
SMS would like to thank our amazing PTO for providing snacks each day for ACAP Testing! Our students have enjoyed them so much, & we are very appreciative of your support!

We had a blast this morning as we completed our final ACAP preparations with chants, games, & encouragement at SMS! We can't wait to watch our students POP with Progress Over Perfection this week!


Tomorrow begins SMS ACAP Summative testing! We can't wait to see our students POP with Progress Over Perfection on the test! Be here, be on time, get plenty of rest, & eat a great breakfast! You can do this, SMS! We believe in YOU!



SMS would like to congratulate our Scholar of the Week, Jaquavius Washington! We are so proud of his dedication to academic success! Keep POPping, SMS!


Whoop Whoop! It's almost time to show our Progress Over Perfection, SMS! Let's POP next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday! Be here, on time, & ready for the ACAP!


Congratulations to our newest SMS POP Star, Mrs. Baker! Her colleagues voted for her because of the dedication she shows every day for our students! Keep POPping, SMS!


SMS Families, we would like to celebrate our current attendance numbers with our community to keep the spirits high for continued Progress Over Perfection! We are in the last quarter, & we must make EVERY day count! Stay under 18! #BeHere


SMS is excited to name our Scholar of the Week, Baya Ray! We are so proud of her dedication to success! Keeping POPping, SMS!


Our students at SMS engaged in the AMSTI Math ACAP Experience yesterday! Students in grades 5-8 participated to learn more about what to expect when they take the math ACAP April 9th-12th! We can't wait to POP with growth! Thank you, AMSTI-AU for providing this experience!

SMS would like to ask our rising 5th Graders & families to save the date! We will hold our 5th Grade Orientation on May 14th at 5:30 p.m. at SMS! We can't wait to welcome a new group of students to POP with us! Please share to reach everyone! :)


SMS is preparing for ACAP Summative testing April 9th-12th with individual student data meetings! We are signing POP Contracts with prior ACAP Data + Goals. You'll receive a copy via text message when your child's meeting takes place! Stay tuned to see how our students will POP!



Congratulations to our SMS Scholar of the Week! Emily Wilmet is being rewarded for her incredible focus on academic success! We are very proud of her! Keep POPping!


SMS enjoyed a FABULOUS show by the THS Music Department this morning! Our entire school took a trip to enjoy the new TPAC and a great show! We would like to thank Mr. Bird, Mrs. Hill, Dr. Glasscock, all bus drivers, & THS Administration for making this happen! Great job!






SMS 5th graders got quite the treat today as they watched their teachers get “pied” in the face! It was a positive behavior celebration! Students had a blast and created memories they will never forget! Kudos to our amazing teachers for making this happen for our students!



SMS Yearbook orders are due no later than this Friday, March 15th!


SMS would like to congratulate our newest Scholar of the Week! We are so proud of Jer'Marrion Powell for his dedication to success in the classroom! Keep it up!


Proud of our 6th graders in Mrs. Davis' 1st period class for winning the competition for reading the most words in the month of February. They read 1,791,623 words on their Read 180 Independent Reading, and they were rewarded today with a treat! Way to go!


The SMS 2024 theme for Black History Month was African Americans & the Arts. SMS celebrated by learning about an African American musician, poet, or dance company each day. We also had a door decorating contest. All of the doors were extremely creative! Congrats to the winners!




Congratulations to our SMS POP Star, Mrs. Henderson! Her colleagues voted for her to be recognized for her willingness to go above and beyond for her students and the entire 6th grade team!


Southside Middle School Student Council members read at Tallassee Elementary School today for Read Across America! The students had a great time reading in the classrooms of their former teachers for younger students at TES! What a great opportunity to demonstrate leadership!
