Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 18/19, Issue 5, August 2018
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
Sparkman Medical Academy
Sparkman Photography
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
We want to congratulate teacher, Erin Coggins, on receiving the Alabama History Teacher of the Year award!
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.
Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Juniors and Seniors can apply to become a part of the 2018-2019 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.
If you are interested, apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUK4t6n079mSEtb2Miym5q152Sz3tZGz50TyMd6fNzAagBiA/viewform
College and Career Fair
SHS 11th and 12th graders have the opportunity to ride the bus and attend the UAH College and Career Fair on August 30th. Permission Slips went home on Wednesday, August 15th and must be returned by the 22nd. Additional field trip forms can be found on the SHS web site.
College and Career Center Calendar
August 22 - Mississippi College - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
August 24 - University of South Alabama - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - College and Career Center
August 28 - "The College Circle" - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Media Center
The University of Tennessee
Western Kentucky University
Auburn University
August 30 - College and Career Fair - University of Alabama at Huntsville
September 5 - University of Montevallo - 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 - 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 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. - 5:00 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 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 30th - College Applications Day -1st, 2nd, 4th Blocks - Gym II
LIBRARY WISHLIST
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