Simmons Middle School

Welcome back, students! Today was the first day of school at Aberdeen Public Schools, and we're excited for a great school year! Find more back-to-school photos here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1212014 #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

We had a fantastic first day of school at SMS! We're very excited to see all our kids come back tomorrow! #goeagles

There will be no MS tennis match vs Huron today, due to the heat index.

The soccer match vs Pierre Riggs High School has been postponed (8/22) due to the high heat index. A reschedule date will be announced later.

The middle school tennis match vs Huron has been cancelled (8/22) due to the heat index.

Janey was all smiles at her daughter's open house tonight, thinking back on her time spent at SMS as a former student! It's a Simmons Middle School tradition! #goeagles

We had a great time tonight seeing some more SMS alumni attend our open house with their 6th grader! #goeagles

Jillian had the pleasure to attend our 6th Grade Open House with her mom, Christine; who not only attended Simmons as a student but is now currently a 6th grade teacher! It's a Simmons Middle School tradition! #goeagles

Our SMS tradition is strong in the Gajewski family! Abigail proudly came back to SMS today with her younger sister to help her get acquainted with her schedule and new teachers! #goeagles

Proud dad and SMS alumni, Shaun Opsahl, came today with his daughter to get her schedule and to say hi to some of their favorite teachers! It's a Simmons Middle School tradition! #goeagles

Brent Bonn walked the halls again today with his 8th grade son while reflecting back on his own time spent at Simmons! Thank you for supporting the Aberdeen School District! #goeagles

The freshmen football game vs SF Lincoln will be start at 6:00. This is a time change due to the projected heat index. Game location will be at Holgate Middle School.

Due to the projected heat index on Tuesday (8/22), Girls Soccer will start at 6:00pm and boys soccer at 8:00pm on Golden Eagle Field.

Friday was WEB Orientation Day at Holgate Middle School and Simmons Middle School! Sixth graders got to see their new schools, participate in fun activities, and practice opening their lockers! For more information and photos, visit https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1207859

Our 8th grade WEB leaders spent the morning helping incoming 6th grade students get comfortable in their new school!

Welcome back, teachers! Today we welcomed back our teachers with the school song, a lot of smiles - and plenty of selfies! Visit our website to see more selfies: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/1202733 Or share your own in the comments! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

Welcome, new teachers! Today we held New Teacher Orientation for educators joining our school district. Also today, the Aberdeen Chamber held a new teacher luncheon, where speakers included Lincoln Elementary's own Lauren Wilkinson! Thank you to the Chamber for hosting!

SMS 7th and 8th graders may pick up their schedules and checkout chromebooks on Monday, August 21. Students may also pay the $25 Accidental Damage Protection fee at this time and set up their lockers. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 725-7900.

Simmons 6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Simmons Middle School on Friday, August 18 from 9am-11am. This event is for students only, and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB. 6th Grade Back to School Night is Monday, August 21 from 5:30-6:30pm. Parents and 6th graders are invited to pick up schedules, attend a short meeting in your student’s homeroom, deposit lunch money, and set up lockers. Parents may pay the $25 Accidental Damage Protection fee for chromebooks Monday night, and chromebook checkout for 6th graders will be during class the first week of school.

Band Boot Camp is in full swing this week for new 6th grade band students! Thanks, Mr. Panerio and Mrs. Weischedel!