South Plainfield Middle School

On Thursday, September 11, 2025 the Middle School acknowledged the 24th anniversary of the terrible events of September 11th, 2001 with a moving ceremony in the courtyard surrounding our September 11th monument. The students were extremely respectful and attentive. The students who participated in the ceremony performed flawlessly. Our Middle School family was impressed and extremely grateful for the tremendous support offered by our many guests including SP School District administrators, Board of Education members, local and state government officials, and various parents and members of the community. We were especially overwhelmed by the many first responders and veterans who attended and repeatedly support our assemblies including 9/11, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day. Thank you, students, for showing these guests what Middle School students are capable of!

Our 8th grade scientists rolled up their sleeves this week for a hands-on Rainbow Lab focused on three key goals:
🔬 Precision Measuring – Students practiced accurately measuring liquids using graduated cylinders.
📏 Following Directions – Careful step-by-step work tested their attention to detail.
🧪 Lab Safety – Goggles & Aprons on and safety skills in action to keep every scientist protected.
From steady hands to sharp eyes, our young scientists showed what it takes to work like real professionals in the lab, great job future chemists! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬
#STEM #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction

To welcome our middle school students back to class, club advisors set up a "photo booth" style greeting. What a great way to make a positive start and create lasting memories for our kids. We have a bunch of rock stars here at SPMS! Shout out to Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. LiVecchi for making this happen!

Awesome start to the school year! So wonderful to see our SPMS students back in the halls and classrooms. We've already witnessed some impressive acts of kindness this first week. Sharing school supplies with classmates and helping to set up games in the courtyard, just a couple examples of how thoughtful our kids are. Congratulations to this week's Tiger Buck Winners!!!

Congratulations to this week's SPMS Tiger Buck winners!

On Friday, May 30th, members of the South Plainfield Middle School Band and Chorus performed at the Somerset Patriots Game. The chorus sang “God Bless America,” and the band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Day of Service CAR WASH is going on now!! Stop by to support Hope4Paws Humane Society and leave with a clean car! No lines at the MIDDLE SCHOOL!!

Day of Service is this Friday! Middle School students will be working hard at the car wash to support Paws of Hope Animal Shelter! Stop by to drop off a donation and leave with clean car!

Ms. Kousoulis’ Math 7 class put their carnival-style probability games to the test, inviting Mr. Oliver’s class to play and help collect real experimental data!

South Plainfield Middle School held their annual Memorial Day Assembly on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 in the Gymnasium. Each year the Middle School pays tribute to the men and women who have given their lives for this great nation. The Band (“American Declaration” and “Ultimate Valor”), Choir (“God Bless America” and “Danny Boy”), and Orchestra (“The Star-Spangled Banner”) performed amazingly, as well as a very moving performance of “Taps” performed by Kiarah Duncanson and Lucia Matias. Seventh Grade students Mark and Mason McConville presented a wreath at center court as a symbol of gratitude from the SPMS Family and a grateful nation for the faithful and honorable service and sacrifice of all who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The Middle School also acknowledged the generosity of Mr. Marc Denton who donated the POW/MIA Flag that flies in front of the Middle School along with the American Flag and the NJ State Flag.

Congratulations to this week's SPMS Tiger Bucks Winners!

For Mental Health Awareness Week, our middle school counselors are working with students on practicing positive mental health strategies and mindfulness. Students participated in mental health trivia at lunch!

Congratulations to the Middle School Music Department who brought home 15 trophies from the Music Showcase Festival on Friday, May 9. There were four other schools who participated, and our music program did really well. The Chorus earned a 3rd place trophy with rating of excellent. Mikayla Scala won an award for outstanding soloist. The orchestra won a 3rd place trophy with an excellent rating. Additionally, Jake Butrico and Riona Jefferson won outstanding soloist awards for the cello. The concert band won a 2nd place finish with a superior rating. Our snare drum section achieved a best section award. The Gems won 1st place with a rating of excellent. Sofia, Vega, John Espin and Jai Sosa won soloist awards during the festival. Finally, the Jazz Band finished in 1st place with a rating of superior. Grant Patterson and Kiarah Duncanson both won outstanding soloist awards. Also, the saxophone section won an outstanding section award. Mr. Veiss, Mrs. Haughwout, and Mrs. Livecchi are extremely proud of the accomplishments of all the students. You can come see our award-winning music program perform at our spring concert on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30pm in our Performing Arts Gymnasium.

Mrs. Guastella and the Middle School Science Club hosted several events to celebrate Earth Month. Students participated in the town cleanup, created up-cycled bird feeders and the first annual "thrift exchange," which was a great success! Thank you, Mrs. Guastella, for going above and beyond with these students and creating lessons of environmental stewardship for our school.

Congratulations to our SPMS Tiger Buck Winners! Wonderful acts of kindness happening at the middle school this week.

Middle school students taking full advantage of our courtyard at lunchtime. The cherry blossoms are in bloom and lawn games are available for play! Loving this springtime weather and taking a "brain break" to have some fun.

The middle school participated in the "Egglympics" battle of the classes to kick off spring break! Students adorned with bunny ears were assigned to teams competed in games like egg relay and grab the Peep. A big shout out to Couch Hamilton, we did not think he would actually agree to wearing the suit, but here he is! Students really appreciated the lighthearted fun. Thanks Coach, for being part of our team!

In this activity, middle school students in Mrs. Haggerty's history class use cookies to create the lunar calendar the Muslims use for their holy month.

Middle school students spent some time during lunch coloring spring eggs and writing down what they are looking forward to. Many responses included "no school," but we will not take offense. We are all ready for SPRING BREAK!!