What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
October 9-14, Volume 2017-18, Issue 10
Federal Impact Aid Form
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Survey
What's Happening October 9-14
- Happy Columbus Day!
- FCCLA Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts on sale thru Thursday during lunch
- Football: 9th & JV at Huntsville
Tuesday, October 10
- Crimson Society 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 219
- FASFA 1 for Seniors 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Students must sign up!
- FASFA 1 for Parents 5-7 PM Media Center - Sign up to attend!
- Band Booster Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM Band Room
- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30-8 PM Cafeteria
- Volleyball JV & V vs Grissom at SHS
- Swim Team Meet 7:30 PM at A&M
- Dance Team Spirit Night at Shaggys Burgers & Tacos 4-9 PM
- Last day to turn in Homecoming Dance Guest Permission Form
- PSAT
- FCCLA during AO Room 151
- National Honor Society 8 AM or 3:30 PM Library
Thursday, October 12
- Report Cards
- FCCLA meeting 8 AM Room 151
- On Campus during lunch: University of South Alabama
- Volleyball JV & V at Madison Academy
- Cross Country at University of Alabama Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
- Dyslexia Seminar 5:30-7:30 PM Central Office for parents & students 4th grade and up
Friday, October 13
- Senior Class Panoramic Photo 8:30-9 AM Gym 1
- Seniors: Student Career Advising - Sign-Up Only Library
- Tennis Tryouts 4-5 PM Monrovia Middle School tennis courts
- Varsity Football at Hewitt-Trussville
Saturday, October 14
- JROTC Rifle Team - CMP Monthly Watch Rifle Competition - Anniston, AL
- SHS Homecoming Dance (grades 10th -12th) 8 -11 PM Gym 1
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Click HERE for S9 Updates!
Crimson Crier Wreath Sale
This year, the staff is offering the program that allows wreaths to be delivered to out of state homes. Email Mrs. Coggins for information.
Upcoming Events
- October 16- Volleyball Varsity at Randolph
- October 16- Football 9th & JV at Hazel Green
- October 17- Volleyball JV & V vs Athens, Hartselle at SHS
- October 17- Tennis Tryouts 4-5 PM Monrovia Middle School tennis courts
- October 17- Swim Team Meet 7:30 PM at A&M
- October 18- Seniors: Senior Ads - deadline to reserve your space!
- October 20- FBLA Meeting AO
- October 20- Seniors: ASVAB: Sign-Up Only
- October 20- Varsity Football vs Gadsden City (Homecoming)
- October 21- JROTC PT/Drill Competition at SHS
- October 21- JROTC Raider: All Service St. Competition Commando Raider Challenge Hendersonville HS, Lebanon, TN
- October 21- Cross Country: James Clemens Last Chance Invitational
- October 23- Seniors: Student Career Advising - Sign-Up Only Library
- October 24- JROTC Special Olympics
- 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
- October 30-Nov. 3 - Seniors: College Applications Week
- November 1-3 College Applications Days 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
- November 1- College Applications Night 5-7 PM Cafeteria
- November 1- JROTC Blood Drive - Gym 2
- November 1-16- JROTC Canned Food Drive
- November 6-December 6- JROTC Angel Tree Drive
- November 9 - FASFA 2 for Students & Parents
- November 10- Veteran's Day - No school
- November 11- JROTC Veteran's Day Parade - Huntsville
- November 13-14- ASVAB Results
- November 17- Your Future, Your Career Conference - Calhoun CC
- November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break - No school
- November 28- Scholarship Clinic - Signup only
December
- December 1-17- Seniors: Workkeys
- December 2- JROTC Booster Club Flea Market, Craft & Vendor Show
- 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
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
Sparkman JROTC Booster Club
Sparkman High School Theatre
Environmental Club
Piper & Leaf Tea Sale. Teas are $3.00 each.
Items offered: Front Porch Special, Caramel Apple Pie, and SassyFrass Strawberry
See Mrs. Maxtion or any Environmental Club member
S9 SGA
S9GS SGA Members volunteering at House of Harvest Sept. 30
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.
UAH Prospective Student Reception
Blue Springs Park Rec Basketball
Ages 5-14 More info
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Application for Free & Reduced Price Meals
Important School Forms at this link
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2017-2018 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2017-18, Issue 10: October 9-14, 2017 (current issue)
Volume 2017-18, Issue 9: September 25-October 7, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 8: September 18-23, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 7: September 11-16, 2017
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