South Middle School

South is a wonderful school, I would take it over any one of the charter schools or Catholic schools...not to mention the rest of the district
--Submitted by a parent

I think SMS is a fantastic learning invironment and the staff is excellent! Where there is a problem it is addressed in a very acceptable manner. I think every child should have the experience of being in a learning facility as careing and accepting as South is. If you are looking for a great school and an awesome administration.... consider the looking over! go check out the school you will like the feeling you get when you walk thru the doors!

I have no idea what the problem is with the water pressure was just in the building and it is fine!! Further more the administration is great and do there best not to allow the kids to fall through the cracks. Other middle school should follow souths example in there disipline and conduct procedures. As for the tennis courts it was built by abond that was aproved by the citizens of nampa. South always has students accedemics at the top of the list.
--Submitted by a parent

The administration is very 'old' school in their dealings with kids and management styles. It's no wonder they only have a 4 out of 10 on the ratings. Its time to get them out and get some new administrators that understand the modern-day issues kids are currently facing. Teacheres for the most part are good, especially when there is parent involvement. If your kid goes to this school, make sure you stay involved and don't let your child fall trhough the cracks.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at SMS and I very much enjoy what the school has to offer. The teachers are great and very experienced, so you know whatever you're learning is probably correct. I also feel safe there; the dean and principal make the school a very comfortable environment to learn and not worry about any sorts of dangers. They have a plan for absolutely everything there, from tragedies to academics, from academics to sports. I feel comfortable at South and I am very pleased with how much I've learned. Another quick note, the dean does a very good job with discipline. The school is not afraid to suspend students if something has gone on.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is awful! My child just found out that South Middle School does not recognize Honor Roll status throughout the year.At the end of the year,one time, names are put into the newspaper. Sports proficiency is awarded throughout the year with award ceremonies. Where does that signal that the priority is. Communication is lacking as well. Half of the bathrooms have miniscule water pressue as well-don't count on being able to wash your hands after using the restrooms. We asked to have this addressed, and it wasn't. If you read the paper, you will see that South is building new tennis courts at this moment. Once again,academics is not at the top of the list.
--Submitted by a parent

I dislike most of the teachers some of them are jerks and make students cry and I think south should get more sports privlages like baseball, martial arts and sports that have great intrest. Also south should get to be in a program with 4-H because my daughter and a lot of her friends would be greatly interested in that.
--Submitted by a parent

I like the school and the staff a few of the teachers are not what i think meets expectations and they need to inform parents when there are are problems or changes with the child and his/her behavior or education.
--Submitted by a parent

I worked here and was deeply disappointed in the racism against students as well as the utter lack of assistance for struggling students or those in crisis.

I am a happy student at South. The teachers are nice and they have cool classes. However if you take orchestra or Choir or band you do not get to take P.E. or Computers. you also waste a whole period with advisory where you could be doing P.E. or Computers.
--Submitted by a student