
Our Little Pirates enjoyed an evening of hands-on science, creative challenges, AR testing, and delicious food! It was wonderful to see students and families learning, exploring, and having fun together.
A HUGE shout-out to the Fernandina Beach Baseball Team and the National Honor Society for volunteering, participating, and helping make the evening such a success! Thank you to everyone who helped create these meaningful learning experiences for our students. We couldn’t do it without our amazing community! 💙
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Southside Elementary School is thrilled to announce that Ms. Irene Morrow has been voted our 2026–2027 School-Related Employee of the Year! 🏆💙💛
Ms. Morrow wears many hats at SES, and she makes a difference in every role she takes on! From serving as our behavioral paraprofessional and greeting students as our morning crossing guard to facilitating small reading groups during Ms. Vancamp’s reading block and providing after-school tutoring, Ms. Morrow goes above and beyond to support our Little Pirates.
But what makes Ms. Morrow truly special is her heart for students. ❤️ She is committed to helping ALL students find their place at SES, feel supported, and have the opportunity to succeed. Whether she is supporting behavior, strengthening reading skills, or offering an encouraging smile, she reminds our students that they matter and that someone believes in them.
Ms. Morrow, thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the countless ways you make Southside a better place for our students. We are so fortunate to have you on our crew! 🏴☠️
Help us congratulate Ms. Morrow on this well-deserved honor! Drop a 💙💛 in the comments to celebrate our amazing School-Related Employee of the Year!
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts! ⚓️
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🎨 Artist of the Month – Southside Elementary
Congratulations to Francis Ford for being selected as October's Artist of the Month at Southside Elementary!
🖌 Artwork Title: Luna/Sol
👩🏫 Art Teacher: Ms. Johns
Francis' artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau

Thanks to our district’s Millage funds, Southside Elementary has created a new outdoor art area that expands how our Little Pirates experience and engage in the arts! This investment provides students with additional opportunities to explore their creativity beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Our outdoor art space allows students to create through drawing, music, and movement, giving them multiple ways to express themselves, explore their interests, and engage in meaningful artistic experiences. By expanding access to the arts, we are creating more opportunities for every student to participate, create, and shine! 🖌️🎵💃
Today, our Arts Alive students enjoyed the completed space, and we loved seeing them put their creativity into action! But we’re not finished yet! ☀️ We will continue enhancing this area with new opportunities for outdoor artistic expression while taking advantage of our beautiful Florida weather.
We are grateful for Millage funding and its direct impact on our students’ learning experiences. This is what investing in education looks like—creating engaging spaces, expanding access to the arts, and giving every child more opportunities to learn and grow! 💙⚓
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𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒.
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Mark your calendars! Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, for our next Southside Elementary School PTO Meeting! 💙💛
📅 Date: Monday, October 26
📍 Location: SES Cafeteria
Your involvement makes a difference! Come connect with other families, hear the latest updates, and learn how you can support our Little Pirates and help SES continue to shine! 🏴☠️💛
📰 Want to catch up on the latest PTO news? Check out the PTO Newsletter here:
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We look forward to seeing you there! Together, we make SES a great place to learn and grow! 💙💛
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!
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What a FUN afternoon celebrating our Little Pirates! 💙 Students who met our PBIS criteria were personally invited by Dr. Weber and Dr. Carty to enjoy Kona Ice, a glow stick dance party, noodle tag, and Human Hungry Hippos!
Students earned their invitations by demonstrating positive choices and meeting the following expectations:
⭐ 3 or fewer absences
⭐ 3 or fewer tardies
⭐ No bus infractions
⭐ No classroom discipline forms
⭐ No Focus referrals
We are so proud of these students for consistently following our school-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind, and Be Respectful! Thank you to our families for partnering with us to build positive habits and celebrate success. We loved celebrating our Little Pirates! 🏴☠️💙
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!









𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?
Early Voting
October 22nd - 31st, 9 AM - 6 PM
Election Day
November 3rd, 7 AM - 7 PM
Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?
When you vote, the official ballot question will read substantially as follows:
“Shall the Nassau County School District continue to levy an ad valorem operating millage of up to 1 mill annually to attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff through additional compensation, enhance fine arts and athletic programs and provide enhanced safety and security for students and staff, in order to continue and sustain improvements in the quality of Nassau County’s school system.”
_YES _NO
Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal

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Get ready to HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! 💥
We’re inviting all of our Kindergarten–2nd Grade Little Pirates and their families to join us for an evening of hands-on STEAM fun! Students will have the opportunity to explore, experiment, create, build, and problem-solve while having a blast with a baseball twist! ⚾
📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Southside Elementary School
And because we’re bringing the baseball spirit to the ballpark… students are invited to come dressed in their favorite baseball uniforms! ⚾👕🧢
Bring the whole family and get ready to STEAM, swing, and score big!
⚾ LET’S HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK, LITTLE PIRATES! 💙❤️

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭?
No. This is a completely standalone vote. Whether other local county referendums, state constitutional amendments, or general property tax measures pass or fail on election day has zero impact on this school millage. Your vote on this initiative is strictly an independent decision about whether to continue existing local funding for Nassau County District Schools' safety, competitive employee compensation, the arts, and athletics. It is completely separate from any other item on your ballot.
Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, families, and community, we collected two wagons overflowing with supplies that will be sent to support our soldiers. Every single donation is a reminder that our military members are appreciated and not forgotten. ❤️
🏆 And now for the FUN part...
🥇 Congratulations to 2nd Grade! 🥇
They collected the most donations and earned the ultimate prize—the chance to SLIME our Resource Activity Teachers! 😂🪣💦Ms. Whedon and Ms. Johns were such good sports and took the slime like champions! Our 2nd graders had an absolute BLAST celebrating their hard work! 💚💦
A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, encouraged our students, and helped make this drive such a meaningful experience. Together, our Little Pirates showed that small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference.
⚓ Southside is proud to support those who serve! ⚓
#SouthsideLittlePirates #AdoptASoldier #CelebrateFreedomWeek #ThankYouForYourService #EveryStudentMatters #EveryMomentCounts

🥣 NEW BREAKFAST OPTIONS ARE HERE, LITTLE PIRATES! 🏴☠️💙💛
We’re excited to share that Nassau County School Food Service is adding NEW breakfast choices for our students! 🎉
Students may now choose a hot entrée OR two dry options, including the NEW assorted cereals, along with cereal bars or Pop-Tarts.
And, as always, every breakfast includes fresh fruit, milk, and 100% juice! 🍎🥛🧃
We love having options that help our Little Pirates start the school day fueled, focused, and ready to Hit It Out of the Park! ⚾️
Check out the flyer for all the details! 👇
#SouthsideLittlePirates #BreakfastAtSES #FuelingOurFuture #HitItOutOfThePark

𝐃𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞?
YES. Voter-approved operating millages are used by school districts throughout Florida. Nearby St. Johns, Duval, and Clay Counties all have additional operating millages to supplement state funding to support their schools.
Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal

It’s time to READ. QUIZ. REACH YOUR GOAL! 🌟
We’re opening AR After Hours on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5:00–8:00 PM to give our Little Pirates an extra opportunity to complete their AR goals from home!
So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and get reading! 📖✨
Read. Dream. Imagine. 💙💛
Let’s finish those AR goals strong, Little Pirates! 🏴☠️📚
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Our Little Pirates have officially reached $30,000 in our Boosterthon Dance Fit Challenge! We are just $6,000 away from our $36,000 school goal! 🎉
There is still time to contribute and help our Little Pirates cross the finish line! Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference and helps support campus beautification, student and staff recognition, educational resources, and school improvement projects. Visit mybooster.com
Thank you to our incredible families, friends, and community members for your continued generosity and support. Let's keep the momentum going and help our Little Pirates hit a home run! ⚾️💙
Together, we can make it happen! 🏴☠️ https://canva.link/zfoaq5sb4bt8oaz
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