A Tradition of Excellence
South has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong extracurricular program. Additionally, the community participates actively with South to provide an exemplary education for our children. The South Science Olympiad team has participated in the Science Olympiad Competition since it was introduced in the state nineteen years ago, and the South team has qualified for the state competition all nineteen years and for the national competition eighteen years. South also has an excellent math team, and the basketball, cross country, and track teams have qualified for state competitions. South's comprehensive speech and drama program includes opportunities for students to perform in plays and musicals and participate in interscholastic speech competitions. South also has a very active community service group called the "Caring Cardinals." Moreover, the PTA sponsors a Reflections program encouraging our students' writing and fine arts interests.

Before and After South
South students come primarily from three elementary schools, Dryden, Windsor and Westgate. South Middle School graduates attend Township High School District 214's Prospect High School or Rolling Meadows High School.

The middle school philosophy/The middle school curriculum
The middle school philosophy and the academic programs offered at South Middle School are explained in What is a middle school?

A New Facility
District 25 constructed a new South Middle School just south of the old building, and the school family moved into a brand-new facility during the summer of 1997.

After-school program
After-school care for South students is available through the JAZ (Junior Activity Zone) program, which is run by the Arlington Heights Park District.

ISAT Results/School Report Card
For a summary of South Middle School's ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) results, please see ISAT Results/School Report Cards.