and other Science Club news will be shared in this group.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Russell for more information. Jason_Russell@ecboe.org
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.
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First Priority will meet on Wednesday mornings in the learning commons from 7:15 until 7:30. Bring a friend.
If you want to join this group, please click here to join the StudentSquare group. This group will be used to send out important information about the meetings.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the use of cell phones and other wireless devices will be banned during the instructional day in all Alabama’s public schools.
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We are excited about our Parent Teacher Organization for the year of 2024-2025! Plan now to join PTO this year and getting involved in what is going on at Southside High. There is no better way to stay connected and involved in your students education than to be actively involved at their school.
Our PTO Presidents this year are Mrs. Tracie Griggs and Angie Davenport
Please click here for more detailed information about how to join our PTO and to see some of the plans for this year.
To purchase a Southside Strong T-shirt click here to place your order. All orders must be received and paid for no later than Friday, August 23rd. There are two options for payment:
1 - Cash/Check made to Southside High in an envelope or ziplock marked "Your Name/PTO Shirts" turned in to the front office of the school.
2 - GoFan (CC/Debit) click here for direct link for payment of t-shirt.
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Stay connected to our PTO!
Text the message @shspto23 to the number 81010 and then go join our PTO FB Group "Southside High PTO".