Southmont Schools

09/01/2026

Mounties always cheer for fellow Mounties! ❤️🏐🩶

🏐💙 Staff supporting staff! Our Walnut crew showed up to cheer on our very own Coach Erin Barry as Southmont took on North Montgomery in volleyball! We love supporting one another—on and off the court!

Go, Southmont! ❤️🤍🏐

08/30/2026

For Christian, getting involved at Southmont Junior High was easy. From the classroom to the football field and wrestling mat, he has found a welcoming community and opportunities to challenge himself in ways he didn’t expect.

The activities he loves motivate him to keep his grades on track, while helping him grow as both a student and teammate.

This is Christian’s Southmont Experience.

08/28/2026

Meet the 2026–2027 Youth Civic Engagement Council!

We had our first meeting of the year and are so excited to be back! We’re looking forward to continuing to make a difference and creating a positive change throughout the Montgomery County community.

We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Barton for creating this opportunity for high school students to have a voice, share their ideas, and play an active role in our community. We’re also thankful to the Youth Service Bureau for welcoming us and hosting for our meeting!

08/25/2026

We are grateful for community partners who continue to find meaningful ways to support our students and families. ❤️

Through its Propane with Purpose program, Keystone Cooperative recently donated $7,500 to Southmont Schools to help reduce student lunch debt. Southmont was one of 34 rural school districts to receive support through the program, which turns something as simple as a propane delivery into an opportunity to give back to the communities Keystone serves.

We are incredibly thankful for our partnership with Keystone and for their continued investment in Southmont students. Thank you for making a difference in our schools and our community!

Learn more about Propane with Purpose: https://www.keystonecoop.com/products-services/propane/propane-with-purpose

08/23/2026

The Southmont Experience looks a little different for every student.

When Jordanna T. and her older siblings transitioned from homeschooling to Southmont, their family was looking for a smaller, rural school community where they could thrive. Today, Jordanna is a freshman taking on the challenge of honors classes, finding her place in choir, and growing through meaningful friendships and leadership opportunities.

Hear from Jordanna and her mom about their family's decision to choose Southmont and the experience they've found here. ❤️

08/20/2026

A little midweek breakfast treat at Walnut Elementary School! 🧇

Students celebrated making it halfway through the week with Waffle Wednesday yesterday - complete with whipped cream, because obviously that's the best way to do it!

A pretty sweet way to spend a Wednesday at Walnut!

08/17/2026

Congratulations to our August 2026 Mounties of the Month! These Mounties were honored this last week at the Southmont Board of Trustees meeting. ❤️🩶

Elementary Schools: Mrs. Sharon Barr, Miss Ashley Buening, Miss Essence Dittmer, Mrs. Nicole Hazlett, Mrs. Julie Page, and Mrs. Ramey Pitcock
Southmont Jr. High School: Kinley Pickett & Mr. Jason Wise
Southmont Sr. High School: Lennon Woods & Mrs. Elizabeth Newnum

08/16/2026

Sometimes, finding the right school can change everything.

When 2026 graduate John Smaltz came to Southmont as a sophomore, he was looking for the high school football experience. What he found was a community of teammates, friends and teachers who helped make Southmont feel like home.

Now, John is taking his next step—heading to college and continuing his football career.

Hear John share what made his Southmont experience special. ❤️

08/14/2026

At Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Southmont Schools was proud to recognize our bus drivers for their dedication and years of service to our students and families. 🚌

Thank you to each of these drivers for helping our students start and end their school days safely:

Alison Burris – 1 year
Bradley Dagley – 1 year
Laramie Howard – 1 year
Kristie Rector – 1 year
Michael Weber – 1 year
Roben Epps – 2 years
Nicole Aguiar – 3 years
Chelsa Buis – 3 years
Patricia Linn – 3 years
Ron Thomason – 3 years
Bobbi Harden – 4 years
Leann Day – 5 years
Dan Davis – 6 years
Brian Hester – 7 years
Lisa Guckes – 9 years
Rachel Campbell – 10 years
Kyler Young – 12 years
Joni Jordan – 18 years
Daryl Hutson – 19 years
Larry McMullen – 22 years
Patsy McMullen – 24 years
Melody Davis – 28 years
Lee Ann Hutson – 29 years
Carol Meadows – 29 years as a driver + 11 years working for Southmont Schools
Dallas Meadows – 30 years
Jill Spencer – 33 years
Randy Ray – 39 years
Paul Stewart – 40 years

We’re grateful for the care, commitment and consistency you bring to Southmont Schools each day. Thank you for all you do!