A special thank you to Brad Gilbert, Director of Aviation Technology, from the WVU K-12 Speaker’s Bureau, for speaking with all of our South students today!

Mr. Gilbert shared valuable information about the many opportunities available through Pierpont Community & Technical College, including exciting new career opportunities in Aviation Technology. His presentation gave students a glimpse into the education, training, and careers available right here in our region.

We appreciate Mr. Gilbert taking the time to inspire our students, introduce them to new possibilities, and help them begin thinking about their future careers. Thank you for helping our students see where their interests and talents can take them!
about 16 hours ago, South Middle School
A man with a microphone standing in front of a stage with a screen down. The screen says Your future is build to fly, Pierpont College.
A man looking up at a ball. A student holding a leaf blower that is holding a red ball up. There are heads of students sitting in seats in an auditorium setting. There is a stage with curtains in the background.
A photo of students sitting in seats in an auditorium setting. There is a man beside a stand in the front of the auditorium with a stage with a screen down. You can see something is projected on the screen. There are a few adults standing along the sides of the walls.
A screen showing a male looking a metal of a plane. On the screen there is all text.
A man with a microphone in his hand in front of a stage. On the stage a screen is down showing a slide with the front of a plane.
A slide being projected with a person wearing safety googles arm and that has his arms crossed. The rest of the slide is all text.
Students in our Art classes recently explored their creativity through two engaging lessons. One class designed their own unique wallpaper patterns, experimenting with shapes, colors, and repetition. Another class created beautiful fall-themed drawings using oil pastels, capturing the colors and feeling of the season. Both lessons gave students the opportunity to express their creativity and showcase their individual artistic styles!
5 days ago, South Middle School
A piece of paper with 2 oil pastel pumpkins on it. One is orange and yellow and the other is green and yellow. There are 4 oil pastels to the right side of the painting.
A piece of paper with an oil pastel painting on it. The painting has leaves, flowers, a green and orange pumpkin and a gourd on it.
A piece of paper with an orange oil pastel painting of a pumpkin with blue and green spots around it.
A piece of paper with an orange pumpkin, a few leaves, and colorful rectangular that is having the pumpkin sit on.
A piece of paper with an oil pastel painting on it. The painting has a branch of leaves, 2 pumpkins and a gourd on it.
Five students sitting at a black table with oil pastels, paper, and q tips on it. The are coloring fall pictures. One student has a #83 football jersey on.
Four students sitting at a black table with paint, q tips, a pencil bag, and papers on it. In front of each of the students is a piece of paper that has fall themed drawn items that have been painted using oil pastels.
Piece of paper that has been painted red, blue, light blue and purple. It is sitting on a table.
A group of students sitting at a table in an art room. On the table there are paints, papers, and water bottles. All the students are painting on paper. In the background there is a white countertop and cabinets. There is a paper towel holder and 4 art pieces are hanging on the wall.
Two students are at a table. One is painting and the other one has scissors in his hand. The table has paper, a Chromebook, pencil pouch, Chromebook bag, glue, and a Yonder punch sitting on it. In the background you can see a drying rack, bulletin board, and other students sitting at another table.
Our 8th graders had some fun learning about irony by looking at pictures that show unexpected or opposite outcomes! Students learned iIrony is when the outcome or meaning of a situation is different from what we would normally expect. Learning to recognize irony helps middle school students become stronger readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
about 7 hours ago, South Middle School
A whiteboard with a photo of a car that has wrecked into a Driving School Center. There are American flags on both top corners of the whiteboard.
Students sitting at desks in a classroom. A teacher is sitting beside a whiteboard in the front of the class. The classroom door is open and there is a bulletin board in the front of the room that says ENGLISH on it. There are painted ceiling tiles in this classroom.
A crocodile with a shoe, Croc, in his mouth. The crocodile in water and only his head is showing out of the water.
A whiteboard in a classroom that says - What is Irony? There is a lamp on beside the whiteboard and there is a sign hanging on the wall with flowers on it that says Open a book grow your mind.
Our 7th grade ELA students were busy building their language skills today! Students practiced roots and origins of words, completed their bell ringer activities, and took time to write self-reflections about their learning.

Understanding the roots and origins of words helps students become stronger readers and writers. When students recognize common word roots, they can use those clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words, expand their vocabulary, and better understand what they read. These skills are especially important in 7th grade as students encounter increasingly challenging texts and vocabulary across all subject areas.

We love seeing our students actively learning, thinking, and reflecting on their progress!
4 days ago, South Middle School
Students with their backs to the camera sitting at desks in what appears to be an ELA classroom. There is a whiteboard in the front of the room with a slide on it. Students have papers on their desks.
Photo of students sitting at desks, some have their hands up. It appears to be a classroom and there is a whiteboard with a slide on it in the front of the room.
White board in a classroom with a slide about Root Three: Micro. A students head is in the bottom corner of the photo.
Photo of a worksheet about root. There is a student's work on the worksheet and clipart of a tree and roots.
Photo of a classroom with students sitting at desks. There is a man in the center of the room looking at a Chromebook. There is a whiteboard at the front of the room
A green covered bulletin board with book covers and a map on it that says Reading Can Take You Everywhere. The bulletin board has a border around it that is books.

We are so lucky to offer Woodshop classes at our middle school, where students get hands-on experience using sanders and other woodworking equipment to create their own projects. A special thank-you to Mr. Bartholow for sharing his skills and helping students create wood products they can be proud of and cherish for a lifetime!

4 days ago, South Middle School
Three students working on creating cutting boards. Two students are sanding their cutting boards. They are all in a workshop.
Students are working in a workshop. Some students are sanding and others are facing with their backs to the camera.
Four students standing around a table in a workshop sanding wood. They are all wearing safety glasses
2 students standing at a piece of equipment in a workshop.
Students are standing at a table working with wood in a workshop setting.
Our students are showing great progress and putting their math skills into action! 📊 The pie charts highlight Mr. Neal and Ms. Custer’s ALEKS progress by class, giving us a snapshot of the hard work students are putting into their learning. Students also completed “The Graph of Me!”, a fun graphing activity that allowed them to collect, organize, and represent information about themselves. It’s wonderful to see students building math skills while making learning personal and meaningful!
4 days ago, South Middle School
Photo of a bulletin board. The bulletin is completely covered with papers. The top left corner shows 3 pie charts tracking the ALEKs progress by class. The rest of the board is covered with student worksheets titled A Graph about Me!
Worksheet with all text explaining the The Graph of Me! directions.

We are so lucky to offer Woodshop classes at our middle school, where students get hands-on experience using sanders and other woodworking equipment to create their own projects. A special thank-you to Mr. Bartholow for sharing his skills and helping students create wood products they can be proud of and cherish for a lifetime!

4 days ago, South Middle School
Three students working on creating cutting boards. Two students are sanding their cutting boards. They are all in a workshop.
Students are working in a workshop. Some students are sanding and others are facing with their backs to the camera.
Four students standing around a table in a workshop sanding wood. They are all wearing safety glasses
2 students standing at a piece of equipment in a workshop.
Students are standing at a table working with wood in a workshop setting.
Our 6th grade science students enjoyed a lesson on communication with our counselor, Ms. Underdonk! Students learned the importance of communicating clearly, listening to others, and working together effectively. These valuable skills help students build positive relationships and support success both in and out of the classroom.
6 days ago, South Middle School
A whiteboard with a blue border and Communication What is it? posted on it. There is a bulletin board to the right of the white board that says In our 6th grade era with 2 red disco balls on it.
Students in a classroom. 3 are sitting at a table and 3 girls are standing. One girl has a paper in her hand. You can see 2 waterbottles sitting on black tables in a classroom.
Students standing in a classroom. There are space items on the wall and there are windows in the far end of the room. There are black tables and the lights are on.
Today, both 8th grade science classes were busy working on CER labs! CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning—a framework that helps students make a claim, support it with evidence from their investigations, and explain how that evidence supports their thinking.

Using CER in middle school science encourages students to think critically, communicate their ideas clearly, and connect scientific evidence to their conclusions. It’s a great way to help students build the reasoning and problem-solving skills they will use throughout science and beyond!
6 days ago, South Middle School
Students sitting at tables in a science classroom. Some are looking towards the right. One student has his Chromebook on a table and is looking at it.
A white board in a classroom with science vocabulary words and definitions on it. The vocabulary words are highlighted blue.
Three students in a science classroom facing a whiteboard with Science information on it. All the students have their backs to the camera and you can see 2 opened Chromebooks.
Students are in a classroom facing a teacher who is standing near a whiteboard. The students are sitting at tables and there are papers on the tables.
A whiteboard screen in a classroom displaying a Science worksheet. There is a lamp on beside the whiteboard and you can see items sitting on the teacher's desk in front of the whiteboard.
A worksheet with texts, a table that has been filled out and a graph that has 3 bars each a different highlighter color.
A Clain, Evidence, Reasoning sentence frame worksheet.
A sign on a door saying SC, I, E, N, Ce Matters.
Students in Mrs. Shumaker's science class used the scientific method to investigage which brand of dish soap would make the largest bubble. Students had to first formulate a hypothesis based on research. Students then followed a procedure to collect data by measuring the diameter of the bubble when it popped. Students then analyzed their data to decide whether their hypothesis was right or wrong. For the 4th year in a row, Joy has produced the largest bubble for a majority of students.
7 days ago, South Middle School
Pie graph being displayed on a computer screen. Shows Joy soap made the biggest bubble when blown with a straw.
Student sitting a table blowing a bubble with a straw. A cup of soap is beside him and a number 9 is on the table.
Student sitting a table blowing a bubble with a straw.
Student sitting a table blowing a bubble with a straw. A cup of soap is beside her and a sheet of paper and pencil are on the table.
Student sitting a table blowing a bubble with a straw. A cup of soap is beside him and a number 10 is on the table.
Student sitting a table blowing a bubble with a straw. A ruler is beside her.
As part of their West Virginia history studies, our 8th grade students put their creativity and research skills to work by creating brochures highlighting different locations throughout the Mountain State. Each brochure features reasons to visit the location, its geographic region, area attractions, a tour summary, and a detailed three-day itinerary. These projects gave students an opportunity to explore West Virginia’s rich history, geography, and tourism while showcasing what makes each destination unique. We are excited to share their hard work and creativity through these photos!
8 days ago, South Middle School
Student made WV brochures hanging on a bulletin board.
The inside of a student made paper brochure about WV.
Student made WV brochures hanging on a bulletin board.
Student made WV brochures hanging on a bulletin board.
Student made WV brochures hanging on a bulletin board.
Student made WV brochures hanging on a bulletin board.
Our South Middle School “Stallion” Marching Band visited the Preston County Buckwheat Festival and performed in the School Day Parade. They represented our school well and made us all proud! Congratulations, Band! (Photos by Becky Rogers and Amy Demasi)
10 days ago, South Middle School
A band wearing maroon and white uniforms. A man walking beside 2 girls carrying a banner that says South Middle School Stallion Band Morgantown, WV. They are walking down a street in a parade while spectators are along the road watching.
Band members holding drums outside in a parking lot. There is a building in the background and the drummers are wearing marroon and white band uniforms.
A band marching and playing instruments in a parade. The band members are wearing white and marroon uniforms and have a white feather coming out of their hats. People are along the road watching the parade.
A band marching and playing instruments in a parade. The band members are wearing white and marroon uniforms and have a white feather coming out of their hats. People are along the road watching the parade.
A band marching and playing instruments in a parade. The band members are wearing white and marroon uniforms and have a white feather coming out of their hats. People are along the road watching the parade.
Authors in the Spotlight: Where Stories Shine!

Some 6th grade ELA students stepped into the spotlight as they shared their personal narratives with classmates. Their stories were filled with vivid descriptions and figurative language that brought their experiences to life and helped listeners picture each moment. After each reading, classmates celebrated the authors by sharing positive comments and thoughtful feedback. It was a wonderful opportunity for our young writers to share their voices, creativity, and stories!
11 days ago, South Middle School
Purple screen with a disco ball and the words: Authors in the spotlight: Where stories shine!
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Anchor chart titled Hook Your Reader hanging on a whiteboard.
Paper with a Narrative Writing Rubric on it in all text
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Student sitting at a desk in a dark room with 2 lights shining on them. There is a white board behind and students are sitting at desks.
Ms. Snider's 7th grade students work collaboratively to “Save Fred” while practicing problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, and following written directions.
19 days ago, South Middle School
Students sitting in a classroom at desks. There is a cup turned over with a red thing inside the cup. Students have papers sitting on desks.
Students sitting in a classroom at desks. There is a cup turned over with a red thing inside the cup. Students have papers sitting on desks.
Students sitting in a classroom at desks. There is a cup turned over with a red thing inside the cup. Students have papers sitting on desks.
Students are sitting at desks in a classroom. Two students are working together and have papers on their desks. Other students at desks are in the background.
Great job by our South Middle School “Stallion” Marching Band tonight at the Monongalia County Fair Parade! Proud of them as always!
27 days ago, South Middle School
2 girls holding a South Middle School Stallion Band banner in front of a marching band. The band is standing in the middle of the road in a parade formation. There is a church on the right and a business on the left.
2 girls holding a South Middle School Stallion Band banner in front of a marching band. The band is standing in the middle of the road in a parade formation.
A bunch of band members dressed in tan shorts, maroon Stallion Band shirts, white tennis shoes, and white hats. They are holding their instruments up, marching, and playing their instruments in what appears to be a parade.
A bunch of band members dressed in tan shorts, maroon Stallion Band shirts, white tennis shoes, and white hats. They are holding their instruments up, marching, and playing their instruments in what appears to be a parade.
A bunch of band members dressed in tan shorts, maroon Stallion Band shirts, white tennis shoes, and white hats. They are holding their instruments up, marching, and playing their instruments in what appears to be a parade.
A bunch of band members dressed in tan shorts, maroon Stallion Band shirts, white tennis shoes, and white hats. They are holding their instruments up and marching in what appears to be a parade.
Today you should have received a Rooms Message from at least one of your child's teachers. If you did not receive any messages, please call the school to make sure we have an accurate email and/or phone number. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, South Middle School
If your child is interested in being a member of our Wrestling Team, please join us for an informational meeting on September 8th at 5:00.
about 1 month ago, South Middle School
Flyer with 2 males wrestling. There is a clipart of a seal and stallion on the flyer. The text explains there is a parent meeting for wrestling on Sept. 8 at 5:00.

History Comes to Life!

Students were challenged to examine the iconic “Join, or Die” image and consider what the snake and its divided pieces might represent. First published in 1754, the image called for the colonies to unite in the face of a common threat.

Rather than simply being told the meaning, students explored the image through leading questions, building curiosity and making connections as they uncovered its historical significance. A great example of how powerful images and thoughtful questioning can bring history to life!

about 1 month ago, South Middle School
students sitting at desks in a classroom. A British flag in hanging on the back wall.
Welcome, from the 7th Grade Team!
We are excited to introduce our amazing 7th Grade Team of Teachers at South!
Math
Mrs. Nutter
Mrs. Thompson
Mr. Wilson-Turner
Mr. Shaw

ELA
Mrs. Zwiener
Mr. Clemmons
Ms. Snider
Ms. Smith

Science
Mrs. Shumaker
Ms. S

Social Studies
Mrs. Reider
Mrs. Bloniarz

Our 7th grade team is excited for a new school year at South! Get ready for a fun-filled year full of learning, growth, and new adventures. We can’t wait to learn and grow together with our students!

One Team, One Goal, Every Student

Let’s make it a great year, South!
about 1 month ago, South Middle School
Poster with a photo of each of the 7th grade teachers in a block style. 4 photos per row with 4 rows. There is a Stallion in the top left corner and a Home of the Stallions in the top right corner. Horseshoes and We are proud to be stallions is shown in a banner at the bottom.
Mrs. Nutter’s Math classes participated in a variety of getting-to-know-you and team-building activities. These activities gave students the opportunity to learn more about their classmates, build relationships, practice communication, and develop teamwork skills. Through fun and engaging challenges, students worked together, encouraged one another, and began creating a positive and supportive classroom community.
about 1 month ago, South Middle School
Collage of photos of students building chain links out of paper in a math class.
Collage of photos of students building spaghetti marshmallow towers in a math classroom.