Palos South Middle School holds classes for the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Palos Community Consolidated School District 118. The 675 students are given the opportunity to participate in a long list of extracurricular activities. From a thriving art and drama program to sports teams and band, students are never short of participation opportunities. Palos South has continually demonstrated high test scores and has won accolades from the Illinois State Board of Education. The principal of Palos South is Christopher Bingen.