South MS Friday Blast

It is an exciting time at South Middle School! Tonight, we will host the first dance of the school year, and it promises to be a fun and memorable evening for all. Please be sure to review the important dance reminders below.

Earlier this week, school spirit was on full display as students attended our Annual Fundraising Assembly. The energy and enthusiasm throughout the building were incredible. Student participation will be recognized through Duck Rewards and other exciting incentives.

Our fall sports teams have also been busy, making the last few weeks at South a whirlwind of activity. Field hockey, co-ed soccer, and football teams have been competing in both home and away contests, demonstrating teamwork, dedication, and school pride. In addition, our cheerleading program held its first meeting this week, generating great excitement for the season ahead.

The Creative Arts are thriving as well. The music department is bustling with lessons while the theater program held an interest meeting today, welcoming students eager to get involved in upcoming productions.

This school year is already shaping up to be a great one. We look forward to celebrating the many accomplishments, experiences, and opportunities that lie ahead for our students. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a fantastic year at South Middle School!

Reminders for the Back to School Dance Tonight!

The First Dance of the School Year is Tonight!

6:00 to 8:00 PM!
Drop-off begins at 5:50 PM behind the school.
Arrive between 7:45 and 7:50 PM for pick-up. The dance ends promptly at 8:00 PM.
South students only. No guests.
If a student is absent on the day of the dance, they may not attend the dance.
Don't forget money (cash or electronic) for the Kona Ice truck and the SCN Snack Stand.

Our staff loves spending time with students and helping make these events memorable, but they also look forward to getting home to their families at the end of the evening. Your timely arrival for pick-up is greatly appreciated and helps the night end smoothly for everyone.

We can't wait to celebrate with you and kick off the school year with a fantastic first dance!

Support South with our Annual Fundraiser!

Tuesday we launched our annual Fall Fundraiser! The money raised gets spent on every student at PSMS. Just a few examples of what we plan on providing this year are, special assemblies and events, discounted field trips, end of year celebrations, and more! The more support we receive from you, the better and more affordable our experiences can be. Help our PSMS students make a giant impact on our entire school year. A tiny bit of participation makes a huge, positive impact!

Click the link below to get started and support our students today!

https://myclubfr.com/Home/SchoolPage/PENN26

Thank you for supporting our students!

PBIS Kick Off Event

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Looking to Order School Pictures?

If you were unable to pre-purchase school pictures, another ordering opportunity will be available soon. Picture proofs are expected to be sent home with students during the first full week of October. Once your student brings home their proof from Picture Day, you will have the opportunity to review and purchase photos at that time.

Please be sure to watch for the proof package coming home with your student!

If you have additional questions, please contact the Christmas City Customer Service Team at 610-691-2109 or customerservice@christmascitystudio.com.

Pink Out Bake Sale - September 30th

Hi South Community! Pink Out week, is almost here. We will once again be hosting a bake sale throughout the week of 9/28 to raise money for Grandview's Breast Cancer Unit. The bake sale will take place on Wednesday 9/30. The Pink Out Flag Football Tournament will occur on Friday 10/2 during the school day. No parent spectators are permitted at Pink Out.

Please review the available slots to sign up to donate a baked goods donation. Thank you! Any questions please reach out to Ms. Meneeley (dmeneeley@pennridge.org)

RAM Pack Bingo - October 10th

NEW DATE - Lunch on the Lawn - October 21 & 22

It has become necessary to reschedule the Lunch on the Lawn Dates. Please see the updated information below. Thank you!

BCIU 26th Annual Secondary Transition Options & Resource Fair

Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology - October 24th

From the Musical...

Upcoming Dates to Know:

Audition Workshops: Tuesday, October 27th & Thursday, October 29th 3pm-4pm in the auditorium

Cast Auditions: Tuesday, November 10th 3:15pm-8:30pm in the choir room (sign-up closes on Wed, Nov, 4th at 3pm)

Stage Crew Application Due: Friday, November 6th (hand in to the folder on the drama club bulletin board outside the auditorium)

Go to https://southms.pennridge.org/students/drama-club/home for all more detailed information, late bus sign-up link, audition sign-up link, audition digital materials, and PDF copies of the Stage Crew Application and Cast Audition Packet

Calling Home

We often have students who need to call home about forgotten items, changes in after-school plans, or other important matters. Surprisingly, many students do not know their parents' phone numbers by memory. Taking a few minutes to review your phone number with your child can make a big difference when they need to reach you during the school day.

As another option, consider writing your phone number in your child's agenda so it is easily accessible when needed. Having this information readily available allows students to quickly and independently contact home, helping us ensure communication is efficient and timely when situations arise.

Thank you for taking the time to help your child be prepared and connected throughout the school day.

RAM Packs

Dear South Families,

Below under our Quick Links section, you will find information about the Ram Packs program, along with the form to complete if you wish for your child(ren) to receive a Ram Pack. Please note that you must fill out a new form each school year. If you have two or more children at South Middle School, please fill out a form for each child. You may print or scan the completed form or request a form(s) to be sent home with your child.

Please contact Ms. Laura Russo, School Counselor, with any questions at lrusso@pennridge.org.

Thank you.

From Nursing -

The Health Room nurses measure each student’s height and weight yearly starting in the fall. If you desire to exempt your child from this screening, please submit a request in writing to nursing at South Middle School.