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Welcome to South Stanly Middle School — home of the Bulls!
We are a vibrant and inclusive learning community located in Norwood, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6–8. At SSMS, we are committed to fostering academic excellence, character development, and personal growth. Our dedicated staff works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student can thrive. Through strong community partnerships, innovative instruction, and a focus on the whole child, we empower students to become confident learners and responsible citizens. Whether you're new to our school or a long-time member of our Bull family, we’re proud to have you with us!

Spring Creative Market

Join us for Science/STEM Night!!

Join us for Science/STEM Night!
Come explore hands-on science demonstrations, interactive experiment stations, and our Science Fair Showcase featuring this year’s school winners. Enjoy dinner from our food truck, and don’t forget to stop by the FFA poinsettia sale for some holiday color.

We hope to see you there for a fun and educational evening for the whole family!

8th Grade Yearbook Ads Now on Sale!

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Directions and Information

Want to know how to see your child's grades?

Title 1--Notification to Parents (Right to Know)

Virtual Open House

Did you miss Open House?

No worries! We’ve got you covered with our Virtual Open House 🎥✨
Click the link below to explore our school and hear special messages from our amazing staff through interactive videos.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday—it’s going to be a great year! 💙📚
👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T4FiALPkkkqRNGNI2yuEUorYW1s8pD7JDyAycimXKEI/present

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Calendar of Events

8 Dec

Science/STEM Night

Time 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Location SSMS

9 Dec

Basketball Game

Time 4:30 PM – 7 PM

Location SSMS

10 Dec

Wrestling Match

Time 4:30 PM – 6 PM

Location SSHS

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Stanly County Schools will partner with our communities to provide opportunities in which relationships are nurtured and learning experiences are engaging.