South Middle School

Check out the February edition of the SMS Newsletter at https://sms.fz.k12.mo.us/o/sms/article/2386365 🐎#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Friendly reminder: Wednesday, February 4th is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Mrs. Murray's 4th hour set a goal at the beginning of the year to have 95% attendance and 95% of all assignments completed. They met their goal and we celebrated with a "Ramen Noodle Party" on the January Early Release day. 🍜#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

In Mrs. Carr's and Mrs. Halls 7th-grade CT Reading class, students are learning about Bloom’s Taxonomy and how to break down questions. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, will be an AMI day in FZSD. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 3. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.

Way to go to these amazing Mustangs! 🐎💙
We celebrated students nominated by their teachers for Citizenship and Sportsmanship awards. Their character, leadership, and integrity shine in all they do. Keep leading the way!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will be an AMI day in FZSD. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 2. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.

Please help us celebrate our Employee of the Year and Educator of the Year! 🌟 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and office walls. Thank you for helping make SMS a caring, capable, and connected community of leaders. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Ms. Backsmann had her 8th grade art class work on water color painting technique by creating an ephemeral art project where they would create positive messages on swatches and pass them out to spread positivity throughout our school.

Welcome back! Today is an A Day at all schools. Did you know you can sync our calendars to yours? Check out go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar and have a great day!

Reminder: No School in observance of MLK Day on Monday, January 19th, 2026.

Congratulations to Dr. Machens for being the Social Studies Summit winner! 🧭🎉 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, January 14th is an Early Release Day. SMS will dismiss at 11:50! 📅🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Students collaborating on a puzzle during 8th Grade ELA's monthly library visit. It was amazing to see them all naturally gather and truly enjoy working together as a team. Mrs. Van Liere instills a sense of community & family within each period! Way to go! 🧩🐎#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

We hope you had a wonderful break.
JAN. 5 we welcome our HIGH SCHOOL students back to class. It is an A Day.
Jan. 6 ECC, EL and MS students return. It is a B Day at EL & MS.
Sync calendars at go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar

Happy New Year! We will see our Mustangs this Tuesday, January 6!

South Middle principals had a blast dressing up during lunches today! 😄🎉 Lots of laughs, smiles, and fun with our students. Just another great day to be a Mustang! ❤️🖤

South Middle pride! 🎶🎄 Our 6th grade choir students visited Progress South today to share some Christmas carols and spread a little holiday cheer. Thank you for welcoming our Mustangs...what a special way to celebrate the season! ❤️

Our 6th grade Accelerated Math students have been working hard and growing their long-division skills. We’re celebrating their progress and the confidence they’re building with each step. ➗🐎 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

Friendly Reminder: SMS students will return from Winter Break on Tuesday, Jan. 6. It will be a B Day. Enjoy your break! ❄️#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang