Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 18/19, Issue 23, March 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
We want to thank WAFF 48 News for recognizing our Sparkman Medical Academy students! We are very proud of them! Click on the link below to see the story of them using their training in the real world!
See below the Registration Timeline for the 2019-2020 School year
We recognized our February students from the History Dept that exemplify the characteristic of Respect.
The Senior Awards Ceremony is May 8th at 2:00 p.m. in Gym 1. Seniors, please turn in all scholarship offers you have received to the College and Career Center as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the SHS Medical Academy students at the HOSA conference they participated in last weekend! They did extremely well with 32 moving to 2nd round and 25 qualified to go to Nationals!! Next stop Disney!! Way to go Senators!
We have implemented the Raptor system at Sparkman High School. This new sign in system will scan your drivers license or other acceptable identification and provide the visitor with a printed badge to wear while on campus. Please make sure to have your ID ready the next time you visit. Thank you Madison County Schools for providing this service to insure our students and staff are safe!
We want to congratulate our ACT Club 30 Students that were featured this week! Our ACT Club 30 is students who scored 30 or above on the ACT.
Our JROTC military ball was last Saturday and it was a huge success!
Sparkman Engineering is currently taking applications for the 2019-2020 FIRST robotics team 7446. Current available positions are 3D designers, electrical techs, programmers, drivers, mechanics, and computer animationists. Please see Ms. Hawkins or Mrs. Hodge for more information.
AP fees are due by Friday, March 15th. Please pay on myschoolfees.com.
Come eat at Chipotle on Tuesday, March 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to support Sparkman’s Literary Magazine. Be sure to let them know you’re there to support Sparkman.
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
- Go to https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
- Select “Resources”
- Select “MySchoolFees”
- Select “Category”
- Pick “Course” and add to Cart (Repeat as needed)
- Once all categories have been selected, hit “Checkout” button and follow instructions for payment. (Do not check use billing information to create a MySchoolFees.com account)
- Click on who will “own Public Fees” and designate if the funds are for the same recipient or several recipients
- If funds are for the same recipient, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name.
- If funds are for several recipients, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name for each category.
- Submit and continue.
- Follow instructions to checkout
College & Career Calendar
March 5, 2019
Senior Sprint-Jumpstart Your Career!
11:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SHS College and Career Center (Room 117)
Senior Sprint targest graduates who are ready to learn about being gainfully employed after high school--to help jump start your career.
March 6, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
University of South Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
March 8, 2019
1st, 2nd, and 4th Periods
Kuder as a Collegiate and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
March 12, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
Scholarship Roundup (Last minute scholarships with late deadlines)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend.
March 13-15
WorkKeys Makeup Test
This list has been posted in College and Career Center
March 27, 2019
1st, 2nd, and 4th Periods
Kuder as a Collegiate and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
April 2, 2019
9:30 - 11:30: 1:30 3:00
Mini Fair for Undecided Seniors
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
April 18th
Senior Information Meeting
To Be Announced
April 25,2019
1st, 2nd and 4th periods
Kuder as a College and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
May 8, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Senior Awards Day
TBA
LIBRARY WISHLIST
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
January
Jan 3 - Final Exam Make-up day for 1st Semester Exams
Jan 17 - Club Photo Day
Jan 21 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 23 - Herff Jones Cap/Gown and Class Ring payment day - Cafeteria - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Jan 29 - Perfect Attendance Breakfast - Cafeteria - 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Jan 30 - JROTC Award Ceremony - 9:00 am to 11:00 AM - Cafeteria
February
Feb 2 - AP Chemistry Saturday Study Session - 8am -12pm - Cafeteria and Media Center
Feb 5 - Progress Reports sent home
Feb 10 - Harlem Wizards Game - 2pm to 4pm - Gym 1
Feb 13 - Herff Jones Payment Day for Cap/Gown & Class ring - Cafeteria - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Feb 18 - No School - President's Day
Feb 20 - ACT Exam for 11th graders
March
Mar 2 - AP Biology Saturday Study Session - Buckhorn HS
Mar 9 - AP Physics 1 & 2 Study session - 7:45am - 12:30 pm - Media Center
Mar 14 - Report Cards sent home
Mar 18 - Mar 22 - Spring Break - No School
Mar 27 - FINAL payment day for Herff Jones Cap/Gown/Class Ring - Cafeteria - 11:30 am - 2 pm
April
Apr 18 - Progress reports sent home
Apr 20 - Easter Egg Drop - Senator Stadium
Apr 27 - AP Physics 1 Saturday Study Session - 7:45am to 12:30 pm - Hazel Green HS
Apr 27 - AP Physics 2 Saturday Study Session - 7:45 am to 12:30 pm - Media Center
May
May 4 - AP Biology Saturday Study Session - Media Center
May 8 - Senior Awards Program - 2:00 p.m. Gym 1
May 11 - Prom
May 14 - Senator Learning Community Graduation - 1:00 p.m. - Gym 1
May 21 - Graduation - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Von Braun Center
May 22 - Last Day for Students
May 29 - Report Cards