These contests provide students with the opportunity to express their ideas about democracy, patriotism, and what it means to be an American—while competing for recognition and scholarship awards. This year's theme is: 

The Voice of Democracy audio contest is for students in Grades 9–12. The top Local Prize is $500, along with the opportunity to advance to district, state, and national levels. Patriot’s Pen essay contest is for students in Grades 6–8. Top winners will receive a monetary award and advance to further competitions and awards at higher levels. Winners from each contest will read their essays at the Veterans Assembly on November 10th this year.   Deadline to submit entries for both contests: October 17, 2025

Applications and contest guidelines are available through your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Nelson.   

PTSO will meet on Monday, September 22, at 5:15 pm in the High School Library. This is not the Parent Meeting for Royalties. We will discuss Fall Festival event details and planning. Also, we invite anyone interested in becoming an officer to join us for a visit. Jenny Jones and Annalisa Hall have decided that after the Fall Festival this year, they will resign from their positions. They will still help, but not in an officer role. Four years of raising over $35,000 each year have been fun, but they believe it is time for a change. New volunteers can be guided through some of the current methods to make for an easier transition. They are both so happy to have served in these roles and to have had the opportunity to support our students and teachers. A new group with fresh ideas and a new outlook on the program will be fantastic!

9.22 Senior Group Picture

9.22 PTSO Volunteer Meeting

9.23 Fall Sports Pictures

10.4 Junior High Choir Region

9.22 South Side vs. Hector - 4:30

9.25 South Side vs. Quitman - 4:30

9.30 South Side @ Hackett - 4:30

9.26 South Side vs. Marshal @ Hendrix - 5:30

10.3 South Side vs. Guy @ Hendrix - 5:30