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students at the Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner

South Middle School's annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser-a festive community event-will occur in two sittings TONIGHT. Spaghetti Dinner features all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, soda, and dessert, all generously donated from forty of our area's finest restaurants to support our school's field trip scholarship fund. Come for the food, support a great cause, and leave with your hearts and stomachs filled.   

Students from the Science Olympiad Team
South Middle Science Olympiad Team Wins Nassau County Regional Tournament for Third Consecutive Year

The South Middle Science Olympiad Team took first place in the Nassau County Regional Tournament for the third consecutive year. Competing against top teams in the region, the students showcased their talent and dedication, earning medals in 21 out of 23 events. In addition to this, students earned First place Gold medals in 8 events, the team earned 4 Second place medals and 3 Third place medals. 

The competition, held on March 8, brought together middle school students from across Nassau County to test their knowledge and problem-solving skills in a wide range of STEM-focused challenges, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. The team’s outstanding performance highlights their commitment to scientific inquiry and teamwork.

Artists of the Month

Congratulations to our April Artists of the Month!

We're so proud to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our students! This month, a special shoutout goes to:

  • Grade 6: Paris Zhang  for her captivating self portrait, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detail.   
  • Grade 7: Eliana Goldberg for her beautiful abstract design, with personal iconography and intricate details.
  • Grade 8: Cynthia (Yuxin) Xu for her extraordinary Surrealist style painting, demonstrating impressive painting skills and dreamlike visual imagery.

The distinguished work of these three artists will be showcased in the main lobby of South Middle School throughout the entire month of April!

Cast of Beetlejuice Jr musical
Beetlejuice Jr.
  • South Middle's production of Beetlejuice Jr. was a HUGE success! We hope you didn't miss out on this wonderful show!
student leaders with MLK III
Student Leaders meet Mr. Martin Luther King III!!

On Thursday, 2/6, the students of South Middle got to hear Mr. Martin Luther King III speak in the South High auditorium. Afterwards, student leaders got to meet Mr. King. (L-R Sofia Tse, Keira Guo, Mr. King III, Anaya Chaudhry, Daniel Liu)

Students on stage at the Cultural Heritage Celebration
South Middle Cultural Heritage Celebration

Our annual Cultural Heritage Celebration has once again taken place!!  A great time was had by all.  The accompanying photo shows students performing "This Land is Your Land" at the end of the event.  See the News & Accolades section for more photos.  

Students and teachers at the Club Fair
Club Fair, 2024

On Thursday, 9/20, South Middle held its annual Club Fair, a great opportunity for students new to the building to see what our school has to offer.  Here, students chat with Ms. Bazzani about the Community Action Club.  

Photo of school administrators
Welcome Back

First day of school vibes from our three administrators! Our principal, Dr. Cartolano, is flanked by our two APs, Mr. DiBiase (L) and Mr. Nadherny (R).

Photo from No Place for Hate event in NYC
No Place For Hate

South Middle has once again been recognized as a No Place for Hate school by the ADL! Co Advisors Mrs. Dervin and Ms. Kuhn are pictured here with one of our Assistant Principals, Mr. Nadherny, along with student members of the Adolescent Advocates club. Hate has no place at South Middle.  

Teach Peace mural
Teach Peace Mural

The "Teach Peace" mural emerged from a collaborative effort between the Art Club and the No Place for Hate initiative. Students contributed their handprints to create the vibrant background, while the Art Club members skillfully painted the "Teach Peace" imagery on top.

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