
October 15, 2025
Dear South Middle Families, We’re excited to host another year of Parent-Teacher Conferences at Fort Zumwalt South Middle School! This year’s conferences will be held in person ...

October 15, 2025
Scholastic Book Fair Dates: Oct. 22nd - 30th Scholastic will be charging 7.95% sales tax. SMS Scholastic Book Fair Website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southmid...

October 3, 2025
Veterans Day Celebration Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School would like to cordially invite you to a celebration in honor of your service to our country. When: Tuesday, November 1...

August 29, 2025
The October of the South Middle Newsletter for 2025-2026 is here! Inside, Dr. Hottelman shares highlights from the start of an exciting new school year, a closer look at how Musta...


August 15, 2025
South Middle Builds a Community of Leaders At South Middle School, education is more than textbooks and tests—it’s about building a caring, capable, and connected community of...


October 14, 2025
Get ready for Spirit Week: American Heart Week (October 20–24)! Each day features a fun theme that connects to heart health and Mustang pride—from dressing as superheroes and twi...

October 13, 2025
The Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education meeting information is available through Simbli by eBOARDsolutions. See the Oct. 16 agenda .

October 13, 2025
Click HERE to view the latest edition of the Counseling Team Newsletter.

September 26, 2025
Get ready for a night of FAMILY fun! South Middle School is gearing up for its 4th Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 3rd, from 5:00–7:00 PM . Families and friends are in...

September 15, 2025
The Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education meeting information is available through Simbli by eBOARDsolutions. See the Sept. 1 8 agenda .

September 15, 2025
SMS is excited to launch its Fall fundraiser in partnership with BoBo’s Fundraising. Proceeds from the event will go directly toward programs and activities that benefit SMS studen...

September 15, 2025
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School Picture Retake Day Is: September 18th Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records. Wagner Po...

August 18, 2025
The Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education meeting information is available through Simbli by eBOARDsolutions. See the Aug. 21 agenda .

August 13, 2025
Fort Zumwalt School District is launching an app called Stopfinder. Stopfinder will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their student’s school bus in real-time. T...

August 12, 2025
As you are already aware, a new law requires school districts in Missouri to adopt a policy that, at a minimum, prohibits students’ use of “electronic personal communication devi...

August 12, 2025
Welcome Our New (and maybe a few familiar!) Faces to SMS This school year, we’re excited to welcome some fresh talent—and a few familiar friends—into the South Middle family! Our...

August 12, 2025
Incoming sixth-grade students and their parents are invited to meet their teachers at classroom doors. The evening will begin in the gym with introductions from Dr. Hottelman (Pri...

August 5, 2025
South Middle is kicking off the year by showing love to our incredible staff! We're inviting our Southside community to support by donating any amount - big or small - to...