Southside Junior High School

05/28/2026

The 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are here!
Families can begin preparing for the upcoming school year. We’re looking forward to another great year of learning, growth, and success! 💙💛

Kindergarten
Plastic Nap Mat
Tissues
1 package of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes

1st Grade
2 boxes of 24 count crayons
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack
Change of Clothes

2nd Grade
Backpack
Ziploc bags (quart or gallon)
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes
Change of Clothes

3rd Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack

4th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Tissues (Girls)
Disinfectant Wipes (Boys)
Filler Paper
Backpack

5th Grade
2 packages of pencils*
Disinfectant Wipes
Plastic Zipper Baggies (qt or gal)
Backpack

6th - 8th Grade
Tissues
2 packages of pencils*
2 packages of college ruled paper
Disinfectant Wipes
Backpack

9th - 12th Grade
2 packages of pencils (10 count or more)*
4 packages of college ruled filler paper
12 blue/black ink pens
Backpack

Supply recommendations:
*Ticonderoga pencils are preferred but not a required brand to purchase.
**Plastic zipper baggies: Boys buy quart size and girls buy gallon size.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting!

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone in campus growth and student investment. Join us at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. Community members, school supporters, families, and local leaders are invited to attend and tour the new facilities.

Features include new classrooms, advanced science and technology labs, upgraded athletic facilities, a fine arts suite, expanded cafeteria and dining areas, arena seating, concession spaces, and community safe room.

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to the Hardins and Grazing Grace for the delicious breakfast spread this morning! It was the perfect treat to end the school year. We hope you all have a wonderful, safe summer! 🌞🔆 We will see you in August!

05/19/2026

Summer Meals begin Wednesday, May 20!

Breakfast and lunch are available for all children 18 years and younger.

Meals will be served in the Southside High School and Southside Elementary cafeterias:

Monday–Friday
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Families also have the option to pick up 5 days of complete breakfast and lunch meals each Tuesday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Southside Elementary for children who are unable to eat on site.

For more information about Summer Meals, visit:https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids

05/14/2026

Our 8th grade students rose to the challenge and scored an incredible 12% above the state average on their science test! As promised, Mrs. Vines paid up, one pie at a time!

We are so proud of the hard work, determination, and growth these students showed all year long. A huge shoutout to Mrs. Vines for making learning fun and motivating students to aim high! What a great way to celebrate success!

05/13/2026

Please help us welcome Katlyn Weaver to Southside Middle School! Ms. Weaver will be teaching our Middle School Choir program, and we are excited to see the talent, passion, and school spirit she will inspire in our students through music.

05/13/2026

Please help us welcome Savanna Nelson to Southside Middle School! Ms. Nelson will be teaching 6th Grade Literacy, and we are excited to have her join the Southerner family. We look forward to the creativity, encouragement, and passion for learning she will bring to her classroom!

05/13/2026

Southside Middle School is excited to welcome Lauren Gilleran as our new 7th Grade Literacy teacher! We are thrilled to have her join our team and look forward to the enthusiasm, knowledge, and encouragement she will bring to our students next year.

05/13/2026

Please help us welcome Valerie Doll to Southside Middle School! Mrs. Doll will be teaching 6th Grade Math, and we are excited for the learning opportunities and positive experiences she will bring to our students and campus.