South Side Area SD is a public school, located in Beaver County, in southwestern Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 76 square miles of a rural community including the six municipalities of Hanover Township, Greene Township, Hookstown, Georgetown, Shippingport, and Frankfort Springs.

The District serves 878 students, employs 84 teachers, has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1, and boasts an extensive system-wide curriculum and an impressive variety of extra-curricular activities for students in grades K-12.

South Side’s mission is to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for students to achieve in an ever-changing world by supporting and empowering them through community involvement, teaching excellence and district-wide support and collaboration. The District maintains a tradition of providing students with a superior educational experience. 

District boundaries do not include:  

Public water, sewage, public transportation, recreational facility, public library,  shopping center, or movie theater.

SSASD facilities include: (all on 1 campus) 

• one elementary school (PreK, K-5)

• one middle school (6-8)

• one high school (9-12)

Exemplary Programs & Services offered to students: 

Technology Availability:

Our district is utilizing a fiber optic network internally to provide high speed connectivity to every classroom, and has internet provided as part of the county wide fiber wan initiative.

Our district has implemented a 1-to-1 technology initiative in grades K-12.

• Every student in grades K-12 has an iPad.

Our district is operating a district wide wireless system operating at AC or N levels throughout the buildings.

• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

• Programs for Academically Gifted

• Special Education Programs and Services

• Life Skills and Autistic Support Programming

• Instructional Support Services

• School Psychological Services

• Counseling Services

• Middle and High School Advisory Program

• Student Health Services

• Cafeteria Services

• Continuous Staff Professional Development Program

• Extracurricular Activities for Students Grades 6-12

• National and Junior National Honors Society Program

• CCBC Aviation Academy, Health Academy, and STEM Academy

• P.A.S.S. Program

• Computer, Art, Music, Library, STEAM, Foreign Language, and Physical Education Programs

• Technologically Rich Classrooms

• Exploratory Middle School Programs

• Field Trip Opportunities

• Pre-K Programs

• Advanced Placement and Honors Courses

• Online Courses

• After-School Tutoring Program

• Transportation Services

• Staff Nomination Program

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