Several of our 8th graders and staff showing their spirit on our tropical vacation day!
2 days ago, Josh Devlin - SMS Administrator - 8th Grade
students in spirit wear
more students in spirit wear
Mrs Crabtree
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
4 days ago, SMS Admin
NJHS
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
4 days ago, SMS Admin
8th Grade Science  putting gravity to the test in the egg  drop experiment
8th Grade Science  putting gravity to the test in the egg  drop experiment
8th Grade Science  putting gravity to the test in the egg  drop experiment
8th Grade Only Spirit Week - Begins Wednesday, May 13th! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
5 days ago, SMS Admin
8th Grade Spirit week May 13-May 19: 5/13 Sports day, 5/14 Topical vacation/beach day, 5/15 Rhyme without a reason day, 5/18 students dress like a staff, 5/19 8th grade outing day
South Middle had an amazing group celebrating our retirees, employee/educator of the year and years of service! 🎉
7 days ago, SMS Admin
staff appreciation dinner
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.
9 days ago, Josh Devlin - SMS Administrator - 8th Grade
Southside Singers
6th Grade Choir
7th Grade Choir
8th Grade Choir
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/
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District

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

11 days ago, SMS Admin
South middle school we are a caring, capable, connected community of leaders.
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
15 days ago, SMS Admin
Reminder, wednesday 5/6 is an early release day . SMS will dismiss at 11:50
KONA ICE on 5/6. May 6th will be our last KONA ICE DAY of year! Please see the link and QR code below. This is for an INDIVIDUAL purchase on May 6th.If you already purchased a KONA YEARLY PASS you do NOT need to use the individual link. Scan the QR Code to place an order or visit: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6865821644 .$5 Cash, card & tap will be accepted day of.
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
17 days ago, SMS Admin
Our classes rolled up their sleeves and gave our school 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.
Our classes rolled up their sleeves and gave our school 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.
Our classes rolled up their sleeves and gave our school 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.
Our classes rolled up their sleeves and gave our school 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.
Our classes rolled up their sleeves and gave our school 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.
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.
19 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
FZSD STORM UPDATE
South Middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics! 🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
21 days ago, SMS Admin
South middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics!
South middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics!
South middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics!
South middle students did an amazing job at the district job Olympics!
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
21 days ago, SMS Admin
Natalie Adams receiving the Safety Award with Mr. Devlin and peers!
Natalie Adams with Mr. Devlin receiving the Safety Award!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep SMS running smoothly every single day! Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
23 days ago, SMS Admin
Happy  Administrative Professionals Day!
Happy  Administrative Professionals Day! Mrs. Gittemeier, Mrs. Keppel, Mrs. Urbaniak, Mrs. Bruno, Mrs. Neumeier, Mrs. Hasheider, Mrs. Meyer
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
26 days ago, SMS Admin
Map testing info
Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
29 days ago, SMS Admin
Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day!
Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day!
Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day!
Dress like Dr. Hottelman Day!
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
29 days ago, SMS Admin
Friday lunch came with a side of inspiration! Our high school football players stopped by to connect, encourage, and remind our middle schoolers 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.
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. 🌟
30 days ago, SMS Admin
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
about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
Prom theme Thursday
Prom theme Thursday
Prom theme Thursday

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

about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
2026 Fort Zumwat District Art Show. Receptions: May 6th South and East Schools, May 7th, north and west schools. PDC 1138 Tom Ginnever, 63366 from 4:30-7pm both evenings.