Welcome back! I hope you and your family had a fun and restful Spring Break. As we return, we are entering a very busy and exciting time of the year, with important academic work ahead and many opportunities to celebrate our students in the coming months. This is a five-day learning week, and we are looking forward to getting back to work this week!

This week, our 8th grade students will be meeting with JHS counselors to begin the enrollment process for their freshman year. This is an exciting step as they start planning for high school! If you or your student have any questions during this process, please feel free to reach out to one of our counselors.

In the coming weeks, we will begin rolling out a new RTI (Response to Intervention) process for both teachers and students. RTI is a system designed to provide targeted support and intervention based on individual student needs, ensuring every student receives the help they need to be successful. We are very excited about this work, as we have invested a great deal of time and effort into creating a system we believe will have a meaningful impact on student learning and overall success. More information will be shared in the coming weeks as we begin implementation.

What a great time to be a South Middle School Eagle! Looking forward to having everyone back in the building tomorrow.

Warm Regards,

Mr. Williams

Principal

South Middle School

We're excited to celebrate the amazing work our staff does every day, and we want to hear from you! Share a special shout-out for a staff member who has made a positive impact on your student's life by using the link below. We'll be featuring nominated staff in our weekly communications and on our Facebook page to recognize and honor the dedication and passion our educators bring to the classroom.

As you know, Chromebooks were checked out to students last week. During our class meetings, we also discussed expectations for care and responsible use. These devices are an essential learning tool in the classroom, and it is critical that students have them charged and ready to use every single day.

Thank you for helping your student build strong habits of responsibility and preparedness, skills that will support both their learning and independence.