By: Sarah Tourville The clubs this year are so amazing. The teachers are encouraging their students to do their best and showing us real-life skills. Throughout this article, we are going to be representing three different clubs that are meeting every other Tuesday. These clubs include the Newspaper, the photography club, and the Family and … Continue reading Club Progression Article Series: part one
Susquehannock performs “Puffs”
By: Ava Silliman Puffs was performed from Friday, November 22nd to Sunday, November 24th. Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a certain school of Magic and Magic, is based on Harry Potter but is centered around the Puffs, who dislike Harry Potter. Puffs is the story of a young Hufflepuff who attended this school. … Continue reading Susquehannock performs “Puffs”
Popular Online Games Among SMS Students
Many students in Southern Middle School have been playing fun online games. They are playing both during school and at home. People used to need to set aside game time, but now every spare moment is an opportunity to play an online video game to avoid boredom. Gaming is a practical source of entertainment and … Continue reading Popular Online Games Among SMS Students
Cross Country Wrap-up
By: Ava Silliman & Sarah TourvilleThis was a successful season for the middle school cross country team. The coaches were very supportive and the runners did exceptionally. We are excited for next year’s season as well as being thankful for finishing this season on a high note.The coaches this year were Coach Snare, Coach Somerville, … Continue reading Cross Country Wrap-up
A New Marking Period
Written by Megan Johannesen The end of the marking period is coming up, and it is very exciting. The quarter ends on October 25, 2019, this Friday. The end of the quarter means that the Practical Arts classes will change. As well as your grades are finalized. Students all have different opinions about the new … Continue reading A New Marking Period
Junior High Cheering on their Seniors
Written by Madelynn Mussmacher. On Friday night after a cool day on October 18, 2019, the cheer team did a total of 12 sideline cheers, 6 long cheers, and 5 stunts. The team is comprised of the eighth graders Arielle Wilson, Lauren Staub, Keira Woods, and Lexi Thomas. The seventh graders are Cassidy Derkosh, … Continue reading Junior High Cheering on their Seniors
Courtyard Refurbishment
By Colin Baust-Crain If you hadn't noticed, Southern Middle School has three courtyards. Recently some teachers and students have helped improve our school by decorating and increasing the functionality of our courtyards. Mr. Richards and his students work on the one closest to the main office, Mrs. Sloan and her students maintain the one visible … Continue reading Courtyard Refurbishment
How to Become a WEB Leader
Written by Katelyn Ketterman Do you have what it takes to be a WEB leader? Current seventh graders get the opportunity to apply to be a WEB leader in eighth grade. If you want to apply, here is what you have to do. You will have to get a WEB leader application form from Mr. … Continue reading How to Become a WEB Leader
Surviving “Testing Season”
Written by Katelyn Ketterman With April testing season right around the corner, now is usually the time to panic. Here are some tips on how to survive the PSSAs. Have some books lined up to read! Reread some of your favorites or read something new. Some of the books Mrs. Fruci recommends are Shusterman Plague … Continue reading Surviving “Testing Season”
Spotlight Genius Hour: Hands on your Hearts
Written by Clara Gibson Genius hour projects are being created left and right with nothing but creativity in mind. But two students have created one that deserves to be in the spotlight. Eighth graders, Emily Goodfellow and Victoria Lindamore, have come up with a genius hour project that they have dedicated their mornings to since … Continue reading Spotlight Genius Hour: Hands on your Hearts