What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
September 18-23, Volume 2017-18, Issue 8
Sparkman Nine Rev and Run 5K and Car Show
This 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
- Science Olympiad 8-8:30 AM Room 123
- Sparkman Arts Festival 3:30-4:30 PM Room 132
- Volleyball: JV & V vs Madison County at SHS
- Football: 9th & JV vs Bob Jones at SHS
- On Campus: University of South Alabama 3rd Block - see Guidance for pass
Tuesday, September 19
- Chemistry Club 8-8:30 AM or 3:30-4 PM Chemistry Lab
- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30-8 PM Cafeteria
- Band Booster meeting 7 PM Band Room
- Cross Country: Randolph Invitational
- Volleyball: JV & V at New Hope
- Tennis Tryouts 4-5:30 PM at MMS tennis courts
- Swim Team at A&M Aquatic Center 7:30 PM
- On Campus: Auburn University - Engineering 1st Block - see Guidance for pass
- Federal Impact Aid Day
- FCCLA meeting Room 151
- Environmental Club meeting 8-8:30 AM Room 231
Thursday, September 21
- SHS School & Badge Picture Make-up Day 8:30-10:30 AM
- SHS SGA 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- Volleyball: JV & J vs Buckhorn, Lee at Buckhorn
- Tennis Tryouts 4-5:30 PM at MMS tennis courts
- Indoor Track & Field Interest Meeting 6-7 PM SHS cafeteria
- SHS Theatre Night at Mi Casa on Hwy 53
- Swim Team Spirit Night at Handel's 4-10 PM
- Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse 4-10 PM
Friday, September 22
- LAST DAY for students to return FLU VACCINE consent forms
- Programming Club 8-8:30 AM Room 121
- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT without LATE FEES
- Volleyball: Varsity at Kentucky Challenge Tournament
- Football: Varsity vs James Clemens at Madison City Stadium
Saturday, September 23
- Cross Country: Twilight Panther Prowl
- Volleyball: Varsity at Kentucky Challenge Tournament
- SHS Pee-Wee Cheerleading Clinic 9 AM - 12 Noon (ages K-6th grade) registration form
- Sparkman Arts Festival 11 AM- 3 PM info here
- Sparkman 9 Rev and Run info here
Sparkman Ninth Grade Announcements
Interested in a U.S. Service Academy Appointment?
Upcoming Events
September
- September 24- Academy Day- for HS students interested in a U.S. Service Academy Appointment - Madison Academy 2-4 PM
- September 25- Football 9th & JV vs James Clemens at SHS
- September 26- Seniors: Post-Secondary Planning Meetings
- September 26- Volleyball: Madison Country Tournament at SHS
- September 27- FCCLA Meeting Room 151
- September 28- Volleyball: JV & V vs Muscle Shoals at SHS
- September 27- S9 First Priority & FCA "See You at the Pole"
- September 27- Flu Vaccination Clinic for students (S9 @ 8:45 AM; SHS @ 10 AM)
- September 29- Football: Varsity at Hazel Green
- September 30- Volleyball: JV at Danville JV Tournament
- September 30- Cross Country: Arab Invitational
October
- October 2-6- FALL BREAK - No school
- October 6- Registration Deadline for Oct. 28 ACT with LATE FEES
- October 10- FASFA 1 for Seniors 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Students must sign up!
- October 10- FASFA 1 for Parents 5-7 PM Library
- October 11- PSAT
- October 12- Report Cards
- October 13- Senior Class Panoramic Photo 8:30-9 AM Gym 1
- October 13 & 23- Seniors: Student Career Advising - Sign-Up Only
- October 20- FBLA Meeting AO
- October 20- Seniors: ASVAB: Sign-Up Only
- 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
- October 28- ACT Test Date
- November 1- College Applications Day 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
- November 1- College Applications Night 5-7 PM
- November 9 - FASFA 2 for Students & Parents
- 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 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
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 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!
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…
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.
September 26 - All Seniors: Post-Secondary Planning Meetings
Counselors will be meeting with Seniors to plan post-secondary activities.
Transcripts, information on graduation requirements, how to request letters of recommendation, applying for scholarships, FAFSA Preview, Financial literacy, Hot Jobs, etc.
8:30-10:00 AM Students with last names beginning w/ A - G
plus all afternoon Tech, SEE & Co-Op students
10:00-11:30 AM Students with last names beginning w/ H - O
2:00-3:30 PM Students with last names beginning w/ P - Z
plus all morning Tech students
Blue Springs Park Rec Basketball
Registration September 30 - October 28
More info coming soon!
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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 8: September 18-23, 2017 (current issue)
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