The Southside Scoop

Tickets are $10. Prices are set by the state. Only AHSAA passes will be accepted

What's Going On This Week

Week of October 19-23

Monday: Regular Schedule: Good luck to our Robotics teams competing today in Oxford; JV FB vs. Douglas; We have a big sub region volleyball game today! We need everyone to come out and support our Lady Panthers vs. Mae Jemison @ 6:00. This is a subregion game so only AHSAA passes will be honored. Tickets are $10 (Go Fan or cash at the door). All students that attend will get a free dirty soda!

Tuesday: Regular Schedule: FFA Officers head to National Convention - Safe Travels! PREACT for ALL 10th grade students.

On Tuesday, October 20th, we will administer the PreACT at Southside High School. Please review the information below carefully:

10th Grade Students:

Will take the PreACT (required)
Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. – testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Bring your Chromebook, charger, and a note for checkout if you plan to checkout after testing.
No digital devices are allowed during testing (cell phones, earbuds, headphones, smart watches, etc.).

All Other Students (9th, 11th, and 12th):

Students who choose to attend school that day will report to the PE gym and remain there during testing.
Attendance will be recorded, but will not count toward exemptions.
Testing is expected to conclude around lunchtime. We will follow a regular schedule after testing has finished.
Students may use their Chromebooks for makeup or classwork while in the gym.
Per the Focus Act, no cell phones, headphones, or digital devices are allowed during this time.

Thank you for helping ensure a smooth and successful testing day for all students!

Wednesday: Odd Block Schedule: First Priority @ 7:15 in the LC; Path Lesson during Panther Period

Thursday: Even Block Schedule: FCA @ 7:15 in the LC; The Lady Panthers VB will play Mae Jemison in a Sub-Regional volleyball match on Monday at 6:00. If we advance, our Lady Panthers will play a game @ 9:00 in the Regional Tournament at the Finley Center in Hoover on Thursday! Students in good standing (less than 3 unexcused absences and 70 or better in courses required for graduation) will receive a school activity excuse to attend if they sign in with a school administrator at the tournament! Students will sign in with an administrator at the match. Students must provide their own transportation. If we win on Thursday, we will play again on Friday for seeding purposes only. Friday will not be a School Activity; Etowah County Cross Country Meet on Thursday - Meet starts at 1:00 - Sign in with Mr. Smith for a school activity excuse. Students on campus will have to follow regular checkout procedures. If they have already been at volleyball that morning, they will have the opportunity to support cross country that afternoon! Support our Cross Country Team! Fall Fest for the City of Southside on Thursday evening.

Friday: PepRally Schedule: Theme - Pink Out!; Southside vs. St. Clair County - 7:00 Kickoff - Senior Night! Report Cards will be emailed home to students and parents via Parent Square. Any student that would like a printed report card can get one from the main office on Monday.

Saturday: Good Luck Robotics Team at Competition! Shrimp Boil for the Wrestling team!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

PYA Cheer Competition at Barney Hood - Oct. 18

FFA National Convention - Oct. 20-23

PreACT for 10th grade (required test) - Oct. 20

Fall Fest - City of Southside - Oct. 22

Senior Night for Fall Sports - Oct. 23

Report Cards Go Home - Oct. 23

Wrestling Shrimp Boil - Oct. 24

Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 26

Makeup Pictures - All Students - Oct. 27

Band Fall Concert - Oct. 27

Herff Jones on Campus - Oct. 27

ACT Workkeys - Only Seniors Needing CCRI will Test - regular day of school - Oct. 28

Baseball Golf Tournament - Oct. 31

Election Day - Nov. 03

Veteran's Day Program/Parade - Nov. 4

Veteran's Day - No School - Nov. 11

Progress Reports - Nov. 13

City of Southside Christmas Village - Nov. 14

Game Night and Silent Auction - Pride Music Association - Nov. 14

Liberty Legacy on Campus - Nov. 18

Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 23-27

Southside Christmas Parade - Dec. 01

Gadsden Christmas Parade - Dec. 04

RBC Tree Lighting - Dec. 07

ACT Prep Instructor on Campus for Career Prep students - Dec. 8

Band Christmas Concert - Dec. 10

December ACT Test Date - Dec. 12

Coronation - Dec. 12

Mid Term Exams - Dec. 16-18

End of 2nd 9 Weeks - Dec. 18

Christmas Break - Dec. 21-Jan. 01

PreACT - October 20

Dear Parents and Students,

On Tuesday, October 20th, we will administer the PreACT at Southside High School. Please review the information below carefully:

10th Grade Students:

Will take the PreACT (required)
Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. – testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Bring your Chromebook, charger, and a note for checkout if you plan to checkout after testing.
No digital devices are allowed during testing (cell phones, earbuds, headphones, smart watches, etc.).

All Other Students (9th, 11th, and 12th):

Students who choose to attend school that day will report to the PE gym and remain there during testing.
Attendance will be recorded, but will not count toward exemptions.
Testing is expected to conclude around lunchtime. We will follow a regular schedule after testing has finished.
Students may use their Chromebooks for makeup or classwork while in the gym.
Per the Focus Act, no cell phones, headphones, or digital devices are allowed during this time.

Thank you for helping ensure a smooth and successful testing day for all students!