Southside Intermediate School

A great evening welcoming our newest 3rd grade families at Open House! 💙💛

Our 3rd grade teachers are excited for an amazing year of learning, growth, and new adventures. We can't wait to see everyone back at school! 📚✏️

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at the Citizens Bank for treating our teachers to delicious donuts and coffee! ☕🍩

Your generosity and support helped make our morning extra special as we kicked off the school year. We are so grateful for businesses that invest in and encourage our educators.
Thank you for thinking of our staff—we truly appreciate your kindness and support! 💙💛

Back-to-School Bus Questions? We're Here to Help!
As the first day of school gets closer, we know many families have questions about bus routes, pickup and drop-off times, and other transportation details.

The best way to reach our Transportation Department is by emailing:
[email protected]

Our transportation staff monitors this email and can provide the most up-to-date information based on your student's transportation needs.
We're looking forward to a great school year and can't wait to welcome everyone back!

Orientation & Open House Dates & Times
Southside Intermediate School families attending Orientation on August 6 and August 10: Orientation will be held in the Southerner Gymnasium, located between Southside Middle School and Southside Intermediate School on Scott Drive.

Check the schedule below for your student's event.
Orientations includes a scheduled presentation and is designed for students transitioning to a new school building. It provides an opportunity to become familiar with their new campus before the first day of school.

Open House is a drop-in event where students and families can meet teachers and visit classrooms.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year at Southside!

August 6th Orientations (presentation)
3rd - 5:30 *Location Change - Southerner Gym (between Middle School and Intermediate School)
6th - 5:30 Middle School Cafeteria
9th and 10th - 5:30 Last Name A-L High School Auditorium
9th and 10th - 6:30 Last Name M-Z High School Auditorium

August 10th Orientations (presentation)
Kindergarten - 5:30 Last Name A-L Elementary Cafeteria
Kindergarten - 6:30 Last Name M-Z Elementary Cafeteria
4th - 5:30 *Location Change - Southerner Gym (between Middle School and Intermediate School)
7th - 5:30 Middle School Cafeteria

August 11th Open House (drop in)
PreK - 4:30-6:30
1st, 2nd, 5th - 5:00-7:00
8th, 11th, 12th - 5:30-7:30

**Correction** - 10th Grade Orientation will be on August 6th.

Times will be posted as soon as they are determined.

Save the Date - Orientation & Open House!
As Southside Schools begins our new grade-level configuration this year, we're offering Orientation for students who are transitioning to a new campus. These sessions are designed to help students and families become familiar with their new building, meet staff, and start the school year with confidence.

Orientation
• August 6: Grades 3, 6, 9 & 10
• August 10: Grades K, 4, & 7

Open House
• August 11: Preschool, Grades 1, 2, 5, 8, 11 & 12

First Day of School
August 13

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year at Southside! We can't wait to see our students as they begin this exciting new chapter together.

AAA-MANDATED DEAD PERIOD

June 22 – July 5

In compliance with Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regulations, all Southside athletic facilities will be closed during the mandated dead period.

No student-athletes may use Southside athletic facilities during this time, with or without coaches present.

Activities Resume July 6

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us remain in compliance with AAA regulations.