Greetings Southside Middle School Families!
The 2025-2026 Parent and Family Engagement Plan is available. Please access the document at the link below or visit our Parent Resource Room to access the Parent and Family Engagement Plan.
El Plan de Participacion de Padres y Familias 2025-2026 est disponible. Acceda al documento en el enlace a continuacion o visite nuestra Sala de Recurses para Padres para acceder al Plan de Participacion para Padres y Familias.
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/smsabout 14 hours ago, Southside Middle School
Families and Community Members are invited to join us for our November SAC Meeting on Monday, November 17 at 5:30 pm in the Media Center.
7 days ago, Southside Middle School
Support the Southside Middle Food Drive by donating canned food and non perishable foods items. Students will receive 5 BIZI bucks for each can donated. The Knight Time class with the most donations through November 22 will earn a dress down pass on November 24 and November 25. Go Knights!!!
9 days ago, Southside Middle School
Good Afternoon Southside Middle School Families!
We are excited about the upcoming week!
Click here for the Knight Life Family Newsletter with School Updates and Information:
Knight Life Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/epr3t
We look forward to seeing all of our students in class ready to learn.
Educationally,
Dr. Taylor
25 days ago, Southside Middle School
28 days ago, Southside Middle School
Greetings Southside Families,
Here is the latest edition of the Knight Life Parent Newsletter with school updates and information.
Knight Life Parent Newsletter Link:
https://secure.smore.com/n/6b39zThank you for supporting our school as me make continuous improvements to support student learning and the school environment.
Educationally,
Dr. Talya M. Taylor
Principal
about 1 month ago, Southside Middle School
THE 2ND ANNUAL CTE CAREER ACADEMY SHOWCASE – You're invited to this free community event where Duval’s educators and students shine! Highlighting all 67 of the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies and programs, this event offers students and teachers a platform to share their innovative work with families and the broader community. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with academy staff and students, explore the unique programs offered across the district, and receive expert guidance from CTE staff on navigating the application process. No advanced registration is required. This event takes place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida. The address is 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools
Good Evening Southside Middle School Families!
Please see the link below for the Knight Life Parent Newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/5se3hThere is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14.
We look forward to seeing our students on time and ready to learn Wednesday, October 15.
Thank you,
Principal Taylor
about 1 month ago, Southside Middle School
Good Afternoon Southside Families!
Please click the link below for the Knight Life Parent Newsletter with school updates and information: https://secure.smore.com/n/h671f
Our next SAC Meeting is this Tuesday, September 30 at 5:30 in the Media Center. We are looking for parents to join our School Advisory Council. If you are interested, please complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/J1UtFTvaXU
We look forward to seeing all Knights at school ready to learn this week!
Dr. Taylor, Principal
about 2 months ago, Southside Middle School
Good Afternoon Southside Families!
Please click the link below for the Knight Life Parent Newsletter with school updates and information: https://secure.smore.com/n/k39n4
We are looking for parents to join our School Advisory Council. If you are interested, please complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/J1UtFTvaXU
We look forward to seeing all Knights at school ready to learn this week!
Dr. Taylor, Principal
2 months ago, Southside Middle School
📸 SMS Photo Retake Day is Monday, 1/27!
All students must be in FULL uniform on 1/27. Students who have not yet been photographed and are participating in retakes may opt to bring an additional shirt to change into for their picture. 👚 👕
Ordering information is at
www.leonards.com/order.
10 months ago, Southside Middle School
🚨 Mark your calendars because next week Monday 1/27 to Friday 1/31 is Literacy Week! 📖 Students will have the opportunity to participate in literacy-based learning, activities, and contests during school. 📕
🌟 The goal of this year’s Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is to inspire a love of reading and writing while strengthening literacy skills in the students of Florida. This year’s theme is Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success. 🚧 🦺 🏗️
We look forward to celebrating on campus next week!
10 months ago, Southside Middle School
Given the possibility for unsafe conditions, Duval County Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. In addition, all athletics and after-school activities scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22 will be canceled.
Stay warm, Knights!
10 months ago, Rebecca Kaufmann
Please join us on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30pm in the media center for our Midyear Stakeholders SAC meeting. You can also use the QR code to join via Zoom.
All students with a parent or adult caretaker in attendance will receive a dress down band.
10 months ago, Southside Middle School
Reminder: High School Transition Night is *TONIGHT* (12/17). We hope to see you at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Doors open at 5:00.
11 months ago, Southside Middle School
Reminder: Please join us for High School Transition Night on Tuesday at 5:30.
11 months ago, Southside Middle School
Please join us for High School Transition Night on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
We understand the transition from middle to high school can cause anxiety not just for students, but for families as well. To ensure a smooth and confident transition we will be providing our Southside family with information regarding:
⭐️ Review of middle school promotion requirements
⭐️High school graduation requirements
⭐️High school acceleration information
⭐️Opportunities to hear about the programs offered throughout DCPS
⭐️Access to administration and representatives from a variety of local high schools and community organizations.
Hope to see you there!
12 months ago, Southside Middle School
We hope all of our Knights have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving break. We are grateful for all of our students, faculty, and families and look forward to having everyone back on campus on Monday 12/02.
We want to recognize ELA teacher, Ms. Caserta, her students, our Team Up program staff members, and the Team Up students who initiated and participated in a successful food drive for Thanksgiving. More than 300 cans of food were collected and they put together 10 baskets of Thanksgiving food for families in our school community! A special shout out goes to Ms. Caserta’s Period 3 class who alone collected more than 100 cans of food. Thank you all for demonstrating what it means to be a Knight. You matter and you are making a difference!
12 months ago, Rebecca Kaufmann
🎉 Huge congratulations to Mr. Parker for being named Rookie Teacher of the Month for all of Duval County Public Schools! 🌟 We are so incredibly proud to have him on our team. His hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence make him a truly outstanding educator. 🏆 Mr. Parker absolutely deserves this recognition, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things he’ll continue to accomplish! 👏 #TeacherOfTheMonth #ProudOfMrParker #RookieTeacher #DuvalCounty #FutureLeader
12 months ago, Rebecca Kaufmann
🔔 Attention students, parents, and caregivers: Progress reports are available for review in Focus. Please make time to review and reflect on your student’s progress today!
about 1 year ago, Rebecca Kaufmann
