So proud of our SMS Science TEAM! Our department set a goal last year for 6 MPI points of growth on the Science MAP test. We worked so hard all year, keeping our goal at the forefront of everything we did. We got our results back and had over 16 POINTS of GROWTH, which is phenomenal! We had to celebrate the fact that we were able to grow these students' learning so much!
about 7 hours ago, SMS Admin
SMS Science Teacher Celebration

Friendly reminder: Kona Pre-Pay for the Year ends tonight, August 13th at 10:00pm. 🍧Scan the QR code below or visit: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6817821641 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

1 day ago, SMS Admin
Friendly reminder: Kona Pre-Pay for the Year ends tonight, August 13th at 10:00pm. 🍧Scan the QR code below or visit: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6817821641
Shoutout to our amazing Mustang 🐴 Carter, for representing SMS at the Southside Pep Rally! He had the honor of introducing our new superintendent. We’re so proud of the way he showcased our caring, capable, and connected community. #SouthSideStrong
2 days ago, SMS Admin
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Congrats to Mrs. Krystal Deterding, SMS special education teacher, for being named a St. Louis Regional Finalist for Educator of the Year! We’re so proud of you! 🎉 She also spent the day giving speeches at our district Pep Rallies. Thank you for all you do to inspire others.
3 days ago, SMS Admin
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educator of the year
educator of the year
We had an amazing morning welcoming our staff to the 2025-2026 school year! We even had a friendly competition with Rock, Paper, Scissors. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 days ago, SMS Admin
welcome back
welcome back
welcome Back
welcome back

Our new SMS teachers are off to a fantastic start at the Fort Zumwalt New Educator Welcome! Their passion, energy, and commitment to students have us excited for the 2025-2026 school year. We also got to hear an inspirational speech from our district Educator of the Year, Mrs. Deterding! It’s going to be a great year for our Mustangs! 🐎
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang

6 days ago, SMS Admin
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Welcome
Welcome
Krystal Deterding
On August 7, we brought in all of our new teachers for a welcome, introduction, some professional development, and a tour! They also got to listen to the SMS and FZSD Educator of the Year speak. We are very excited about our amazing group of new hires!
6 days ago, SMS Admin
SMS New Teacher Tour
SMS Sign
New teachers listening to Mrs. Claybon present
New teachers listening to Mrs. Deterding present
🚧SMS Main Entrance Temporarily Closed 🚧While concrete repairs are underway in front of the SMS Main Entrance, please use the MIDDLE building doors to enter. See map.
8 days ago, SMS Admin
While concrete repairs are underway in front of the SMS Main Entrance, please use the MIDDLE building doors to enter. See map.
We had a wheel-y good time meeting our amazing bus drivers and monitors! 🚌👏 Here's to a smooth ride this school year! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
8 days ago, SMS Admin
We had a wheel-y good time meeting our amazing bus drivers and monitors! 🚌👏 Here's to a smooth ride this school year! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
We had a wheel-y good time meeting our amazing bus drivers and monitors! 🚌👏 Here's to a smooth ride this school year! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
🍧Kona Days are BACK!🍧 This year you can purchase a Kona Yearly Pass. Purchase all 5 Kona Days for the 2025-2026 school year. Prepay window closes on August 13th at 10:00pm. Individual purchase opportunities will be available throughout the year as well as cash, card & tap on Kona Days. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
9 days ago, SMS Admin
Kona day are back. This year you can purchase a kona yearly pass. purchase all 5 kona days for the 2025-2026 school year. Scan the QR code. Prepay closes on 8/13 at 10pm.  Individual purchase opportunities will be available throughout the year as well as cash, card & tap.
Join us for 6th grade Open House on August 14 to learn more about South Middle School!
24 days ago, SMS Admin
Open House
We are so excited to see our new and returning Mustangs at schedule pick-up on August 4 or August 7!
28 days ago, SMS Admin
Schedule Pick Up
We’re excited to offer spirit wear through our new online store! It will be open from August 1st - August 17th. A limited selection will also be available for purchase during schedule pickup.
about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
Spirit Wear
Loved seeing some amazing SMS staff back for today’s Core 2 Leader in Me training! Grateful for their dedication and commitment to growth.
about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
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Happy first day, Mrs. Claybon! Please join us in welcoming her as our new 7th Grade Assistant Principal at South Middle! We’re excited for the energy, leadership, and care she’ll bring to our students, staff, and families. Welcome to the Mustang family, Mrs. Claybon! 🐴✨ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
Mrs. Claybon
🎉 Congrats to Mr. Eric Schwendeman on his retirement! Thank you for your leadership and dedication as South Middle’s 7th‑grade assistant principal and for all you’ve done for our district. Enjoy this well‑deserved next chapter! 🐴👏
about 1 month ago, SMS Admin
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retirement
Big things happening at South Middle today! 🏗️ We’re excited to see our new HVAC unit being installed to keep our building comfortable for students and staff. Investing in our school = investing in our people! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang #FacilityUpgrades
about 2 months ago, SMS Admin
HVAC Install
Unit Install
SMS summer staff enjoyed a nice BBQ lunch together! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
about 2 months ago, SMS Admin
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Congratulations to Olivia Aubuchon, who earned 1st place in the Grades 6-8 category of the St. Charles City-County Library's 2025 “Color Our World” Bookmark Contest! Olivia’s artwork stood out among numerous creative entries, capturing the theme with imagination and flair. Well done, Olivia! Bookmarks are available at Library branches all summer long! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
2 months ago, SMS Admin
Olivia Aubuchon's 1st Place Color Your World Bookmark
Olivia Aubuchon's 1st Place Color Your World Bookmark.
Olivia Aubuchon's 1st Place Color Your World Bookmark along with second and third place winners.
SMS Welcomes a New Mustang to the Herd! Click on the link to learn about our new mascot! https://sms.fz.k12.mo.us/o/sms/article/2249720 🐎#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
2 months ago, SMS Admin
Meet the newest member of our herd!