Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School

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07/07/2026

📣 Welcome to the Cub Family! 💙💛

Southside Middle School is excited to welcome Jalisa Jackson as our new Attendance Clerk!

Ms. Jackson will be one of the friendly faces greeting our students, families, and visitors while helping ensure our attendance records are accurate and our students are supported each day. We are excited to have her join our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our Cub Family.

Please join us in giving Ms. Jackson a warm Southside welcome in the comments! 🎉🐻

Welcome to The Best Side!

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07/07/2026

📚🐻 Attention, Cub Families! 🐻📚

As we prepare for an amazing school year, please take a moment to review our Southside Middle School Student Expectations. These guidelines help us maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all students.

A few important reminders:
✅ Follow the school dress code.
✅ School ID and the correct grade-level colored lanyard must be worn at all times.
✅ Only clear water bottles are permitted.
✅ Rolling bookbags are not allowed.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every Cub is ready to learn from day one. We appreciate your support in helping our students come to school prepared and ready to succeed!

💙💛 Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Your Best.

07/06/2026

📚✏️ 2026-2027 Southside Middle School Supply Lists Are Here! ✏️📚

It's never too early to start preparing for an amazing school year! Check out our 2026-2027 school supply list and take advantage of summer sales to get a head start on back-to-school shopping.

Please note:
✅ No rolling backpacks
✅ Clear water bottles only (no stainless steel bottles)
✅ Some courses have additional supply requirements, so be sure to review the list carefully.

We can't wait to welcome our Cubs back for another incredible year of learning and success!

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07/06/2026

📣 Southside Middle School Title I Open House is Almost Here! 🐻💙💛

We can't wait to welcome our Cub families for an exciting evening as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year! Join us to meet your teachers, learn important school information, walk your class schedule, shop for SSMS gear, and learn how to get involved with our amazing APT.

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
🕔 5:00 to 6:30 PM

🐻 6th Grade Families
🕔 5:00 to 5:30 PM, Orientation Meeting (Gym)
🕠 5:35 to 6:20 PM, Walk Your Schedule

🐻 7th & 8th Grade Families
🕔 5:15 to 6:00 PM, Walk Your Schedule
🕕 6:00 to 6:30 PM, Orientation Meeting (Gym)

This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered, meet our incredible staff, and get ready for an amazing school year. We look forward to seeing our Cub Family there!

Kona Ice of Georgetown will be on site for purchase!

💙 Together, we'll make this the best year yet!

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290 W. John Paul Jones Road
Effingham, SC
29541

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm