Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 19/20, Issue 3, August 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://www.mcssk12.org/sparkmanhighschool
PSAT
AP fees are due Oct. 1st and can be paid on MySchoolFees.
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
There will be an FCCLA interest meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, during A.O. in room 151. Please see Mrs. Webster or Mrs. Ryans for an A.O. pass.
We will offer an ACT Prep workshop for the September test. These sessions will take place on Sept. 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 11th from 3:30 - 4:45. Cost is $120. Please see Mrs. Johnston in room 405 or Myschoolfees to sign up.
Students interested in joining Sparkman’s Engineering Club, TSA, come to an info meeting Wednesday, August 21, at 8:00 or 3:30 in room 123. If you have questions, see Mrs. Longino.
August 23rd
11:30-2:00
College Visit: Mississippi State University
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 4th
Scholarship and College Advising: Small Group & Individual Sessions for Students & Parents
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
1st, 2nd for students; Small Groups
3rd 12:00 -1:00 (Parent Sessions)
3:00-4:00 (Parent Sessions)
College and Career Center
By Appointment Only. Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 6th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of South Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 19th
How to Use KUDER as a College and Career Tool
Select Classrooms
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
September 24th
Scholarship and College Advising: Small Group & Individual Sessions for Students & Parents
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
3rd 12:00 -1:00 (Parent Sessions)
1:00-2:00 (Student Sessions
4:00-5:00 (Parent Sessions)
College and Career Center
Parents should sign up in advance! Sign up form is coming.
October 17th
1, 2, 4th periods
4-6 p.m. for Parents
FAFSA Day
SHS Library
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
October 18th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: Auburn University
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
October 30th
College Applications Day
1, 2, 4th Periods
All Seniors
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
Step team tryouts will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 3:30 p.m. in gym 2. Please see Mrs. Maxtion for more information.
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