The History of Southside Primary School

 

     Southside Primary is a public school that was built in 1954.  Additional classrooms and a new library were added in 1997.  The building contains twenty classrooms, offices, small group areas, gym, cafeteria, and library.  All rooms are heated, and all but the gymnasium are air-conditioned.

     Originally the school served students in grades 1 through 6.  From 1966 through 1989, the school served grades K through 5.  Since that time it has served K through 3.

 

 The school’s principals are as follows:

1.Mr. Earl Harris – 1954 through 1972

2.Mr. Ralph McBride –  1972 through 1988

3.Mr. Pat Gore –  1988 through 1998

4.Mr. Mike Vannatta –  1998 through 2006

5.Mrs. Reita Vaughn – 2006 through present