Our school is helping all students develop the world-class skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by:

• Engaging our students in critical thinking skills through innovative learning opportunities

• Encouraging students to create, design, and implement new ideas

• Challenging our students to set goals and follow through with action planning

• Focusing on rigorous teaching and learning opportunities in all areas of the curriculum

An Arts Infused middle school, many of our students take advantage of our Fine Arts and Technology Academy that includes opportunities in creative writing, dance, instrumental music (band, guitar, orchestra, and piano), media arts, photography, technology, theatre arts, visual arts, and vocal music. Southside Middle School emphasizes cross-curricular collaboration with the goal of providing our students with a rich, diverse educational experience. We also have numerous extracurricular opportunities for students to further explore their academic and personal interests.  Our athletics program is an integral part of our school where students learn the value of teamwork, goal setting, and perseverance. It is our mission to prepare our students to be successful both in and out of the classroom by providing them with solid academic experiences and diverse learning opportunities in an environment which focuses on having all students become creative thinkers who are prepared to compete in a global society. 

Our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses include design and modeling, medical detectives, and robotics. Our PLTW courses provide our students with the opportunity to explore possible careers in science, engineering, and technology. All of our students are afforded the opportunity to be creative, innovative, and enhance their interpersonal skills. 

Southside Middle School continues to lead the way in innovation by providing our students the opportunity to utilize technology both in class and at home through our one to one technology initiative. Our school is in the fourth year of Chromebook integration which provides our students with unique opportunities across the curriculum. Additionally, our school is AdvancED STEM certified. 

“Cultivating Today’s Learners to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders!” is the mission of Southside Middle School. As we move forward, our goal is to provide our students with a strong foundation that will pave the way for continued success in our global society.