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⚾🔬 STEAM NIGHT WAS A BLAST AT SES! 🏴‍☠️💙

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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#SouthsideElementary #STEAMNight #LittlePirates #CommunityPartners #HitItOutOfThePark
about 10 hours ago, Southside Elementary School
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, MS. IRENE MORROW! 🎉

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! ⚓️

#SESShines #LittlePirates #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
1 day ago, Southside Elementary School
Two smiling Southside Elementary School staff members stand together in the cafeteria. One wears a Southside Elementary sweatshirt, while the other wears an Employee of the Month sash and holds a potted purple orchid in celebration of her recognition.
A smiling school staff member wearing an inflatable brown otter costume holds a red STOP sign outside the school near the student drop-off area.
Three smiling Southside Elementary School staff members pose together in the cafeteria. The staff member in the center wears an Employee of the Month sash and holds a potted purple orchid as her colleagues celebrate her recognition.

🎨 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

1 day ago, Southside Elementary School
Child smiling outdoors while holding a poster with a colorful graphic and text, standing in a yard with a fence and trees in the background.
🎨🎶 Millage Funds Making an Impact at Southside! 🌿

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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#MillageInAction #ArtsEducation #SouthsideElementary #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
2 days ago, Southside Elementary School

❓𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞?
𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒.

👀 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦: Nassau County Schools noreply@nassau.focus-sis.com 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Not an Emergency: Please Confirm Your Email Address Is Up to Date

🏫 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑙, 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑗𝑢𝑛𝑘 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟. 𝑰𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎 𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝑶𝑪𝑼𝑺.
Keeping your email address current helps ensure you receive important information about 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚, 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆, and 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆.

*If you have children enrolled at more than one Nassau County school, please make sure your contact information is current for each student.

2 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic titled “Did You Miss Our Message?” explaining that Nassau County School District recently sent a districtwide email asking families to confirm their email address is current in FOCUS. Families are instructed to check their junk or spam folder and, if they do not see the email, contact their child’s school to confirm or update their email address. The graphic says to look for an email from Nassau County Schools at noreply@nassau.focus-sis.com with the subject “Not an Emergency: Please Confirm Your Email Address Is Up to Date.” It also notes that a current email address helps families receive safety, transportation, school communication, ParentSquare, and other important updates.
📣 PTO MEETING REMINDER! 📣

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!

#SouthsideElementary #SESPTO #LittlePirates #SchoolCommunity #EveryStudentMatters
2 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School PTO Meeting reminder for Monday, October 26, 2026. The blue, white, and gold graphic features the school’s Little Pirates mascot at the top, with the meeting date displayed prominently. The meeting will take place in the school cafeteria.
Digital Citizenship Week highlights the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful online. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
5 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District graphic for Digital Citizenship Week.
🏴‍☠️ PBIS Celebration Fun at SES! 🎉

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!
9 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Children play outdoors in a sunny schoolyard, running and jumping around colorful cones and foam sticks while a blue metal building and trees sit in the background.
Children play in an outdoor activity area on a sunny day, moving through a playground course with colorful cones and pool noodles with blue storage buildings and trees in the background.
Boy in a gray shirt stands on a sunny lawn holding a small handful of colorful plastic balls, while other children gather near a bucket of balls in the background.
Several children in colorful outfits play outdoors on grass around a red ring filled with multicolored plastic balls, with a small watering can nearby and a fenced play area in the background.
Children and a few adults dance and move around in a community room under purple stage lights, with a projector screen showing a bright image and balloons hanging from the ceiling.
A group of children dance in a brightly lit indoor party room as a projector screen glows and colorful purple stage lights wash over the ceiling and walls.
Children playing on a sunny school playground on a grassy lawn, with a colorful plastic balls in the middle of a red hula hoop on the ground and a white building and brick walkway in the background.
Kids and adults stand on a sunny school playground near a colorful ice-cream truck with an open serving window, with a few children walking toward the truck under pine trees.
Children play outdoors in a sunny yard, running between bright orange and blue training cones near a blue metal building, while an adult in the background supervises.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

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
9 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a calendar illustration showing early voting October 22 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Election Day November 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
White Cane Awareness Day celebrates independence and raises awareness of the experiences of people who are blind or visually impaired. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
9 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic for White Cane Awareness Day featuring the Nassau County School District logo and a white cane.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

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
11 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic displaying the ballot question and YES and NO response options.
It's National School Lunch Week!

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Colorful National School Lunch Week graphic featuring fruits, vegetables, and a circus-themed design promoting school meals.
Reminder that there will be no school for students due to Teacher Planning Day.

Download our app to stay updated on the 2026-2027 school calendar.
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#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic reading “Teacher Planning Day” with the subheading “No School for Students” and the date October 12, 2026.
⚾🔬 STEAM NIGHT IS COMING TO SES! 🧪🎨

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! 💙❤️
15 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Graphic announcing an SES STEAM Night event. The blue-and-white flyer features a pirate mascot at the top and large text reading “EVENT UPDATE” with “STEAM NIGHT” below. The event is scheduled for October 23rd from 4:30–6:00 PM.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

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
16 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining that the school millage renewal is a separate ballot question from other tax measures and amendments.
🎒🛒 TWO WAGONS FULL OF DONATIONS! 🛒🎒

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
17 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Patriotic “Thank You” graphic featuring American flags and photos of donated supplies and students participating in an Adopt a Soldier Supply Drive. The graphic thanks families and community members for their donations and includes the text, “Thank You for All the Donations” and “Adopt a Soldier Supply Drive.”

🥣 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
18 days ago, Southside Elementary School
Flyer announcing new breakfast options from Nassau County School Food Service. Students may choose a hot entrée or two dry options, including new assorted cereals, cereal bars, or Pop-Tarts. All meals include fresh fruit, milk, and 100% juice. The flyer features the Nassau County School Food Service logo, colorful yellow and blue graphics, and images of assorted cereal packages.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

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
18 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic featuring a Florida silhouette and information stating that St. Johns, Duval, and Clay Counties have additional operating millages.
📚 AR AFTER HOURS IS COMING, LITTLE PIRATES! 🏴‍☠️

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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#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #ARAfterHours #ReadQuizReachYourGoal #EveryStudentMatters
19 days ago, Southside Elementary School
⚾️ The Dance Fit Challenge May Be Over, But the Fun Isn’t Finished! 🏴‍☠️

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

#SouthsideElementary #LittlePirates #DanceFitChallenge #HitItOutOfThePark #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
21 days ago, Southside Elementary School