SMS Scoop
April 5, 2021
Have You Moved Recently?
Please call Mrs. Walsh at 812-752-8926 option 1 if you need assistance getting your information updated in Harmony.
ILEARN Assessment April 26th through May 11th
Please be sure that your child attends school regularly during these weeks so they can test with their class rather than in a make-up setting.
Online students will also test during the same window. Mrs. Hammons will be in touch regarding the plan for completing their testing.
SMS Student Council Hosting Spirit Week
Dress up days are as follows:
Monday - Twin Day
Tuesday - Beach Day
Wednesday - PJ/Onesie Day (pay $1 to participate; all money goes to Riley Children's Hospital)
Thursday - Cowboy Day
Friday - Purple/Gold Day
Reminders about spirit week days: All dress code rules (including footwear) apply.
SMS Yearbooks On Sale Now
The cost is $12 each.
Sales are online only. Please visit www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code 54594G then select your child's grade and homeroom teacher.
Reminder About Online Wednesdays
Classes will be held at SMS every Monday through Friday for the next five weeks.
If you're planning ahead, here's the schedule for online Wednesdays for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year:
April 7th - all face-to-face students in the building
April 14th - all face-to-face students in the building
April 21st - all face-to-face students in the building
April 28th - all face-to-face students in the building
May 5th - all face-to-face students in the building
May 12th - online Wednesday
May 19th - online Wednesday
May 26th - online Wednesday
June 2nd - all face-to-face students in the building
Any changes to this plan will be shared via ParentSquare. If you need assistance with updating or setting up your ParentSquare account, please contact Mrs. Hammons at (812) 752-8926 or khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us.
Bus Card Information
The first card is provided at no cost to the students. Replacement cards will cost $3 each and can be obtained from Ms. Walsh in the SMS office.
Students - Please be responsible for keeping track of your bus card and having it with you on the bus every day.
Parents - If your child rides a bus, please remind him/her to have the bus card readily available each morning.
Science Olympiad Wrap Up
Please see Mrs. Naugle or Ms. Wright if you have questions.
Student Council Meeting
See Mr. or Mrs. Zeigenbein if you have questions.
Academic Super Bowl Practice
Please see Mrs. Cox if you have any questions.
21st Century Scholar Information
It is time for 7th and 8th graders to apply to the 21st Century Scholar program. There are many benefits to this program, such as offering income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana College or University after they graduate high school.
To enroll in the 21st Century Scholars program, you must:
• Be a resident of Indiana as an applicant and as a scholarship recipient (determined by the residency of your parent or legal guardian).
• Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• Be enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at a charter school, freeway school or other Indiana school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Agree to fulfill the 21st Century Scholars Pledge.
• Meet income eligibility requirements.
Throughout high school, students in the program will need to complete various activities each year to help students stay on track for college and career success.
The flyer shown above provides additional information about the 21st Century Program. It is recommended to apply online through their website (directions are on the attached flyer).
If there are any questions, please contact Brennyn Pollert at bpollert@scsd2.k12.in.us
This Week's Events for SMS Athletes
Monday, April 5th -
Track and Field at Henryville
Baseball at Clarksville
Softball at Henryville
Tuesday, April 6th -
Tennis at Seymour
Softball at Silver Creek
Thursday, April 8th -
Golf at Madison
Tennis at Christian Academy of Indiana
Track and Field at Salem
Baseball at Eastern
Softball at New Albany
Athletic schedules are subject to change. Please subscribe to the Eventlink calendars for each sport in order to receive updates.
SMS Is Hiring
We are also hiring one 5.5 hour custodian. It is a temporary position.
In addition, we are hiring three kitchen staff members. These positions are school day hours during the school year.
If you know someone who might be interested in joining our team at SMS, please encourage him/her to complete an online application.
Scott 2's Parent-School Communication Platform
If you haven't accepted your ParentSquare invitation, please do so ASAP.
Contact Mrs. Hammons at 812-752-8926 or khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Check out this link for our breakfast and lunch menus: https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle
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Scottsburg Middle School
Email: khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://sms.scsd2.k12.in.us/
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 752-8926
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS