Congratulations to Cooper Baxley for earning First Runner-Up at the Elmore County Spelling Bee. His hard work and dedication truly paid off! Competing at this level is no small task, and Cooper represented our school with excellence. We are extremely proud of you, Cooper! Keep striving for excellence!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kristi Davis, our Pop Star of the Month! She consistently goes above and beyond to support students both academically and personally. Mrs. Davis creates a positive and engaging classroom environment where students feel encouraged to work hard, ask questions, and grow in confidence. We are grateful for the dedication, care, and passion she brings to Southside Middle School each day. Thank you for making a difference!
Congratulations to our SMS Students of the Week! These students have been recognized for demonstrating outstanding character, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude toward learning. We are proud of the example you set for others and appreciate the effort you put into making our school a great place to learn. Keep shining!
On Saturday, several SMS band students traveled to Smiths Station High School to audition for All State. Bentley Eady earned placement in District Honor Band! Jimmy Bafford earned a spot both in District Honor Band and All State! This now ranks Bentley as one of the top Alto Saxophone players in our district and ranks Jimmy as one of the top middle school trumpet players in the whole state. We are so very proud of these two young men as well as our other students who stepped outside their comfort zone and pushed themselves!!!
Happy National School Counselor Week Mrs. Sullen!!! We sincerely appreciate everything you pour into your students and colleagues at SMS. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed and for that we say thank you for being the BEST!
Congratulations to our Students of the Week! These students have shown outstanding character, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to learning. They consistently demonstrate respect for others, take responsibility for their work, and go above and beyond in the classroom. We are proud to recognize them for their hard work and dedication at SMS!
If you are interested in trying out for cheerleader or Mascot, & are an upcoming 7th or 8th grader at SMS or an upcoming 9th-12th grader at THS, this meeting is mandatory.
What a day at SMS!!! Our faculty and staff returned today to prepare for the last semester of the 2025-2026 school year. We started the day off with our faculty breakfast, and got the privilege to hear Mr. Justin Robinson speak and motivate us. Our teachers and staff participated in various professional development sessions including special education department meetings, ELA/Social Studies teachers learning more about Text Dependent Writing and our Problem Solving Team discussing students in need of intervention. Students return tomorrow and will enter a building full of adults ready to make a positive impact on each of them!
We are proud to recognize our Pop Star of the Month, Mrs. Felicia Macon! This honor is awarded to a staff member who consistently goes above and beyond to support students, demonstrate professionalism, and create a positive and engaging learning environment. Thank you for being a positive influence and a shining example of what it means to be a Pop Star at SMS!
SMS Baseball Schedule
Congratulations to our SMS Students of the Week! These students have demonstrated excellent character, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to learning. We are proud of their hard work and the example they set for their classmates. Keep up the great work, and thank you for making our school a great place to learn and grow!
We are extremely proud of all the students who participated in the SMS spelling bee last week. We want to extend a special congratulations to our champion, Cooper Baxley, who will compete and represent SMS at the Elmore County spelling bee in February.
SMS is has the best support!!! Thank you so much for everyone who has made our teachers and staff feel special this week! Round 2 is on the way starting Monday :)
Southside Middle School welcomed Auburn University’s COACH team for a hands-on drug awareness education session. Students learned about the dangers of substance use through interactive activities and real-world discussions. Grateful for this partnership and the vital message it brings to our kids.
I can't say enough about our community. They all go above and beyond to make sure our teachers feel loved and supported!!!
We would like to send out a huge Thank You to Max Credit Union for providing cookies for our faculty and staff at SMS!!!
We are excited to recognize our Southside Middle School Students of the Week! These students have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to excellence set a wonderful example for their peers. Congratulations students!!!
SMS Dance Team Tryout Parent Meeting Information
Southside Middle School Fishermen Ben Speake and Easton Thomas take 2nd place in the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Tournament Junior Division on Lake Martin. Congratulations to these two young men and their captain, Coy Thomas.
The day started off with the SMS faculty and staff celebrating Mrs. Christy Nelson's retirement with wonderful food and fellowship. After our students ate lunch, our PTO provided cotton candy for all of our students. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our PTO for generously providing this for our students during our Thanksgiving festivities. Their continued support adds a special touch to our school events and helps create memorable experiences for our students. We also express our gratitude to our student council and Elmore County Commissioner Brad Davis for their generous donations to provide a wonderful steak lunch enjoyed by our faculty. We are truly grateful for the partnership and commitment shown by all who contribute to our school community! Happy Thanksgiving from Southside Middle School!!!
