Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 18/19, Issue 7, August 2018
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
REMINDER TO PARENTS: Progress reports went home on Thursday, August 30th!
Our Medical Academy Interns had a great day on Wednesday with their Hospital Tour! They visited 4 hospitals and 1 Medical Mall.
Sparkman HS Theater
A musical and theatrical revue by our Sparkman Theater students will be presented along with delicious desserts and beverages also provided.
How Much: DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR ($5.00 per person suggested donation)
Proud of Sparkman Senator Miles Tillman in his fundraising effort called Kicking Out Cancer! Read all about it below on WHNT!
Flu Vaccine
Vaccinating Alabama Kids in Schools(VAKS) will be at Sparkman to give the flu vaccine to students with a completed consent form. The consent form were sent home this week and are also available at the link listed below. Please return all forms by September 5th. The Flumist is not available this year. If you have any questions please contact Nurse Roberts at troberts@mcssk.org.
https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=389892&type=d&pREC_ID=900434
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking decals are available to purchase for all Juniors and Seniors for $20. You may pay for your decal using MySchool fees or you can pay with cash or check.
Sophomores may turn in required paperwork and will be placed on the waiting list.
Paperwork you will need to bring:
- a copy of your receipt
- a copy of your Driver’s license
- a copy of your proof of insurance
- a completed parking application
Myschool fees - Please make sure you enter your student’s name in the space when checking out. If you are purchasing decals for more than one student please to complete a separate transaction for each student
https://secure2.myschoolfees.com/guest_home.aspx?sid=261Parking Application-
https://4.files.edl.io/ab3b/07/11/18/205702-dbcb3533-c88f-4ac8-a234-977c40e2cee5.pdf
Decals will be assigned and distributed after the first week of school. Decals cannot be transferred to another student or vehicle.
Remember, you will not be issued a decal if you have any outstanding fees (course fees, textbook fines, etc).
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
Course Fees will be available to pay online from July 25th to August 31st.
Parking Decals will be available to pay online starting July 24th.
Directions for accessing and paying on MySchool Fees:
- Go to https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
- Select “Resources”
- 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. (Do not check use billing information to create a MySchoolFees.com account)
- 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 Senator Yearbook is currently on sale for $70 through the end of September. Books may be purchased at Myschoolfees.com or in Room 127 before or after school. The price will increase to $75 on Oct. 1.
Our Juniors and Seniors had a great time on Thursday at the College and Career Fair hosted at the University of Alabama at Huntsville!
College and Career Center Calendar
September 5 - University of Montevallo - 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 6 - Samford University - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 7 - Middle Tennessee State University - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 10 - University of Alabama at Huntsville and Tuscaloosa - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 11 - Senior Conference - Cafeteria - Seniors will be called during 1st, 2nd and 4th blocks.
September 11 - The University of Chicago - 1:00 pm. to 2:00 pm. - College and Career Center
September 12 - The University of Auburn Montgomery - 11:30 am. to 1:00 pm. - College and Career Center
September 13th - Davidson College of North Carolina - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 14 - College & Scholarship Workshops - Media Center
1st, 2nd and 4th blocks.
September 17 - Troy University - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 18 - University of Alabama at Birmingham - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 20 - College and Scholarship Sessions for Parents and Students - Media Center Conference Room
1st, 2nd, 4th block for students;
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Parents)
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Parents)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Parents)
September 22nd - University of Alabama at Huntsville - 11:30-2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
September 23 - College and Scholarship Seminar - Media Center Conference Room
1st, 2nd, 4th Blocks
Student Appointment Opportunities sent to their Remind Accounts, or they can stop by Room 117
September 24 - Athens State University - 1:00 pm. to 2:00 pm - College and Career Center
September 25th - Birmingham Southern College - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -College and Career Center
October 16th - FASFA Kickoff - Media Center
1st, 2nd, 4th Block for Students
October 16th - University of North Alabama - 3rd Block - College and Career Center
October 18th - College and Scholarship Advising Workshops - College and Career Center
1st, 2nd and 4th blocks by appointment only
October 18th - John Hopkins University - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - College and Career Center
October 22nd - University of Alabama at Huntsville - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
October 23rd - Athens State University - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - College and Career Center
October 23rd - Scholarship and College Seminar - College and Career Center
1st, 2nd, 4th block by appointment only
October 30th - College Applications Day -1st, 2nd, 4th Blocks - Gym II
November 5th - 9:00 a.m. - Meeting with all Early Graduates
*An Early Graduate is any student who plans to graduate in December or any junior who plans to graduate in May. A list will be sent to the teachers.
SHS Library - By appointment only
November 8th - FASFA Day - SHS Library
1, 2, 4th periods
4-6 p.m. for Parents
November 14th - Scholarship Clinic - By appointment only
Designed to assist students in meeting December 1st scholarship deadline.
Essay writing support offered
1st, 2nd, 4th periods
LIBRARY WISHLIST
Thank you to our Sparkman PTO for our treats this week!
Seniors: Greg Machen Photography has mailed out senior portrait appointment cards. You must have your formal photo taken with Greg Machen in order to be placed in the 2019 Senator Yearbook. All senior portraits need to be made by Oct. 18
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
August
August 1 - First Day of School
August 6 - Swim Team Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Media Center
August 8 - Mississippi State College Recruiter 12:30 p.m. in College & Career Center
August 9 - Open House 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
August 9 - Sparkman Band Preview Show at 7:30 p.m.
August 10 - Last Day to make Schedule Requests
August 14 - JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 p.m. in Cafeteria
August 15 - School and Badge Picture Day 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
August 20 - Super Citizen Kickoff 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Gym 1
August 21 - Band Boosters Meeting at 7:00 p.m Cafeteria
August 23 - Medical Academy Intern Parent meeting 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Room 221
August 24 - Football: Sparkman at Athens (Jamboree) at 7:00 P.M.
August 30 - Progress Reports go home
August 30 - Madison County College and Career Fair - UAH
August 31 - Football: Sparkman at Hazel Green High School at 7:00 P.M.
September
September 3 - No School - Labor Day
September 4 - No School - Staff Development Day for teachers
September 7 - Football: Sparkman at Gadsden City High School at 7:00 P.M.
September 11 - JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Cafeteria
September 14 - Football: Sparkman vs. Grissom - Home game at 7:00 P.M.
September 19 - Make Day for School and Badge Picture Day
September 21 - Football: Sparkman at Huntsville High School at 7:00 P.M.
September 28 - Sparkman vs. Buckhorn (Homecoming) 7:00 P.M.
October
October 2 - Pre-ACT for 10th grade
October 2 - WorkKeys for 12th grade
October 2 - E-Learning Day for 11th grade
October 5 - Football: Sparkman at Austin High School at 7:00 P.M.
October 8 - 12: Fall Break
October 12 - Football: Sparkman vs. Bob Jones - Home Game at 7:00 P.M.
October 18 - Report Cards for 1st nine weeks go home
October 19 - Football: Sparkman vs. James Clemens at Madison City Stadium at 7:00 P.M.
October 24 - PSAT - 10th & 11th graders that registered to take
October 26 - Football: Sparkman vs. Florence - Home game at 7:00 P.M.
November
November 12 - Veteran's Day - School Closed
November 13 - Progress Reports go Home
November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break
December
Parents of Sparkman athletes: You have to create an account in DragonFlyMax for your athlete. Please do so as soon as possible.
Sparkman Marching Senators
Sparkman Volleyball
Sparkman Cross Country
The Senators Cross Country team started their season this past Saturday at the Pepsi Challenge in Moulton. Both the Varsity Boys and Girls teams finished in 5th while the Girls Junior Varsity 7th and Boys Junior Varsity 10th. Placing for the team was Freshman Esther Stokes 14th place finish in her Junior Varsity 2 mile event. Congratulations to Senior Jonathan Gubert, Juniors Omar Myers and Olivia Stout and Sophomore Brody Wallace for setting new Personal Records at the 5K distance.
Complete Results:
Varsity Boys –
Omar Myers (Jr) 25
John David Ray (Sr) 38
Adam Thomas (Sr) 44
Austin Al-Dijaili (So) 47
Lee Smira (Sr) 51
Jacob Soler (Jr) 59
Riley Edwards (Sr) 65
Jonathan Gubert (Sr) 69
Cooper Smitherman (So) 88
Isaac Thomas (Jr) 89
Adam Depew (Sr) 98
Brody Wallace (So) 105
Foster Dunn (So) 121
Zachary Kelley (Sr) 130
Kyler Waters (Sr) 136
Jackson Alsup (So) 142
Gilly Ruelas (So) 147
Jacob Hill (Sr) 152
Varsity Girls –
Lauren White (Jr) 31
Elisha Jones (Jr) 33
Caroline Moody (Sr) 35
Maranna Stevens (Jr) 36
Baily Wallace (So) 46
Kaylie Ocampo (Jr) 51
Olivia Stout (Jr) 53
Maria Mastando (Sr) 54
Junior Varsity Boys –
Andrew Hoggard (Fr) 26
Daniel Hovermale (Fr) 47
Josh Comer (Fr) 68
Jacob Davidson (Fr) 80
Wyatt Harris (7th) 110
Gavin Steely (7th) 115
Taylor Guess (Fr) 128
Andrew Purcell (Fr) 131
Craig Kelly (8th) 153
Junior Varsity Girls –
Esther Stokes (Fr) 14
Samantha Menikheim (7th) 26
Afton Hopkins (7th) 35
Sara Al-Dijaili (Fr) 41
Emma Saalwaechter (7th) 82
Robin Key (Fr) 91
Azlyn Miller (Fr) 92
Charoline Boyer (8th) 96
Abby Saalwaechter (8th) 98
The team’s next meet is the Huntsville Panther Prowl on Saturday, September 1st at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market. Come cheer on your running Senators!