Middle School Performing Arts and Special Programs

Beginning in Middle School students have the option to participate in a number of performing arts opportunities. While all student still participate in school wide assemblies for the monthly Flag Ceremonies, participation in musical productions and concerts are voluntary and vary from student to student depending on his or her interests. Dates of these events are announced well in advance by your child's teacher and most can be found on the school calendar.

Winter Holiday Program

This is a whole school presentation to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Fifth grade students participate as a class however beginning in sixth grade participation depends on whether or not the student is an Eagle Singer or plays a musical instrument.

Middle School Musical

A musical production performed by seventh and eighth grade students. Participation is optional with cast and crew members working together after school for a period of about two months to prepare for the production.

Mardi Gras Celebration

A middle school Fat Tuesday feast is followed by Mardi Gras activities in the middle school building.

Fine Arts Festival

Fine arts displays, creative rhythms, classical strings and piano solos are showcased. Again fifth grade students participate but beginning in sixth grade participation depends on whether or not the student is an Eagle Singer or plays a musical instrument.

Eagle Singers Spring Concert

Students in sixth through eighth grade have the opportunity to participate in the Eagle Singers chorus. This group is a middle school choral group led by Music Specialist, Debbie Davis. The group meets regularly for practice and performs throughout the year culminating in a Spring Concert.

Final Flag Ceremony

Students sing a song from their drama production and the senior class rings out the year with Southfield's longest standing tradition.

Middle School Honors Assembly

Final assembly for recognition and presentation of academic achievement awards to Middle School students.

8th Grade Graduation Dinner

The formal recognition and celebration of graduating senior students.

Middle School Parties and Social Events

In Middle School, students celebrate a few special holiday and school events with parties. Beginning in sixth grade, students have the opportunity to attend Middle School dances both at Southfield and at other Shreveport private schools. The schedule for dances rotates between the different schools with all such events held on Friday evenings between 7p.m. and 9 pm. Dances are chaperoned and only those students currently enrolled in the participating schools are allowed admission. Dates for these events can be found on the school calendar or will be announced well in advance by your child's teacher.

Middle School Dances

• December Holiday (5th and 6th grades only)
• Fat Tuesday Feast
• Cast Parties
• End of Year

There are several special events where room parents' assistance is very much needed. Room mothers should meet with the class and grade level homeroom teachers to plan parties. Parties should be simple and similar to other parties in that grade level. Coordination and cooperation are applauded and encouraged; 'one-upmanship' and excessive elaboration is discouraged. Try to involve as many parents as possible throughout the year. The school strongly discourages room mothers from collecting money from other parents. Parents should be encouraged to contribute time, decorations or refreshments. All parties must be on campus.