SMS Scoop
March 18, 2024
Spring Break
All Scott 2 schools will be on spring break during the week of Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th.
Classes resume on Monday, April 1st.
Builders Club Week
Builders Club week is March 18 - 22.
Here are the themes for each day:
Monday - BBQ dads vs soccer moms
Tuesday - 70s day
Wednesday - USA day
Thursday - silly socks day in support of World Down Syndrome Day
Friday - purple/gold day in support of the SHS Warriors basketball team
Disability Awareness Assemblies
Throughout the morning of Tuesday, March 12th, SMS students participated in grade-level disability awareness assemblies. During each assembly, Ms. Ford introduced her team and talked about the Warrior Buddies program she recently started. Griffin Owens, Cool Ray student, then shared some information about disability awareness. Next, Mrs. Cobbs, eighth grade PE teacher, talked through a presentation about disability awareness and introduced one of her sons, Isaac, who competed with several students and teachers in wheelchair basketball.
The following pictures will give you a glimpse at various aspects of the program that students experienced.
Yearbooks on Sale
SMS yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year are on sale for $17 until April 1st.
You can order a yearbook by visiting https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/82507K or by using a paper order form that is available in the office to pay by cash/check.
Yearbooks will arrive in mid-May.
ILEARN Assessments
Indiana's ILEARN assessment window is Monday, April 15th through Friday, May 10th.
SMS plans to have students complete the assessments on April 16-18, April 22-25, and April 30-May 2.
Please try to avoid student absences/appointments on these ten days.
Spring Sports Season
All spring sports have started practicing.
Competitions start the week after spring break.
Students should listen to the afternoon announcements for information about changes to practice times and events.
Eventlink will still be the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.
If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. King at 812-752-8926 option 2.
Scott 2 Calendar Reminders
The next three images contain reminders about some upcoming calendar events in Scott 2.
Monday, April 8th was changed to an eLearning day. The state created a website with some helpful resources related to the solar eclipse.
Tuesday, May 7th is election day and will be an eLearning day for Scott 2 students.
The 2024-2025 school calendar is also shown below for those of you who prefer to plan ahead.
Technology Reminder
As a reminder, students should only use their school-issued iPad and all of their school accounts for tasks that their teachers assign.
Students should not use their iPad or accounts for chatting via Google docs, searching non-education related terms/phrases, or any other activity that isn't directly related to something that a teacher assigned.
Morning Drop Off
Our morning supervision person arrives at that time.
Reminders for Walkers
Please be careful when crossing the streets, utilize sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and follow the street crossing signs.
Officer Nicholson has met with all students regarding safety at school and throughout the community.
Cafeteria Information
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.
Student Handbook Update
The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some updates for the 2023-2024 school year. The most significant changes took place in the attendance section.
SMS Student Handbook
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 2023-2024 school year.
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