SMS Scoop

February 6, 2023

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National School Counseling Week

Scottsburg MS is blessed to have three fantastic ladies in our guidance counseling department. Mrs. Asdell, Mrs. Naugle, and Mrs. Ross-Smith are a valuable resource for our students, faculty/staff, and parents.


We appreciate you all and look forward to shining the spotlight on you throughout National School Counseling Week.

Top WARRIOR Point Earners

The top WARRIOR point earners in each grade for the month of January are pictured above.


Students can earn WARRIOR points throughout the building for demonstrating accountability, respect, reliability, involvement, organization, and resilience.

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2022-2023 Yearbooks On Sale

Parents/guardians can order the 2022-2023 SMS yearbook for $17 any time between now and March 24, 2023.


There are two ways to order: online (inter-state.com/order with code 73208Y) or via the paper order form that is available in the office.

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Driver's Ed Classes for Next Year's SHS Students

The fall driver's ed class at Scottsburg HS is scheduled for October 9-20, 2023.


The spring 2024 driver's ed class is scheduled for March 4-15, 2024.


Please contact Angie Richey at Scottsburg HS (812-752-8927) if you have questions or need more information about this opportunity.

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Planning Ahead for the Art and Talent Show

The annual SMS art and talent show is scheduled for Friday, April 7th.


Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the art show, which is held in the cafeteria.

The talent show begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Room.


Students/Faculty/Staff - Consider entering one or both events as an individual or in a group.

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Winter Sports Season

The basketball and cheerleading season has ended.

The wrestling season continues through the first week of March.

Swim season starts this week.


Eventlink is the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.


Any questions please call Scottsburg MS and press option 2 for Athletics.

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Snack Line during Lunches

The SMS Snack Line is scheduled to be open during lunches.


Items offered range from $0.50 to $1.50.

Bottled Juice $1.50

Canned Drinks $1.50

Cereal Pouch $1.00

Chips/rice krispies $1.00

Cookies/granola bars $0.75

Fruit rollups $0.50

Fruit Snacks $0.75

Gold fish/animal crackers $0.60

Ice Cream $1.50


Students must have money in their account and must be wearing their badge/lanyard in order to purchase items from the snack line.

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Reminders for Walkers

SMS students who walk to and from school:

Please be careful when crossing the streets, utilize sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and follow the street crossing signs.

Also, be sure that you are a positive representative of SMS when you are in the community.


Also, as Officer Nicholson reminded you during his classroom visits, be sure that you are aware of your surroundings, including traffic, at all times.

Student Handbook Update

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some significant updates for the 2022-2023 school year. The most significant changes took place in the discipline section.

Here are the highlights of three changes that will impact the largest number of students:


  • Cell phones are still not allowed to be used during the school day here at SMS. Phones are expected to be turned off and stored in lockers. Students who are carrying a cell phone or using a cell phone during the school day are in violation. The consequences for each situation are outlined in the handbook.

  • Second is illegal substances. This year students who have illegal substances and/or paraphernalia (most common examples are vapes, cigarettes, or alcohol) will be recommended for expulsion on the first offense.

  • In an attempt to be more aligned with the high school discipline policy, we will be following a progressive discipline approach. This means that when a student commits the same offense multiple times, the discipline will get progressively more serious. Each example is outlined in the doc that is provided by clicking on the picture above or via the link below.


SMS Student Handbook

We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to working with our students and their parents throughout the upcoming school year.

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Cafeteria Information

Check out this link for breakfast and lunch menus:

https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.