What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
Monday, August 31- September 7, 2015
Monday, August 31
- Sparkman JV Football vs Madison Academy 7 PM at Senator Stadium
- Sparkman Volleyball V/JV vs Grissom 4:30 PM SHS GYM 1
Tuesday, September 1
- PROGRESS REPORTS at SHS/S9
- S9 PHOTO DAY!! SMILE :)
- Sparkman Volleyball V/JV @ Huntsville vs HHS and James Clemens
Wednesday, September 2
- Happy Wednesday!!!
- S9 SGA Meeting- 7:50 AM
- SHS SGA fees are due by Wednesday, Sept. 2nd. $20. No exceptions! See Mrs. Johnston room 132.
Thursday, September 3
- SHS SGA Meeting- 8 AM or 3:35 PM in Choral Room. You may still join for $20 which includes as t-shirt.
- S9 FCA and First Priority will begin meeting Thursday, August 13th @ 7:50 am in the Auditorium. See Coach Campbell for details.
- S9 Art Club Meeting- after school until 4:20 in Room143
- Sparkman Juniors and Seniors visit UAH College and Career Fair.
- Sparkman Volleyball V/JV @ Madison Academy vs MA and Hartselle
- MCBOE Meeting- 5:15 PM Central Office Auditorium
- Parents Night at UAH College and Career Fair: 6-8 PM
Friday, September 4
- Half-Day for students- Staff Professional Development Day
- Sparkman Varsity Football @ Gadsden City 7 PM
- Sparkman Volleyball Varsity at Huntsville HS Tournament
Saturday, September 5
- Sparkman Volleyball Varsity at Huntsville HS Tournament
- Sparkman Volleyball JV at Bob Jones
- SHS Pee Wee Cheer Clinic(See Flyer Below)
Announcements for Sept 2
- The magazine fundraiser for a free prom ticket ends on Sept. 9. You can pick up and return packets to Room 413. (More Info in Flyer below)
- If you are a junior interested in being on the prom committee, pick up an application outside of room 413. Applications are due Sept. 11
- Last day to enroll to go to Costa Rica over spring break is Sept. 10. Don’t miss the deadline.
Homecoming 2015 T-Shirts
- At SHS: Purchase shirts in room 132.
- At S9: Purchase from Mrs. Cagle in the morning before school. Please have correct change or check made to SHS.
Straight Outta Sparkman T-Shirts
Scream Team Meeting
Calling all performers!
SHS Chemistry Club
College and Career Fair at UAH- Sept 3
- Junior and Seniors will go to the UAH College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 3.Be sure to check the rosters for your bus assignment.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will host the Madison County College & Career Fair Parents Night on Sept 3, 6-8 PM at the University Fitness Center on the UAH campus. The event will showcase dozens of public and private colleges and universities from across the country.
More information at this link: http://www.uah.edu/news/campus/uah-to-host-college-fair-parents-night-sept-3
S9 Beta Club
SHS Pee Wee Cheer Clinic- Sept 5
September
- September 8- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- September 8- SHS VB vs Mad Co(Schedule Below)
- September 11- Sparkman Varsity Football vs Bob Jones 7 PM Senator Stadium(Military Appreciation Night)
- September 12- ACT
- September 14- Sparkman JV Football @ Bob Jones 7 PM
- September 14- SHS VB vs Hartselle(Schedule Below)
- September 17- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- September 18- FBLA Meeting- 8 AM Library
- September 18- Sparkman Varsity Football at Huntsville 7 PM
- September 19- Sparkman Arts Festival(See flyer below)
- September 19- SHS VB at Hartselle Invitational(Schedule Below)
- September 21- Balfour Parent Night(See Flyer)
- September 21- Sparkman JV Football vs Huntsville 7 PM Senator Stadium
- September 22-23- Balfour at SHS during lunch
- September 22- National Honor Society Induction 7 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- September 22- SHS VB at Randolph(Schedule Below)
- September 24- SHS VB JV Tournament
- September 24-25- SHS VB at Over the Mountain Tournament Hoover
- September 25- Sparkman Football vs Russellville 7 PM HOMECOMING
- September 26- AP English Prep Session at SHS
- September 28- Sparkman JV Football vs Grissom 7 PM Senator Stadium(HOMECOMING)
- September 28- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- September 29- SHS VB vs Bob Jones at SHS(Schedule Below)
Get Ready for the Sparkman Arts Festival! SEPT 19!
Balfour Parent Night
INOW Parent Portal
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.
SHS Tutoring
M & W – 3:00 -- 4:15 pm
T & Th – 8:00 --8:25 am
S9 Tutoring
- Room 134
- 7:50 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
- 3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Sparkman Parents: Sept 3, 6-8 PM is ParentS Night at the College and Career Fair at UAH. Make plans to attend this free event! List of schools at this link: http://www.uah.edu/news/campus/uah-to-host-college-fair-parents-night-sept-3
**MCSS Juniors and Seniors will visit on Friday, Sept 4
Post-Secondary Planning Seminar
University of Alabama College of Engineering Open House
National College Fair- Birmingham
Sunday, September 13, 2015 BJCC in Birmingham
Info and list of colleges that will be on hand at this link:
https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=AllInterested in Brown, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, or Rice?
More Info: http://exploringeducationalexcellence.org/event_detail.php?id=184
The Smith Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships with OCTOBER Deadlines
ACT and SAT Information
Important Links!
- Sparkman Seniors...check out this College Application Timeline! It could be helpful. http://collegeapps.about.com/…/a…/tp/12th-grade-timeline.htm
- Using the Common App to apply for college? The Common App Blog has great info for you: http://blog.commonapp.org
- Also here's a link to an informative article about the Common App new essay prompts: http://www.washingtonpost.com/…/common-application-goes-li…/
- Interested in attending a US Service Academy? Nomination Applications and information are available at this site. Deadline is December 4. http://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/academy-nominations
Follow Dr. Clanton on Twitter for latest College and Career Info!
Congratulations!!
Sparkman's Hunter Gibson Scored the game-winning touchdown on a 72-yard punt return, and also scored on a 97-yard kick return and a 55-yard run in a 32-30 victory at Scottsboro.
Vote for Hunter for this week's Performance of the Week: http://highschoolsports.al.com/news/article/5937498807763513416/vote-for-the-top-huntsville-region-performance-from-week-2/
Sparkman Senators Football- Varsity
Sparkman Senators Football- JV/Freshman
You CAN make a DIFFERENCE!
Sparkman Swim
Volleyball Schedule:
Aug 31: SHS V/JV vs Grissom at SHS
Sept 1: Sparkman V vs Huntsville at Huntsville HS; JV vs James Clemens at Huntsville
Sept 3: Sparkman V vs Madison Academy at Madison Academy; JV vs Hartselle MA
Sept 5: Sparkman V at Huntsville High Tournament; JV at Bob Jones Tournament
Sept 8: Sparkman V vs Madison Co. at SHS; JV vs Buckhorn at SHS
Sept 14: Sparkman V vs Hartselle at Hartselle; JV vs Guntersville at Hartselle
Sept 15: Sparkman V vs Hazel Green at SHS; JV vs New Hope at SHS
Sept 19: Sparkman V at Hartselle Invitational; JV at Huntsville HS Tournament
Sept 22: Sparkman V vs Randolph at Randolph; JV vs Catholic HS at Randolph
Sept 24: Sparkman JV at County Tournament at Madison Co HS
Sept 25-26: Sparkman V at Over the Mountain Tournament at Hoover HS
Sept 29: Sparkman V vs Bob Jones at SHS; JS vs Bob Jones at SHS
Sparkman Cross Country
Congratulations!
Sparkman Wrestling
Sparkman Shopping Bags
- The online Free/Reduced meal application for the 2015-2016 school year is now available on the Madison County Schools web page at: https://mealapps.madison.k12.al.us/lfserver/frapplication. If you feel you qualify, we encourage you to complete the application on line. If you complete an application on line, you will not need to complete a paper application when returning to school this August.
- The 2016 Senator Yearbook is on sale now. The cost is $80. You can order at My School Fees (link on SHS homepage) or in Room 127 before of after school.
- If you took Medical Academy last spring, please pick up your CPR and First Aid cards in room 221.
Please take this Survey for us!
In an effort to improve system practices, the Madison County Board of Education is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7969146 . Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=429804
Sparkman Car Window Stickers $2
Join Sparkman PTO
Host receptions and events for SHS and S9
Supply water and snacks to our Junior Class on ACT day in April
Support SHS and S9 students, clubs, and teachers financially
Christmas and Faculty/Staff Appreciation luncheons
MUCH MORE as Needed!!!
S9 Spirit Items: Package and Individual Prices
S9 Sparkman Spirit Items are available to purchase at the following prices:
Cinch Bag- $6
Sparkman T-shirt- $10
Sparkman Flash Drive- $10
Sparkman Lanyard- $6
Sparkman Flash Drive and Lanyard- $15
You may also rent S9 lockers for $5
Please see Ms. East or Mrs. Holderman in the S9 office to purchase items
#1- ($35) T-shirt, cinch bag, lanyard with flash drive, and locker
#2- ($15) T-shirt and locker
#3- ($15) Lanyard with flash drive and locker
#4- ($12) Cinch bag and locker
INOW
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.