South Middle School Newsletter

This week we had activities for students who reached their IXL goal and students who were part of our A day recognition. It is worth noting that the students who attended the trip as part of our A day recognition received very positive feedback regarding how they conducted themselves while on the trip. I appreciate the work put in to get to the trip, and the conduct of our students who attended the trip. We strive to make the middle school experience a positive one for all of our students. A big thank you to our assistant principals, Ms. Hite and Mrs. Dumire. They put the work in to make the A-day activities happen for our students, thank you Ms. Hite and Mrs. Dumire.

As the calendar turns to November, keep in mind that there are some breaks in instruction that can sometimes cause us to get out of routine. School will be closed on November 5 for election day, and November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. Additionally, school will be closed the week of November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. I encourage our students to try to stay in some type of routine and understand that we are closing in on the end of the first semester. Now is the time to put in that extra effort to achieve that grade that you desire. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

November 5: No School- Election Day

November 11: No School-Veteran's Day

November 15: 2nd Nine Weeks Interims

November 22: Pep Rally

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Check out these fun painted pumpkins created by Mr. Dupree's class this week.

This week students at South Middle School celebrated being drug free for Red Ribbon Week. Students were encouraged to participate in a spirit week with different drug-free themes. Check out some of our students and staff below!

Students had the opportunity to cash in their A's for the opportunity to participate in a fun activity on Halloween day. Students were able to choose between outside recess, volleyball in the gym, board games in the library, and karaoke in the choir room. Our students had a blast!

Students who met their IXL goals this 9 weeks were rewarded with a movie morning! Ghostbusters, Pop Tarts, friends, and fun! Doesn't get much better!

Click on Bus Route Adjustments below to see a list of any bus cancelations, delays, or adjustments for the day.

Berkeley County Schools is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection and their Mental Health and Wellness Resource Center: ParentGuidance.org. This FREE resource offers over 50 courses in English and Spanish created and given by licensed clinicians addressing topics like: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Bullying, Social Media, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss etc.

https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/cook-center-for-human-connection

Please continue to send in any plastic bags you wish to recycle. See the infographic below for all the items we can recycle.

150 Bulldog Blvd

Martinsburg, WV 25401

(304) 267-3545

Principal: Mark Barney mbarney@k12.wv.us

Assistant Principal: Leah Hite lrhite@k12.wv.us

Assistant Principal: Cassie Dumire cdumire@k12.wv.us