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  Registration is open for South’s 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. from March 18-21, 2026!  This is an optional field trip for students in good academic & behavioral standing.  The total cost of the trip is $1,289.   There will be informational meetings for both students and parents that will be scheduled once the school year has started.  A $120 registration fee will hold your child’s spot for the trip. The deadline to register is October 31st, 2025. Students can join the Google Classroom for more information:  jcuafnbx Visit the tour company website to learn more about the trip, register, and set up a payment plan: https://trips.grandclassroom.com/Trip/Index/SouthMiddleSchoolDC2026 If you have questions please email Ms. Clark ( sarah.clark@braintreeschools.org ) and Ms. Norris ( christine.norris@braintreeschools.org )

We are excited to welcome all our South Bulldogs back to school in just two weeks! Our teachers have been busily preparing classrooms and all the materials needed for a smooth opening to the school year. Our custodians have worked hard over the past two months to scrub the building clean "from stem to stern" and are putting the final polish on everything to be sparkling on the first day. We can't wait to see all our returning students on 9/3 and to welcome all our new students! Arrival to School & End-of-Day Dismissal The school doors open at 7:42 AM daily. Students can gather in the Gymnasium starting at that time and proceed to homeroom at 7:52 AM. Homeroom starts at 8:02 AM every day, when the morning announcements begin. Students arriving after 8:02 are tardy to school and must sign in at the front office. Bus routes will be made available for all students who have registered for a bus.  You can check eligibility on the BPS website and contact Transportation about...

  South Middle School Build-Up Grade 5 August 19 & 27, 2025 We are excited to show our newest 5th graders around South Middle School. The Build Up program is an optional orientation for our newest Bulldogs to get a "sneak peek" of what to expect at South Middle. Teachers will explain what a typical day looks like as a 5th grade student. Students will tour the building so they feel more comfortable, and they will learn about important middle school topics such as:  Class schedule Behavior expectations  Locks and lockers Clubs & activities Homework Guidance counselors Computers & BYOD (“Bring Your Own Device”) Lunch & recess School etiquette Organization This is a great way for our newest students to connect with South staff and their new classmates. It is very exciting to see where they will spend their middle school years. Feel free to have your child write down any questions and we will be sure to get them answered. Go to the Registration Form on ParentSq...

Congratulations to all the students that participated in the Trills and Thrills music festival this past Friday - your hard work and effort paid off! Your playing and love for music impressed one of the adjudicators so much that he wrote an email to our superintendent letting him know how much he appreciated South Middle School’s music program!  7th & 8th grade orchestra won gold and the 7th & 8th grade Band and Concert Choir both earned silver.  This Thursday, 6/5, is the last day for Late Bus this school year. Students can still stay after for extra help, but you’ll need to arrange for a ride home or plan to walk! Homework Lab also ends this Thursday, so if you plan to stay after, you’ll need to make plans with one of your teachers. Don't forget! Bus registration ends next Friday, 6/13.  See the Districtwide post for bus registration information. Please check the Yearbook Sales list posted at your homeroom entrance.  If anyone thinks they purchased a y...

Three from South: (1.) Tomorrow--Friday, 5/23--South will host our annual Memorial Day Assembly starting at 1:00 PM. 8th graders have been working hard to prepare their Veterans Projects and a group will present them while our entire school honors local veterans and the fallen heroes of our Armed Services.  Students are encouraged to  wear red, white & blue  to show your patriotic spirit for our veterans and honored guests.  There will be  no student dismissals after 1pm , as it is too disruptive to the memorial assembly.  This year's assembly will be held in the large Gym due to the nor'easter, but guests are still welcome! If you would like to attend the assembly, please enter through the Main Entrance to get a visitors sticker and then proceed down to the Gym. Mark your calendars! All 8th grade Veterans Projects will be on display in the Media Center on Friday, 6/6, for the public to view and explore our students' research. If you're looking for an e...

  Happy Tuesday! (1.) South Middle PTO will hold the May meeting  THIS EVENING  at 7pm in the South Library Media Center. See you there! (2.) Last call to register for the Student Council Volleyball Tournament! Form a team or let Ms. Norris or Ms. Pyliotis know that you'd like to join if a team has open spots!