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.
4 months ago, SMS Admin
educator of the year
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
4 months ago, SMS Admin
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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

4 months ago, SMS Admin
Welcome
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!
4 months 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.
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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!
5 months 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!
5 months 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.
5 months 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.
5 months 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
5 months 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! 🐴👏
5 months ago, SMS Admin
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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
6 months ago, SMS Admin
HVAC Install
Unit Install
SMS summer staff enjoyed a nice BBQ lunch together! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
6 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
6 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
6 months ago, SMS Admin
Meet the newest member of our herd!
🚨LOST & FOUND ALERT!🚨 If you're missing a water bottle, hoodie or a single sock... check the lost and found! 👀🧦🧥📚Claim your stuff before it gains sentience and starts its own club! 🫣😂 SMS will be open Monday - Thursday 7am-430pm. #MiddleSchoolMysteries #LostAndMaybeFound
6 months ago, SMS Admin
SMS Lost and Found. See something that looks familiar? Stop by SMS Monday - Thursday 7am to 4:30pm. All items will be donated after June 19th.
SMS Lost and Found. See something that looks familiar? Stop by SMS Monday - Thursday 7am to 4:30pm. All items will be donated after June 19th.
SMS Lost and Found. See something that looks familiar? Stop by SMS Monday - Thursday 7am to 4:30pm. All items will be donated after June 19th.
SMS Lost and Found. See something that looks familiar? Stop by SMS Monday - Thursday 7am to 4:30pm. All items will be donated after June 19th.
🎉 A round of applause for our retirees and 8th graders during the SMS clap out! 👏 Honoring legacies and new beginnings—what a way to end the year! 🎓❤️ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
6 months ago, SMS Admin
🎉 A round of applause for our retirees and 8th graders during the SMS clap out! 👏 Honoring legacies and new beginnings—what a way to end the year! 🎓❤️ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
Waving goodbye with smiles (and maybe a few tears) — thanks for a great year, Mustangs! 💛🚌 Have an amazing summer! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
6 months ago, SMS Admin
Waving goodbye with smiles (and maybe a few tears) — thanks for a great year, Mustangs! 💛🚌 Have an amazing summer!  #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang