Southside Middle School

09/07/2026

📚 Progress Reports Coming Friday, September 11, 2026
We are quickly approaching the halfway point of the first quarter! Progress reports will be issued Friday, September 11.

We encourage families to check grades with their students and discuss their academic progress. Now is a great time to celebrate successes, address any missing assignments or areas of concern, and set goals for the remainder of the quarter. Please reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions regarding academic progress.

09/04/2026

Southside Knights help us inform the community! What will voters see on the ballot this November?

The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.

We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.

Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.

For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.

09/03/2026

When the AC person gives your students a shout out, you can’t help but show the Southside SMILE! 😃😃😃 ‼️ #😃😃😃

09/02/2026

Join us for a heartwarming Grandparent's Day Celebration! 🎉 On September 11, grandparents are invited to share lunch with their grandkids and make unforgettable memories.

To ensure a smooth experience, please bring your own lunch and RSVP at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tAsXfJYZb8.

📅 Don't forget to arrive 15 minutes before your grandchild's lunchtime to check in at the Main Office with a valid ID.

Lunch schedules are:
6th Grade – 11:18-11:48
7th Grade – 12:11-12:41
8th Grade – 1:04-1:34

Let's come together to create a special day for our students! 💕

09/02/2026

The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.

The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.

As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.

For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Get ready for Southside Middle School Fall Football! 🏈 Here's the schedule:

08/31/2026

📣 Attention Southside Knights! 🛡️💙

Get ready for our Friday Knight Live Back-to-School Dance!

🗓 Friday, September 11
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Southside Middle School

🎟 Dance tickets are $10 and will be sold during lunch.

👕 Want to dress down during the school day? Purchase a Dress Down Band for $5 and enjoy a dress-down day on Friday, September 11.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate the start of the school year with friends, music, and fun! We can't wait to see all of our Knights at Friday Knight Live!

See you on the dance floor, Knights! 🕺💃🛡️💙

08/30/2026

📣 Southside Middle School Families,

Stay informed and connected! Be sure to read this week's Southside Middle School Newsletter for important school updates, upcoming events, student highlights, and key information for the week ahead.

📰 Read the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/1b359

Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to make Southside Middle School a great place for our Knights to learn and grow! 🛡️💙

Southside Middle School

08/30/2026

Thank you to the Southside Middle Community for a great opening of the 2026-2027 School Year!