About SMS

SMS Mission

The mission of SMS is to provide our students with meaningful learning experiences in a positive environment that prepares them for future success. 

SMS Vision

Our vision is to strengthen our community one student at a time.

Academic Excellence

SMS offers a well-rounded educational program tailored to meet the diverse needs and goals of its students. The school provides a Gifted Program, along with opportunities for acceleration and remediation based on individual student needs. Teachers use differentiated instruction to support each student's academic growth.

Extracurricular Activities at SMS

Outside of the classroom, SMS actively promotes student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities that foster leadership, creativity, and community engagement. Students can participate in clubs and organizations such as:

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• Jr. Beta Club
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)
• SMS Band of Gold (6th, 7th and 8th)
• SMS Jazz Band
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Journalism Club
• Chess Club
• Step Team
• 4-H Club​

Athletics

Swainsboro Middle School offers  the opportunity to participate and compete in various sports: The school's athletic programs highlight teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, helping to build strong school spirit and a sense of community pride.

• Football
• Football Cheer
• Competition Cheer
• Basketball Cheer
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Tennis,
• Golf
• Wrestling.

Community and Culture

Swainsboro Middle School serves a diverse student body of approximately 643 students in grades 6-8. The school's demographic composition includes 46.1% African American, 38.4% White, 12.2% Hispanic,  2.6% Multiracial and .9% Asian students.