Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 19/20, Issue 7, October 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://www.mcssk12.org/sparkmanhighschool
Come out tonight and support your undefeated Sparkman Senators as they take on James Clemens! Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.!
Congratulations to the Lady Senators on a great regular season! The Lady Senators will host the Area 7 Class 7A Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, October 22 at S9. The Cost is $6.00 and matches start at 4:30 p.m.
Madison County students have brought home Federal Impact Aid forms. We receive funds from the federal government based on parents/guardians who work on federal property/federal contracts, live on federal property, or serve in the Armed Forces. Please complete the form even if you think you may not qualify. Thank you.
The deadline to purchase senior ads will be Wednesday, Oct. 23. Full page, half page and quarter page ads are available. For more information, contact yearbook adviser Erin Coggins at ecoggins@madison.k12.al.us.
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
· Go to sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org
· Select “For Parents”
· Select “MySchoolFees”
· Select “Category”
· Pick “Course” and add to Cart (Repeat as needed)
· Once all categories have been selected, hit “Checkout” button and follow instructions for payment
· Click on who will “own Public Fees” and designate if the funds are for the same recipient or several recipients
· If funds are for the same recipient, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name.
· If funds are for several recipients, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name for each category.
· Submit and continue.
· Follow instructions to checkout.
The Sparkman JV Cheerleader Vendor/Craft Fair is scheduled for Nov 9th. Read about the details below.For vendor information contact: shsjvcheerfundraiser@gmail.com
October 24th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of North Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Stop by anytime for a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass
October 25th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: Judson College
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Stop by anytime for a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass
October 28th
10th + 11th Graders--Early College Visit: University of Alabama (AL) Early College
11:30-2:00 p.m.
Stop by anytime for a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass
October 30th
College Applications Day
1, 2, 4th Periods
All Seniors
October 31st
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
November 1
College Visit: Birmingham Southern
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Stop by anytime for a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass
November 6th
9:00 a.m.
Meeting with all Early Graduates
SHS Library
November 13th
8:30 a.m.
ASVAB
SHS Library
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
November 14th
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
October 22nd
11:30-2:00
College Visit: Auburn University-Montgomery
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Stop by anytime for a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass
December 5th
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
Senior Parents and Students,
Wednesday, October 30th, is College Applications Day at Sparkman High School. Students will receive assistance in completing college applications. They will need:
Their Senior Packet
Social Security and Driver’s License Numbers
ACT Scores
Money to order transcripts
More instructions have been placed in the College and Career Google Classroom for seniors.
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
August
August 7 - First Day of School
August 8 - Open House 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
September
September 2 - No School - Labor Day
September 5 - Progress Reports go homeOctober
October 1 - Pre-ACT for 10th graders and WorkKeys for 12th graders
October 1 - E-Learning Day for 11th graders
October 7 - 11 - Fall Break
October 17 - Report Cards go home
November
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 14 - Report Cards go home
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break