This newsletter is a bi-weekly update from the South Milwaukee Middle School

Welcome Back Families

Dear Middle School Families, Welcome to the 2023-24 school year. We're off to a great start. I wanted you to know that on Tuesday at 1:25 p.m. students and staff participated in a lockdown drill. It lasted approximately 10 minutes. We are happy to say all students were responsible and followed their teachers' instructions during the drill. These practice opportunities give staff and students an opportunity to run through the procedures and make adjustments. We hope they're never needed, but it's important to be prepared. The next Standard Response Protocol drill will be held in November. Please refer to our District Family Safety Newsletter for more information about the types of situations we prepare for, and what parents can or should if one of these situations is implemented.

Rocket Reminder: Next Wednesday, October 4^th will be an early dismissal day with the school day ending at 11:55 am.

See the full calendar

Lego League Teams Ready For Action

STEM teacher Julie Barnett’s Lego teams at South Milwaukee Middle School have started their season. With approximately 14 students, participants learn skills that include building robot courses, robot programming and using sensors. There are still spots available for any South Milwaukee Middle School student wanting to join the club. Contact Mrs. Barnett (jbarnett@sdsm.k12.wi.us) for more details.

Physical Education

Uniforms Set the Tone

Reminder: Students need to wear a Red T-Shirt, Black Bottoms, Socks and Athletic Shoes to earn their daily grade.(Red Rockets T-Shirts are available for purchase for $8.00 from the PE Department). Students may bring cash or check to their Physical Education teacher. Checks may be made out to Soth Milwaukee Middle School for purchase.

Middle School Sports Opportunities

Join the team! South Milwaukee Middle School Sports are getting reved up this fall and winter.

SEC Boys Basketball - 7th & 8th Grade. Tryouts are Thursday, October 5, 2023

Youth Recreation Basketball League - Grade 6th-7th-8th. Registration is open and closes on November 13, 2023.

MS Wrestling Team - December 5, 2023 - March 14, 2024

Red Cross Babysitting Course - Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Lean More or Register

The School District of South Milwaukee is asking for the community’s input on a possible operational referendum in the spring.
Please join us on October 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the High School Commons (Enter Door 9).
Residents will have an opportunity to:

Speak to the Superintendent and School Board
Learn about past referendums and school finance
Learn about District facility and safety upgrades
Share your thoughts about what SM needs (if any) in a new referendum

Learn More

The benefits of early childhood education are real and measurable. All Day 4K has been available at each of our elementary schools since 2018. In addition to the benefits to children, there’s a benefit to their families, too. In this episode learn the boost children get from early childhood education and the benefits to families.

Listen to the Episode

Latest Updates

from the Superintendent

Twice a month Superintendent Deidre Roemer gives video updates to the school community about what’s happening in the District.

Click to visit Superintendent page

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South Milwaukee
WI
53172
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