Having fun with rates and unit rates!




Simmons Jazz Band rehearsing for the All-School Jazz Concert Monday night (1/19).





Mrs. Parker's Homeroom wishes you and yours the BEST in 2026! 🎉

Congratulations to this week’s Golden Eagle Athlete of the Week, Will Allen, who was the 138-pound champion in the Brandon Valley Wrestling Tournament! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

We're celebrating National Glazed Donut Day! Students, enjoy a glazed donut for breakfast today at #AberdeenPublicSchools! 💙🍩💛

This quarter, we’re excited to welcome Delainey Falken as our new #AberdeenPublicSchools Communications and Marketing intern!
Delainey is a junior at CHS who is very intrigued in graphic design and media production. She’s excited to learn more about designing posts and coming up with video ideas, and she also hopes to become more confident in her designs and the process.
Welcome, Delainey!
#GoEagles 💙🦅💛
Delainey is a junior at CHS who is very intrigued in graphic design and media production. She’s excited to learn more about designing posts and coming up with video ideas, and she also hopes to become more confident in her designs and the process.
Welcome, Delainey!
#GoEagles 💙🦅💛

Calling all 6th Grade parents! 📣 Join the Simmons Middle School PTA — meeting Monday, Jan 12 at 6:30 PM in the school library. Membership: $10.
Time commitment: one 30‑minute meeting per month.
Be part of the community that supports our kids 🎒💙 — will you join us?
Time commitment: one 30‑minute meeting per month.
Be part of the community that supports our kids 🎒💙 — will you join us?

8th Grade Band members are working on pep band music they will be playing next month at a couple of varsity basketball games.





Congratulations to this week’s Golden Eagle Athlete of the Week, Taryn Hermansen of the CHS Girls Basketball Team!
Here’s what Coach Paiton Burckhard had to say:
“Taryn Hermansen put on an outstanding performance on Saturday afternoon against the Yankton Gazelles. She was nearly unstoppable offensively, knocking down 12 of her 15 shots totaling 25 points. Hermansen also owned the boards with 10 rebounds, showcasing her all-around impact on the game. Beyond the stat line, she sets the tone with her energy, toughness, and composure, leading by example on every possession, practice and team situation. Taryn continues to be a driving force for our team, providing strong leadership both on and off the court and raising the level of play for everyone around her.”
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
Here’s what Coach Paiton Burckhard had to say:
“Taryn Hermansen put on an outstanding performance on Saturday afternoon against the Yankton Gazelles. She was nearly unstoppable offensively, knocking down 12 of her 15 shots totaling 25 points. Hermansen also owned the boards with 10 rebounds, showcasing her all-around impact on the game. Beyond the stat line, she sets the tone with her energy, toughness, and composure, leading by example on every possession, practice and team situation. Taryn continues to be a driving force for our team, providing strong leadership both on and off the court and raising the level of play for everyone around her.”
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

January is cold, but our appreciation for the School Board is on fire! 🔥
From policy puzzles to budget brainteasers, you juggle it all so our schools can thrive. Thank you for the meetings, the minutes, the motions, and the magic that happens because of them. Happy School Board Appreciation Month!

8th grade math welcomed students back to class with a back to school bingo!

Welcome back!! Our January newsletter is ready to view here: https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/engage/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/january-2026

🎄✨ Happy Holidays, Simmons Middle School! ✨🎄
Enjoy a safe and joyful break—we’ll see you back on January 5th, 2026! ❄️🎁
Until then—happy holidays and warm wishes from all of us at SMS! 💙💛🦅

On Tuesday afternoon, Aberdeen Central Show Choir students put on an amazing performance for Simmons Middle School students! 🎶💙💛🎵 Way to go, Golden Eagles! See more pictures here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools










Congratulations to this week’s Golden Eagle Athlete of the Week, Jasmine Maas of the CHS Girls Wrestling Team! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

6th grade Design and Modeling students designed and built sleighs for Mrs. Conklin's elf friends!




Mrs. Trefz's students making Ugly Christmas Sweaters and other Christmas crafts




Our 6th grade students put their teamwork to the test in an escape room challenge! By using strong problem-solving strategies and their language arts skills, students worked together to crack codes and escape before time ran out.







Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!!! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools



Our 6th graders laced up their skates and rolled into break with a whole lot of fun! From spins and smiles to a few wobbly starts, it was the perfect way to celebrate all their hard work and send them off ready for a well-deserved break.







