Every year, Northside ISD selects a theme and uses it to inspire students and staff. A poster representing the theme hangs in all classrooms and throughout NISD facilities.

2006-2007: Northside Rocks

2007-2008: We Are Northside

2008-2009: Deep in the Heart of Northside

2009-2010: Northside: We Believe

2010-2011: Positively Northside

2011-2012: Northside Together

2012-2013: Spirit of Northside