Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 19/20, Issue 5, September 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://www.mcssk12.org/sparkmanhighschool
Homecoming Week Dress Up Days
Click below to see the news coverage of Mr. Stevenson's history lesson on the events of 9/11.
On September 11th, Therapeutic services wanted to participate in the stair challenge in honor of the first responders on 9/11! All total they did 771 flights!
Teens for Troops
AP fees are due Oct. 1st and can be paid on MySchoolFees.
There will be an interest meeting for Beta Club in Ms. Wooten’s room (room 140) Monday, Sept. 16th, before or after school. You must have a GPA of 3.7 or above to apply.
The varsity competition cheer team is having their annual pee-wee cheer clinic on Saturday, September 28th from 9-11:30 in gym 1. If you are interested in your child attending, please email Coach Aderholt at laderholt@mcssk12.org and she will email you waiver form and give you additional information
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
· Go to sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org
· Select “For Parents”
· 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
· 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.
The Sparkman JV Cheerleader Vendor/Craft Fair is scheduled for Nov 9th. Read about the details below.For vendor information contact: shsjvcheerfundraiser@gmail.com
There will be a Thespian Troupe interest meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 8:00 a.m. in room 147 (the theatre classroom)
September 16th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of Alabama in Huntsville
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 17th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 19th
Senior Class Meetings
During Second Block:
Girls at 10:15 and Boys at 11:05 a.m.
September 24th
Scholarship and College Advising: Small Group & Individual Sessions for Students & Parents
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
3rd 12:00 -1:00 (Parent Sessions)
1:00-2:00 (Student Sessions
4:00-5:00 (Parent Meeting)
College and Career Center
September 25th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of Alabama (Birmingham)
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 25th (Rescheduled from the 13th to the 25th)
11:30-2:00
College Visit: Judson College
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
September 30th
11:30-2:00
College Visit: University of West Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
October 17th
1, 2, 4th periods
4-6 p.m. for Parents
FAFSA Day
SHS Library
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
October 30th
College Applications Day
1, 2, 4th Periods
All Seniors
October 31st
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
November 6th
9:00 a.m.
Meeting with all Early Graduates
SHS Library
November 13th
8:30 a.m.
ASVAB
SHS Library
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
November 14th
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
December 5th
8:15-11:30 a.m.
FAFSA Assistance
College and Career Center, Room 117
By Appointment Only: To receive individual help
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
August
August 7 - First Day of School
August 8 - Open House 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
September
September 2 - No School - Labor Day
September 5 - Progress Reports go homeOctober
October 1 - Pre-ACT for 10th graders and WorkKeys for 12th graders
October 1 - E-Learning Day for 11th graders
October 7 - 11 - Fall Break
October 17 - Report Cards go home
November
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 14 - Report Cards go home
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break