A CARING, CAPABLE, CONNECTED COMMUNITY OF LEADERS.
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Thank you to everyone who made our Veterans Day celebration on November 11 so special!
We’re incredibly grateful to our students and staff for helping honor those who have served, and most importantly, to the veterans who joined us at SMS. Your presence reminded us of the courage, dedication, and sacrifice it takes to protect our freedoms. Our Mustang community was proud to stand together in appreciation—thank you for inspiring us all!
❤️🤍💙
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A Note from Dr. Hottelman |
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SMS Families,
As we move into the final stretch of our first semester, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our entire South Middle community - students, families, and staff. Your partnership, positivity, and support continue to make SMS a truly special place, and I am grateful for the way you show up for our students every single day. Thank you for helping us make this first semester so successful. I’m excited to finish strong together.
I also want to take a moment to thank the Veterans who joined us for our Veterans Day celebration. Your presence brought tremendous meaning to our event, and our students gained so much from honoring your service. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share the day with you, and we thank you again for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.
As the weather becomes more unpredictable, this is a great time to review our district’s procedures for inclement weather days, including late starts, early dismissals, and school closures.
Click here for more information.
Thank you again for your ongoing support and for making South Middle such a caring and connected community. Let’s keep the momentum going as we wrap up the semester with purpose and pride!
Thank you,
Jackie Hottelman
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- Be ready for inclement weather days and click HERE for more information.
- Donate to our Winter Wishes! Click HERE to check out more information.
Click here to check out clubs and intramurals. Link to Activities HERE. Stay connected by taking a look at our Live Feed, which is a snapshot of happenings at SMS. Order a Yearbook HERE. |
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📅 Upcoming December Dates |
🔔Early Release Day: December 3rd @ 11:50am
🎶SMS 6th Choir Concert: 7pm @ SHS Dec. 3rd
🎶SMS Band Concert: 6:30pm @ SHS Dec. 4th
🎶SMS Orchestra Concert: 7pm @ SHS Dec. 10
❄️ Winter Break: December 22 - January 5th
🎒Classes Resume: January 6th (Subscribe to Letter Day Calendar HERE)
Hungry? Check out the dining menu HERE
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As the season of giving approaches, SMS is excited to kick off our annual Winter Wishes initiative!
From December 1–12, our community has the opportunity to help make the holidays brighter for students and families in need. Whether you're interested in purchasing a gift directly from a wish list or contributing a monetary donation, every act of kindness helps spread warmth during this chilly season.
If you'd like to select a specific wish or have any questions, please reach out to Lindsay Mosley.
For monetary donations, contact Nell Hasheider at the SMS main line: (636) 281-0776.
Together, let’s make a meaningful impact and show what it truly means to be a caring, capable, and connected Mustang family. ❄️☃️
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What a special day in Mr. Hopkins 8th grade Social Studies!
Mrs. Suzann Paulter, a descendant of the Zumwalt family, shared her family’s journey from the East Coast to the Midwest. Students learned about the pioneers who built Zumwalt’s Fort and the family’s proud military legacy- including Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., former Chief of Naval Operations.
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Habit of the Month: Synergize
This month at South Middle, our students are focusing on Habit 6: Synergize – “Together is Better.” Synergizing means valuing differences, working well with others, and combining strengths to achieve more as a team. Whether it’s through group projects, athletics, or daily interactions, we’re helping students see that great things happen when we listen, learn from others, and collaborate toward a common goal.
You can reinforce this habit at home by encouraging your child to listen to different viewpoints, appreciate what makes others unique, and find ways to work together on family tasks or decisions. When we synergize, everyone wins!
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Book Club Reads to Dogs from Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue |
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Our SMS Book Club had a pawsitively heartwarming visit this week thanks to the incredible volunteers from Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue!
They brought rescue dogs to SMS, giving Book Club members a special opportunity to spend time with animals in need of human connection. The gentle interactions, quiet companionship, and wagging tails created a calming space where students could bond with the pups. We’re so grateful to Diamonds in the Ruff for sharing their furry friends and helping our Mustangs experience the power of kindness in action. ❤️🐶
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The November Leaders of the Month |
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Payton Buydos 6th Grade
Payton is a shining example of leadership, empathy, and kindness. She takes it upon herself to help and connect with a classmate. She approaches situations with remarkable intuition, patience and understanding. Through gentle guidance and a calm presence, she helps her classmates navigate challenges and follow routines, demonstrating a level of emotional intelligence, maturity, and compassion that is truly inspiring.
Frankie Stuerman 8th Grade
Frankie Stuermann She always puts forth outstanding effort, is reliable and dependable, and serves as a wonderful role model for SMS. She truly embodies the Mustang Mission by being a caring, capable, and connected member of our community of leaders.
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Citizenship Award Recipients |
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We had the privilege of recognizing a phenomenal group of students who were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding Citizenship and Sportsmanship. These Mustangs consistently model what it means to live out our Mustang Mission by being a Caring, Capable, Connected Community of Leaders. Whether they’re lending a hand to a peer, showing integrity on and off the field, or stepping up as leaders in the classroom, they represent the very best of South Middle. We are so proud of their character, their kindness, and the positive example they set for others each day. |
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✨ Introducing the Triple E Impact Award! ✨ |
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The District Office is excited to recognize the great work happening across all of our schools. Each month, our superintendent, Dr. St. Pierre, will visit every building and select one staff member to spotlight for the positive impact they are making.
So… drumroll please!
Our SMS Triple E Impact Award recipient for this month is Carrie Lee-Small, one of our amazing paras!
Carrie exemplifies our mission to Educate, Empower, and Equip students to Excel, and we are so proud to cheer her on!
Way to go, Mrs. Lee-Small!
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A huge THANK YOU for your incredible support of this year’s Southside Turkey Drive! Thanks to the teamwork of South High, South Middle, EMGE, and Progress South Elementary, we raised a record-breaking $6,400—providing 525 turkeys to local families and earning the title of #1 donating school in St. Charles County! We’re so grateful for your partnership and leadership in making this our most successful drive yet—Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️ |
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Find the cafeteria menu on our website or in the free FZ app, along with our calendars for information on Events. You can sync them to your calendar! |
Quick links to help you keep up with FZSD
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go.FZSD.us/QuickCalendar (or the Quick Calendar button on any of our websites) connects you with the school year at a glance. go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar allows visitors to sync our website, Elementary Letter Days and Middle School Letter Days calendars to their own. go.FZSD.us/AMIDays is updated annually with information on inclement weather schedules and procedures. go.FZSD.us/CSIP provides updates on and access to our Continuous School Improvement Plan. |
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