I had a blast visiting Ms. Plummer's class today! After students completed their iReady assessment, they went on to work on phonemes! It is always a great day to be a Mustang!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
I had a blast visiting Ms. Plummer's class today! After students completed their iReady assessment, they went on to work on phonemes! It is always a great day to be a Mustang!
6th grade math does a great job with incorporating success criteria in their classroom! They have 4-3-2-1 for students to self assess where they’re at within the learning process. Mrs. Hitt had students work projected on the board for students to see and they got to talk in their group and determine if their work was a 4-3-2-1 and then talk about why. This gives students ownership of their learning which has a high impact on their learning! 🧮#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
6th grade math does a great job with incorporating success criteria in their classroom! They have 4-3-2-1 for students to self assess where they’re at within the learning process. Mrs. Hitt had students work projected on the board for students to see and they got to talk in their group and determine if their work was a 4-3-2-1 and then talk about why. This gives students ownership of their learning which has a high impact on their learning
6th grade math does a great job with incorporating success criteria in their classroom! They have 4-3-2-1 for students to self assess where they’re at within the learning process. Mrs. Hitt had students work projected on the board for students to see and they got to talk in their group and determine if their work was a 4-3-2-1 and then talk about why. This gives students ownership of their learning which has a high impact on their learning
Ms. Grant and her students are working hard on connecting to their novels! Students were also learning about analogies!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
Ms. Grant and her students are working hard on connecting to their novels! Students were also learning about analogies!
Our PPI Leaders had their first lesson prep yesterday! Our Leaders are getting geared up to teach students how to get connected at South Middle!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
Our PPI Leaders had their first lesson prep yesterday! Our Leaders are getting geared up to teach students how to get connected at South Middle!
"From cover to cup! Sixth Grade reading students reimagined their favorite books as cozy coffee cups." 🤍☕ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
"From cover to cup! Students reimagined their favorite books as cozy coffee cups." 🤍
Our amazing counselor, Mrs. Schoeman, earned the Triple E Impact Award! She does so much for our school community and goes above and beyond to Educate, Equip, and Empower students to Excel. She is truly one of a kind! Thank you, Dr. St. Pierre, for recognizing her!# ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Triple E Award
Ms. Belmar's class was working on their CER's (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning). This is a structured way for students to construct written or verbal responses, especially when analyzing texts, making arguments, or explaining their thinking.
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAKnight!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
Ms. Belmar's class was working on their CER's (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning). This is a structured way for students to construct written or verbal responses, especially when analyzing texts, making arguments, or explaining their thinking. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAKnight!
✨ Teacher Spotlight! ✨
Check out Kristina Johnson—our PE teacher, intramural coordinator, and all-around energy booster at SMS! 🏃‍♀️⚡ She’s all about helping students make memories, stay active, and get moving outside. 🌞 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Kristina Johnson teaches physical education and works as the intramural coordinator at South Middle School. She has also worked as a softball and field hockey coach, and she admits she likes to be on the move. She said she encourages students to participate in intramurals because it's a great way to spend time with your friends and join in on a little friendly competition, but more importantly, when students join any activity outside of the school day, they get to be part of something bigger than themselves and will make lasting memories. When asked her No. 1 wellness tip, she said "Put down your phone and get outside. There are actually great apps that encourage fitness, but nothing beats getting outside. Plus, the longer you wait to get active, the harder it is to get started and stay committed."
Lab safety! Mrs. Murray did a great job teaching our sixth grade science students lab safety procedures before getting started with their labs 🧪 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Lab safety! Mrs. Murray did a great job teaching our sixth grade science students lab safety procedures before getting started with their labs 🧪
Lab safety! Mrs. Murray did a great job teaching our sixth grade science students lab safety procedures before getting started with their labs 🧪
Lab safety! Mrs. Murray did a great job teaching our sixth grade science students lab safety procedures before getting started with their labs 🧪
Say cheese! Photo Retake Day is Thursday, September 18! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Picture Retake on 9/18/25
Happy IT Professionals Appreciation Day! A huge shoutout to Craig—the wizard behind our tech magic. We’re so thankful for everything you do every single day! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
IT Professionals Day: Thanks to Mr. Craig Dipretore for keeping the glitches away and the Wi-Fi strong! And for solving problems faster than you can say “Have you tried turning it off and back on?”
Students in Mrs. Thompson's class were learning about coordinate points! Students were having meaningful conversations and working hard!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
Students in Mrs. Thompson's class were learning about coordinate points! Students were having meaningful conversations and working hard!
Get your shine on! And mark those calendars! SMS NJHS is hosting a Car Wash on September 20th, 9 AM–12 PM in the SMS Parking Lot. Donations accepted—swing by and support our Mustangs! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Get your shine on! SMS NJHS is hosting a Car Wash on September 20th, 9 AM–12 PM in the SMS Parking Lot. Donations accepted—swing by and support our Mustangs!
Friendly Reminder: Today, September 10th is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50.
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Today is an Early Release Day.
Students in Ms. Fetsch’s class were having deep conversations! They were working together to determine why certain multiple choice answers were incorrect. Students did an amazing job explaining the “why” as they worked!
3 months ago, Kacee Claybon
Students in Ms. Fetsch’s class were having deep conversations! They were working together to determine why certain multiple choice answers were incorrect. Students did an amazing job explaining the “why” as they worked!
Mr. Gittemeier was explaining to students the many wonderful layers of computer science! #MustangGreatness
3 months ago, undefined
Mr. Gittemeier was leading a wonderful lesson about the many layers of computer science and how it can be applied to various aspects of our lives! #MustangGenuis!
Ms. Becerra and her students were discusssing why it’s important to help others! #MustangLeaders
3 months ago, undefined
Ms. Becerra and her students were discussing the value in helping others! #MustangLeaders
Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, September 10th is our first early release day. SMS will dismiss at 11:50. We also have our first KONA day! The prepay window for an INDIVIDUAL purchase closes today at 10pm. Link here: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6870921639 🍧 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Kona ice is coming. Our first Kona Day is fast approaching!! Please see the link and QR code below. This is for an INDIVIDUAL purchase on 9/10. If you already purchased a KONA YEARLY PASS you do not need to use the individual link. Prepay closes on September 8 @ 10:00 PM.Cash, card & tap will be accepted the day of!
Reminder Wednesday September 10 is an early release day
It's twin day for Mrs. Claybon and Dr. Hottelman! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
4 months ago, SMS Admin
twins

Seventh grade students looking at “tools” used in the ancient world, studying the items, and trying to identify their use. Construction, farming, plumbing? Using hypothesis and context clues to figure it out! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

4 months ago, SMS Admin
Seventh grade students looking at “tools” used in the ancient world, studying the items, and trying to identify their use. Construction, farming, plumbing? Using hypothesis and context clues to figure it out .
Seventh grade students looking at “tools” used in the ancient world, studying the items, and trying to identify their use. Construction, farming, plumbing? Using hypothesis and context clues to figure it out
Seventh grade students looking at “tools” used in the ancient world, studying the items, and trying to identify their use. Construction, farming, plumbing? Using hypothesis and context clues to figure it out