The 7th and 8th grade orchestra classes at SMS had high school visitors stop by this week to work on their Grand Finale piece! 🎻 The Fall Orchestra Concert is Monday, October 20th at Central High School starting at 7 PM. 🎶 Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for students, and activity passes are accepted. Hope to see you there!

2 months ago, Miss Stubbe - MS Orchestra
8th Grade Orchestra
7th Grade Orchestra
This week 6th graders in language arts worked in pairs to follow a question trail. They read famous song lyrics and identified figurative language.
2 months ago, Annie Drees
6th grade students work together in language arts to find figurative language.
Students work together in language arts to find figurative language.
Students in language arts work together to find figurative language.
Students work together in language arts to find figurative language.
Students work together in language arts to find figurative language.
Brains in action! 6th graders sharpening their math skills on IXL.
2 months ago, Cody Voegeli
IXL Grind Time
IXL Grind Time
The 6th grade Design and Modeling students were able to go outside and launch their 3D printed versions of their stomp rockets earlier this week!
3 months ago, Mrs. Conklin - PLTW Teacher
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7th grade students break in the new FACS kitchens at Simmons and make some Rice Krispie treats as an intro to foods lab.
3 months ago, Ms. Leitheiser - FACS teacher
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispie treats
Today we celebrate School Custodian Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to Todd and our custodial crew for all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our school running smoothly every day!
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
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This morning, students from Holgate and Simmons Middle Schools participated in the Aberdeen Marching Band Festival! Great job, Golden Eagles! (Thank you to Mr. Panerio for the photos!) #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🎶🦅💛

3 months ago, Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival
Aberdeen Marching Band Festival

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS TENNIS TEAM AND COACHES ON YOUR PERFORMANCE AT THE ESD TENNIS TOURNAMENT!

3 months ago, Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles
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🎉✨Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
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8th Grade
7th Grade
Congratulations to this week’s Golden Eagle Athlete of the Week, Porter Lozenski, who had 101 yards rushing (57 long) and 1 TD! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

3 months ago, Aberdeen School District
Athlete of the Week: Porter Lozenski, week of Sept. 29, 2025
🍂 October is packed with exciting updates at SMS! Take a look at our latest newsletter and see what’s happening this month: https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/engage/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/october-2025
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
October
SMS Youth Power members showed up Saturday afternoon to help the AAHS volunteers tear down the 2nd Paw Sale. Way to go kids!
3 months ago, Annie Stenvig
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Congratulations to all Golden Eagle athletic teams on a successful Homecoming week! Let's have another great week!
Go Eagles!
3 months ago, Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles
Winning (7)
💙💛We have a new SMS homecoming royalty! Congratulations to Mrs. Samson and Mr. Panerio! 👑
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
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Congratulations to Mr. Panerio’s homeroom for their remarkable achievement of winning the Homecoming Parade once again! Their exceptional float was voted the best by our high school athletes. Well done! #4peat #GoldenEagleHomecoming
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
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School spirit was strong this morning at the Simmons Middle School Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally! See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles #GoldenEagleHomecoming #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
3 months ago, Aberdeen School District
SMS Parade
SMS band in the parade
SMS Parade
SMS Parade
SMS student cheering during the parade
CHS cheerleaders at the SMS pep rally
Simmons Elementary students watching the SMS Parade
The Golden Eagle with CHS athletes
CHS athletes at SMS
Mr. Panerio at SMS

Don't forget to send us your photo wearing blue and gold Golden Eagles gear, so we can include it in our homecoming video! 💙🦅💛

Submit them using the QR code or this link: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/forms/photo-submission-form

#GoldenEagleHomecoming #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools

3 months ago, Aberdeen School District
It's Homecoming Week! Show us your Golden Eagle Pride!
👯‍♀️✨Twin Day is a fan favorite during Homecoming Week! Check out these awesome pairs of students and staff showing off their matching outfits! #GoldenEagleHomecoming #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools
3 months ago, Kelsey Scarborough
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Students in Mrs. Trefz's classroom following a recipe to make a tasty snack.
3 months ago, Nicole Trefz
Students in Mrs. Trefz's class are following a recipe and making a tasty snack!
Everyone is taking turns stirring the food.
Happy National Food Service Workers Day! Please help us celebrate our wonderful dining services employees! Thank you for all you do! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙💛
3 months ago, Aberdeen School District
Happy National Food Service Workers Day! Help us celebrate the team of professionals who feed you every day!