Southside Elementary School

The Palestine ISD Bond 2025 proposal is broken out into one proposition and includes:
• A New Career and Technical Education Facility
• Safety and Security
• District-Wide Upgrades

Be sure to check out our bond webpage for more information at https://Palestineschools.org/bond

For the month of August, Southside's Staff of the month goes to Mr. Brooks. He does an outstanding job working with our students creating a great atmosphere for our kids to work in.

🚗Driven to Succeed Perfect Attendance Sponsored by Palestine Toyota 🚗 Southside Elementary celebrated students and staff with perfect attendance for August. From all perfect attendance entries, our prize drawing winners were: Students: Juliette and Elanie Staff: Mrs. Elyse Fink, who received a free oil change from Palestine Toyota A big thank you to Palestine Toyota for donating prizes as part of our Driven to Succeed Perfect Attendance Program 🚗🚗🚗

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📏🔬 Our 3rd grade scientists in Mrs. Garcia’s class at Southside are hands-on with learning! Today, they explored how to measure the mass of different objects in science, making real-world connections while building their skills and curiosity. 🧪✨ #WildcatNation #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryScience”

Thank you, Mr. Kurt Herrington! We truly appreciate your generosity in purchasing drinks for the entire Southside staff. Your kindness and support means so much to our school community. Thank you for thinking of us and making our day a little brighter.   #palestinetx #palestine_isd #wildcatnation @sonicdrivein

What is a TUNNEL CAT? TUNNEL CATS are boys and girls in Grades PK-6 who have the opportunity to run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel before each regular-season home football game. Each TUNNEL CAT will receive a T-SHIRT and FREE ADMISSION to all regular-season home football games (parents/guardians must buy a ticket). How do I join TUNNEL CATS? ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE. Use the QR Code above (easiest!) OR go to the PYSO website (palestineyouthsportsorganization.com) and click on the provided link to the Lone Star Online Store. YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR TUNNEL CATS WHEN YOU ORDER A SHIRT! Credit and debit cards may be used to pay the $20.00 registration fee (plus tax). You MUST pick up at LONE STAR ATHLETIC APPAREL & DESIGN, INC. located at 1317 South Loop 256, Palestine (Hours 9:00 - 4:00). What are the TUNNEL CAT Expectations? a.) Students must wear their TUNNEL CAT 2025 SHIRT to gain FREE ADMISSION into the game (use Main Gate HOME Entrance) & run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel. A parent/guardian must be in attendance at the game. The TUNNEL CAT Staff will not be responsible for any child during the game. b.) Students will run through the Wildcat Victory Tunnel BEFORE the football game while the band is playing. Students will meet on the Track at 7:15 p.m. and are encouraged to make signs. After they run through the Tunnel, students will meet with their parent/guardian in the home stands and return to their seats to enjoy the rest of the game! When are the Home Football Games? ● Fridays at 7:30 P.M. (except for one Thurs. Game - Aug. 28): Aug. 28, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 31 ● Tickets: Ticket Sales are ONLINE ONLY. (Go to www.palestineschools.org - Menu - Athletics – Purchase Tickets- Follow remaining prompts.) ● TUNNEL CAT shirts are GREAT to wear to school on Campus SPIRIT DAYS! ● Questions? Nancy Kindig-Malone, PYSO Coordinator, 979.446.6470; nkindig-malone@palestineschools.org

🧮 Math mode: ON ✅ Mrs. Garcia’s 3rd graders are multiplying the fun and the learning! 🐾✨ #WildcatNation #MathFun #MultiplicationMasters #PISDproud

📢 Legal Update for the 2025–26 School Year Starting this school year, House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cell phones and personal communication devices during the school day while on school property. If brought to campus, personal communication devices must be turned off or silenced and remain out of sight at all times between arrival and dismissal. Thank you for reviewing and discussing this new policy with your students before the school year begins. #WildcatNation #PalestineISD #BackToSchool

🎟️ Wildcat Football Fans! 🏈
If you held season passes last year, your window to renew your same seats opens TOMORROW, July 9, and runs through August 8!

After that, any unclaimed reserved seats will be released for new purchases.

📌 Renewal Instructions:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3679/PISD/5854913/2023_Step_By_Step_Renewal_Instructions_PDF__1___1_.pdf


❓ Questions?
📞 888-478-5273 ext. 5
📧or email-- support@payk12.com

#WildcatNation #FridayNightLights #PalestineTX #WildcatFootball

Join the Wildcat Nation as a substitute teacher for the upcoming year. Training mandatory.

Save the Date, Wildcat Nation!
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 7 from 4–7 PM across all Palestine ISD campuses!

Come meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒✏️📚
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back! 🐾❤️

#PalestineISD #MeetTheTeacher #WildcatNation #BackToSchool2025 #MaroonAndWhite

🇺🇸🎆 Happy Fourth of July from Wildcat Nation! 🎆🇺🇸 Wishing our students, families, and community a safe and joyful Independence Day. Let freedom ring—loud and proud, just like Wildcat Nation! 🐾❤️🤍💙 #HappyFourth #WildcatNation #PalestineTX

*PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR’s FAIR WILL BE HELD AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PALESTINE* ✂️It’s Back to School Fair Season 📚 🚌Saturday, August 2; 8am-12pm (or while supplies last) 📌First Baptist Church Palestine 📘Anderson County Students PK-12th 🚸CHILD MUST BE PRESENT 📝Proof of residence required Thank you to our friends @kiwanisclubofpalestinetx for joining us this year!

🇺🇸✨ Honoring Juneteenth ✨🇺🇸 Today, Palestine ISD joins our community and nation in commemorating Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. This historic day reminds us of the ongoing journey toward equality and justice for all. We honor the past, reflect on the progress made, and continue to educate and empower future generations to build a brighter, more inclusive future. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #PalestineISD #WildcatNation #CelebrateFreedom #UnityThroughEducation