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At Salina Public Schools (SPS), we are proud of who we are and what we do. We value every student’s family as a partner in learning and we collaborate with partners to help students, families and the community.
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At South Middle School, our activities and clubs help students reach new heights academically and socially. Our dedicated sponsors and engaging activities support a sense of belonging that translates into better grades and attendance.
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Our dedicated teachers create a welcoming environment where academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing go hand in hand. Join us and experience a community that nurtures potential and success!
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Discover the joy of learning at South Middle School, where every student is part of our family. Students’ potential shines every day in classrooms built upon support and positivity.
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![Dalayne Pierce earned third place at the Salina Civics Bee.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744827829/usd305com/pyqikh4pldpztwcwbrka/FeaturedStoriesPostsDPierceSMS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744827829/usd305com/pyqikh4pldpztwcwbrka/FeaturedStoriesPostsDPierceSMS.png","width":512}])
Students Tackle Pressing Issues
![SMS Students listen to high schoolers tell about a career pathway, graphic design.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744233309/usd305com/a8ufdo2bdkoyxzyb43jk/FeaturedStoriesPosts34.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744233309/usd305com/a8ufdo2bdkoyxzyb43jk/FeaturedStoriesPosts34.png","width":512}])
Eighth Graders Explored Possibilities
![ORCHESTRA CONTEST]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741097629/usd305com/z6cqc35wwknotqazvthw/ORCHESTRACONTEST2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741097629/usd305com/z6cqc35wwknotqazvthw/ORCHESTRACONTEST2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741097629/usd305com/z6cqc35wwknotqazvthw/ORCHESTRACONTEST2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741097629/usd305com/z6cqc35wwknotqazvthw/ORCHESTRACONTEST2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741097629/usd305com/z6cqc35wwknotqazvthw/ORCHESTRACONTEST2.jpg","width":1440}])
SMS Band and Orchestra Results from Contest
![Math Relays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741031181/usd305com/bu9gw3txhjyla7nuznzt/iStock-470493341-copy-825x495.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741031181/usd305com/bu9gw3txhjyla7nuznzt/iStock-470493341-copy-825x495.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741031181/usd305com/bu9gw3txhjyla7nuznzt/iStock-470493341-copy-825x495.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741031181/usd305com/bu9gw3txhjyla7nuznzt/iStock-470493341-copy-825x495.jpg","width":825}])
SMS sent 27 students to regional math relay commpetition with multiple students placing.
![SMSGirlsWrestling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740167327/usd305com/h2nkyrrs80aoxz6xhznq/SMSGirlsWrestling.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740167327/usd305com/h2nkyrrs80aoxz6xhznq/SMSGirlsWrestling.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740167327/usd305com/h2nkyrrs80aoxz6xhznq/SMSGirlsWrestling.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740167327/usd305com/h2nkyrrs80aoxz6xhznq/SMSGirlsWrestling.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740167327/usd305com/h2nkyrrs80aoxz6xhznq/SMSGirlsWrestling.png","width":1280}])
The first season of girls wrestling at South Middle School was one to remember.
![SMS Scholars Bowl Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740509797/usd305com/e0vqzejqguwm8gcsuiwv/SMSScholarsBowlTeam.jpg","width":2000}])
Both 7th and 8th grade teams finish with multiple medals on the year.
![Girls Tennis League Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728924298/usd305com/rvyeg9vp2mlidhmzrnoa/tennisleague.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728924298/usd305com/rvyeg9vp2mlidhmzrnoa/tennisleague.png","width":512}])
Lady Cougars with a strong showing at the league tournament with a 4th place finish.
![photo of the Advanced Guitar class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718653114/usd305com/adx41xjicrnszfxhn5wy/AdvancedGuitarSMS.jpg","width":2048}])
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