South County Middle School

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8th Grade Dance - A Night in Paris

It is time to celebrate the end of middle school with dancing, music, snacks, games, and fun!Join us on June 12 from 6pm-8:30pm! Tickets are $10.00. Students must be in good academic standing (All library books returned and no outstanding dues in MSB) in order to buy a ticket.

06/12/2026
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2025-26 School Supply List

At SCMS, we have a schoolwide supplies list. We would appreciate it if all students have the following items: a backpack, notebook paper, pencils, colored pencils, pens, highlighters, a pencil pouch, a 3-ring binder (example, not an endorsement), a 3-subject notebook, glue sticks, dividers, an agenda/calendar, and earbuds/headphones.
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The Mustang Weekly

View the latest "Mustang Weekly". If you would like to view the pictures, click on "View it as a Web page" after the page opens.
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Summer Camps

Registration is currently open for FCPS summer camps, including Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Production Camp for grades 6-11 and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy for grades 7-11.

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End-Of-Year Reflection and Advice Poem Project

July 23, 2025
Welcome to our End of the Year Reflection and Advice Poem Project! Seventh-grade students have crafted insightful and inspiring poems aimed at guiding future Mustangs as they transition to South County Middle School. These heartfelt poems highlight practical advice on thriving in middle school, focusing on key areas such as time management, maintaining strong grades, effective study habits, and organization skills.
We encourage our future 7th graders to embrace these valuable tips and learn from the experiences of their peers. With determination and the right mindset, we believe you can navigate the challenges ahead and achieve a successful year. Join us in celebrating the creativity and wisdom of our students as they share their reflections and encouraging words!

South County Middle School Named a 2023 Purple Star School

November 01, 2023
South County Middle School has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as a 2023 Purple Star School.

The First Weeks of School at SCMS

September 07, 2023
It is an exciting time to be a student or a staff member at South County Middle School! Our faculty and staff have worked tirelessly to create unique experiences for our incoming and returning students. Beautifully designed classrooms, exciting learning experiences, and welcoming administrative team, faculty, and staff.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited several schools, held a meeting of the Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Committee, went to a Football Coaches Showcase, a Charity Chess Event, and more!

Important Update about Drug Use Prevention

Important message from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid on drug use prevention.

FCPS Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference

Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools students won first place awards at the 2026 Virginia Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held recently in Reston.

Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point

Senior to graduate from Mount Vernon High School’s IB career program, says every new school presented new opportunities to embrace.
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