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Grain Valley South Middle School

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Our Vision

A community where students belong, achieve, and are prepared to contribute and thrive in an evolving world.

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Every Student. Every Day.

A student works with a sewing machine during FACS class. South Middle School’s Mission

Cultivating Academic and Social Leaders to Create Solutions to 21st Century Problems.

 

Alice the Therapy Dog sits in the hall while students greet her. Paws-itive Partnerships: Meet Allice the Therapy Dog 

In partnership with Bright Futures Grain Valley, the Grain Valley Schools Therapy Dog Program provides a grant for a therapy dog to be formally trained and placed at each school. The therapy dog program is designed to support students' emotional, social, and academic well-being by integrating certified therapy dogs into the school environment. 

More about PAWS

A student in safety goggles secures wood to their workbench in industrial tech class. Exploring STEM with PLTW! 

At our middle school, we believe in giving students the tools to wonder, discover, and build the future. That’s why we are proud to offer PLTW Gateway, a premier STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program designed specifically for middle school minds.

PLTW Gateway isn't about memorizing facts from a textbook—it’s about jumping headfirst into hands-on, real-world challenges. Through collaborative, project-based learning, our students don't just learn about science and technology; they step into the shoes of engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers. They learn how to think critically, embrace trial and error, and solve complex problems.

More Information about PLTW

  • A student works with a sewing machine during FACS class. South Middle School’s Mission

    Cultivating Academic and Social Leaders to Create Solutions to 21st Century Problems.

     

  • Alice the Therapy Dog sits in the hall while students greet her. Paws-itive Partnerships: Meet Allice the Therapy Dog 

    In partnership with Bright Futures Grain Valley, the Grain Valley Schools Therapy Dog Program provides a grant for a therapy dog to be formally trained and placed at each school. The therapy dog program is designed to support students' emotional, social, and academic well-being by integrating certified therapy dogs into the school environment. 

    More about PAWS

  • A student in safety goggles secures wood to their workbench in industrial tech class. Exploring STEM with PLTW! 

    At our middle school, we believe in giving students the tools to wonder, discover, and build the future. That’s why we are proud to offer PLTW Gateway, a premier STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program designed specifically for middle school minds.

    PLTW Gateway isn't about memorizing facts from a textbook—it’s about jumping headfirst into hands-on, real-world challenges. Through collaborative, project-based learning, our students don't just learn about science and technology; they step into the shoes of engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers. They learn how to think critically, embrace trial and error, and solve complex problems.

    More Information about PLTW

500

Students Enrolled

14

Clubs & Activities

94%

Of Teachers Hold Advanced Degrees

11:1

Student to Teacher Ratio