Southside Elementary

Jerky has arrived!! Pick up will be Friday, May 29 from 12:30-3:30 at the back of the school.

Southside's Color Run!
Friday, May 29 at 1:00 PM
Southside students will run for free any additional runners will be $5 per person | $10 per family and will receive a wristband at the office. Wrist bands will be on sale starting Wednesday, May 27.

🍿 Popcorn Day is coming to Southside Elementary! 🍿

Treat your student to a tasty snack on Wednesday, May 13! Popcorn bags will be available for just $1.00 each.

All proceeds will go toward the Southside Senior Scholarship for a graduate! 🎓🐺

Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

🎉🍎 Southside Elementary is incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Melinda Hawkins for being named Teacher of the Year! 🍎🎉

Mrs. Hawkins goes above and beyond every single day for her students, families, and fellow staff members. Her passion for education, dedication to student success, and caring heart make a lasting impact on everyone around her.

We are so grateful to have her as part of the Southside family and couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Mrs. Hawkins! Your Southside family is cheering you on and celebrating this well-earned honor! ❤️💙

To our incredible Southside teachers

There aren’t enough words to capture the impact you make every single day. You show up with patience, heart, and an unwavering commitment to your students - even on the hard days. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a safe place where kids feel seen, valued, and capable.

Because of you, students don’t just learn, they grow. They learn to believe in themselves, to persevere, and to dream bigger.

Thank you for the long hours, the extra effort, the creativity, and the love you pour into your classrooms. Southside is stronger because of you, and our students are better because of you.

We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you. 💛

🌟 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers & Staff at Southside Elementary! 🌟

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–7) is right around the corner, and we’re planning some fun surprises to show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to us!

One easy (and fun!) way to get involved is by donating a small “From-the-Heart Prize.” These are simple, thoughtful items that you enjoy and would love to share—and they always end up being some of the most exciting parts of the week!

👉 Important: For safety and convenience, all food items must be store-bought and packaged (no homemade food items, please).

Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
• A packaged snack basket or favorite treats
• A movie night kit (popcorn, candy, etc.)
• A cozy gift like a scarf or blanket
• A small themed basket (coffee lover, self-care, etc.)
• A bouquet of flowers or garden basket
• A $10 (or any amount) gift card

💡 If you have a special talent or something you’re known for, feel free to get creative—just keep items packaged and ready to gift!

If you’d like to contribute, simply send a message to [email protected] with the following information:
“I’ll donate: [your idea]
Winner can contact me at: [text/email]
– [Your name]”
Or you can simply bring your donations to the office for our lucky winners.

One or two donations per family is more than enough. We’re just looking to create a fun variety of prizes for our staff to enjoy!

These small acts of kindness truly add up to a week our teachers and staff will remember, and we appreciate any support you’re able to give.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing team! 💙

Get in the Act delivered their innovative Science Theater Program to second grade students at Southside Elementary School on April 15-16, 2026. Get in the Act adds the Arts to S.T.E.M. learning - transforming S.T.E.M. to S.T.E.A.M. - with their hands-on theater framework serving as a pathway to science for students. Led by Teaching Artist Diane Handzel, students use dynamic theater techniques as a learning framework to examine rocks, soil and mineral concepts. The workshops allow every student to actively participate in hands-on dramatizations that connect learning to their everyday world. By uncovering the story through drama, students and teachers begin to see science in a new way, an active creative way.

Get in the Act would like to thank Komatsu Mining Foundation, Nevada Gold Mines, Kinross Nevada, Orla Mining, Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts for supporting Science Theater at Southside.

We are so proud to celebrate our incredible Southside Elementary Writers’ Festival winners!

Our students worked hard to share their creativity, imagination, and voice through their writing, and it truly showed. From heartfelt stories to imaginative adventures, each piece reflected the dedication and talent we have at Southside.

Congratulations to all of our winners—you have made our school community proud! And a big shoutout to all of our students who participated. Keep writing, keep dreaming, and keep sharing your stories with the world! 🐺💙