This is a very important week for our teachers and students as we make final preparations for MAP testing. It will be a focused week of learning, capped off by recognizing our academic all-stars on Friday. We will also take time to set the stage for our upcoming testing, and end the day with a social before our school dance on Friday evening. We are looking forward to a focused and fun week!

Our Make-Up date for the Spring dance is happening this Friday!

A reminder: students must be in good standing to attend any after-school function. Any student who is not eligible to attend will be notified prior to the dance.

🌸 Get Ready to Dance, Eagles! 🪩

Our South Middle School Spring Dance is this Friday night!

🗓️ When: Friday, April 24

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💵 Entry: $5

🎶 Enjoy concessions, 💃 dance the night away, and celebrate the season with friends!

⚠️ Reminder: School-appropriate attire is expected.

Wednesday is Administrative Assistants Day, and all the credit in the world goes to Alison. She truly is the heartbeat of our building! She is a steady, dependable presence who keeps everything running smoothly without complaint and never seeks recognition. No matter what the day brings, she is always willing to step in, help wherever needed, and keep us all on track. Her dedication and tireless work do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly lucky to have her. Words could never fully describe what she means to us, and we truly don’t know what we would do without her.

I hope you all enjoy the rest of the day, I am looking forward to another great week at SMS.

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.

Our 7th and 8th Grade Band earned a 1-Excellent rating (the highest possible!) at the Mid-America Music Festival this weekend!

The judges had tons of great things to say about the group and even mentioned that they were one of the top bands of the entire day.

Great job Ms. Glasgow and great job to our band students!

8th graders Lily Reid, Mariah Hagans, Emily Randolph, Zoe DeVaughn, Sophia Kern, and Braleigh Stephens competed in the State Science Fair this week, representing South Middle School among the top projects from regional fairs across the state. Their hard work paid off, earning a total of nine awards, including Grand Champion (1st place overall). Please join us in congratulating these students on their outstanding achievements:

What an outstanding showing for these young ladies! Congratulations!

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.