
Congratulations to our April Student of the Month, Jayce Nadzam and Extra Effort Award winner, Cody Mehlmauer. You make South Side proud, guys!



I spy some South Side faces! Congratulations to our Parkway West CTC Director's List students. Grace, Cassidy, Braeden, Tyler, Garrett, Jimmy, Ryan, Dylan, Wyatt, Justin, Dillan, Joe, Travis, Hailee, & Nick - you make us proud! Keep up the awesome work!










Sharing some FABULOUS work from Spanish 3. Students were asked to recreate a work from a famous Spanish artist and the results are stunning!


Congratulations to senior Dom Lightner, who broke the school pole vault record at this week’s home track meet. Dom set the new record with a jump of 13'10". Congratulations Dom!

Congratulations to the new inductees and the newly elected officers of the Marie A. Elliott chapter of the National Honor Society!



Please join us in congratulating Senior, Slayton Williams who made his college decision official. Slayton will continue his education and football career at Marietta College. Congratulations Slayton!


Congratulations to our March Student of the Month, Travis Killmeyer and Extra Effort Award Winner, Adrian Plance! You make South Side proud, guys!



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A group of our high school students and staff took the "Cool Schools Polar Plunge" at Acrisure Stadium last week. The Cool Schools plunge is open to k-12 students who work to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. We're so proud of their work AND their willingness to brave the cold!


On February 22, 2025, South Side had 24 students participate in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition. The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science through the development of research projects and investigations. The winners are: for the High School, Janelle Vidovich, Haley Cain, and Reagen Kelly, each received second awards. First Awards and qualifying for the state competition at Penn State in May are: Katie Shaner, Addison Cox, Elizabeth Betke, Asa Rosak, Cody Mehlmauher, Caden Cusato with a perfect score and Nolan English who also received the SRU Outstanding Sr. High Chemistry Award. For the Middle School, Lucas Seiling third, Jonah Hickman and Austin Jellison second. First Awards and qualifying for the state competition at Penn State in May are Jada Winters, Emily Betke, Rowan Goe, Holly Kondik, Sadie Wnoroski, Amelia Masley, Jada Kyles, Gia Darroch, Kendall Dawson, Allison Kemp, and Robbie Betkie with Holly winning the SRU Behavioral Science Award. Congratulations to all and good luck to those going on to PSU.


Thanks, Mr. Lytle, for coordinating another awesome ski trip for our students! The kids had a blast and are already talking about next year’s trips!


Congratulations to South Side Chorus students Jake Lytle and Erin Long on their outstanding performance with PMEA District Chorus! Additionally, Jake advanced to the PMEA Region Chorus, placing third out of 21 Tenors in his section at the festival. Region Chorus will be held in mid-March at Waynesburg University. Well done!


Once again, South Side has been lucky enough to have a student awarded a Global Travel Scholarship for the Experiment in International Living. Students are nominated by their schools and selected by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh after a rigorous written application and interview process. Cassidy Luketic was selected to travel all expenses paid to Germany over the summer. This program is centered around international relations and the European Union and will involve a home stay. This is extra prestigious because this scholarship is for a higher amount than the other scholarships the World Affairs Council is offering as the program lasts longer than the other programs (July 1st to July 27) and is in total a 7500 dollar value.


Congratulations to seniors Brent Winterrowd and Travis Killmeyer who were recognized this week at the Parkway West CTC National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony!
Brent is a new inductee from the Auto Body Repair program and Travis is a senior member from the Diesel Technology program. Well done, gentlemen!


Congratulations to South Side Band students Jayce Nadzam and Addison Cox on their outstanding performance with PMEA District Band. Additionally, Jayce advanced to PMEA Region Band, placing second out of 23 trumpet players at the festival. Region Band will be held in early March at Ambridge HS. Well done!


Congratulations to the SSHS December Student of the Month, Christopher (CJ) Christiansen! Keep up the great work.


Please help us in congratulating senior Volleyball players Kenidi Cook, Karis Dunham, Laina Cusato and Sarah Windsheimer. Kenidi and Karis were named Second Team All-Conference while Laina and Sarah were both named Third Team All-Conference. Congratulations ladies!





Congratulations to seniors, Eden Schrier and Alayna Kelly on qualifying to play in the Western Pennsylvania High School Girls Soccer Coaches Association all-star game on November 30, 2024. The game took place at the AHN Sports Complex at Cool Springs in Bethel Park. games.



Congratulations to our SSHS students who made the Parkway Director's List! Way to go, Cassidy, Tyler, Parkley, Nicholas, Dillan, Justin, Travis, Joe, Dylan, Wyatt, and Leigha! You make South Side proud!










Last week, Senior Carter Wilson officially signed his paperwork to attend Slippery Rock University and play baseball. Congratulations Carter!
