What's Happening at SHMS
Weekly Announcements: April 15th
For more important dates, check our school calendar.
For more information about our Sports & Activities, visit our SHMS Athletics page.
Lunch Menu
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. The Autism experience is different for everyone. It is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is often referred to as a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees.
While there is no known single cause for Autism, it is generally accepted that it is caused by differences in brain structure or genetic factors. Early diagnosis and intervention can greatly support an Autistic individual with the resources needed to live fully.
Check out this resource from the Autism Society for more information.
Spring Sports are now open for registration!
Spring sports are open for students to sign up and register. 7th and 8th grade girls boys are eligible to participate in this season. All students must have a sports physical on file with the nurse and must be registered by Wednesday April 17th, 2024 on MyPayments Plus.
Spring sports include:
- Girls and Boys Track & Field
- Boys Tennis
All sports will begin practice on Wednesday, April 17th. An activity bus will be available following after school practices to take athletes home.
Contact Mr. Hullerus with questions.
National Geography Challenge
The National Geography Challenge will take place the Week of April 22nd in the MN Studies, US Studies and Global Studies Classrooms!
This is a new competition that has replaced the National Geographic Bee, and we are excited to participate in this National Competition.
6th Grade students will answer 40 questions in the 5th-6th Grade Competition.
7th and 8th Grade students will answer 50 questions in the 7-9th Grade Competition.
Certificates will be awarded to the students who have the highest 10 scores at each level.
SHMS will be able to combine the top 10 scores to compete at the National Geo Challenge!
If you would like practice Geo questions, videos and other study materials, you may join the Geo Bee Schoology Group by hand-typing this code:
GSK2-Q3WG-HT5PC
RHS Soccer Spring Kickoff: For current 8th grade boys
Attention all 8th grade boys interested in playing soccer at Rosemount High School next fall! We will be hosting our annual Spring Kickoff Meeting at RHS on Monday, April 29th in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 6:30 pm. This meeting is for all student athletes and their parents who are interested in learning more about the RHS boys’ soccer program, hear about the culture we have created within the boys’ soccer program at Rosemount High School, hear from current athletes in our program and learn more about summer playing opportunities, our tryout schedule, and life as a student athlete at RHS!
This will be a chance to meet some of the coaches and ask questions. This will also be a great time to learn how to stay connected to our program and sign up to be a part of our program email list service. Please reach out to coach Farrington (todd.farrington@district196.org) with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th! Go Irish! ☘️
Eastview Competition Cheerleading Tryouts
Eastview Competition Cheerleading Tryouts Coming Soon!!
Are you looking for something to get involved in at Eastview High School? Look no further because Competition Cheerleading is Exciting, Fun, Friendships are made, Compete locally and Nationally, Spread School Spirit, Pep fests, Making Memories, Can be Challenging, Very Rewarding, and much, much more.
Competition Cheerleading at Eastview is what you are looking for.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and No Tumbling required.
We are looking for all current 7th - 11th grade (incoming 8th-12th) participants to try out for the upcoming 2024-25 season
If you just have a little interest, come on by and check it out. You might think you can't do it, but you will be surprised what you can do. Somethin' You're Made For ;)
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
April 18 - Open Gym 7pm @ Eastview High School – South Gym (Optional)
April 23 - Open Gym 7pm @ Eastview High School – South Gym (Optional)
April 28 - Informational Meeting @ Eastview High School 5pm room C-250
Meet the Coaches and learn more about the program
Tryout out dates held at Eastview High School:
May 13 Monday 7pm – 9pm South Gym
May 14 Tuesday 7pm – 9pm South Gym
May 16 Thursday 7pm -9pm Mid/West Commons
May 17 Friday 7pm – 9pm South Gym
**May 21 Tuesday TBD (if needed, depends on number of participants)
7-9pm Wrestling Room
For more information please email: eastviewcheerteam@gmail.com or
Coach Tim - timnav.tn@gmail.com
2024 Mountain Bike Team - 196 MTB Information Night
Parents with students entering 6th through 12th grades for the 2024/2025 school year, come learn about the 196 MTB team and how to join the fastest growing youth sport on two wheels!
When: Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Eagan High School
(Lecture Room C)
4185 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN. 55123
#morekidsonbikes!
Get trained to lifeguard or teach swim lessons!
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Get trained to lifeguard or teach swim lessons! Get a jump on summer and be ready to work at the pool!
Junior Lifeguarding: For 11-14 year olds, understand what it takes to be a lifeguard! See course details.
Lifeguarding plus Waterpark: For ages 15+, earn your Red Cross Lifeguarding certification for pools and water parks! See course details.
Water Safety Aide: For ages 14+, earn valuable skills in preparation of teaching lessons. CPR and First Aid training are included! See course details.
Water Safety Instructor: For ages 16+, participate in training to teach courses all levels of Red Cross swim lessons. See course details.
Other activities you won’t want to miss!
Youth Equestrian Club – Discover the world of riding and caring for horses!
Wed, April 3-24 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex
Global Cuisine – Create cuisines from around the world!
Thursday, March 21 6:00-7:00 p.m. Falcon Ridge Middle School
Birthday Bash – Make homemade versions of foods for birthday parties!
Wednesday, April 24 6:00-7:00 p.m. Falcon Ridge Middle School
Virtual Reality Coding - Design, develop and create 3-D virtual reality environments.
Sat, Apr 6-13 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Online
Advantage ACT Prep Course – Improve your test-taking skills and overall test scores on college entrance exams.
South of the River Powwow: May 4th
The 7th Annual South of the River Powwow will be on Saturday, May 4th.
This is a free event that is open to the public.
Located at Burnsville High School, 600 State Highway 13.
AGENDA:
10:30am
Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Clinic
11:00am
Feast - Wiisinidaa / Wana Wotapi / Let’s Eat!
1:00pm
Grand Entry & Graduation Honoring for Class of 2024
4:00pm
SOTR Royalty Contest (Jr & Sr Brave and Princess) + Outgoing Princess & Brave SOTR Royalty Specials
SHMS Counselor's Corner
6th grade: Sarah Blasing
(952)-423-7603
7th grade: Andrea Larson
(952)-423-7608
8th grade: Jesse Kramer
(952)-423-7602
Mental Health Minute from ACP
Executive Functioning
"Why can't you just stop and think?" How many times have we heard that phrase? The prefrontal cortex (which isn't fully developed until the age of 25!) of your brain is where executive functioning begins. Executive functioning is the cognitive skills that allow a person to make decisions, plan, multitask, focus, use self-control, and remember instructions. People are not born with these skills; they develop with time through practice and modeling (and again, aren't fully developed until their mid-twenties!). When people have difficulty with executive functioning, it can impact their life at home, school, and leisure activities. It is also important to know that deficits in executive functioning can be correlated with symptoms of ADHD.
EmpowerU – Online Class for Life Skills
Hundreds of District 196 students have completed EmpowerU with incredible improvements in confidence, mental health and motivation. This program will help your student learn the skills they need to become more self-directed and motivated in school and life. The program is:
- Easy-to-use/self-paced and online
- Supported by a 1:1 online coach with expertise in student resilience
- Goal driven- 90% of students make progress on goals
- Click here to find out more
The program is FREE with limited seats available. Students will be selected for the program on a first come, first served basis. Please contact your child's school counselor to enroll.
Circle of Support
Free peer support for caregivers of children and young adults with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health diagnoses.
Join us twice a month at 6:30 pm:
In-person - 2nd Wednesday
Dakota Child & Family Clinic 2530 Horizon Drive Burnsville, MN 55337
Online - 4th Wednesday
Email us for the Zoom link: support@dakotachildandfamily.org
Questions? Please email support@dakotachildandfamily.org or call DCFC at 651-209-8640
Por el amor a los nuestros: Aprendamos lo basico sobre nuestra salud mental
Grupo de apoyo, en español.
Estara disponible virtual por zoom. Hablaremos sobre el bienestar mental y las formas en que podemos apoyarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás.
Transforming Families
Transforming Families, along with DCFC, are offering safe and caring support for gender creative kids and their families. All ages welcome.
Everyone is welcome. There is a place for you at Transforming Families. Life is a journey, not a destination. We are all learning.
Questions? Please email info@tffmn.org or call DCFC at 651-209-8640
Dakota Child and Family Clinic
DCFC works within the nurse practitioner framework of patient-centered, high quality, holistic, and culturally inclusive care. Our nurse practitioners focus on helping patients achieve optimum health, however that is defined for the individual. We offer care for children and adults:
- Primary Care
- Medication Management Reproductive Health
- Gender Care
- Behavioral Health Medication Behavioral Health Management Care Coordination
We also contract with other health care providers to offer the following services on-site at our clinic:
- Childrens Dental Care (with Children's Dental Clinic) Vision Care (with Open Cities)
- Adult (16+) Mental Health Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Growing Through Grief
If you have a student who is dealing with the loss of an immediate family member (sibling, parent, grandparent, caregiver) or individual who significantly influenced your student and feel they would benefit from participating in Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief group, we would like to offer your student this grief group opportunity.
Scott Highlands Middle School will be hosting this group again; this year it will be facilitated by Jenny Simmonds, a licensed grief therapist through Park Nicollet. Group sessions will be held during the school day and will run throughout the school year. Our hope is that this group would begin sometime in October. If you are interested in having your student participate, please email your student's school counselor with the name of your student and they will contact you to provide further information.
Every Meal
Healthy eating is so important for students. At Scott Highlands Middle School, we work hard to ensure students receive a free healthy breakfast and lunch each day to support their developing brains and bodies. Research shows that students who eat regular, nutritious meals are more likely to attend school and engage in learning.
We are excited to partner with Every Meal again this year and offer a free weekend food program to all our students. You do not need to qualify or meet criteria to qualify for this free weekend food. You simply need to have students at home who would benefit from extra food.
Free for all families
No qualifications required for enrollment
Students enrolled in the program will receive a 4-5 pound bag of nutritious, nonperishable food each week
Every Meal does not collect information from families; privacy is protected
Families may enroll in the program anytime throughout the school year
Families may choose from a variety of different weekend meal bag options
Please complete the enrollment form using the link below and you will receive your free weekend food. The first delivery will be Friday, September 29th
Additional Community Mental Health Resources
Community Resource Guide Dakota County - this guide includes information on health care, dental, women’s health, food, housing, special needs/disability, and other supports for families
FastTracker MN - a behavioral health search tool that allows you to filter services based on your search criteria, which can include free and sliding fee services available.
Virtual Calming Room - designed to assist in identifying different strategies for managing emotions, this webpage includes links to calming tools and other resources for youth and families
Worried about your student’s OR your own mental health?
Dakota County Crisis Response: Call 952-891-7171
National Crisis Text Line: Text SCHOOL to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
To report an absence, send an email to shms.attendance@district196.org (preferred) or call the 24 hour attendance voicemail number at 952-423-7587. Please provide the following information:
- Student’s Name (please spell the student’s first and last name)
- Grade
- Name of person reporting absence
- Reason for absence
**The direct line to Colleen Pudwill, school nurse, is 952-423-7583
You can also report an absence by filling out this form: Report an Absence
We are a GREAT School because we are:
Respectful
to all people in the building
Responsible
with ourselves and our belongings
Ready to Learn
by being prepared and present in the learning environment
SAINTS deserve a safe, great learning environment!
Safe
Accepting
Inclusive
Nice
Thoughtful
Success
1. SAINTS will not bully others.
2. SAINTS keep their hands and feet to themselves.
3. SAINTS include others.
4. SAINTS care enough to report hurtful behavior to adults at home or school.
Scott Highlands Middle School
Website: https://shms.district196.org/
Location: Scott Highlands Middle School, Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 9524237581
Twitter: @SHMS_Saints