Our middle school students continue to impress us with their dedication and talent! Working collaboratively and taking the lead on this vision, students created a beautiful mural that will brighten our school for years to come.

Our students continue to amaze us with their creativity and ability to make our school a welcoming and inspiring place for everyone. Thank you to our student artists- Savannah Makely, Rayna Turk, Melissa Gunning, Eve Jean-Peirre, Madison Sanchez, Mya Cabrera- and to Mrs. Santana for helping bring this project to life!

3 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Middle school students participated in Day of Service on Friday, May 29th. We had such a successful day at the car wash with students and staff going to work to support Hope for Paws Humane Society. Included some fun fundraisers as well, our volleyball tournament and color run were exciting events for our kids to raise money as well.

Thank you so much to the South Plainfield Community for supporting our efforts, visiting our carwash, and donating so many needed pet supplies. Final count is not in, but we raised over $4000 for the shelter! Amazing day all around.

4 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Day of Service is tomorrow! Stop by the Middle School for a car wash to support Hope for Paws Humane Society!
6 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Highlight: Girls in STEM

Teaching girls about STEM in middle school provides an opportunity to help build confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills at an early age. Middle school is often the time when students begin deciding what subjects they enjoy and what careers they may want in the future. Encouraging students to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math projects shows them that they belong in these fields and can succeed in them! 

Recently, STEM club members explored the concept of hydraulics and built a bridge prototype. Two students, Nadia and Naila Quow, showed great curiosity and enthusiasm while learning about how hydraulics work. Their 8th Grade STEM teacher, Mrs. White, provided additional materials and encouraged them to expand their ideas by designing machines that used hydraulic systems. After individually researching and brainstorming, Naila created a crane capable of lifting heavy metal objects, and Nadia designed a claw machine used to retrieve prizes. Both projects successfully demonstrated the students’ understanding and application of hydraulic principles as well as critical thinking skills that are valuable in any career path. So proud of these girls and their BRIGHT future!

8 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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As Memorial Day approaches, our middle school community came together to create a Poppy Field in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Each poppy was designed by students, writing messages of gratitude and remembrance on the back of their flowers. These poppies serve as a powerful reminder of the courage, service, and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers. We hope you are able to stop by the middle school to see this community project this weekend.
11 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Come join us for Day of Service at SOUTH PLAINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Go to https://south-plainfield-middle-school-pt0sales-page.square.site/ to reserve your spot in line at our annual car wash!

14 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Great season, girls! So proud of our middle school teams!

18 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Another fantastic night for the Middle School Music Program!
20 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Congratulations to last week's SPMS Tiger Buck Winners!

22 days ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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As part of our Day of Service goal, South Plainfield Middle School will be collecting pet supplies for the homeless animals at the humane society. Please drop your donations off at the middle school or your child's home school now through May 29th! Thank you for your kindness and support!!

about 1 month ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Hello South Plainfield Community- We are excited to come together in support of a cause that is truly close to the hearts of many of our students, staff, and families- Hope for Paws (formerly Plainfield Area Humane Society).

As part of our District-Wide Day of Service, South Plainfield Middle School is selling commemorative t-shirts, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Humane Society! This is a wonderful way to make a meaningful impact while also showing our school spirit and pride in helping others.

By purchasing a shirt, you will not only be contributing to the care and support of animals in need, but will also be able to proudly wear it on our Day of Service as a symbol of compassion and community.

This sale is not limited to our students. We encourage parents, siblings, and members of the community to join in! Community members can collect their shirt at SPMS or your home school on our Day of Service.

Our selling window is short. Orders are accepted through May 8th, but the impact lasts much longer. Think of it as a limited time offer with unlimited good karma. 

 🐾 SPMS Day of Service Shirts 🐾

 

about 1 month ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Check out this week's SPMS Tiger Buck Winners. Great job, students!!
about 1 month ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Last Friday, The SPMS Band, Chorus, and Orchestra performed at a sold-out Somerset Patriots Game. In attendance were 450 friends and family at the game. We are proud of the performances of our students!
about 1 month ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Students in Mrs. Malta's 8th grade math class use a hands-on, minds-on approach to the Pythagorean Theorem. Assembling 3- piece mini puzzles of right triangles, they practiced finding the missing side length using the matching equation. Math is so much fun!
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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For March Mindfulness, our middle school students participated in board games, Jenga, and yoga during lunches! This was a nice way to escape the busy cafeteria while we waited for warmer weather and outdoor space.

2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Shaan Ganapathy represented South Plainfield Middle School at the New Jersey State Chess Championship this past weekend. He participated in the Grade 6–9 Junior High section, competing in five rounds and his current USCF rating is at 875. Way to go, Shaan! We are so proud of his effort, focus, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament!
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Congratulations to this week's Tiger Buck Winners! Keeping up the acts of kindness at SPMS!!
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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Ms. Di Bella's 7th grade ELA class participated in a mock trial. As a class, they read and annotated the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. In the story, the narrator commits a crime. The students chose to be part of either the defense or the prosecution and prepared a presentation using text evidence to support their claims and overall argument. The students' goal was to successfully argue and ultimately persuade the jury (made of teachers) in their favor!
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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To celebrate Women's History Month at SPMS, Mrs. Santana and her art club students created a beautiful bulletin board to represent and honor the many women in our lives.
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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On Saturday, March 21, Six South Plainfield Middle School Students were selected and performed with the CJMEA Honors Band. They performed at Monroe High School with 200 of the best music students from 41 middle schools in Central New Jersey.
2 months ago, Shanti Kantha-Murray
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