Student orientation: Monday August 29th is our student orientation day from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. We ask that students are dropped off at 12:30 and then picked up at 2:30. We have the full two hours planned for the students. Students need to come in dress code for orientation.
Students should bring all their school supplies. Here is the 2022-23 SMCMS school supply list.
During orientation students will receive their lockers, schedules, and meet with their Advisory teacher. For all the new families, advisory is a guidance-based program that meets 4 times a week. Each teacher is assigned a small group of 12-15 students. The weekly schedule includes activities and discussion based on social and emotional lessons, intramural competition, and individual conferences. The goals of this program are to develop an understanding and valuing of self, others, and life experiences, to build relationships and to grow as a faith community.
Scanlan Studios will be taking our school pictures again this year on orientation day. Students need to come in dress code for orientation. About a week after orientation day, you will get a proof and an order form. Pictures are ordered after you’ve seen the proof. If you need two proofs and order forms for separated households, please instruct your child to let the photographer know when the photo is taken. If you don’t like the proof, picture retakes will be held on September 26th.
Parent Middle School information meeting: There will be two opportunities to attend a back-to-school information meeting on Monday August 29th. One at 2:30 pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade parents/guardians and another at 6:00 pm. Both meetings will be held in the SMCMS Commons. Staff will be introduced, we will go over on-to-one iPad program, drop off/pick up procedures for the year, and other school related items.
