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 🐺



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!


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! 🐺

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!


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! 🐺

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



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! 💙💛

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! 💙💛






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
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.
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!

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
Parents and guardians, please be advised that Infinite Campus will be offline for a scheduled database update beginning Friday, June 19 at 5:00 p.m. through Friday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m.
During this outage, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, including Online Registration, will be unavailable.
In addition, Central Office staff will not be able to process DMV Certification of Attendance forms or student transcripts while the system is offline.
Please also note that district offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as these important system updates are completed.

Friday, May 29 at 1:00 PM
Southside students will run for free any additional runners will be $5 per person | $10 per family and will receive a wristband at the office. Wrist bands will be on sale starting Wednesday, May 27.

Treat your student to a tasty snack on Wednesday, May 13! Popcorn bags will be available for just $1.00 each.
All proceeds will go toward the Southside Senior Scholarship for a graduate! 🎓🐺
Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

