What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
September 4-9, Volume 2017-18, Issue 6
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What's Happening September 4-9
- Labor Day - No school
- Football: 9th & JV at Athens 10 AM- 2 PM
Tuesday, September 5
- Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
- Volleyball @ Hazel Green, JPII (JV&V)
- FCCLA during AO Room 151
- Environmental Club 8-8:30 AM Room 231
Thursday, September 7
- S9 School Yearbook Picture Day
- Career Blitz 8:30-10 AM SHS Cafeteria (Massa)
- Class Ring Orders 3:30-6 PM SHS Cafeteria
- SHS SGA 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- Volleyball @ James Clemens (JV&V)
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
Friday, September 8
- LAST DAY to register for PSAT (Test date Oct. 11)
- Speech & Debate Club 8-8:30 AM (Keller-Mitchell)
- Football: Varsity vs. Buckhorn 7 PM Sparkman Stadium
Saturday, September 9
- ACT Test Date
- Cross Country: Chickasaw Trails Invitational
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Click HERE for S9 Updates!
Saturday, September 23: Sparkman Nine Rev & Run Technology Fundraiser
New: Sparkman Industry Robotics Internship Applications for 7th-9th graders
September 7 - S9 School Pictures for Yearbook
Juniors & Seniors: Superintendent Student Advisory Council
All applications are due by September 7, 2017.
Meeting times will be announced at a later date.
PSAT
The PSAT will be given Oct. 11 at Sparkman High School.
Deadline to register is Friday, September 8.
To register, pay online using my school fees or send $20 to the Guidance department.
For more information:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-test
Upcoming Events
September
- September 11- Key Club 8-8:30 AM or 3:30-4:30 PM Room 147
- September 11- Sparkman Arts Festival 3:30-4:30 PM Room 132
- September 12- Takedown Club 6:30-8 PM S9 Auditorium
- September 12- Band Booster Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM Band Room
- September 12- Crimson Society 8-8:30 AM or 3:30-4:30 PM Room 219
- September 12- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30-8 PM
- September 13- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM Library
- September 14- Career Blitz 8:30-10 AM Cafeteria (Massa)
- September 14- Class Ring Orders during lunch
- September 14- Senior planning meetings w/counselors SHS Library
- September 15- FBLA Meeting AO - Room 133-135
- September 16- SHS Theatre: Drama & Desserts 6:30 PM Grace UMC on Old Monrovia Rd.
- September 21- SHS School & Badge Picture Make-up Day 8:30-10:30 AM
- September 21- SHS SGA 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- September 21- SHS Theatre Night at Mi Casa on Hwy 53
- September 22- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT without LATE FEES
- September 23- SHS Pee-Wee Cheerleading Clinic 9 AM - 12 Noon (ages K-6th grade) registration form
- September 23- Sparkman Arts Festival 11 AM- 3 PM info here
- September 23- Sparkman 9 Rev and Run info here
- September 23- Spark Industry Robotics - Electric Car Race
- September 24- Academy Day- for HS students interested in a U.S. Service Academy Appointment - Madison Academy 2-4 PM
- September 27- S9 First Priority & FCA "See You at the Pole"
October
- October 2-6- FALL BREAK - No school
- October 6- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT with LATE FEES
- October 11- PSAT
- October 12- Report Cards
- October 13- Senior Class Panoramic Photo 8:30-9 AM Gym 1
- October 20- FBLA Meeting AO
- October 21- JROTC PT/Drill Competition
- 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
- November 10- Veteran's Day - No school
- November 17- Your Future, Your Career Conference - Calhoun CC
- November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break - No school
December
- December 18-Jan 2- Winter Break - No school
Blue Springs Park Rec Basketball
Registration September 30 - October 28
More info coming soon!
Sparkman High School Media Center
HUGE THANKS to everyone who has purchased items from the Library Wish List: Pictured are a few of the books that have arrived! Ms. Hodgens has been busy rearranging books and shelves and culling out very outdated material. Check out her fiction and non-fiction lists and pick a great book to purchase for our library.
Lists at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/…/2XEP5DXDIVM5N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws…
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
2017-18 Sparkman HS Year Books on Sale now!
Cost $75 through August 31st
Pay online using My School Fees.
Sparkman JROTC Booster Club
Sparkman Nine Rev and Run 5K and Car Show
Saturday, September 23
Car Show, 5K Race, One mile Fun Run, Vendors...
Come out and support Sparkman Nine!
Technology Fund Raiser
Sparkman High School Pee-Wee (K-6th) Cheerleading Clinic for girls & boys
Saturday, September 23
9 AM - 12 Noon - lunch provided
More information and registration form
or email: laderholt@madison.k12.al.us
Advanced registration: $30
Day of Clinic: $35
Sparkman High School Theatre
Support SHS Theatre
Mi Casa on Hwy 53
Sept. 21 5 - 9 PM
Zombie Double Feature
Oct. 27 & 28 at 7:30 PM
& Oct. 29 at 2:30 PM
SHS Cafeteria
Upcoming SHS Theatre Events!
September 14 - Senior Planning Day
Counselors will be meeting with Seniors to plan post-secondary activities.
Seniors will receive a copy of their transcripts, information on graduation requirements, what they need to be doing insofar as requesting letters of recommendation, applying for scholarships, etc. This meeting will also serve as a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) introduction.
----Important Information----
Application for Free & Reduced Price Meals
Important School Forms at this link
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Sparkman HS/S9 PTO provides Lunch for Faculty & Staff at Christmas & Teacher Appreciation, Treats (4-5 per year) for Faculty & Staff, Receptions for A & AB Honor Roll & Senior Awards, and Snacks for students & staff during State ACT testing in April.
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2017-2018 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2017-18, Issue 6: September 4-9, 2017 (current issue)
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