Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 1 – 6:00pm Booster Club’s – Parent Social Night
Friday, October 2 – Picture Day
Wednesday, October 7 – 1:15pm Early Release
Wednesday, October 21 – 1:15pm Early Release
Saturday, October 24 – 6:00pm – Booster Club’s – Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 26-Friday October 30 – 12:00pm Early Release – Conference Week
Monday, October 26-Friday October 30 – Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, October 26- Friday, November 13 – Booster Club’s Wreath Sales Fundraiser
Alerts / Information
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 42
REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS LEVY
The Board of Directors of Southside School District No. 42 adopted Resolution No. 7-25-26, concerning the replacement of an expiring school support levy. If approved, this proposition would provide funding for educational programs and operations not funded by the State by authorizing the District to levy the following excess taxes upon all taxable property within the District, all as provided in Resolution No. 7-25-26.
An Educational Programs and Operations levy would not be a new tax for voters, rather continuing support for existing educational programs and day-to-day operations at Southside that afford enrichment opportunities to maximize learning for our students.
The current levy represents 18 percent of the district’s operating budget for the 2025-26 school year and will expire in 2026.
EP&O Levy dollars are not used to build new schools or for capital projects. They are part of the district’s operating budget. The levy supports educational programs; day-to-day operations; maintains basic health, safety, and security; and on-going facility maintenance of Southside School.
– K-12 educational program support;
– Arts, Music and Afterschool Opportunities;
– Classroom teachers, Educational assistants, nurse;
– Classroom instructional materials and technology
support;
– Reasonable class sizes;
– Basic operations of school buildings and grounds;
– Transportation;
– On-going maintenance of heating, ventilation,
plumbing, lighting and electrical systems,
playgrounds and playfields, alarm and sprinkler
systems; and
– Emergency preparedness
This levy would allow key programs and necessary facility maintenance and operations to continue for the next four years. As homeowners maintain their house over time, school districts must do the same.
Feel free to contact Greg Woods, Superintendent, if you should have questions regarding this Educational Programs and Operations Levy.
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Please view our: Southside Overview Video
Good things are happening at Southside! We continue to provide outstanding educational programs and facilities thanks to federal, state, and local funding. We rely on all three funding sources to support the student success we currently enjoy in our district.
- textbooks
- school supplies
- utilities
- building maintenance
- educational support staff
Levy funding reflects the priorities of the local community. We are grateful for our local funding and are fully accountable to local taxpayers to keep our school functioning and our students learning.
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Please click the link to view our strategic plan: Southside Five Year Strategic Plan 2025-2030
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We now communicate with our school families using ParentSquare. We are increasing our communications efforts with our community neighbors by mailing them our quarterly school newsletter. We want everyone to know that their school is a great place to learn, with outstanding students and dedicated, caring adults.
Thank you for your partnership!
Paul Wieneke, Superintendent
Vision & Mission
Welcome to Southside School District- Best School Around. Celebrating 123 Years This Year!
“The mission statement of the Southside School District, as a small, community-centered school, is to inspire lifelong learning and to empower students of all ages to become knowledgeable, contributing citizens by meeting the diverse needs of the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment. “All students are capable of success, no exceptions.”