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Welcome to South Stanly Middle School β€” 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!

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Mark your Calendars:  EOGs are coming!!! Featured Photo

Mark your Calendars: EOGs are coming!!!

πŸš¨πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE β€” SSMS EOG TESTING IS COMING! πŸ—“πŸš¨
EOG Testing is coming FAST, and we need ALL students present, prepared, and ready to show what they know! πŸ’ͺπŸ“š
πŸ—“ Mark your calendars NOW
βœ… Set reminders
βœ… Avoid appointments if possible
βœ… Make sure your child is here and on time
These tests are a big moment for our students to show their growth and hard work from the entire year. Let’s help them walk in confident and ready to ROCK their EOGs! πŸ‚β€οΈπŸ–€πŸ€
We believe in our students, and we know they are going to do AMAZING things!
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Spirit Week: Feb. 23-27 (FFA Style)

🌟 National FFA Week is NEXT WEEK! 🌟
We’re excited to celebrate National FFA Week with a school spirit week full of fun, pride, and dress-up days! πŸšœπŸ„πŸŒ½
Each day, students and staff are encouraged to show their FFA spirit by dressing up and celebrating the impact of agriculture, leadership, and service in our school and community.
πŸ“… When: Feb. 23-27
πŸ‘• What: Dress-up days all week long
πŸ’™ Why: To celebrate FFA and the opportunities it provides our students
Be on the lookout for daily themes and join us as we celebrate FFA Week in style! 🌾✨
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Bloom and Brew is coming!!

β˜•πŸ‚ Save the Date β€” Coffee is Coming! πŸ‚β˜•
Get ready to Bloom & Brew your morning!
πŸ“… March 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
πŸ“ Front Parking Lot at SSMS
The Bloom and Brew Coffee Truck will be on site serving up delicious drinks to kick-start your day!
✨ Teachers: Pre-order will be available β€” more info coming soon!
✨ Parents & Community: Walk-up service available β€” just stop by and grab your favorite drink!
Let’s make it a great morning together β€” coffee, community, and good vibes all around! πŸŒΈβ˜•
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Spring Sports Tickets

Need to purchase a ticket for soccer, baseball, or softball? Go to GOFAN and search for SSMS.
Yearbooks are now on sale! Featured Photo

Yearbooks are now on sale!

πŸ“Έβœ¨YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE : SSMS SCHOOL EDITION! βœ¨πŸ“Έ
If it happened this year… it belongs in the yearbook 😎
Don’t let the memories disappear into your camera roll!
πŸ“˜ Yearbooks are available for ALL students
πŸ’» All orders are ONLINE through TreeRing (quick, easy, no paper forms)
πŸ‘‰ https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017574470734183
⏰ Deadline to order: April 5 ⏰

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