We appreciate you all and look forward to the coming year.

Scott County District 2 is excited to again partner with Secured Tech Solutions to offer an opt-in accidental damage protection plan for our student iPads. This coverage will protect your student- issued device (does not cover loaners) from incurring repair costs due to accidental damage or theft (with police report). Coverage will begin when purchased and covers devices through July 1, 2023. The cost to enroll is $25 and enrollment is open through August 31, 2022.

To enroll, visit: https://www.securedtechsolutions.com/protection/scd2-22-23/

In an effort to encourage students to start the year with consistent work completion habits, we are planning several activities throughout the building during the afternoon of Friday, August 19th. Options will include dancing, a movie, activities (such as cornhole), games, etc.

In order to be eligible to participate, students must have completed/submitted all assignments in every class from August 9th through August 17th. In addition, they cannot owe a detention or ISS on Friday, August 19th. Students who need to complete work or take care of their disciplinary consequence will spend those two hours in a work room with a teacher.

Scottsburg MS welcomed five teachers to our faculty for the 2022-2023 school year.

Mrs. Kristal Peacock, the teacher for our students with intensive needs, shared this bio:

I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. I moved to Scottsburg when I was 14 years old. I graduated from IU Southeast in 2014 with a Bachelor's of Arts in English Writing.

I enjoy traveling with my family. My two favorite places to go with them are camping in state parks, especially in the fall and to Flagler Beach, FL. It's a small town nestled between St. Augustine and Daytona with wonderful people and great views.

I also like to clean and organize. My favorite part of the process is purging. After, I am always left with the sense of being able to breathe more easily.

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some significant updates for the 2022-2023 school year. The most significant changes took place in the discipline section.

Here are the highlights of three changes that will impact the largest number of students:

• Cell phones are still not allowed to be used during the school day here at SMS. Phones are expected to be turned off and stored in lockers. Students who are carrying a cell phone or using a cell phone during the school day are in violation. The consequences for each situation are outlined in the handbook.

• Second is illegal substances. This year students who have illegal substances and/or paraphernalia (most common examples are vapes, cigarettes, or alcohol) will be recommended for expulsion on the first offense.

• In an attempt to be more aligned with the high school discipline policy, we will be following a progressive discipline approach. This means that when a student commits the same offense multiple times, the discipline will get progressively more serious. Each example is outlined in the doc that is provided by clicking on the picture above or via the link below.

We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to working with our students and their parents throughout the upcoming school year.

If you have not yet completed the process, please do so as soon as possible.

If you need assistance, please call 812-752-8926 or stop by the SMS office. We will be happy to help you.

The health department is located at 1296 N Gardner Street in Scottsburg.

All sports practices have started.

Eventlink is the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.

If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. Manns at 812-752-8926 option 2.

https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.