Please be advised, the Traditions Complex will be performing road work within the complex Monday, October 7th, Tuesday, October 8th, and Wednesday, October 9th. All transportation students will be picked up and dropped off at the entrance of the complex on New Durham Road. Please arrive to the bus stop at your regularly scheduled bus pickup time. All students will be dropped off in the afternoon at the same bus stop, the entrance of the complex on New Durham Road. The South Plainfield School busses will not be allowed to drive into the complex until Thursday, October 10th. Thank you for your understanding.
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, the students at South Plainfield Middle School completed a “Chalk the Walk” activity! Nearly the entire student body participated in the event where they were encouraged to use chalk to write or draw a positive affirmation on the Lake Street side of the campus sidewalk. The students enjoyed being a potential “light” in someone’s dark day as well as spending a little time outside! Remember we all can use someone to talk to. If that is you, please call or text 988 to contact a counselor immediately 24 hours 7 days a week.
Please be advised, the Traditions Complex will be performing road work within the complex Monday, October 7th, Tuesday, October 8th, and Wednesday, October 9th. All transportation students will be picked up and dropped off at the entrance of the complex on New Durham Road. Please arrive to the bus stop at your regularly scheduled bus pickup time. All students will be dropped off in the afternoon at the same bus stop, the entrance of the complex on New Durham Road. The South Plainfield School busses will not be allowed to drive into the complex until Thursday, October 10th. Thank you for your understanding.
¡Los estudiantes en la clase de español de la Sra. Rendon aprenden sobre cultura, música y danza! (Students in Ms. Rendon's 8th grade Spanish class learn about culture, music and dance!)
In Ms. Calderone’s honors grade 7 science class, students worked with different materials to create a 3D model of an atom. Students constructed their models for an element of their choosing from the periodic table. Group members decided on design and materials together.
Check out students in Ms. White's 8th grade STEM class at South Plainfield Middle School using coding applications to sequence robots in a 21st Century classroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcvXBTRLZTY
South Plainfield Middle School remembered the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, with a courtyard ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of that terrible day. The ceremony was enhanced by the overwhelming turnout of first responders from South Plainfield and local Veterans. The 9/11 monument in the courtyard was the center of the ceremony as students lowered the flags to half-staff and placed wreaths in front of the monument in honor of the victims and heroes lost on that day. Student Council President Jeremiah Saint Louis used the monument bell to ring out alarm code 5-5-5-5 which is used by the FDNY to announce a line of duty death. This was followed by a moment of silence, the playing of Taps by Lucia Matias and Kiarah Duncanson, and a recording of Amazing Grace performed by the FDNY Pipes and Drums. State Senator Patrick Diegnan and Town Councilman Derryk White each addressed the students and guests. The student body is to be commended for their outstanding display of respect and reverence during the entire ceremony. The following students also took part in the assembly:
Monument Flags: Matt Droge and Nick Riccardo, Luke Richkus and Mason Rizk, Joseph Currao and Mason McConville
Wreaths: Mikayla Zampella, Mark McConville, Donte Danise, Alexis Dean, Abigail Fego
National Anthem: Addison Kurzawa, Jayla May, Lianna Canarte, Danielle Richter, Santiago Matias, Blaise Bailes, Jake Butrico
Happy last day of school. Congratulations to the middle school 8th graders and best of luck in high school. A special congratulations to Mr. Whalen, Ms. Holtz, and Ms. Flasser on their retirement. We will miss you.
Last week for the South Plainfield Schools' Day of Service, the South Plainfield Middle School raised over $4,500 for St. Jude's Hospital. Thank you to the students, faculty, families and community members for your support.
South Plainfield Middle School - Day of Service car wash. Stop by to have your car washed by these great kids! $10 #Doing good feels great!
Last week, the Middle School Music Department had their Spring Concert. There were awesome performances from the Jazz Band, the Gems, the Concert Choir, the Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, and the Concert Band. We are proud of the performances of all of our students.
On May 11th, 2024, students from Franklin, Roosevelt, Grant, and South Plainfield Middle School participated in the CJMEA Honors Chorus Festival. The choral students of our district shined and had a wonderful experience rehearsing and performing under two very esteemed conductors. It was a day full of growth for all involved and we are excited to have them bring back their knowledge to our choral ensembles in the district. Thank you to Ms. Vex, Ms. Blair, Ms. Maddolin, and Mrs. Haughwout for your time with the students involved in this program.
Congratulations to the students who attended the Dorney Park Festival on Friday. The students played extremely well and wound up taking away 12 trophies. The Orchestra took 2nd Place in their division with an Excellent Rating. The Gems achieved 1st Place in their division with an Excellent Rating as well. Lilliana Davis won an Outstanding Soloist Award with the Gems. The Concert Choir took 1st Place with a Superior Rating, which is the highest rating that can be achieved. Additionally, Ava Valluzzi won an Outstanding Soloist Award with the choir. The Concert Band won 1st Place in their division with an Excellent Rating. They also won an award for the Outstanding Percussion Section, Finally, the Jazz Band took 1st Place with a Superior Rating. They also won an award for Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Brass Section, and Molly Van Wyk won an award for being an Outstanding Soloist. Additionally, the Jazz Band won an award for the highest scoring instrumental ensemble in the entire festival.
Do you want to see our award-winning groups? We are playing our concert on Thursday evening at the Middle School at 7:00pm.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the Middle School teachers and staff.
A special thank you to the South Plainfield Chick-fil-A for giving each teacher a free meal to enjoy!
On Saturday, March 23rd, CJMEA hosted its annual Honors Band Festival at East Brunswick High School. Students have been working for six weeks on three pieces to be performed. The students in the band have not played together prior to the event. That day, they worked for five hours and then put on an excellent concert.
South Plainfield Middle School was one of 37 Central New Jersey Schools to send students. The Middle School students who participated were: Anvi Dobhal on Flute, Jason Miller on Clarinet, Justin Zubieta on Alto Sax, Apurva Kansara on Trumpet, Molly Van Wyk on Horn, and Nathaniel Rapelye on Percussion. Congrats to all for being great representatives of our school and community.
The South Plainfield Music Department hosted their Second Annual Mega Band Day at the South Plainfield Middle School. This event has all of the band students in the district from fourth through twelfth grade. Overall, there were 318 students. The goal of the day is to foster community between the band students in the different grades. Thank you to our music teachers, Mr. Haughwout from the High School, Mr. Veiss from the Middle School, Mr. Tweed at Grant and Riley Schools, Mr. Reo from Kennedy, Ms. Blair from Franklin, and Mrs. Haughwout from Roosevelt.
Last week, the South Plainfield Middle School took the opportunity to celebrate self love during the week of Valentine’s Day. Miss. Jordan lead the school through a week of activities and events to promote the idea of self-love throughout the school.
The South Plainfield Middle School would like to acknowledge the retirement of our beloved head custodian, Freddy Gapinski. After 12 years, the last two here at SPMS, he has turned in his keys for more relaxing days. The staff and students will really miss you, Mr. Freddy.
The South Plainfield School District has been closely monitoring the weather forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. According to the latest predictions, rain is expected to start this evening, transitioning into snow between 5am-6am. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected until 11 a.m., leading to a total accumulation of 5-8 inches. Unfortunately, this coincides with our morning commute, posing hazardous driving conditions. As a result, the South Plainfield School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Please be advised, all sporting events and practices are being rescheduled, and coaches will be reaching out to individual team members with further updates.
As always, we thank you for the strong partnership between the South Plainfield community and the South Plainfield School District. Stay safe and warm.
Today the South Plainfield staff and students wore red to celebrate National Red Day to show their support for the awareness of heart disease.
