Several of our 8th graders and staff showing their spirit on our tropical vacation day!



Congratulations to our newest National Junior Honor Society inductees at South Middle School! Your hard work, leadership, service, and character make us incredibly proud. Keep leading the way, Mustangs! #NJHS


Gravity was working overtime in 8th grade science during the Egg Drop Experiment! 🥚🚀 Students engineered creative contraptions to protect their eggs from a great heights, putting teamwork, problem-solving, and science skills to the test. Some survived, some scrambled... but learning definitely cracked open! 🔬#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang



8th Grade Only Spirit Week - Begins Wednesday, May 13th! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

South Middle had an amazing group celebrating our retirees, employee/educator of the year and years of service! 🎉

Our SMS choir did an amazing job at their Spring concert! We have some very talented vocalists! We even got to see a few dance moves.




We're celebrating our staff all week this week. Cheers to Bulldog Nation! Congratulations to the South High boundary Educators and Employees of the Year, Retirees and milestone veterans. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JTJvHwK9P/
Our teachers deserve ALL the love! We jumped on the “Give This…” video trend to celebrate the incredible impact they make every day. Watch, smile, and help us say THANK YOU! Check out the video here! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, May 6th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY as well as our last KONA DAY of the 2025-2026 school year. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50 on 5/6. Scan the QR Code to place an order or visit:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6865821644 🍧Last day to prepay is 5/4. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6865821644 🍧Last day to prepay is 5/4. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang


Our Mustang Minutes classes rolled up their sleeves and gave SMS grounds some extra love for Earth Day! From picking up litter to making our campus shine, these students proved that taking care of the planet starts right at home. 🌎🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang





Fort Zumwalt School District will release 2.5 hours early today, April 27, 2026, due to the likelihood of severe weather. Early Childhood afternoon session is canceled. All after-school activities are canceled. Thank you.

South Middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics! 🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang




Natalie Adams has been recognized with a Safety Award for her outstanding commitment to safety. Her attentiveness, professionalism, and dedication to keeping others safe reflect the very best of our school community! 🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang


Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep SMS running smoothly every single day! Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang


MAP testing starts tomorrow, April 21st! You can find the MAP Schedule and Healthy Tips at: https://sms.fz.k12.mo.us/o/sms/article/2803944 🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang




Friday lunch at SMS came with a side of inspiration! Our SHS football players stopped by to connect, encourage, and remind our Mustangs what leadership, teamwork, and school pride look like in real life. From the field to the cafeteria, they’re setting the tone for what it means to lead the way. 🏈✨#SouthSideStrong #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
Our students stepped into the spotlight today, sharing their ideas with confidence and purpose during a presentation with the principal. Moments like these showcase leadership in action—voices being heard, ideas taking shape, and futures being built one brave presentation at a time. 🌟

SMS Royalty on our Theme Thursday: Prom Edition! 🐎👗 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang



Coming soon! The 2026 Fort Zumwalt District Art Show. May 6th and 7th at the Professional Development & Technology Center, 1138 Tom Ginnever, O'Fallon MO 63366. Southside artists will have a reception on May 6th from 4:30-7:00. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

