Southside Elementary School

Your generosity in action!! Thank you to all who donated to the KROGER back to school supply drive! Because you care store manager Ryan delivered nearly 200 supply boxes to the #wildcatnation #palestinetx #palestine_isd

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PLEASE remember the safety of our students as we begin the new year!

Southside Elementary DAY 1🚌🍎🚌

Talk about a town that supports education and educators!!!! Palestine TX thank you all for turning out today in person and in spirit as well as with your donations to support the Wildcat Nation as we welcomed staff back with a DRIVE THROUGH CONVOCATION! From the extra check to the cram packed bag of swag and coupons to the sweet lemonade and yummy CHICK-FIL-A it all helped to say just how glad we are to kick off the new year.

Southside Elementary is so excited to welcome our students and parents to Meet the Teacher tomorrow, 4-6PM. Please start with us in the gym to pick up some information about the upcoming year, learn the name of your teacher, and then proceed to the classrooms. If you have not already completed your online registration, there will be assistance available. Please be sure to bring your drivers license and your current proof of residency. Also, visit Kona Ice as they will be set up at the front entrance!

Palestine Lion’s Club is one of over 20 community organizations or businesses who are part of the Wildcat Nation DRIVE THROUGH WELCOME BACK for staff today! We have an incredible community who supports educators and education!!! We can’t wait to see everyone today!!!! 💙💛💙💛💙 #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation

Talk about a DREAM TEAM....PHS STUCO representatives showed up and showed out at Wildcat Nation Central Office today. They assembled over 500 SWAG BAGS for returning staff to receive Wednesday at the DRIVE THROUGH WELCOME BACK at A. M. Story. Thank you Gaby, Maddy, Toro, David and David. You are much appreciated.

Southside Elementary welcomes back teachers and staff today! Let them know how excited you are to meet them Thursday at Meet the Teacher from 4-6pm!

THANK YOU Palestine YMCA for taking such good care of our community!! We sure appreciate the LOVE for our staff with this little treat!!!! #ymca #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation

Southside Elementary staff warmly welcomed Mrs. Shead and Ms. Reed as their nee administrative team this week. Everyone is excited to see students and begin the new year!!! #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation #backtoschool 🍎📓📚✏️

🎆 Happy 4th of July from the Wildcat Nation! 🇺🇸🎉 Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day celebration with family and friends. Let’s cherish the freedoms we enjoy and celebrate the spirit of unity that defines our great nation! #Happy4th #WildcatNation #IndependenceDay #palestinetx #palestine_isd

Parents, We hope you are having a nice summer and that your family is doing well. As we prepare for 2024-25, we kindly ask that you provide us feedback on a variety of items. PLEASE CHECK YOUR PARENTSQUARE ACCOUNT FOR THE LINK TO THE SURVEY. We plan to use this information to better serve you and your student(s) throughout the school year. You will receive and need to complete a survey for each campus you had students attend during the 23-24 school year. Please share and tag and help us get the word out to all Wildcat Nation parents. Everyone's voice needs to be HEARD! Thank you!

THANK YOU doesn’t come close to expressing the gratitude and appreciation the Wildcat Nation has for recent retiree Kathy Evans. Thank you Kathy for 50 incredible years of service to PISD! #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation 🚌♥️ 🚌♥️🚌 📸Stuart Whitaker

Mrs. Carnell’s class award ready!! 🎓🏅🎓 #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation

Let’s start the SUMMER RIGHT with a little Wildcat Nation BASEBALL!!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️ #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation

Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of our school community - our Principals! 🌟 To our guiding lights, our mentors, and our champions of education, thank you for your unwavering dedication and leadership. You inspire us to reach higher, dream bigger, and strive for excellence every day. Your commitment to shaping young minds and fostering a positive learning environment is truly commendable. From navigating challenges to celebrating triumphs, you do it all with grace and determination. On Principal Appreciation Day, we extend our deepest gratitude for your tireless efforts in making our school a place where students flourish and thrive. Here's to you, our incredible Principals - you are the heart and soul of our educational journey! 💙 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #ThankYouPrincipals #EducationMatters"

This BEAUTIFUL Southside Morning, we had a special visitor on our window! The majestic Cercropia Moth!! So amazing to see!

Southside student winners of the Trinity Valley Community College Solar Eclipse coloring contest. Thank you TVCC! @tvcc #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation

Southside Elementary is proud to announce our 23-24 Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year! Teacher- Mrs. Emily Foote Paraprofessional- Ms. Ernestina Ramirez #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation