What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
September 11-16, Volume 2017-18, Issue 7
Schools closed September 11 & 12
Sparkman Nine Rev and Run 5K and Car Show
Saturday, September 23
Car Show, 5K Race, One mile Fun Run, Vendors...
Come out and support Sparkman Nine!
Technology Fund Raiser
Sparkman High School Pee-Wee (K-6th) Cheerleading Clinic for girls & boys
Saturday, September 23
9 AM - 12 Noon - lunch provided
More information and registration form
or email: laderholt@madison.k12.al.us
Advanced registration: $30
Day of Clinic: $35
What's Happening September 11-16
- Madison County Schools will be closed Monday Sept 11 due to being under a state of emergency because of the impending tropical storm.
Tuesday, September 12
- Chemistry Club 8-8:30 AM or 3:30-4 PM Chemistry Lab
- Crimson Society 8-8:30 AM or 3:30-4 PM Room 219
- Junior Class Meeting (PSAT) 8:40-9 AM Gym 1
- Sophomore Class Meeting (PSAT) 9:10-9:30 AM Gym 1
- Takedown Club 6:30-8 PM S9 Auditorium
- Band Booster Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM Band Room
- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30-8 PM
- Volleyball: JV & V at Bob Jones
- NHS Meeting 8-8:20 AM or 3:30-4:00 PM Library
Thursday, September 14
- Chemistry Club 8-8:30 AM Chemistry Lab
- Career Blitz 8:30-10 AM Cafeteria (Massa)
- Class Ring Orders during lunch
- Senior Class Meetings (all day)
- Volleyball: JV & V vs Randolph at SHS
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
- Spanish Honor Society Inductions- 6 PM S9 Media Center
Friday, September 15
- Deadline to register for PSAT pay online at my school fees
- Deadline to submit Prom Committee Applications
- FBLA Meeting AO - Room 133/135
- Volleyball: Varsity at Eddie Pruitt Invitational - Hartselle HS
- Football: Varsity vs Bob Jones at Madison City Stadium
Saturday, September 16
- Cross Country: Scottsboro Invitational
- Volleyball: JV at Muscle Shoals Tournament
- Volleyball: Varsity at Eddie Pruitt Invitational - Hartselle HS
- SHS Theatre: Drama & Desserts 6:30 PM Grace UMC on Old Monrovia Rd.
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Spark Industry Robotics
Spark Industry Robotics is selling Collegiate Tumblers for a fundraiser. We also have a Sparkman design. Let us know if you're interested. We're taking orders through Monday, September 11. You can see one of the Robotics kids or Mrs. Quaife or Ms. Simons.
Tumblers are $20. They are 24 oz, double-walled insulated, and dishwasher and microwave safe.
www.gaschoolstore.com
Code 5014048
Upcoming Events
September
- September 18- Sparkman Arts Festival 3:30-4:30 PM Room 132
- September 18- Football: 9th & JV vs Bob Jones at SHS
- September 19- Cross Country: Randolph Invitational
- September 19- Volleyball: JV & V at New Hope
- September 19 & 21- Tennis Tryouts 4-5:30 PM at MMS tennis courts
- September 20- FCCLA meeting Room 151
- September 20- Environmental Club meeting 8-8:30 AM Room 231
- September 21- SHS School & Badge Picture Make-up Day 8:30-10:30 AM
- September 21- SHS SGA 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- September 21- SHS Theatre Night at Mi Casa on Hwy 53
- September 21- Volleyball: JV & J vs Buckhorn, Lee at Buckhorn
- September 22- Programming Club 8-8:30 AM Room 121
- September 22- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT without LATE FEES
- September 22-23- Volleyball: Varsity at Kentucky Challenge Tournament
- September 22- Football: Varsity vs James Clemens at Madison City Stadium
- September 23- Cross Country: Twilight Panther Prowl
- September 23- SHS Pee-Wee Cheerleading Clinic 9 AM - 12 Noon (ages K-6th grade) registration form
- September 23- Sparkman Arts Festival 11 AM- 3 PM info here
- September 23- Sparkman 9 Rev and Run info here
- September 23- Spark Industry Robotics - Electric Car Race
- September 24- Academy Day- for HS students interested in a U.S. Service Academy Appointment - Madison Academy 2-4 PM
- September 26- College Application Prep & Financial Literacy Prep Day for Seniors
- September 27 - FCCLA Meeting Room 151
- September 27- S9 First Priority & FCA "See You at the Pole"
October
- October 2-6- FALL BREAK - No school
- October 6- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT with LATE FEES
- October 10- FASFA 1 for Seniors 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- October 10- FASFA 1 for Parents 5-7 PM Library
- October 11- PSAT
- October 12- Report Cards
- October 13- Senior Class Panoramic Photo 8:30-9 AM Gym 1
- October 20- FBLA Meeting AO
- October 21- JROTC PT/Drill Competition
- October 25- FCCLA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 11:30 AM- 2 PM Outdoor Track (rain date October 26)
- October 27-29- Zombie Double Feature - drama production Cafeteria
- October 28- ACT Test Date
- November 1- College Applications Day 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
- November 1- College Applications Night 5-7 PM
- November 9 - FASFA 2 for Students & Parents
- November 10- Veteran's Day - No school
- November 17- Your Future, Your Career Conference - Calhoun CC
- November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break - No school
December
- December 2- County Wide AP Stats Study Sessions - HGHS
- December 8-9- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - SHS drama
- December 18-Jan 2- Winter Break - No school
Blue Springs Park Rec Basketball
Registration September 30 - October 28
More info coming soon!
Sparkman High School Media Center
HUGE THANKS to everyone who has purchased items from the Library Wish List: Pictured are a few of the books that have arrived! Ms. Hodgens has been busy rearranging books and shelves and culling out very outdated material. Check out her fiction and non-fiction lists and pick a great book to purchase for our library.
Lists at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/…/2XEP5DXDIVM5N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws…
2017-2018 Parking Information
Sparkman Spirit Store
Sparkman All-Sports Pass
Guidance
Sparkman High: Students are assigned to a counselor by the first letter of their last name.
Dedra Muhammad: A - G
Tim Van Dorn: H - O
Crystal Hankey: P - Z
Ninth Grade Counselor: Trina McCulley
2017-18 Sparkman HS Year Books on Sale now!
Cost $75 through August 31st
Pay online using My School Fees.
Sparkman JROTC Booster Club
Sparkman High School Theatre
Support SHS Theatre
Mi Casa on Hwy 53
Sept. 21 5 - 9 PM
Zombie Double Feature
Oct. 27 & 28 at 7:30 PM
& Oct. 29 at 2:30 PM
SHS Cafeteria
Upcoming SHS Theatre Events!
Guidance on SHS Website
Link to Guidance page on SHS Website.
Information for parents of our SHS students, especially our Seniors & Juniors looking towards graduation & colleges.
September 14 - Senior Planning Day
Counselors will be meeting with Seniors to plan post-secondary activities.
Seniors will receive a copy of their transcripts, information on graduation requirements, what they need to be doing insofar as requesting letters of recommendation, applying for scholarships, etc. This meeting will also serve as a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) introduction.
----Important Information----
Application for Free & Reduced Price Meals
Important School Forms at this link
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2017-2018 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2017-18, Issue 7: September 11-16, 2017 (current issue)
Volume 2017-18, Issue 6: September 4-9, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 5: August 28-September 2, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 4: August 21-26, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 3: August 14-19, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 2: August 7-12, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 1: August 1-5, 2017