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We are extremely proud to introduce four outstanding members of the Class of 2027 who have earned national recognition for their academic excellence. These students have been named National Merit Commended Students, an honor awarded to those who score among the top 2–3% of students in the entire country on the PSAT. Out of more than 1.3 million test-takers nationwide, only about 34,000 achieve this distinction. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning have placed them among the nation’s highest academic achievers—an accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated and admire. Congratulations to Natalie Cammalleri, Viviana Haley, Liam Pfaff!

South Side High School is one of the seventy-seven Long Island high schools that have been named 2024-25 Schools of Distinction or Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

The Scholarships for Academic Excellence are awarded to top students graduating from New York State high schools in June 2026. Student nominees are selected using criteria set by the State Education Department, including their performance on Regents exams taken before the end of the junior year. Scholarships are valued at $500 and $1,500 and are awarded to students who attend an institution of higher education in New York State. “We are so proud of these exceptional South Side High School seniors. They deserve this recognition for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence that they have demonstrated over their four years here at South Side. Congratulations to them and their families on this wonderful recognition.” Dr. Patrick Walsh, Principal Pictured left to right are: Dr. Walsh, Principal, Eric Greene, Christian Hackett, Jonathan Muscarella, Molly Reardon, Megan Chiara, and Amalia Breen.

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!

This year’s Spirit Week theme, “Cyclones on Vacation,” brought vacation vibes and plenty of school spirit to South Side! Students and staff celebrated with fun, vacation-inspired theme days throughout the week, leading up to our districtwide pep rally, Homecoming Parade, and an exciting Cyclone victory. It was a week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun!