Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 19/20, Issue 2, August 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://www.mcssk12.org/sparkmanhighschool
It has been a great start to the school year! The faculty and staff are happy to welcome back our Sparkman Senators!
There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, August 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. for the NEW Sparkman Multiplex! Come out and show your support! The Marching Band will be putting on a preview of their Half-time show!
Congratulations to Mrs. Keller-Mitchell as being selected as Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Heidi Fowler as being selected as Support Person of the Year!
Jeremy Yount was Sparkman’s representative for the HudsonAlpha Biotech Academy: an intensive, four-week active learning experience designed to provide a strong foundation in research lab skills as well as an introduction to the latest discoveries in genetics, genomics and biotechnology. Way to go Jeremy!
Sparkman JROTC will have a Car wash tomorrow, Aug 10th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Kroger located at the corner of Hwy 72 & Jeff Rd. Donations are accepted.
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.
October 17th
1, 2, AO, 4th periods
4-6 p.m. for Parents
FAFSA Day
SHS Library
October 30th
College Applications Day
1, 2, 4th Periods
Gym II
November 6th
9:00 a.m.
Meeting with all Early Graduates
SHS Library
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