What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
April 2-7, Volume 2017-18, Issue 30
Final College & Scholarship Seminar for 2017-18
The last college and scholarship seminar for the 2017-2018 year will be Tuesday, April 3 during AO only, and at 2:15 p.m. for interested parents. The AO passes for students who sign up for this must be picked up in the counseling office either before school or during their lunch period. Interested parents are also encouraged to sign up!
What's Happening April 2-7
Counselors will be meeting w/students to review
2018-19 Course Selections
from March 8 - April 13
- Baseball: 9th/JV at Bob Jones, V at Hartselle
- Softball: V/JV vs Brentwood @ SHS
- Soccer: JVB vs James Clemens at SHS (practice field); VB vs Randolph at SHS
- Golf: Varsity at the Hogan Vaughn Memorial Tournament
Tuesday, April 3
- Juniors: Make-up Day: ACT Plus Writing
- Golf: VB at Warrior Invitational
- Soccer: JVB/VB vs Huntsville at SHS
- Softball: V/JV at Bob Jones
- AP Computer Science Mock Exam 8 AM- 12:30 PM, Gym 2
- Tennis: Varsity vs Huntville at MMS
- Baseball: 9th/JV vs Bob Jones at SHS
Thursday, April 5
- NHS Induction Ceremony 2-3 PM Gym 1
- S9GS Theatre presents: SLEEPY BEAUTY 6:30 PM, S9 Cafeteria, $5
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
- SLC Basketball Banquet 6-8 PM Cafeteria
- Golf: Varsity vs James Clemens
- Softball: Varsity at Bob Jones Tournament
- Tennis: Varsity at Grissom
- Soccer: JVG/VG vs Huntsville at SHS
- Baseball: Varsity at Bob Jones
Friday, April 6
- S9GS Theatre presents: SLEEPY BEAUTY 6:30 PM, S9 Cafeteria, $5
- FINAL day to purchase a Prom Ticket - No exceptions!
- Softball: Varsity at Bob Jones Tournament
- Soccer: 9thB at Hoover Freshman Invitational; VB at Southern Soccer Challenge; JVB at Huntsville
- Baseball: Varsity vs Bob Jones at SHS
Saturday, April 7
- S9GS Theatre presents: SLEEPY BEAUTY 6:30 PM, S9 Cafeteria, $5
- A Night of HOPE 6:30-8:30 PM Cafeteria - RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 21
- JROTC: CMP Rifle Competition, Anniston, AL
- AP Stats Mock Exam - County Wide at Buckhorn HS
- Soccer: 9thB at Hoover Freshman Invitational; VB at Southern Soccer Challenge
- Baseball: Varsity vs Bob Jones at SHS
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Click HERE for S9 Updates!
S9GS Theatre Presents: SLEEPY BEAUTY
April 5-7, 6:30 PM, S9 Cafeteria, Tickets will be $5
Senior Info
Seniors, please update your Post-Secondary Tracker Form
so that your information will be correct for the Awards Progam in May
ACT Academy
Create an account and get started today: http://bit.ly/ACTAcademy
Upcoming Events
April
- April 10- Band Booster Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM
- April 10- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30-8 PM Cafeteria
- April 11- Seniors: Distribution of Cap & Gown 11 AM - 2 PM Cafeteria
- April 13-15- JROTC: Army Air Rifle Nat. Championship, Port Clinton, OH
- April 14- ACT Test Date
- April 17- FCCLA Blood Drive
- April 17-19- Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Tryouts 4-6 PM S9GS Gym
- April 18- Senior Information Meetings Cafeteria
- April 21- Used Book Sale - Literary Magazine 7-10 AM
- April 21- AP Physics 1 Study Session 8 AM- 12 PM Buckhorn HS
- April 26- Stomp the Violence 6-8 PM Cafeteria
- April 28- AP Stats Study Session - Hazel Green HS
May
- May 2- Course Verifications 2018-19 Schedules Sent Home
- May 2- SHS Job Fair 9 AM-10:30 AM Gym 2
- May 4- Last day to sign up for June 9 ACT (without late fee)
- May 3- Sparkman Choir Spring Concert
- May 5- Prom 8-11 PM Davidson Center
- May 7- Athletic Physicals at SHS beginning at 5:30 for $10
- May 7-11- Sparkman Photography Spring Show
- May 9-10- Sparkman PTO Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheons - 3rd block
- May 7-17- AP Exams
- May 8- Senior Awards Day 9-11 AM Gym 1
- May 10- Sparkman Band Concert 6:30-8 PM Gym 1
- May 11- 2018-19 Signed Course Verifications Due to Guidance
- May 11-12- Sympathy Jones: The New Secret Agent Musical, UAH
- May 12- Band F3 Day
- May 15-18- SENIORS: Final Exams
- May 18- Last day to sign up for June 9 ACT (with LATE FEE)
- May 21-24- Final Exams
- May 22- Graduation 3-5 PM VBC
- May 24- Last Student Day
Sparkman High Media Center
Thank you for the books that have already been donated!
Ignite a Spark
2017-2018 Parking Information
Sparkman Spirit Store
Sparkman All-Sports Pass
Athletic Physicals & DragonFlyMax
Athletic Physicals at SHS May 7th beginning at 5:30 PM (cost $10)
2017-2018 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Basketball Team
Congratulations to Sparkman Senator players
Derienne Black (Sr.) and Deyana Dodd (Jr.)
for being named to the 2017-18 ASWA Girls All-State Basketball Team.
Congratulations to Sparkman Senator players
Darron Howard (Sr.) and Malik Tyson (Jr.)
for being named to the 2017-18 ASWA Boys All-State Basketball Team.
Schedules for Boys & Girls April/May Soccer matches coming soon!
Girls Varsity Soccer Team wins the Southern Shootout in Foley, AL.
Sparkman Varsity Boys Defeat Hazel Green
Sparkman Golfer Matthew Walker places 2nd
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
Junior ACT w/ Writing Test Date: Tuesday, Make-Up Day: Tuesday, April 3
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.
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2017-2018 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2017-18, Issue 30: April 2-7, 2018 (current issue)
Volume 2017-18, Issue 29: March 19-31, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 28: March 12-17, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 27: March 5-10, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 26: February 26-March 4, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 25: February 19-24, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 24: February 12-17, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 23: February 5-10, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 22: January 30-February 3, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 21: January 22-27, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 20: January 15-20, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 19: January 8-13, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 18: December 11, 2017 - January 6, 2018
Volume 2017-18, Issue 17: December 4-9, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 16: November 27-December 2, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 15: November 13-25, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 14: November 6-11, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 13: October 30- November 4, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 12: October 23-29, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 11: October 16-21, 2017
Volume 2017-18, Issue 10: October 9-14, 2017
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