South Central Middle School

Mrs. Mozina’s Phone Call Friday Winners for Sept. 26: all received Trojan Bucks, a prize, and the chance to call home for a GOOD reason.

1st Period - Junior Lopez - nominated by CJ Major for helping find a website for a project, and Mrs. Mo added that he’s always smiling and seems genuinely happy, and keeps up with his work.

2nd Period- Coen Fishbaugh- nominated by Mrs. Mo for keeping up with his assignments and grades, makes good use of his time, and even turns assignments in early.

3rd Period - Marco Larios-Llerenas was nominated by Conner Blankenship for being helpful to him after classes, and helping others pick up things they dropped.

5th Period - Payton Lydy was nominated by Emmalee Hall for being kind and nice to her, she always helps her with her problems, and is a positive friend.

6th Period- Myla Kocher was nominated by Macie Tackett for helping her figure out her homework.

7th Period- Isaac Goodwin was nominated by Aiden Bernard for being kind and being a person he can talk to, and someone who “gets” him.

Also for 7th Period - Brooklyn Williams was nominated by Quinn Shepherd because she always nominates other people and is so kind, and she puts others before herself.

Mrs. Mozina’s Phone Call Friday Winners for 10-3/25:

Corbin Felver- nominated by Jackson Foster for helping him pick up spilled pencil lead on the floor.

Brittney Martin - nominated by Baylee Knecht because she is nice to everyone and brings a smile to her friends’ faces everyday.

Jesslynn Sprague - nominated by Mrs. Mo for being a genuinely happy person, always smiling, seems to be adjusting to school, and produces solid work.

Owen Dann - nominated by Colton Beverage for always being helpful during football practice and weight lifting, is a nice person, and helps him by being a good friend.

Bristol Hauler - nominated by Ella Sweeting for being a helpful friend who is there for her and listens to her.

Azrielle Foster - nominated by Mrs. Mo for keeping up with science assignments, comforting her friends, and volunteers to help in class.

Anneliese Barajas-Larios - nominated by Sophie Perez for helping her with her homework when she didn’t understand it and didn’t know what to do.

Tresha Reese- nominated by Quinn Shepherd because she is so kind, helps her when needed, and lets her know that she is enough.

Raylee Roth - nominated by Aubree Heifner because she makes people feel welcome and she is a nice person.

1 day ago, Alicia McKee

Hardwork and Dedication of the JH Football Team
Our boys have put in hours in the weight room, scorching hot camp days in the summer and film study. This has set them up for success on the field. We break the huddle on "Family" because you always have a family members back and always pick them up when they are down. Coaches are super proud of where we are but the next game is the most important. Whoever wins this upcoming Thursday between us and St. Paul will guarantee themselves at least a share of the conference championship. We would like to see as much support as possible at the game on Thursday! Our last two games of the year are at home. Thank you and Go Trojans!
Scores so far this year:
24-12 Wellington
40-0 Plymouth
34-0 Monroeville
30-0 Crestview
42-22 Mapleton
18-0 Western Reserve
TBD St.Paul
TBD New London

4 days ago, Alicia McKee

After working together to answer questions about our class novel, “Hatchet,” Mrs. Bute’s sixth grade students had a tower building competition. First, teams earned cups by answering questions about the setting of our novel. Then, they had two minutes to build the tallest tower! Many towers tipped over, but we had a blast laughing, strategizing and working together!

4 days ago, Alicia McKee

MS Boys Shine at Western’s Roughrider Invitational!

Big shoutout to Rodrigo Lopez for snagging 3rd place and Christopher Seaman for taking 10th, leading the team to an impressive 2nd place overall finish! 💪🔥

What began as a group of boys who just wanted to run has quickly transformed into a competitive team — and they're only getting stronger. Every single runner has improved, which is incredible for a first-year program.

With the conference title just two weeks away, these boys are proving they’re not just here to participate — they’re here to compete. Let’s keep the momentum going.

Go Trojans! 💛🖤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #TrojanPride

8 days ago, Alicia McKee

A HUGE shoutout to Sun Stone Salon & Spa for their help in recognizing our amazing staff! 🌟

Six of our dedicated teachers and our wonderful school nurse received Certificates of Appreciation for all their hard work, care, and commitment to our students🍎

We are so grateful for this partnership and for a community that values and celebrates the people who make a difference every single day.

#ThankYou #TrojanPride #CommunityStrong

11 days ago, Alicia McKee

Today we held our very first Family Meeting of the year!

Students were introduced to our House/Family System, learned how they can earn Trojan Bucks , and participated in a Sources of Strength lesson focused on the power of connecting with others.

We’re excited to watch our families grow stronger together as we build community, celebrate positive choices, and lift each other up all year long! 💛🖤 #TrojanPride #FamilyStrong #SourcesOfStrength

12 days ago, Alicia McKee

Here are the Phone Call Friday winners from last week that earned Trojan Bucks, a prize, and a chance to call home for a GOOD reason:

Emmalee Hall- nominated by Payton Lydy for being encouraging, uplifting, and “a really nice person to be around and I love to hang out with her”.

Case Codeluppi - nominated by Gage Whitman for letting him borrow a pencil and scissors.

Ellie Valentine - nominated by Greyson Barnard for helping him read music in band and helping him pick up his stuff in the hallway.

Lilly Lukitsh - nominated by Mrs. Mozina for always smiling, being positive and uplifting towards others, and willing to help out.

Myka Kocher - nominated my Macie Tackett for helping her learn how to do the tasks in the office she didn’t know how to do.

Paisley Barnett - nominated by Mrs. Mozina for being kind to others, helpful, participating in class, and always smiling.

Friday, Sept. 19th’s Phone Call Friday winners. Way to GOOOOOOO:

Aiden Rhode- nominated by Tailyn Sage because he brings light to her day and is always kind to her.

Nash Knoll- nominated by Nikki VanBuhler for being a supportive friend , and helpful when it comes to school. She’s also a kind, loyal friend.

Connor Blankenship- nominated by Levi Paynter for sharing his pencils when needed, and for helping people in the hallway pick up something dropped multiple times. He also includes Levi at recess.

Max Bays - nominated by Isaac Lamoreaux for encouraging his teammates on the football team.

Caden Gahring - nominated by Mrs. Mozina for working hard in class, paying attention, and keeping up with his agenda / binder.

Brynlee Bergstedt - nominated by Brooklyn Williams for including people and being nice to everyone.

15 days ago, Alicia McKee

Last Friday Mrs. Mozina’s classes participated in a “Family Fun Friday” by bringing in a sentimental item from home to share with the class. Each student had a chance to show their item, talk about what it was, and what it means to them. By doing this, we learned a lot about each other and what life experiences we’ve been through, some positive and some negative. But we also learned how some have been able to use those experiences to form the person they are today.

In a surprise twist we had Mrs. Mozina share something good with her family during one special class.

18 days ago, Alicia McKee

Trojan Pride was on full display at today’s Middle School Pep Rally! 🎉

We celebrated our amazing teams, got pumped up with some awesome performances from the band, and showed off our school spirit with an exciting Spirit Stick Competition! We also had a visit from the school mascot! Congratulations to the 7th grade who won the competition.

The energy in the gym was electric, and it’s safe to say our students know how to bring the noise and the pride! 💪🔥

#TrojanPride #PepRally #SchoolSpirit

19 days ago, Alicia McKee

South Central Middle School is showing off two different worlds today—the peaceful, laid-back country life and the fast-paced, stylish city life! Whether you’re rocking flannel and boots or suits and shades, today is all about creativity and school spirit.

Don’t forget—students who dress up earn Trojan Bucks just for participating!

Which team are you repping today: Country or City? Drop a comment below! 👇

#TrojanPride #SpiritWeek #CountryVsCity

20 days ago, Alicia McKee

It’s Spirit Week at South Central Middle School! 🎉 Today is Twin Day—The students and staff grabbed a friend (or two!) and dressed alike to show off their school spirit.

Students who participate in spirit days earn Trojan Bucks 💵 that can be used for prizes and rewards. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate, have fun, and rack up those bucks!

It was so much fun to see those twins, triplets, and whole squads of matching outfits today!

21 days ago, Alicia McKee

Happy “High Five” Friday! The Junior High hallway celebrates making it to Friday and launching students into the weekend.. Every Friday morning, our teachers welcome students with a smile, encouragement, and of course—high fives! 🙌

It’s a simple way to start the day, but it makes a big impact. High Five Fridays build positive connections between students and staff, spread joy, and set the tone for a great day of learning.

We love seeing the excitement on our students’ faces as they walk into school knowing their teachers are there to cheer them on. 💛

Here’s to more happy mornings, big smiles, and lots of high fives!

25 days ago, Alicia McKee

At our latest House Competition, we played a hilarious new team-building game that had everyone laughing and cheering! The challenge? Work together to knock the cups off your opponents' head—but here’s the catch: it takes teamwork, quick thinking, and a whole lot of balance to pull it off.

This game wasn’t just about friendly competition—it was about encouragement and bonding. Watching teammates strategize, celebrate big wins, and laugh at near-misses reminded us why building connections is so important.

We can’t wait to bring more games like this to our House Challenges. Congratulations to the Ghost Crab Family who are a part of the Indian Ocean House.

26 days ago, Alicia McKee

The sixth graders in Mrs. Bute’s enjoyed a “book tasting” last Thursday. Our classroom library books were organized by genre and students found three books to read a few pages from and give each a rating. At the end of class, students decided their top choice and found their first novels of the year! If more than one student wanted the same book, they either talked it out and came to a compromise or had rock-paper-scissor match. We all enjoyed the book tasting and look forward to the next one!

27 days ago, Alicia McKee

🌟 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 🌟
This week, our school social worker, Ms. Johnston, and counselor, Mrs. Fishbaugh, joined students at middle school lunches on 9/8 to spread awareness about 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Students were invited to reflect on two important questions:
💬 Who is someone you can talk to when you need a boost or support?
💬 What helps you recharge when you’re feeling overwhelmed?

Together, we’re building a culture of connection, support, and hope. 💙 #SuicidePrevention #988 #YouAreNotAlone #SourcesOfStrength

28 days ago, Alicia McKee

Mrs. Mozina promotes positivity through her “Phone Call Friday” winners. Students are picked by her, or nominated by other students for doing something good. Winners receive Trojan Bucks, a prize, and are allowed to “call home” and share their POSITIVE news with their parents / family during class! This past weeks winners were as follows:

-Baylee Knecht - willing to water plants before school starts
-Carter Burras - had all Science work turned in
- Ava Oulsey - always smiling, engaged and participating in class
-Isaac Lamoreaux - nominated by Max Bays for always being there for him / a great friend
- Greyson Barnard - had all Science work turned in
- Quinn Shepherd- nominated by Brooklynn Williams for complimenting people and offering to help them

29 days ago, Alicia McKee

Check out that score! The 7th and 8th grade football teams shutout Plymouth on Thursday at our FIRST game in the newly renovated Trojan Stadium . The JH Football team continues their winning streak and are UNDEFEATED! Their next game is away at Monroeville on September 10th. Go Trojans!!!

about 1 month ago, Alicia McKee

The sixth graders in Mrs. Bute’s ELA classes participated in a show and tell on Friday. Students brought in various treasures, pictures and memories to share. Pictured are Olivia Bradford and Kasha Schrock. Olivia brought her first place medals earned at a karate competition along with her belt and clothing. Kasha shared her violin and even played it! Mrs. Bute is so proud of the students for having the courage to stand up in front of the class and share something important. Our support chairs really helped us feel brave as well!

about 1 month ago, Alicia McKee

In Mrs. White's 6th-grade science class, students participated in a cup stacking STEM activity. This activity was not only a STEM activity, but it was also a team-building activity. Students were challenged to work together to stack cups using string and a rubber band. These students chose this challenging design and worked as a team to complete this task. I asked these students how they were able to complete this challenging task, and they said, "We made sure that our tower was stable and could stay up, and we did it by communication and teamwork. We built our tower by making a square to stack the cups in a strong foundation, with the bottom cup with two cups, and then stacking them. We learned that you need to work together and that working together is the best way to work. We also learned that if you want to have success, you have to work together."

Left to Right: Josiah Branham, Owen Lyons, Luke Bond, and Chuy Lopez

about 1 month ago, Alicia McKee

Do you remember that time we asked you to save your plastic? Well, we are already working on saving enough plastic for our SECOND bench!! Thank you to Lance and Josh for your assembly skills! Together we can...

about 2 years ago, South Central Local Schools