South Middle School

Extra Year Books Available

☀️ Summer Sizzler Cool Buses are rolling into town June 9–12! The Cool Buses are hitting the road with free books and snacks for students in PreK–12! Each student will receive grade-level books to enjoy all summer long, plus tasty snacks to take home. All buses carry the same materials, so you only need to visit one stop. 🚍 📚🍎 Click the link below to view Cool Bus dates, times, and stops near you! https://5il.co/3hdxs

Congratulations to South's outstanding 4.0 eighth-grade students! They earned a special luncheon at Oliverio's to celebrate their hard work and academic excellence. Well done!

Everyone had a great time at our PBIS Rewards today. Students purchased different levels of rewards with their PBIS Points. Everyone participated and had fun! Thank you to all our staff for making today such a wonderful, fun day!

Ms. Conley's 8th grade end of the year research/creation project. Students explored and researched a WV place of interest and built model of that location.

It's that time of year: The Toilet Paper Food Sculpture Challenge! Mrs. Bartholow's Crafts Class had to make realistic food out of toilet paper and paint. Pictured here are all of the finalists, the top three winners and the 3-way-tie sculptures for 4th place. Great job, everybody! First place: Braylee & Josie (6th grade) Second Place: Bentley & Austin (6th grade) Third Place: Luci (8th grade)

Mrs. Bartholow's 9th period Crafts Class got creative in the hallway with a masking tape mural. Like it says, "Good Things Happen Here!"

Mr. McIntyre's and Mrs. Blosser's Girl's STEM class completed a shark dissection after their unit studying sharks!

Congratulations to our 8th graders with a 4.0 GPA! South celebrated all their hard work with a luncheon.

The “Get a Life” program was developed for the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office by Fairmont State University to teach students statewide about managing personal finances through a budget simulation. Students learn to make choices that will affect their financial future. Participating students walk away with the skills to make better financial decisions. They also learn how higher education will help advance their career goals.

Congratulations Max Kirby for winning Honorable Mention in the state County Commissioners Association of WV Essay Competition. He will be awarded a $50 check at a future Monongalia County Commissioners meeting.

Our Featured Stallion Staff is.... Mrs. Moore What is your job at South? School Counselor How long have you been at South? This is my 18th year at South. What is your favorite activity? My favorite activity this year has been hosting grade-level lunch groups and a variety of clubs. It's been really rewarding to see students in a more informal setting. Why did you pick this career? I started my career as a teacher and realized that my true passion was in supporting students beyond the classroom. I wanted to create a safe space for students and help them not only succeed academically but also navigate their emotional and personal challenges. That's what led me to further my education and become a school counselor.

Mr. Bartholow's Biking Class looks like a fun way to exercise!

Our Stallion Featured Teacher is..... Mr. Overstreet! What do you teach at South? I teach 7th grade math and 6th and 7th grade Discover Your Future. Discover Your Future is a career class that helps students plan and think about careers after high school. How long have you been at South? Finishing my 6th year. This is my 19th year in education, having 8 years in Kentucky and 11 years here in West Virginia. What has been your favorite project or assignment you've worked on this year? There's a lot of great projects that we've done. My favorite project/assignment has to be our garden. The students wanted something to call their own. We decided to work on the garden. To see the students really enjoying and really invested in this is something that I love to see students do. Why did you choose your career path? I had some amazing teachers in my schooling that challenged me to think independently and collectively. These teachers have had a lasting impact on my life. As a teacher, you feel that you are helping and molding students' lives, just like the former educators that have been an impact on my life. Some areas (whether math or career) are challenging, but those moments define who you are and what type of character you will have! Mr. Overstreet is also starting a School Garden Project. Thank you for introducing new projects to our South students!

Our Stallion Featured Staff is..... Ms. Underdonk! What is your job at South? I am a school counselor. How long have you been at South? I have been a school counselor since 2012. I have been in Mon County for 10 years and at South Middle for four years. What has been your favorite project or assignment you've worked on this year? I have worked closely with the WV Public Education Collaborative this year. We keep improving the program as the year progresses. We have had guest speakers like Nick Malone, who received an invitation to Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp, and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, who won season 6 of America's Got Talent. Why did you choose your career path? To help kids find their voices, to learn that it's okay to be different, and to help them grow.

Our Stallion Featured Teacher is..... Mrs. Rowan! What do you teach at South? I teach 8th grade Science. How long have you been at South? 10 years What has been your favorite project or assignment you've worked on this year? Having the students create DNA keychains and having the students create and carry out their own investigations is always very interesting to watch. Why did you choose your career path? I feel like I am good at teaching, and I enjoy feeling like I make a difference in the lives of many children.

Our Stallion Featured Teacher is..... Ms. Hribar! What do you teach? I teach 6th grade math. How long have you been at South? This is my 12th year at South. What has been your favorite project or assignment you've worked on this year? There have been several activities that I have enjoyed this year. Providing students with opportunities to work collaboratively and actively participate in real-world investigations such as 3 Act Tasks, digital escape rooms, and mini projects are some of my favorites. Why did you choose your career path? I knew I wanted to be a teacher at a very early age, and math has always been my favorite subject. I find joy in seeing students overcome challenges and grasp difficult concepts. These "lightbulb moments" not only boost students' confidence but also reinforce my love of teaching. It is my goal to create a supportive and safe learning environment to help lessen math anxiety and encourage all students to participate. Approaching teaching with compassion helps students feel valued and capable, fostering a positive attitude towards math.

We love our ELA/Reading Teams!

Our Stallion Math Teams! We appreciate you all!

Our Amazing Science Teachers!