We employ a variety of programs to ensure that every child receives the support and mentoring they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

"The whole child perspective recognizes that a child’s success depends on more than just academic performance. Social and emotional skills, physical health, and behavioral functioning are also important factors. This approach is based on the belief that every child has the potential to thrive if they receive encouragement and opportunity. Amazing things can happen when adults work together to support the whole child and that’s why Southside has partnered with Till 360. Till 360 supports adult & student social emotional learning, restorative practices, responsive classrooms, trauma-informed care, and much more!

Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within Nevada low income com­mu­ni­ties. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success.

Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has dis­trib­uted more than 7 mil­lion gen­tly used and new books to more than 1 million of Nevada’s children in need.

Communities In Schools of Northeastern Nevada (CIS) is the local affiliate of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization that believes every child has potential but may lack the opportunity to succeed. Communities In Schools places caring, well-trained, full-time employees in schools to build trusting relationships with students, assess their needs, and remove the barriers they face to learn and graduate. Communities In Schools of Nevada taps into a network of local organizations and businesses to meet student needs - literally bringing the community into the schools it serves. Communities In Schools serves more than 6,000 students in nine schools throughout the Elko and Humboldt County School Districts. For more information, please visit our website and follow us on our Facebook page.

For more information about the school-wide and individualized student services provided by CIS at Southside Elementary School, please contact our CIS staff members at CIS.

• Site Coordinator Name: Kassey Pulley

• Site Coordinator School Phone Number/Extension - 2837

• CIS Main Office Phone Number (775) 738-2783

A 21st Century Community Learning Center provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

The center helps students meet state and local educational standards in core academic subjects, mainly reading and math. It offers students various enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs. The center also offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

Please call the school office or contact Monica Stevenson for more information.

A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Southside believes physical exercise and outside activities are essential to mental and psychological well-being. We encourage our students to be involved in activities outside of school hours. Check out these community programs:

• PAL Elko (Basketball & Volleyball)

• Elko AYSO Soccer

• Elko Little League Baseball

• Elko Anacondas Swim Team

• Elko Hockey Association

• Northern Nevada Youth Soccer Association