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Students on the Science Bowl Team
Science Bowl Champions

For the second consecutive year, a team from South Middle School earned first place overall at the Regional Middle School Science Bowl and will advance to the National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. this April.

The regional event at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Jan. 29 featured middle school teams from across Long Island and New York City. South Middle was represented by two teams in this fast-paced question-and-answer competition that covers a range of science disciplines, including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

A vibrant and colorful dance performance on stage, with performers wearing elaborate costumes and holding fans, against a backdrop of bright lighting and stage elements.
South Middle Cultural Heritage Celebration

Our annual Cultural Heritage Celebration was held last Thursday, 1/22.  An incredible time was had by all.   

The image displays a display case with three sections, each showcasing student artwork and designating the grade level, from Grade 6 to Grade 8, with the central section titled %22Artist of the Month%22.
Artists of the Month

Congratulations to our three Artists of the Month for February 2026!

We’re excited to highlight three outstanding student artworks currently on display in the main lobby:

6th Grade: Samantha Yi is celebrated for her colorful Cubist self-portrait that creatively blends realism and abstraction.

7th Grade: Katelyn Dong is recognized for her beautiful Impressionist landscape painting featuring an array of subdued colors.

8th Grade: Charlie Zhong is honored for his Surreal Animal drawing, which showcases distinguished handling of charcoal and strong creativity.

Congratulations to these talented young artists for their creativity, dedication, and hard work! Be sure to stop by the main lobby this month to see their incredible artwork on display.

Student artwork on display in main lobby
Winter Concert Art Show

The South Middle Winter Art Show is currently on display in the school’s main lobby. The exhibit showcases a wonderful collection of drawings, paintings, and prints created by our talented students in grades 6–8. The artwork will remain on display in the main lobby for the remainder of the week—be sure to stop by and celebrate our students’ creativity!

 

students arrive on the first day of school
Welcome Back - First Day Vibes!!

Students arrive at South Middle during our annual "First Day Shaking of the Pom Poms"

Student and two teachers
Great Neck Student Among Top 300 Junior Innovators in Nation’s Premier STEM Competition

The Society for Science has announced Great Neck student Jada Lin (now a 9th grader) among the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC)—the nation’s premier science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) competition for middle school students.

No Place for Hate

We’re proud to announce that South Middle School has once again been officially designated as a No Place for Hate School with Gold Star distinction for the 2024–2025 school year!

This recognition reflects our school-wide commitment to building a more inclusive, respectful, and kind community for all students and staff. Thank you to our incredible students, especially our Adolescent Advocates, who continue to support this important work and help us stand up against hate in all its forms.

LISEF Science Fair Student participants
LISEF Science Fair

South Middle School is proud to announce its extraordinary success at this year’s Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF), where SMS students earned five First Place Awards out of only eight given. This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication, ingenuity, and scientific excellence demonstrated by our young researchers and their incredible teachers/mentors, Mr. Brian Pernice, Mrs. Kathryn Whidden, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ege. 

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.

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)

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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  • The Third Marking Period has begun.  We are now halfway through the school year.  

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