Southside Middle School

Southside Schools is pleased to announce two leadership appointments for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please join us in welcoming Brad McGhee as Principal of Southside Charter High School and Mandy Blevins as Principal of Southside Intermediate School.

Mr. McGhee brings a strong commitment to student success and educational excellence as he begins this new role at Southside Charter High School. Mrs. Blevins, who has served as Assistant Principal at Southside Middle School, will now lead the reconfigured Intermediate campus as Principal, continuing her dedication to students, staff, and families.

We are excited for the future of both campuses and look forward to the leadership, vision, and enthusiasm these educators will bring to their new positions.

Congratulations, Mr. McGhee and Mrs. Blevins! We wish you both a successful and rewarding year ahead.

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.

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

Our 5th and 6th graders had a great time at their fun day today!

SMS 4th Grade Fun Day!! 🎉

Congratulations to Phoebe Smith and Beau Baxter, the 6th grade Leadership Award winners!

Congratulations to the 5th grade Citizenship winners, Anna Watson and Tucker Dayberry!

Please join us in welcoming Dee Wilkerson to Southside Intermediate School! Mrs. Wilkerson will be teaching 3rd Grade, and we are excited for the impact she will make as she helps students learn, grow, and succeed next school year.

A big thank you to Wesley Brooks for sharing some reptiles with a few of our 5th graders today!