🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Southside Elementary! 👻🎃
Wishing all of our Southside families a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🧡🖤
We hope your day is filled with sweet treats, fun costumes, lots of laughter, and a little Halloween magic! 🍬🕷️🦇
Wishing all of our Southside families a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🧡🖤
We hope your day is filled with sweet treats, fun costumes, lots of laughter, and a little Halloween magic! 🍬🕷️🦇
REMINDER For tomorrow's event!
🌼💀🎉 ¡Celebremos juntos! Let's Celebrate Together! 🎉💀🌼
Southside Elementary invites all of our Wolf Pack families to join us for a colorful evening celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! 🧡💜
Come together as we celebrate culture, community, family, and traditions! This special event is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and make memories with our Southside community! 🐺❤️
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Southside Elementary – Big Gym
🌺 Here's a sneak peek at the fun:
From 4:00-5:00 enjoy snacks and games -🎲 Lotería games (like bingo), 🌽 Yummy corn in a cup, and ☕ Delicious hot chocolate
and From 5:00-7:00 enjoy a movie and popcorn -🎬 Coco – Celebrate the beauty of family and remembrance
✨ All Southside families are welcome! Bring your loved ones and join us for an evening filled with joy, traditions, and community spirit!
🌼💀🎉 ¡Celebremos juntos! Let's Celebrate Together! 🎉💀🌼
Southside Elementary invites all of our Wolf Pack families to join us for a colorful evening celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! 🧡💜
Come together as we celebrate culture, community, family, and traditions! This special event is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and make memories with our Southside community! 🐺❤️
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Southside Elementary – Big Gym
🌺 Here's a sneak peek at the fun:
From 4:00-5:00 enjoy snacks and games -🎲 Lotería games (like bingo), 🌽 Yummy corn in a cup, and ☕ Delicious hot chocolate
and From 5:00-7:00 enjoy a movie and popcorn -🎬 Coco – Celebrate the beauty of family and remembrance
✨ All Southside families are welcome! Bring your loved ones and join us for an evening filled with joy, traditions, and community spirit!
🍪 OTIS SPUNKMEYER FUNDRAISER PICKUP UPDATE! 🍪
Great news, Southside families! 🎉
Our Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser orders will be arriving TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 21! 📦🍪
⏰ We don't have an exact pickup time just yet, but we will let everyone know as soon as the orders are ready to be picked up!
📢 Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for pickup updates!
Thank you so much for supporting Southside Elementary and making our fundraiser a success! ❤️🖤
Great news, Southside families! 🎉
Our Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser orders will be arriving TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 21! 📦🍪
⏰ We don't have an exact pickup time just yet, but we will let everyone know as soon as the orders are ready to be picked up!
📢 Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for pickup updates!
Thank you so much for supporting Southside Elementary and making our fundraiser a success! ❤️🖤
📚✨ ATTENTION SOUTHSIDE TUTORING FAMILIES! ✨📚
🚨 IMPORTANT TUTORING REMINDER! 🚨
Southside Elementary's 21st Century After-School Tutoring Program will NOT have tutoring on the following dates:
📅 Wednesday, October 21
📅 Thursday, October 22
📅 Tuesday, October 27
📅 Thursday, October 29
🚌 Please make arrangements for your child's transportation home on these days.
💙 Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our tutoring program! We appreciate our Southside families!
⭐ This reminder applies only to students enrolled in our after-school tutoring program.
🚨 IMPORTANT TUTORING REMINDER! 🚨
Southside Elementary's 21st Century After-School Tutoring Program will NOT have tutoring on the following dates:
📅 Wednesday, October 21
📅 Thursday, October 22
📅 Tuesday, October 27
📅 Thursday, October 29
🚌 Please make arrangements for your child's transportation home on these days.
💙 Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our tutoring program! We appreciate our Southside families!
⭐ This reminder applies only to students enrolled in our after-school tutoring program.
📚 Southside Elementary Tutoring Calendar – 2026–2027 🐺
Dear Southside Families,
We are excited to share our 2026–2027 Tutoring School Year at a Glance Calendar!
Please note: This calendar is ONLY for students who have been accepted into and are currently enrolled in Southside Elementary's tutoring program. Tutoring is not open to all students at this time.
Our tutoring program began on October 5, 2026, and will continue through May 13, 2027.
For families with students participating in tutoring, please review the attached calendar and keep it handy throughout the school year.
How to Read the Calendar:
⭐ Yellow Stars: Mark the first and last days of tutoring.
🩷 Pink Circles: Indicate days when there will be NO tutoring.
⬜ Gray Shading: Indicates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, when tutoring is not held.
📢 Important Reminder: Tutoring dates are subject to change due to school events, scheduling conflicts, or unforeseen circumstances. We will communicate any changes to participating families as early as possible.
Thank you to our tutoring families for your continued support and commitment to your child's academic growth! We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and success!
Southside Elementary 🐺
Dear Southside Families,
We are excited to share our 2026–2027 Tutoring School Year at a Glance Calendar!
Please note: This calendar is ONLY for students who have been accepted into and are currently enrolled in Southside Elementary's tutoring program. Tutoring is not open to all students at this time.
Our tutoring program began on October 5, 2026, and will continue through May 13, 2027.
For families with students participating in tutoring, please review the attached calendar and keep it handy throughout the school year.
How to Read the Calendar:
⭐ Yellow Stars: Mark the first and last days of tutoring.
🩷 Pink Circles: Indicate days when there will be NO tutoring.
⬜ Gray Shading: Indicates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, when tutoring is not held.
📢 Important Reminder: Tutoring dates are subject to change due to school events, scheduling conflicts, or unforeseen circumstances. We will communicate any changes to participating families as early as possible.
Thank you to our tutoring families for your continued support and commitment to your child's academic growth! We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and success!
Southside Elementary 🐺
Boo Grams for Sale! Kids can send a note to a friend and PTA will be attaching a small treat😊 Boo Grams will be sold at the front office before school, during recess and after school. They will also be sold at conferences as well! $1 each or 6 for $5.
🍿🐺 POPPIN’ INTO THURSDAY! 🐺🍿
It’s POPCORN DAY at Southside Elementary! 🎉
📅 Thursday, October 15
💰 Just $1.00 per bag!
Get ready for a POPPIN’ good time! Send your student with $1 to enjoy a delicious bag of popcorn while supporting our Southside Wolf Pack! ❤️🐺
It’s POPCORN DAY at Southside Elementary! 🎉
📅 Thursday, October 15
💰 Just $1.00 per bag!
Get ready for a POPPIN’ good time! Send your student with $1 to enjoy a delicious bag of popcorn while supporting our Southside Wolf Pack! ❤️🐺
🌼💀🎉 ¡Celebremos juntos! Let's Celebrate Together! 🎉💀🌼
Southside Elementary invites all of our Wolf Pack families to join us for a colorful evening celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! 🧡💜
Come together as we celebrate culture, community, family, and traditions! This special event is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and make memories with our Southside community! 🐺❤️
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Southside Elementary – Big Gym
🌺 Here's a sneak peek at the fun:
From 4:00-5:00 enjoy snacks and games -🎲 Lotería games (like bingo), 🌽 Yummy corn in a cup, and ☕ Delicious hot chocolate
and From 5:00-7:00 enjoy a movie and popcorn -🎬 Coco – Celebrate the beauty of family and remembrance
✨ All Southside families are welcome! Bring your loved ones and join us for an evening filled with joy, traditions, and community spirit!
Join us on Thursday, October 1 for our Lights On: Launch Your Learning, 21st Century Tutoring Kickoff!
Families will have the chance to see what our afterschool program is all about through fun, hands-on learning stations, including reading activities, math challenges, homework-help resources, STEM fun, and student goal-setting. Students can collect stamps in their Learning Passport and turn in their completed passport for a prize!
This free family event is a wonderful opportunity to learn how Southside’s 21st Century afterschool program supports students as they grow in confidence, build academic skills, and shine bright. 🌟
We cannot wait to learn and grow together, Wolf Pack! 🐺
Families will have the chance to see what our afterschool program is all about through fun, hands-on learning stations, including reading activities, math challenges, homework-help resources, STEM fun, and student goal-setting. Students can collect stamps in their Learning Passport and turn in their completed passport for a prize!
This free family event is a wonderful opportunity to learn how Southside’s 21st Century afterschool program supports students as they grow in confidence, build academic skills, and shine bright. 🌟
We cannot wait to learn and grow together, Wolf Pack! 🐺
💙🐺 A BIG Southside thank you to the GFWC Lamoille Women’s Club for thinking of our amazing teachers and putting together such thoughtful gift bags for them!
We are so grateful to have community partners who take the time to show our staff how much they are appreciated. Your kindness and generosity brought lots of smiles to Southside! 🥰
Thank you for supporting our teachers and our Southside Wolf Pack! 🐺💙 We truly appreciate you!
We are so grateful to have community partners who take the time to show our staff how much they are appreciated. Your kindness and generosity brought lots of smiles to Southside! 🥰
Thank you for supporting our teachers and our Southside Wolf Pack! 🐺💙 We truly appreciate you!
📢 Reminder, Southside Families!
Southside Elementary will have an early dismissal today, September 22, at 1:45 p.m. so our teachers can participate in professional development.
Please plan for your child’s transportation and afternoon arrangements accordingly. We have attached the school calendar as a helpful reminder of the additional professional-development early-out days scheduled throughout the school year.
Thank you for your support of our Wolf Pack! 🐺
Southside Elementary will have an early dismissal today, September 22, at 1:45 p.m. so our teachers can participate in professional development.
Please plan for your child’s transportation and afternoon arrangements accordingly. We have attached the school calendar as a helpful reminder of the additional professional-development early-out days scheduled throughout the school year.
Thank you for your support of our Wolf Pack! 🐺
One Week Left to Apply!
Applications for ECSD’s Parent, Student and Budget Superintendent Advisory Groups are due by 5 p.m. Monday, September 28.
Parents, eligible high school students, ECSD staff and community members have opportunities to get involved and share their perspectives directly with district leadership.
Completed applications may be submitted to 850 Elm St., Elko, NV 89801 or emailed to hbaker@ecsdnv.net
Learn more and apply: https://www.ecsdnv.net/documents/applications-for-appointment-to-the-elko-county-school-district-superintendent%E2%80%99s-advisory-groups/30142754
Applications for ECSD’s Parent, Student and Budget Superintendent Advisory Groups are due by 5 p.m. Monday, September 28.
Parents, eligible high school students, ECSD staff and community members have opportunities to get involved and share their perspectives directly with district leadership.
Completed applications may be submitted to 850 Elm St., Elko, NV 89801 or emailed to hbaker@ecsdnv.net
Learn more and apply: https://www.ecsdnv.net/documents/applications-for-appointment-to-the-elko-county-school-district-superintendent%E2%80%99s-advisory-groups/30142754
A heartfelt thank you to Jose and Yesenia Vazquez for your generous donation of school supplies to Southside Elementary! Your kindness and support help ensure our students have the materials they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We are incredibly grateful to have such thoughtful and supportive members of our Southside community. Thank you for making a difference for our students and staff!
A heartfelt thank-you to Aimee and Martin Lesbo for their incredibly generous donation of clothing to Southside Elementary! Your kindness will make a meaningful difference for many of our students and families. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support of our Southside community!
🏫 Open House is Almost Here! 🏫
We can't wait to welcome our Southside families back!
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stop by to:
✨ Meet your child's teacher
✨ Visit the classroom
✨ Drop off school supplies
✨ Help your student feel excited and ready for the first day of school!
This is a great opportunity for students to get comfortable with their new classroom and for families to ask any questions before the school year begins.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, August 13th! 💙💛
We can't wait to welcome our Southside families back!
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stop by to:
✨ Meet your child's teacher
✨ Visit the classroom
✨ Drop off school supplies
✨ Help your student feel excited and ready for the first day of school!
This is a great opportunity for students to get comfortable with their new classroom and for families to ask any questions before the school year begins.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, August 13th! 💙💛
🎉 Back-to-School BBQ is TODAY! 🌭
Join us this evening from 4:30–6:00 PM for our Southside Back-to-School BBQ! We can't wait to see our students and families as we kick off a fantastic school year together.
Can't make it tonight? No worries! We've attached this year's school supply lists so you can still get everything your child needs before the first day of school.
See you soon, Southside families! 💙💛
Join us this evening from 4:30–6:00 PM for our Southside Back-to-School BBQ! We can't wait to see our students and families as we kick off a fantastic school year together.
Can't make it tonight? No worries! We've attached this year's school supply lists so you can still get everything your child needs before the first day of school.
See you soon, Southside families! 💙💛
💉 Back-to-School Immunization Clinics Available! 📚
The first day of school is just around the corner! If your student still needs required immunizations for the upcoming school year, several local healthcare providers are offering back-to-school immunization clinics to help families get ready.
Upcoming Clinics:
📍 Browning Medical Group
🗓️ August 7 | 🕛 12:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 1780 Browning Way, Elko
📍 Elko Family Medical & Dental Center
🗓️ August 5 & 12 | 🕗 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 762 14th Street, Elko
📞 Call 775-738-5850 to schedule.
📍 Wendover Community Health Center
🗓️ August 13 | 🕗 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 925 Wells Avenue, Wendover
📞 Call 775-664-2220 to schedule.
A complete list of ECSD-required immunizations and additional Elko County vaccine providers is available on the ECSD Health Services webpage. Families can also find information about accessing immunization records through Nevada WebIZ and other helpful health resources.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/health-services-department
The first day of school is just around the corner! If your student still needs required immunizations for the upcoming school year, several local healthcare providers are offering back-to-school immunization clinics to help families get ready.
Upcoming Clinics:
📍 Browning Medical Group
🗓️ August 7 | 🕛 12:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 1780 Browning Way, Elko
📍 Elko Family Medical & Dental Center
🗓️ August 5 & 12 | 🕗 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 762 14th Street, Elko
📞 Call 775-738-5850 to schedule.
📍 Wendover Community Health Center
🗓️ August 13 | 🕗 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 925 Wells Avenue, Wendover
📞 Call 775-664-2220 to schedule.
A complete list of ECSD-required immunizations and additional Elko County vaccine providers is available on the ECSD Health Services webpage. Families can also find information about accessing immunization records through Nevada WebIZ and other helpful health resources.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/health-services-department
Join Elko County School District on Thursday, August 13, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Southside Elementary School Big Gym for our annual Back-to-School Resource Fair!
Families can:
✅ Connect with 20+ community organizations
✅ Learn about ECSD programs and services
✅ Receive a FREE backpack and school supplies for students in Pre-K through 12th grade by completing a Resource Fair Passport (while supplies last).
Whether you're new to ECSD or returning for another great school year, this is a one-stop opportunity to get connected and start the year prepared.
📍 Southside Elementary School – Big Gym
501 S. 9th St., Elko
🗓️ Thursday, August 13
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
See flyer for additional details.
Families can:
✅ Connect with 20+ community organizations
✅ Learn about ECSD programs and services
✅ Receive a FREE backpack and school supplies for students in Pre-K through 12th grade by completing a Resource Fair Passport (while supplies last).
Whether you're new to ECSD or returning for another great school year, this is a one-stop opportunity to get connected and start the year prepared.
📍 Southside Elementary School – Big Gym
501 S. 9th St., Elko
🗓️ Thursday, August 13
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
See flyer for additional details.
Dear Southside Families,
Welcome back! We are excited to kick off another amazing school year and can't wait to see all of our students and families again.
Please join us for our Back-to-School BBQ on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new families, and get excited for the year ahead.
During the BBQ, families will be able to:
Meet your child's teacher
Pick up your child's school supply list
Enjoy a delicious hot dog grilled by Principal Cunningham
Receive a FREE backpack for the first 100 students in attendance!
We hope you'll come spend the evening with us as we celebrate the start of a new school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Southside and making this our best year yet!
See you on August 5!
Go Wolves!
Welcome back! We are excited to kick off another amazing school year and can't wait to see all of our students and families again.
Please join us for our Back-to-School BBQ on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new families, and get excited for the year ahead.
During the BBQ, families will be able to:
Meet your child's teacher
Pick up your child's school supply list
Enjoy a delicious hot dog grilled by Principal Cunningham
Receive a FREE backpack for the first 100 students in attendance!
We hope you'll come spend the evening with us as we celebrate the start of a new school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Southside and making this our best year yet!
See you on August 5!
Go Wolves!
Dear ECSD Families,
The Elko County School District's School of Choice application window is now open.
School of Choice (formerly known as "variance") allows students to attend a public school outside of their assigned attendance zone, provided the requested school has available capacity.
If you are interested in requesting a different school for your student, please review the program requirements and submit an application during the designated application window. Conditions and eligibility requirements apply.
For more information and to apply, please visit the District's School of Choice webpage: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/school-choice
Thank you,
Elko County School District
The Elko County School District's School of Choice application window is now open.
School of Choice (formerly known as "variance") allows students to attend a public school outside of their assigned attendance zone, provided the requested school has available capacity.
If you are interested in requesting a different school for your student, please review the program requirements and submit an application during the designated application window. Conditions and eligibility requirements apply.
For more information and to apply, please visit the District's School of Choice webpage: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/school-choice
Thank you,
Elko County School District