What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
Monday, August 24-29, 2015
Monday, August 24
- Sparkman JV Football @ James Clemens 7 PM
- Costa Rica Trip Informational meeting- for trip to Costa Rica over spring break, 5 PM or see Mrs. Terry for an information package.
- Spanish Club Informational Meeting- 8AM Room 130
- LAST DAY TO ORDER Long Sleeve Sparkman Shirts(See Below)
Tuesday, August 25
- FCCLA Meeting- 8AM or 3:30 PM
- Madison County BOE Meeting- Regular Session, 5:15 PM Central Office Auditorium
Wednesday, August 26
- History Club Interest Meeting- 3:30 PM Room 127 Room 151
- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria- Show me MONEY! ~ College & scholarships
- LAST DAY TO ORDER Sparkman Fleece Blankets!!(See Below)
Thursday, August 27
- SHS SGA Meeting- 8 AM or 3:35 PM in Choral Room. You may still join for $20 which includes as t-shirt.
- S9 FCA and First Priority will begin meeting Thursday, August 13th @ 7:50 am in the Auditorium. See Coach Campbell for details.
Friday, August 28
- Sparkman Varsity Football @ Scottsboro 7 PM
- Sparkman Volleyball(Varsity)- Juanita Bodie Tournament
- Anime Club- 3:30 PM Room 136M
Saturday, August 29
- Sparkman Volleyball(Varsity)- Juanita Bodie Tournament
August
- August- Crimson Society Applications are due. If you are interested in joining Crimson Society, pick up an application in Ms. Toney’s room 219. You will also need to sign up for an interview time.
- August 31- Sparkman JV Football vs Madison Academy 7 PM at Senator Stadium
September
- September 1- SHS VB at HHS(Schedule Below)
- September 1- Progress Reports
- September 3- SHS VB at Madison Academy(Schedule Below)
- September 3- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- September 4- 1/2 Day for students! Professional Development for Faculty
- September 4- Sparkman Varsity Football @ Gadsden City 7 PM
- September 4- SHS VB at HHS Tournament
- September 5- SHS VB at HHS Tournament
- September 5- SHS PeeWee Cheer Clinic(See Flyer Below for registration)
- September 7- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
- September 8- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- September 8- SHS VB vs Mad Co(Schedule Below)
- September 10- Progress Reports
- September 11- Sparkman Varsity Football vs Bob Jones 7 PM Senator Stadium(Military Appreciation Night)
- September 12- ACT
- September 14- Sparkman JV Football @ Bob Jones 7 PM
- September 14- SHS VB vs Hartselle(Schedule Below)
- September 17- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- September 18- FBLA Meeting- 8 AM Library
- September 18- Sparkman Varsity Football at Huntsville 7 PM
- September 19- Sparkman Arts Festival(See flyer below)
- September 19- SHS VB at Hartselle Invitational(Schedule Below)
- September 21- Balfour Parent Night(See Flyer)
- September 21- Sparkman JV Football vs Huntsville 7 PM Senator Stadium
- September 22-23- Balfour at SHS during lunch
- September 22- National Honor Society Induction 7 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- September 22- SHS VB at Randolph(Schedule Below)
- September 24- SHS VB JV Tournament
- September 24-25- SHS VB at Over the Mountain Tournament Hoover
- September 25- Sparkman Football vs Russellville 7 PM HOMECOMING
- September 26- AP English Prep Session at SHS
- September 28- Sparkman JV Football vs Grissom 7 PM Senator Stadium(HOMECOMING)
- September 28- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- September 29- SHS VB vs Bob Jones at SHS(Schedule Below)
SHS Pee Wee Cheer Clinic
Get Ready for the Sparkman Arts Festival! SEPT 19!
Balfour Parent Night
INOW Parent Portal
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.
SHS Tutoring
M & W – 3:00 -- 4:15 pm
T & Th – 8:00 --8:25 am
Post-Secondary Planning Seminar
University of Alabama College of Engineering Open House
Yale Information Session in Nashville
Monday, August 24, 2015 at 07:00 PM
University School of Nashville
2000 Edgehill Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
More Info: https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/events/?id=153e1f18-2fdf-462e-af85-0698aa734c8e
National College Fair- Birmingham
Sunday, September 13, 2015 BJCC in Birmingham
Info and list of colleges that will be on hand at this link:
https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=AllInterested in Brown, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, or Rice?
More Info: http://exploringeducationalexcellence.org/event_detail.php?id=184
The Smith Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships with August Deadlines
ACT and SAT Information
Important Links!
- Sparkman Seniors...check out this College Application Timeline! It could be helpful. http://collegeapps.about.com/…/a…/tp/12th-grade-timeline.htm
- Using the Common App to apply for college? The Common App Blog has great info for you: http://blog.commonapp.org
- Also here's a link to an informative article about the Common App new essay prompts: http://www.washingtonpost.com/…/common-application-goes-li…/
- Interested in attending a US Service Academy? Nomination Applications and information are available at this site. Deadline is December 4. http://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/academy-nominations
Follow Dr. Clanton on Twitter for latest College and Career Info!
Sparkman Senators Football- Varsity
Sparkman Senators Football- JV/Freshman
Sparkman Swim
Sparkman Volleyball
Volleyball Schedule:
Aug 31: SHS V/JV vs Grissom at SHS
Sept 1: Sparkman V vs Huntsville at Huntsville HS; JV vs James Clemens at Huntsville
Sept 3: Sparkman V vs Madison Academy at Madison Academy; JV vs Hartselle MA
Sept 5: Sparkman V at Huntsville High Tournament; JV at Bob Jones Tournament
Sept 8: Sparkman V vs Madison Co. at SHS; JV vs Buckhorn at SHS
Sept 14: Sparkman V vs Hartselle at Hartselle; JV vs Guntersville at Hartselle
Sept 15: Sparkman V vs Hazel Green at SHS; JV vs New Hope at SHS
Sept 19: Sparkman V at Hartselle Invitational; JV at Huntsville HS Tournament
Sept 22: Sparkman V vs Randolph at Randolph; JV vs Catholic HS at Randolph
Sept 24: Sparkman JV at County Tournament at Madison Co HS
Sept 25-26: Sparkman V at Over the Mountain Tournament at Hoover HS
Sept 29: Sparkman V vs Bob Jones at SHS; JS vs Bob Jones at SHS
Back by popular demand....Sparkman Volleyball is selling the long-sleeve shirts with Sparkman Senators across the back, that were sold last year. Deadline for payment and order is Aug 24. Order form and information in this flyer! Please see a Volleyball player or contact Lynn Mayes mayes.lynn@gmail.com with questions.
Sparkman Wrestling
Sparkman Shopping Bags
- The online Free/Reduced meal application for the 2015-2016 school year is now available on the Madison County Schools web page at: https://mealapps.madison.k12.al.us/lfserver/frapplication. If you feel you qualify, we encourage you to complete the application on line. If you complete an application on line, you will not need to complete a paper application when returning to school this August.
- The 2016 Senator Yearbook is on sale now. The cost is $80. You can order at My School Fees (link on SHS homepage) or in Room 127 before of after school.
- If you took Medical Academy last spring, please pick up your CPR and First Aid cards in room 221.
Please take this Survey for us!
In an effort to improve system practices, the Madison County Board of Education is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7969146 . Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=429804
Pre-order your Sparkman Senators Fleece Blanket $20
Last day to order is August 26!
Contact Sparkman PTO with questions: SparkmanHighPTO@gmail.com
Sparkman Car Window Stickers $2
Join Sparkman PTO
Host receptions and events for SHS and S9
Purchase microwave ovens for S9 students and teachers to use in cafeteria
Supply water and snacks to our Junior Class on ACT day in April
Support SHS and S9 students, clubs, and teachers financially
Christmas and Faculty/Staff Appreciation luncheons
S9 Spirit Items: Package and Individual Prices
S9 Sparkman Spirit Items are available to purchase at the following prices:
Cinch Bag- $6
Sparkman T-shirt- $10
Sparkman Flash Drive- $10
Sparkman Lanyard- $6
Sparkman Flash Drive and Lanyard- $15
You may also rent S9 lockers for $5
Please see Ms. East or Mrs. Holderman in the S9 office to purchase items
#1- ($35) T-shirt, cinch bag, lanyard with flash drive, and locker
#2- ($15) T-shirt and locker
#3- ($15) Lanyard with flash drive and locker
#4- ($12) Cinch bag and locker
INOW
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.