The Bulldog's Woof

As we prepare the new building to welcome our first group of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders into the expanded South Middle School, there are some important reminders and new announcements.  ​ UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS BOOK The new South Middle School's mailing address is 220 Peach St. (not 232 any longer). The phone number is the same (781-380-0160). FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Students will report to the new South Middle School building on  Wednesday, September 6 th . Homeroom starts at 8:02 AM, but everyone will want to make sure they arrive  by 7:50 AM  to get settled.  Homerooms and schedules will be distributed on the first day.  Dismissal is at 2:25 PM.  GETTING TO SCHOOL Bus routes were sent out this week. Check your bus assignment, bus stop, and time carefully, as many routes changed this year to improve efficiency. If you did  not  receive a bus route but intend to ride a bus to school (and are eligible), make sure you have registered and paid. See the post last week from Assistant Supe

After years of planning, design, and construction, South Middle School will open its doors on September 6, 2023 to 5th grade through 8th grade in our new building!  This week, teachers got permission to start coming in to set up classrooms, and they have been dodging construction and subcontractor crews for the past few days, preparing their rooms and adding their personal touch to make the brand new spaces ready for the students.  The energy throughout the building is downright gleeful as folks see the light-filled classrooms, spacious hallways, and state-of-art facilities that will be supporting our students’ learning and growth going forward. Of course, the faculty is always excited to welcome a new class of scholars every fall, but this year takes that sense of rebirth and limitless possibility to a whole new level!  As eager as we are to welcome students and families to the new building, it is not yet safe to open our doors to the public. The construction team is putting on the fi