Upcoming Events

9/2- First Day of School

9/4- What to Expect Night 5:30-7pm

9/15- Summer Reading Logs due to Mrs. Glasgo in the Library by 3pm

9/22- Summer Reading Ice Cream Party #1 (date subject to change)

9/23- Summer Reading Ice Cream Party #2 (date subject to change)

10/15- Reading Tigers (grades 2-3)

10/16- Reading Tigers (grades 4-5)

10/31- Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest

12/2 to 12/9- Winter Book Fair

12/2- Book Fair Lunch Preview Day

12/9- Festive Family Night @5pm (Book Fair, Gingerbread Houses *pre-order*, Hot Chocolate)

2025 Great Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Get ready for some festive fun! South’s beloved pumpkin contest returns this Halloween. All pumpkins must be delivered to the South Library by 8:45 am. Each entry will be assigned a number, and all students, staff, and parents on campus that day will have a chance to vote for their favorites.

Contest Guidelines:

Family Participation Encouraged
Families may work together to carve and/or decorate pumpkins. Please don’t carve more than two days before October 31st to keep pumpkins fresh.
Pumpkin Drop-Off
Drop off pumpkins between 8:00–8:45 am on October 31st only.
Pumpkin Pickup
Please pick up pumpkins by 3:30 pm on October 31st. Any left behind will be composted or shared.

2024 Gingerbread House Decorating

On Family Night during the Winter Wonderland Book Fair in December, South families enjoyed decorating gingerbread houses provided by Kathy's Creative Cakes in San Mateo. With 50 gingerbread houses being decorated, the MPR smelled and looked delicious! Afterward, families enjoyed shopping at the Hicklebee's Book Fair and enjoying cookies and hot chocolate from Bonjour Bakehouse.

Voting Posters Inspire Adult Voters

South School students learned learned about the Constitution and the Electoral College for the November election, and their voting posters were hung at the Hillsborough District Office, Hillsborough Town Hall, Burlingame City Hall, and the Burlingame Public Library. Adults at all these locations were inspired by the messages and artwork of South students.

2024 Great Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

Thank you to all the families who participated and shared their amazing creativity! Although no winners were selected this year due to voting irregularities, we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible display of imagination. A total of 70 pumpkins were brought to the South Library! Check out the nearby photos to see some of the many fantastic entries.

Bouquets to Art Contest

More than 60 South students entered the Bouquets to Art Book Fair Art Contest, and the following students created the favorite floral artwork, earning a $15.00 gift certificate to the spring Hicklebee's Book Fair:

TK-1st (Group A)

Cosette T (2A) , Andrew C (3A), Madeleine W (8A), Serena C (10A), Luke Li (16A), and Yara M(21A)

2nd-3rd (Group B)

Daisy A (1B), Luna L (6B), Evelyn G (7B), Emily K (10B), Arleigh M (17B)

4th-5th (Group C)

Elon R (1C), Zlata P (2C), Dominic M (3C), Elyse L (8C), Saya W (16C

2023 + 2024 Ping Pong Tournaments

The graduating class of 2023 gave South School a wonderful gift—a ping pong table! That year, two ping pong tournaments were held on the new table, one in the fall and one in the spring.

The fall singles competition was won by fourth grader Eliana C (her second win), with third grader Niam D as the runner-up. The doubles champions were fourth graders Aoife K and Sage R.

In the spring, Niam D, then in third grade, won the singles competition, with fourth grader Nolan H as the runner-up. After the singles matches, players from 888 Table Tennis Center put on an exciting ping pong exhibition for South students. Before the tournament, Aoife K’s grandparents also gave a fun and impressive demonstration, showing students just how skilled recreational players can be.

2023 Great Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

Thank you to all the South families who participated in this year’s Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest! Your creativity, imagination, and effort brought so much festive spirit to the South Library. From clever carvings to pop culture-inspired designs, it’s clear that South students and families are not only talented artists, but also totally in tune with today’s trends. Each pumpkin was a work of art, and it was such a joy to watch students, staff, and families admire the display and cast their votes. This annual tradition continues to be a highlight of our fall season. Thanks to your enthusiastic participation and school spirit.

2021 Great Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

Thank you students and parents for sharing your creativity. We had over 70 entries!!