Southside Middle School

Relentlessly pursuing excellence and continuous improvement.

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Congratulations to our teacher of the month, Mr. Berry! We appreciate all your hard work and effort with our students!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

A big welcome to our incoming 6th graders here today from Grissom and Westview! We are excited to get to know our new Panthers today during Panther Discovery Days!

Thank you, too, to Mr. Sager and the MCHS pep band for coming to play for us this morning!

[Muncie Community Schools @MuncieSchools]

Quick reminder that we are headed toward a 3-day weekend...

[Muncie Community Schools @MuncieSchools]

Our middle schoolers had a very educational experience today, playing various courtroom roles duirng a mock trial w/real courtroom pros by their side. A Q&A session followed. Thanks to Judge Judi Calhoun and all the pros who participate. A valuable lesson! #placinglearnersfirst

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Our next PTO meeting with be on February 17th at 5 PM. If you’d like to join our PTO please plan to attend this meeting or reach out to Ms. Haynes with more information!

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Congratulations to our top 3 participants in today’s spelling bee! They’re pictured here with our winner, Delilah, in the center!

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Due to concerns about the incoming weather, the Boy’s Basketball Tournament scheduled for today at Southside has been cancelled. Stay safe and warm!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Good morning! Muncie Community Schools will be closed today. We hope your family is able to stay safe and warm!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Congratulations to Mr. Hollis who was named as staff member of the month at SMS! We appreciate all of Mr. Hollis’s dedication and hard work as one of our building substitutes and as a coach!

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Special thank you to our community partners and supports that came out to spend time with our families and students at our fall festival tonight!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

We had a great turn out at our Fall Festival tonight! Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and have fun!

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Northside & Southside choirs!! 🎶🎤 @NMS_Choirs_MCS

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Sound of South - “I ain’t worried”

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Mr. Craft showed his appreciation for Southside staff today with snacks and drinks! Thank you, Mr. Craft!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Boys basketball tryouts continue today!

8th grade is from 4-6 in the main gym
7th grade is from 6-8 in the main gym
6th grade is from 6-8 in the aux gym

8th grade girls basketball tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6!

[Muncie Community Schools @MuncieSchools]

Earlier this week, the school board recognized Deb Huston for all her great work running the Panther Pantry. She's a blessing to many Southside families. Thanks for all you do, Deb! #PlacingLearnersFirst

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Congratulations to Mr. Kring for being chosen as August’s teacher of the month here at Southside! We appreciate all of Mr. Kring’s hard work and intentionality with his students!

[Chuck Reynolds @CreynoldsMCS]

Great keynote to kick-off @BallState + @MuncieSchools Academic Innovation Summit with Cousin Danny!

[Southside Middle School @SMS_MCS]

Our students and staff had the opportunity yesterday to learn from Cousin Danny about the importance of movement, fun, and dance in ensuring happiness and positivity throughout each day!

[Muncie Community Schools @MuncieSchools]

Thank you and congratulations to SMS Principal Mike Raters and Asst. Principal Randy McCracken. Both are retiring after several years of serving kids. May you both enjoy the next chapter in your lives!