South Side Bee Branch Elementary School is excited to invite all K-2 grandparents to a special Grandparents Day celebration. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 29, 2026, starting at 7:40 AM. Grandparents are invited to enjoy breakfast in the school cafeteria with their students and explore the Book Fair located in the elementary library. To help capture the memory, you can support Beta by purchasing a photo, priced at $5 for a 4x6 or $10 for a 5x7. We look forward to welcoming our wonderful grandparents for a morning of fun, food, and reading!

Join us on Thursday, October 29, at 6:00 pm at the Baseball/Softball fields for our annual Trunk or Treat hosted by South Side High School Baseball. Local community organizations, clubs, and churches will be on-site handing out candy to all trick-or-treaters. Families can enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner for $10 a plate, embark on festive hay rides, and watch a fun rag ball game. Don't forget to test your batting skills in our Home Run Derby for a $5 entry fee!

We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 26 to October 30 under the theme "Stronger Minds, Brighter Futures" with fun daily dress-up activities. Students kick off the week on Monday by wearing pajamas or comfortable clothing to practice being comfortable being themselves, followed by Team Up Tuesday, when they wear their favorite sports team or club gear. On Wednesday, students can wear bright colors or sunglasses to show their future is bright, and on Thursday, they are invited to dress up as a personal hero, community helper, or role model. Finally, we will conclude on Friday with a schoolwide red-out day by wearing red to visually demonstrate our shared commitment to healthy, drug-free living.

Our annual Fall Festival is right around the corner, and we need your support to make it a success. Opportunity tickets are now available for pickup directly outside the main office window. We invite all families to swing by, grab a few ticket packets, and help sell them to friends, family, and neighbors. Every ticket sold helps fund school programs and enriches learning experiences for all our students. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and enthusiasm in supporting our school community!

South Side High School is hosting "The Magic of Giving" Blood Drive with Our Blood Institute on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donors can participate by visiting the Bloodmobile on-site during event hours. Please remember to bring a valid photo ID, which is required to donate blood. As a thank-you for your generosity, donors will receive a festive "Naughty or Nice" long-sleeve shirt while supplies last. For more details or questions, you can contact Our Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org.