Congratulations to all our students who were selected as students of the month for March!



It's National High Five Day! 🫸🏻🫷🏻 #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

Taryn Hermansen improved her shot put record at the Corn Palace Relays with a throw of 46'8.5". Taryn ranks first in SD with that mark! Congratulations Taryn!

Aberdeen Central golfer, Olivia Braun set a course record in Harrisburg to kick off the 2026 season. Olivia shot a 65 to lead the Golden Eagles to a team championship. Congratulations to the girls golf team!

Seventh grade students have been actively engaged in creating “America 250” posters in preparation for America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration. In addition, they marked the completion of the first week of state testing with a celebratory soda bar.




SMS Youth Power makes a donation of 16 tied fleece blankets to the Avera Cancer Institute

Spread the word: We’re hiring!
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children!
Current openings at #AberdeenPublicSchools include:
• Middle School Math Teacher
• SPED Preschool Teacher
• SPED School Counselor
• SPED Enrich Teacher
• SPED Educational Assistant
• And more!
Learn more and apply now: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/employment
#GoEagles 💙🦅💛
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children!
Current openings at #AberdeenPublicSchools include:
• Middle School Math Teacher
• SPED Preschool Teacher
• SPED School Counselor
• SPED Enrich Teacher
• SPED Educational Assistant
• And more!
Learn more and apply now: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/employment
#GoEagles 💙🦅💛

The Golden Eagle spring athletic programs are very active the next 10 days! There have been some adjustments in the schedule to take advantage of forecasted nice weather days.. Go Eagles!

Congratulations to this week’s Golden Eagle Athlete of the Week, Taryn Hermansen, who had a throw of 45’ in shot put and is number one in South Dakota and number 21 in the USA! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

📚 Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair this week!!
Come stock up on some great reads for summer and double your books for the same price! The fair will be open for purchases before and after school all week, so be sure to stop in and check it out! 📖
Come stock up on some great reads for summer and double your books for the same price! The fair will be open for purchases before and after school all week, so be sure to stop in and check it out! 📖

SMS Parents: Our last social of the year is next Friday, April 17 from 3:15-5:00. We could use donations of approx. 16 oz bottles of soda or sports drink. These can be dropped off at the office between 7:30-4:00 any day next week. If you would be interested in helping with concessions, please contact Dr. Murley.

**Date Change** Due to a scheduling conflict, our next SMS PTA meeting will be Monday, April 20 at 6:30pm in the SMS Library. We are in need of parents of current 6th graders to join our PTA. Please consider joining us for this brief meeting!!

We have extended the deadline to order a yearbook until April 10th! All yearbooks must be pre-ordered, we will NOT have any extra copies for sale in May. Follow the link below or scan the QR code in the flyer.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07692350
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07692350

Students in Leidholt's homeroom this morning enjoyed playing Quick Draw. The kids had some fun and laughs before they begin State Testing this week! 🌸




Youth Power students donated much needed supplies to the Humane Society!

It's National Assistant Principals Week! We're grateful for our wonderful assistant principals at #AberdeenPublicSchools. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and families! 💙🦅💛 #GoEagles

Let's celebrate International Carrot Day! 🥕 Enjoy carrots at lunch today at #AberdeenPublicSchools! #GoEagles💙🦅💛

Huge shoutout to Godfather’s Pizza for their incredible support of our March Attendance Challenge! 🍕Because of their generosity, 10 lucky students at each lunch enjoyed pizza today, and every student with perfect attendance in March received a coupon as well! Showing up to school matters, and we’re so grateful for community partners who help us celebrate our students in such a fun (and delicious) way! 🙌



Click the link below to view our April newsletter!
https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/engage/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/april-2026
https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/engage/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/april-2026

It's National Hot Chicken Day - grab a spicy chicken sandwich for lunch today at #AberdeenPublicSchools! 💙💛

