Student were exited about the possibility to have dinner at Red Robin thias evening. We welcome South Middle School families, to join us for a delicious dinner at Red Robin in O’Fallon on Monday, October 21, 2026, and help support our school at the same time!
Red Robin will give 20% of qualifying food sales back to South Middle School! It’s an easy and fun way to enjoy a meal with family and friends while giving back to our SMS community.
Red Robin will give 20% of qualifying food sales back to South Middle School! It’s an easy and fun way to enjoy a meal with family and friends while giving back to our SMS community.
7th grade ELA celebrated a great 1st quarter with a bubble party the last few minutes of class! Keep up the great work 7th grade!
Celebrating Our Amazing Leaders!
In honor of National Principals Month and Boss’s Day, we enjoyed a special luncheon to recognize and celebrate our wonderful principals and leadership team at South Middle School!
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, support, and the many ways you make a difference in the lives of our staff, students, and school community. We are grateful for all you do to help make SMS a special place to learn and work!
Happy National Principals Month and Boss’s Day! We appreciate you!
In honor of National Principals Month and Boss’s Day, we enjoyed a special luncheon to recognize and celebrate our wonderful principals and leadership team at South Middle School!
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, support, and the many ways you make a difference in the lives of our staff, students, and school community. We are grateful for all you do to help make SMS a special place to learn and work!
Happy National Principals Month and Boss’s Day! We appreciate you!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Fall Festival! It was a wonderful evening, and we are so grateful for the support of our South Middle community. A special thank-you to our parent group, all of our volunteers, and everyone who donated their time and resources to help make the event such a success!
Kona Ice Day is one of our favorites! 🍧❤️ Our students love Kona Ice on early release days! Nothing better than ending the day with a treat! 🎉
Reminder: Wednesday, October 7th is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50.
Officer Budds making a great connection with Mrs. Young’s South Middle School Running Club today! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ We love seeing our students and community partners building positive relationships beyond the classroom. Thank you, Officer Budds, for taking the time to connect with our runners! 💙
History came to life today in Mrs. Kruse’s 8th Grade Social Studies classes! Students took part in a Colonial Gallery Walk, exploring the 13 colonies and learning about their founders, locations, economies, and unique stories.📚✨
A big shout out our parent group. Today they surprised the entire staff with Ice-Cream Floats in appreciation for all we do! It was a nice surprise for our staff today. It was very much appreciated.
SMS Running Club had a great outing yesterday! Coach Rachel led the way for the team at Woodlands Sports Park.
SMS Student Lighthouse Group engaged with Ms. Deterding. The next generation of leaders!!
Safety first at SMS! 🦺 Keep an eye out for Dr. Buschman and Mrs. Riney as they take their traffic directing duties very seriously! Please slow down, be patient, and help us keep dismissal safe for all of our Mustangs! ❤️🖤
Welcome back, Mustangs! 🐎❤️🖤A brand-new school year is officially underway! Let’s make it our best year yet! ✨
SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW!
We are SO excited to welcome our Mustangs back! The halls are ready, the teachers are ready, and the countdown is almost over!
Let’s make it an AMAZING year, Mustangs! 🐎❤️🖤
We are SO excited to welcome our Mustangs back! The halls are ready, the teachers are ready, and the countdown is almost over!
Let’s make it an AMAZING year, Mustangs! 🐎❤️🖤
Great turnout for 6th Grade Open House! Ms. Claybon did a great job preparing the 6th graders for their first day of middle school!
The halls are buzzing, the energy is high, and we’re officially back! The South Side Pep Rally was absolutely AMAZING! The excitement, the school spirit, and the energy from everyone made it such an unforgettable kickoff to an AMAZING year at SMS! 🎉
Our SMS summer crew came together to celebrate a summer filled with teamwork, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to ensure we're ready for an incredible year with our students!🌟🤩 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
Our SMS Lighthouse Team and Action Team Leaders spent today reflecting on our Leader in Me journey, celebrating our progress, and planning the next steps to strengthen leadership opportunities for every student. We're looking forward to putting these plans into action throughout the school year! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
Our HR team is ready to meet you! Tomorrow from 10-12 at our Professional Development Center. If you're looking for a career shift or are curious about the many roles in our district that support teaching and learning, join us at the Hiring Summit. We can't wait to meet you! go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! It was great seeing you back at SMS for your Grad Walk! 🧑🎓🐎 #Southsidestrong #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
