Southside Elementary School

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

Happy Nation Speech Pathologist Day!
Today we celebrate Speech Pathologist Day and recognize the incredible impact Dana Sitkowski makes on our students each day!
Through patience, encouragement, and expertise, Mrs. Sitkowski helps students build communication skills, confidence, and success both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of so many students and families.
Thank you, Dana, for all you do for Southside Schools!

Southside Elementary School is excited to welcome Shelly Duncan as our new Kindergarten teacher! We look forward to the caring and creativity she will bring as she helps our young Southerners begin their educational journey.

Elementary Yearbook distribution is May 12th!

The May edition of Inside Southside is here!
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and celebrations happening in our schools.
👉 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaBPGZls9BRHjyqZ8f56Bj0BRR9hEGfX/view?usp=sharing

Just 2 more days of in-person shopping at the Book Fair. Online shopping will remain open until May 17th.
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6117034