Southside Charter High School

Always a great day to have lunch with Principal Jimmy Hodges…soon-to-be Superintendent-elect!


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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.

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.

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

Today, SCHS students participated in a flag retirement ceremony.

Woodmen Life Chapter 15 collected flags from across Independence County that needed to be retired. Mr. Sturch’s government classes prepared the flags to burn, and local veterans helped with teaching the students the meaning and importance of respecting each part of the process.

Teaching the next generation how to respect our flag is important.