Southport Middle School’s sixth grade students enjoyed an engaging, positive, and busy day at our annual Sixth Grade Student Retreat. This year’s theme was respect. To begin the day, students met in the gym to give each other positive affirmations in an unusual game of “musical” chairs. They were then split into small groups with adult team leaders and sent out to participate in various team building activities throughout the day to play games and take part in small group discussions. In their groups, they wrote motivational letters to their future selves, which will be returned to each student later … Read More

Once a month, each of the grade level teams at Southport Middle School selects a special service project that benefits the community as students learn about the importance of volunteerism. Most recently, the seventh grade Panthers’ service projects had students learning about the basics of gardening and they spent the day beautifying the school campus by pulling weeds and planting new shrubs. The eighth grade Gators collected items and provided backpacks for the homeless that included non-perishable foods and other necessities like blankets, clothing, and various utensils. They were donated to local shelters and churches in the area and distributed … Read More

Southport Middle School eighth grade students participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, an assessment also known as NAEP or The Nation’s Report Card. According to NAEP, the results of the assessment are a way to show what students nationwide know and can do in different subjects. The results provide educators, policymakers, elected officials and parents across the country with invaluable information regarding what students their age are learning. The students who completed the science portion of the NAEP test were especially engaged and enjoyed the interactivity of the assessment experience. Henry King and Khamani Wright liked the hands-on … Read More

Students at Southport Middle School celebrated World Kindness Day all week long. The National Junior Honor Society started each day with kindness quotes on the morning news show. They passed around kindness bracelets that included random acts of kindness. They also handed out kind cheerful notes to teachers and students throughout the week. To help celebrate World Kindness Day, students in Mrs. Dudash’s class painted rocks from the Smokey Mountains for fellow students to find and enjoy. Southport students believe that there is nothing better than getting random kind messages and the simple act of finding rocks make people smile … Read More

On Friday, May 1st, Southport Middle School Drama hosted their Musical Theatre Class’ spring musical presentation of Finding Nemo KIDS. In cooperation with Port St. Lucie High School Drama, student thespians from the high school level had the opportunity to visit Southport and student-direct and choreograph our 30-minute musical production inspired by the hit Disney/Pixar movie. The audience was delighted as we joined Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and a cast of other memorable characters as they sang and danced through the Australian seas, featuring amazing musical numbers such as Fish Are Friends, Just Keep Swimming, and Go With The Flow. SPMS Drama would … Read More

Southport Middle School promoted the love of reading with an incentive to win an Amazon Kindle.  During April, School Library Month, students were registered to win a Kindle when they checked out a book.  Pictured, from left, are Anita Mattia, winning student Ryan Zelaya and media specialist Angela Mas as he picked up his prize!

In the 9th annual Project Citizen District Showcase, Southport Middle School students Johnathan Almeida, Abigail Ward, and Makenzie Fairchild presented their project entitled “The Overuse of Plastics in St. Lucie County” which created public policy on reducing plastic usage. The students worked hard for weeks after school to create and implement an action plan.  For their presentation, they explained how they would carry out their plan. Project Citizen is a county-wide initiative that helps to deepen students’ understanding of their Civics content. It teaches seventh grade students about legislation and promotes responsible participation in local and state government.

Southport Middle School proudly hosted our annual Spring musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr., from February 26 to February 28. Families, friends, and faculty enjoyed a trip down the rabbit hole where we got to meet the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, the Queen of Hearts, and a myriad of other unique and eccentric characters. This amazing production showcases how the arts in our schools connects us all as current Southport students; Port St. Lucie High School students were given leadership opportunities to choreograph, paint, and create this fantastic world, while Morningside Elementary was able to host a field trip for future Southport … Read More

The Performing Arts Department of Southport Middle School presented the Broadway Junior musical, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” in four fantastic shows. This “tale as old as time” was filled with spectacular costumes, beautiful artwork, props, familiar songs, and dance. The cast and crew of over 75 students rehearsed for weeks to prepare. Pictured here are the students who played a part in the production. Many thanks to the additional students, volunteer crew of administrators, teachers, parents and high school students who made the show possible.

Southport Middle School Media Center is making good use of the generous donation of personal protection items from United Way of St. Lucie County. Our school recently received over 200 canisters of Lysol Wipes, as well as signage for social distancing and hand washing for participating in their Tools for Schools program. Our staff and students send their thanks for these essential supplies.

Southport Middle School students develop skills necessary to measure their own fitness and physical activity during PE class. As students maintain regular participation in physical activity, they analyze and evaluate their level of involvement in physical activity. Our coaches prepare and motivate students to engage in physical activity outside of school and throughout life. They also provide opportunities for students to develop healthy habits while gaining an appreciation for its importance throughout life. Students concentrate on 5 basic components of physical fitness: Cardiovascular endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Body composition Flexibility Coaches emphasize the short term and long term benefits: … Read More

Southport Middle School students have numerous before and after-school clubs to choose from. The PEARLS Club, Positive Enthusiastic Awesome Regal Ladies Society, is just one club that Southport teachers have been sponsoring for our girls to take part in. The PEARLS focus is for the girls to be part of a united group and become a positive influence in our community. They meet once a week and sponsor a number of activities. Most recently, the girls met with club leaders, Ms. Caissy, Mrs. Digiacomo, and Mrs. Pritchard at the Fort Pierce Causeway for their second beach cleanup of the year. … Read More

Southport Middle School (SPMS) recently buzzed with an incredible surge of school spirit as it celebrated a multi-faceted Homecoming week. This wasn’t just your average celebration; the school integrated Literacy Week and various Student Council initiatives into the festivities, ensuring that academic engagement and school pride went hand-in-hand. Throughout the week, students participated in a vibrant “spirit week,” dressing up and engaging in themed activities that fostered a strong sense of community and excitement across the campus. One of the biggest highlights of the week was the PBIS Pep Rally. This event served as a high-energy reward for students’ positive behavior, featuring a variety of fun activities … Read More

Southport Middle School celebrated students who did not receive any referrals for the month of August with an exciting Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game! These students enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon cheering for their peers, purchasing snacks and drinks, and watching an intense matchup. The teachers came out strong, with a commanding lead, but the Girls Volleyball Team showed resilience, battling back to claim victory in both games! We also had a COLOR WAR, 6th graders wore Red, 7th graders wore Blue, 8th graders wore Purple, and the Staff wore Yellow!  The sixth graders won the competition with the most student … Read More

Several 8th-grade students from Southport Middle School recently participated in the “8th-Grade Experience” at the St. Lucie Public Schools District Office, an event designed to introduce students to real-world career opportunities.  SPMS was proud to participate in this Classrooms2Careers initiative. During this interactive program, students engaged with professionals from a wide range of industries, including finance, construction, boating, healthcare, and law enforcement. Each station offered hands-on activities that allowed students to explore the skills and tools used in these fields, sparking curiosity and encouraging career awareness. The experience provided valuable insight into diverse occupations, helping students connect classroom learning to … Read More

The Southport Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team attended the State Competition at the University of Central Florida in April of last school year after placing first in the Regional Competition.  As members have graduated on to high school, the coaches are looking for new members for the coming school year.  For more information/application, please contact Chris Cook or Joey Cueto at Southport Middle School.  Pictured here: Front row from left: Titus Sirin, Jean Fede, Quinn Tucker, Oxaqn Fede.  Back Row from left: Hanna Spurr, Alyssa Hoce

The National Junior Honor Society at Southport Middle School is helping the PTO assemble food baskets for the holidays for some Southport families.   Pictured, from left, are Sarah Welker, Kaylee Tolliver, Lucia Cabanela   This is another way that students are learning to care for the needs of the community and make a positive impact when ever possible.

Southport Middle School parents and family members gathered with students to celebrate the formal induction to National Junior Honor Society. Inductees received their membership certificate, card and pin, and recited the membership pledge, led by the current chapter President Nikolas Brooksbank and Vice President Annery Abreu. The ceremony was followed by a lovely luncheon that was enjoyed by everyone. Pictured are the 2015 inductees, graduating NJHS members, along with Guidance Counselor and NJHS Advisor Kristin Alvarez.

For the past 20 years, Southport Middle School has proudly celebrated the kinship and diversity among the school’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students in Mr. Dana S. Hochberg’s class. This year over 40 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade ESOL students participated in the multicultural event and represented over 15 countries. In addition to a delectable multinational feast, students presented individual research-based learning projects involving authentic naval air and vessel hats.  Seventh grader Thekeyah Antiola chose the USS Shenandoah AD-44. Each student also had to type the recipe they shared from their family’s home country.  Moreover, this culminating event … Read More