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.

The High School’s new International Baccalaureate dancers took to the halls to show off their “Thriller” dance moves inspired by Michael Jackson’s song of the same title. Along with the CORE, Pathways,’ and Best Buddies students, the IB dancers celebrated the inclusion, creativity and school spirit of South Side.

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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.

“We are very proud of these five exceptional seniors at South Side. Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to their academics is clear and we are very excited to see what their bright futures hold.”

48 players of South Side boys and girls varsity soccer participated in New York City’s Tunnel to Towers 5K Walk & Run alongside three boys soccer coaches, to help raise money for those impacted by the tragedy. The foundation supports struggling families of first responders and military members.

Congratulations to Fayola Allison, the 2025 Girls Varsity Cross Country Nassau County Champion! She ran a blistering 18:31 to secure the win. We are so proud of this amazing achievement!

YOUR CLASS AA NASSAU COUNTY CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Soccer Team on an amazing performance, outlasting a very tough Garden City Team. Great job by our incredible athletes and coaches.