Southside Middle School

Wacky Wednesday is here! Our faculty provided Tier II instruction for all students this morning for the first hour in Math and ELA. Using current assessment data, classroom performance, and teacher input, we are identifying students who demonstrate partial mastery of grade-level standards and would benefit from additional small-group instruction. The goal is to match students with the appropriate intensity of intervention, allowing for progress monitoring and data-driven adjustments. This approach helps us provide timely, focused support that bridges learning gaps and promotes success in Tier 1 instruction.

SMS beats Elmore County Middle School 24-14 in our final game of the season. Congratulations to all the players and coaches on ending our season with a win against our cross town rivals!!!

Congratulations to our SMS Students of the Week! They consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respect for others. They are great examples of what it means to be responsible, kind, and dedicated both in and out of the classroom. We are proud to celebrate their hard work and leadership!

Our middle school Peer Helpers participated in a special training this morning designed to strengthen their leadership, communication, and empathy skills. During the session, students learned strategies to support their classmates, promote kindness, and build a positive school culture. Through team-building activities and role-playing scenarios, these student leaders practiced how to listen, encourage, and guide their peers. The training prepared them to make a meaningful difference in our school community by being a trusted friend and role model for others. Thank you to the students for their willingness to participate and to Mrs. Sullen for leading the charge!

This month’s Pop Star shines bright in and out of the classroom! Her dedication, creativity, and positive energy make learning an exciting experience for every student. Whether leading engaging lessons or encouraging others with a smile, this superstar sets the stage for success every single day. Congratulations Ms. Snell!!!

Congratulations to our Students of the Week! They consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and respect for others. You all set a great example for peers by staying focused in class, participating actively, and showing kindness to everyone. We’re proud of you for representing the values of our school and making a difference every day. Keep up the great work!

We are proud to celebrate our Students of the Week! These students have shown outstanding dedication, positive attitude, and a strong commitment to both academics and character. Their hard work, kindness toward others, and willingness to go above and beyond make them an excellent role models for their peers. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

SMS is proud to announce and celebrate our newly elected Student Council representatives. These students have shown outstanding leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to serving their school community. We are confident they will represent their peers with pride and help make this school year a success. Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved achievement!

Congratulations to Cayla Burdell for being selected as our Pop Star of the Month! She consistently go above and beyond to foster meaningful relationships and inspire a love for learning for our students. Her professionalism, patience, and genuine care for students set an example for colleagues and embody the values of our school. We are grateful for her hard work, passion, and the difference she makes each day.

Ms. Snell’s class traded in pencils for magnifying glasses today as they became crime scene investigators! 👩‍🏫➡️🕵️‍♂️

Students used their detective skills (and some serious fraction dividing) to crack the case—figuring out who the suspect was, where the crime happened, and why it all went down.

Math has never been this mysterious… or this fun! ✨🕵️‍♀️🔍

#MathDetectives #CSIinClass #LearningIsFun

Our weekly focus at SMS is Perseverance. This week, our students, faculty, and staff are committed to overcoming challenges and adversity through perseverance and determination. Together, we are determined to meet every challenge head-on, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in all we do.

At SMS, students were encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing their favorite college colors! This fun tradition gives students a chance to represent the colleges they admire, whether it’s their dream school or one that inspires them. It’s a great way to start conversations about higher education, celebrate diversity in aspirations, and build excitement for the future. From bold T-shirts to colorful accessories, the halls come alive with pride and possibility!

Our Spirit Day was a hit! Students rocked their best Country Boots and flannel white while others went classy with Country Club polos and pearls. And of course, Hat Day topped it all off!!!
#spiritday
#CountryVsCountryClub
#HatDay

This week's Weekly Focus is Empower. Administrators, teachers and staff are showing students how to empower others to be more successful. It has been a great week thus far at Southside Middle School!

We are so excited to start another year at SMS!!! This year we will be doing something slightly different each week. Our "Weekly Focus" this week is Engage. Students, teachers and faculty will strive to engage with one another to help the students at Southside become more knowledgeable on what it truly means to engage.

Here are a few reminders the SMS administration covered with our students this week.

Southside Middle School would like to thank Coach Bruce Dean and JACO Sales for providing our faculty with back to school t shirts this year! We look forward to a great year at SMS!!!

Join our amazing team at SMS!!!