We hope you are enjoying the long weekend! Things are really starting to pick up at South this week with activities and events, so please take a few minutes to read through this week’s Weekly Round-Up. There is quite a bit happening, and we want to make sure you don’t miss any important information or upcoming opportunities.

📅 No School Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. 

Our main school phone number is back up and functioning! We apologize to anyone who experienced difficulty getting through to us over the past couple of weeks, and we appreciate your patience while the issue was being resolved. You can now reach South Middle School at our normal number: (417) 625-5250.

Ms. Alison has shared information regarding Picture Day over the past few weeks. For your convenience, you can find those details again below. Picture Day is this Thursday! Students will have their pictures taken during their Social Studies classes. Please take a moment to review the information below so your student is ready for Picture Day!

We are excited to officially introduce WIN: What I Need to Succeed at South Middle School. We piloted this system during fourth quarter last year and used what we learned to prepare for full implementation this year.

WIN provides dedicated time during the school day for students to receive targeted instruction, academic support, behavioral support, or enrichment based on their individual needs. Our teachers will work collaboratively and use student learning data to help determine what each student needs to succeed. Simply put, WIN is learning time for all.

Our first WIN cycle begins a week from Tuesday. As students begin hearing more about WIN at school, we wanted to make sure our families were included as well. Please take a look at the attached flyer for more information about what WIN will look like at South.

Don't forget, tutoring will be available starting this week.

Just a reminder that our first dance is this Friday! We are looking forward to a fun night for our students with music, games, friends, and pleny of concessions. 

As a reminder, students must be in good standing to attend school dances. Students who are not eligible to attend will be notified prior to Friday.

Additional details about the dance can be found below. 

Looking forward to another great week as 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.

We are excited to welcome our students, families, and community to Junge Stadium as we cheer on the Joplin Eagles! To help provide a safe and enjoyable game-day experience for everyone, please review the following varsity football entry procedures and expectations:

Parents, we appreciate your help in reviewing these expectations with your students before arriving at the game. Thank you for helping us make Friday nights at Junge Stadium a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for our students, families, and community. We look forward to seeing you at the game. GO EAGLES!

📅 Friday, September 11 @ South Middle School

⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM

🎟️ $5 Admission

🏫 SMS students only — no outside guests

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