SMMS Orchestra band members performing on stage

SMMS News

We appreciate our involved parents and community members. We also enjoy broadcasting our latest news and information here on our News page, where we will chronicle school activities and student achievements and publish announcements. We’ll also offer helpful resources and information, so check back often; we’ll update it regularly.

Monthly Newsletter

Please check out this month’s parent newsletter. There are many interesting and exciting things going on at Santa Maria every month.

Eighth Grade Promotion Information

We are looking forward to the 2024–2025 Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony for Santa Maria Middle School. The promotion ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in the SMMS Cafeteria.

Study Hall Time Available

Students may come in the mornings for a quiet space to catch up and get help on work or just read and relax.

Attention Eighth Grade Parents

Registration is now open at Sierra Linda High School. It is highly recommended that you register your eighth grader as soon as possible.

AZELLA Testing

Our English Language Learners will be taking the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment starting on Monday February 10.

Nuestros estudiantes del idioma inglés tomarán la Evaluación de estudiantes del idioma inglés de Arizona a partir del lunes 10 de febrero.

Broken Hearts Formal Dance

SMMS will host it’s annual Broken Hearts Formal Dance on Friday, February 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

SMMS organizará su baile formal anual Broken Hearts el viernes 21 de febrero de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m.

Eighth-Grade Promotion Day and Group Pictures

On Monday, February 24, our eighth-grade students will be taking their class photo, and individual promotion day photos.

El lunes 24 de febrero, nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado se tomarán fotografías de su clase y fotografías individuales del día de promoción.

How to Help Your Child Succeed

Please see this presentation from Curriculum Night for important information on our school's AASA test scores and ways you can help your child improve their reading skills and do well this year.