April 12, 2026
SMS Weekly Round-Up 4/13-4/18, 2026
SMS Weekly Round-up April 13th-17th, 2026 Good Day SMS Parents & Guardians, This is a five-day learning week for students, which will be capped off by our Spring Dance. These next few weeks are...
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Welcome to South Middle School!
South Middle School is one of three campuses serving 6th through 8th grade students in our district, welcoming students who attended Kelsey Norman, Irving, and Stapleton elementary schools. Our Mission is to inspire students to achieve their personal best through educational experiences that prepare them to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our Vision is to create a community of learners who are supported, respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
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April 8, 2026
Game on: Guns & Hoses 2026!
The Joplin Police Department and Joplin Fire Department are going head-to-head once again in the 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit basketball game for Bright Futures Joplin! Expect big plays, big...
April 6, 2026
Still have questions about Eagle Bond? Learn more here.
Parents,Every generation has the opportunity to leave things better than they found it. For our community, that responsibility is on the ballot. Tomorrow, voters will have the opportunity to approv...
April 1, 2026
Summer School enrollment is now OPEN!
Eagles,Enrollment is now open for Summer School 2026! This jam-packed season of learning will run from June 1 - June 30 at these sites: Joplin Early Childhood Dover Hill Elementary Irving Elementar...
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