Southside Elementary

📢 Important Reminder: School Immunizations Due by October 1st 📢 All students must have their required immunizations completed by October 1, 2025, to continue attending school.

✅ What’s different this year?
In the past, families could provide proof of a scheduled appointment after the deadline, and exceptions were made. This year, no exceptions will be accepted.

🚫 Students who are not up to date on immunizations by the October 1 deadline will not be allowed to return to school until their records are complete.

We encourage families to schedule appointments as soon as possible at your local pharmacy or primary care provider to avoid any disruptions to your child’s learning. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe and healthy! ❤️

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Bus routes 33 and 6 will be combined. Route 33 students will be 15 minutes early. Route 6 students will be 15-20 minutes late. Thank you for understanding!

Just a reminder, Panther Nation! There will be no school on Monday, September 1st, due to the Labor Day holiday. Have a great 3-day weekend!

6-week beginner tennis opportunity for 3rd- 6th graders 🎾 To learn more and sign up click here: https://tennislink.usta.com/TeamTennis/Main/ProgramHomePage.aspx?i=66131

Mark your calendars for THIS Thursday evening ‼ Our local Cub Scouts group will be having an information night. Come with your questions, or you can email them to Ronda Bryant at ronda.a.bryant@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Heads up, parents and guardians ‼ All offices in our district will be CLOSED TOMORROW due to an internal, district-wide event for our staff members. Offices will reopen on Thursday, August 7th. Thank you!

‼ Just a friendly reminder ‼ The Panther Health and Wellness Center, in partnership with Bright Futures of Siloam Springs, invites you to join us for the Health Fair this Saturday, starting at 10 AM! While registration for backpack distribution has closed, we still encourage you to come enjoy the health fair and all the exciting activities planned. 🎉 We can’t wait to see you there!

☀️ Summer hours are coming to a close, and we're getting back to our regular schedule! Starting this week, all school offices and our district administration office will be open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. We’re excited to welcome everyone back and help you get ready for the new school year! 🐾📚 #PantherNation

2025–2026 School Supplies Update 📚 This year, things look a little different when it comes to school supplies! We are excited to announce that the majority of school supplies for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade will be provided by the district! That means families only need to purchase the few specific items listed for their child’s grade level—nothing more. We understand that “back-to-school shopping” is a special tradition for many families, and we still want you to enjoy that experience. But we also recognize that times are tough, and even with the district supplying the majority of items, it can still be a financial strain. 🎒 Need a little extra support? We encourage families to register for the Bright Futures Backpack Distribution, happening Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. NOTE: Registration is required by July 21st to participate. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenEWQvvVJIjmd2YTSFiYenPV-j5oraQ4gaHhSuM4Ii_Wv1_g/viewform) We’re proud to support our Panther families and help every student start the school year strong! 🐾

Mark your calendars for our Bright Futures annual Backpack Distribution ‼ Students enrolled in the SSSD who need assistance with backpack/school supplies can register to receive one at this event. Online registration deadline: JULY 21ST. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenEWQvvVJIjmd2YTSFiYenPV-j5oraQ4gaHhSuM4Ii_Wv1_g/viewform

Partnership alert ‼ The After School Program is thrilled to announce that they will be offering after-school care at the following locations in the Siloam Springs School District for the upcoming school year: ⭐Allen Elementary ⭐Northside Elementary ⭐Southside Elementary They are so excited to welcome these new schools into our program and look forward to serving even more families in our community! Enrollment and more information can be found on their website at www.afterschoolprog.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to call their office at 479-756-5077 or email us at info@afterschoolprog.com

Heads up, Panther Nation! Summer office hours kick off this Monday. If you have any questions or need to contact someone in the district, be sure to do so between Monday and Thursday. Thank you! ☀

Check out what the Siloam Springs Public Library has going on this summer! There is something for the entire family 📖

Quick reminder, parents ❗ There will be NO SCHOOL this coming Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. All district offices will also be closed - including the Administration Building. Tuesday, May 27th, will be THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. 😎

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ All bus routes will be 15 minutes early for drop-off. Thank you for understanding!

📢 Early Dismissal Due to Severe Weather. 📢 Due to the threat of severe weather, all schools in the district will dismiss two hours early today. Please plan accordingly and stay safe. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Dismissal will run as it typically would at each location, just on the adjusted schedule below: Northside Elementary Pre-K – 12:30 PM Northside Kindergarten – 12:50 PM Allen Elementary – 1:15 PM Southside Elementary – 12:45 PM Intermediate School – 1:10 PM Middle School – 1:04 PM High School – 1:31 PM Main Street Academy – 12:52 PM

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 32 & 23 will be combined. Thank you for understanding!