
What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
February 13-18, 2017 Volume 2016-17, Issue 27
Monday, February 13
- 10th grade registration paperwork will be given to 9th graders
- SHS Key Club Meeting 8 AM or 3:40 PM Room 209
- Sparkman Soccer VB & VG vs JPII @ SHS
- Tennis VG vs Buckhorn @ MMS
- Permission Slips to attend State Basketball Games available
Tuesday, February 14
- SHS First Priority - 8 AM Room 411
- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- Spanish Club - Tuscaloosa competition applications & fees due
- Tennis VB vs Buckhorn @ MMS
- Boys Soccer JVB/VB at Huntsville High
Wednesday, February 15
- Sparkman Tennis at Austin
- Permission slips to attend State Basketball Games due by 3:30 PM
- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM Room 147
- NHS Applications due by 3:45 PM
- Tennis VG vs Whitesburg @ MMS
- Sparkman Wrestling State Tournament @ VBC
- Boys Soccer FB vs Cullman @ SHS; 5 PM
Friday, February 17
- Sparkman Wrestling State Tournament @ VBC
- Soccer VG at Southern Shootout, Mobile, AL
- Soccer VB at Lakeshore Shootout, Birmingham, AL
- Sadie Hawkins Dance 8-10:30 PM
Saturday, February 18
- Sparkman Wrestling State Tournament @ VBC
- Soccer VG at Southern Shootout, Mobile, AL
- Soccer VB at Lakeshore Shootout, Birmingham, AL
Coming Soon
February
- February 20- Presidents Day (No School)
- February 20- V Baseball @ Hartselle
- February 20- JV Baseball vs Cullman @ SHS
- February 20- FR Baseball vs Bob Jones/Buckhorn @ SHS
- February 21- Workday / Staff Development Day (No School for students)
- February 21 Home Opener: Sparkman Softball JV/V vs Hoover @ SHS
- February 21- Boys Soccer JVB/VB at Grissom
- February 21- Girls Soccer JVG/VG vs Randolph @ SHS
- February 21- FR Baseball vs Randolph @ SHS
- February 21- ACT WorkKeys Make-up
- February 22- Tennis VB at Bob Jones
- February 22- JV Baseball vs Grissom @ SHS
- February 22- FR Baseball vs TBD @ Grissom
- February 23- Tennis VB vs Westminster
- February 23- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- February 23- Herff Jones - Cap & Gown Payment & Invitation Delivery 4-6 PM Cafeteria
- February 23- Black History Expo 5:30-8:30 PM, Cafeteria & Library
- February 23- Boys Soccer JVB/VB vs Florence @ SHS
- February 23- FR Baseball vs TBD @ Grissom
- February 24- Sparkman Tennis at Gadsden
- February 24- V Baseball vs Cullman @ SHS
- February 24-25 Boys Soccer FB at Lakeshore Shootout
- February 24-25 Softball V at Hillcrest Tournament
- February 24-25 Softball JV vs Hazel Green @ HSV Sportsplex
- February 25- Girls Soccer JV/V vs Grissom @ SHS
- February 25- V Baseball vs Thompson/Vestavia @ SHS
- February 27- Tennis VB vs Hazel Green
- February 27- Boys Soccer JVB/VB vs Athens @SHS
- February 28- Tennis VG at Hazel Green
- February 28- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
- February 28- Softball JV/V vs Ardmore @ SHS
- February 28- Girls Soccer at Buckhorn VG 5:00 PM
March
- March 2- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- March 3- Deadline to register(without late fees) for April 8 ACT
- March 4- Character Summit - Colombia High School
- March 5- Competition Cheer Banquet
- March 7- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
- March 7- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- March 7- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 Pm
- March 8- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- March 13-17- SPRING BREAK
- March 21- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
- March 23- Report Cards
- March 28- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
- March 29-30- Sparkman Ninth Grade Cheerleading Tryouts
- March 30- SHS SGA- 8 AM or 3:30 PM
10th Grade Registration for Current Freshmen
National Honor Society Applications
Sadie Hawkins Dance to support Make-a-Wish
The Sadie Hawkins dance to support Make-a-Wish is Friday, Feb. 17 from 8-10:30. Tickets will be $6 and sold at the door. You must present your student ID. If you are bringing a non-SHS guest, a form is required. Forms are available in Mrs. Johnston or Mrs. Fitch's rooms.
Character Summit March 4, 2017
THE SENATOR Yearbook and Crimson Crier Newspaper
Writers, designers, photographers, artists, bloggers--want to join a nationally recognized publication staff?
Want to get school credit for playing on social media? Posting videos on YouTube? Or simply just having fun with a great group of people? Then join yearbook or newspaper next year. Applications are located on the bulletin board outside of Room 127 and the guidance office.
Come have fun with us next year!
2017 Silhouette Lit Mag
The lit mag is currently accepting submissions for the 2017 Silhouette. Email original poems, stories, photography, and artwork to sparkmansilhouette@gmail.com or see Mrs. Quaife.
Sparkman 9 Yearbook
S9 Tutoring
- Tuesdays- Math 7:50 AM- 8:20 AM and 3:20- 3:50 PM
- Thursdays- English 7:50 AM- 8:20 AM and 3:20 - 3:50 PM
S9 Computer Lab 133 is open for student usage each morning 7:50- 8:13 AM. See Mrs. Thomas for more information.
Sparkman Basketball
Sparkman Varsity Girls team won the Area 8 tournament!
Sparkman Softball
Sparkman Baseball
Sparkman Wrestling
Sparkman Track
Sparkman Soccer
Sparkman Tennis
Sparkman Cheer
Sparkman Spirit Store
Sparkman 9 SGA
Fun events planned at Sparkman 9! Mark your calendars!
February 13 & 14- S9 SGA will be selling red carnations for $1 in the mornings and during lunch.
April 7- S9 Walk-a-thon for Lunches of Love program. The cost will be $1 per block ($4 for the day) plus snacks to buy. MOJO from WZYP will provide entertainment.
SHS SGA
Key Club
Spanish Club
Spanish Club members, If you are planning to compete in Tuscaloosa on April 21, you must turn in your forms and entrance fee no later than Feb 13. to secure your spot.
IGNITE a Spark
Chemistry Club
Chemistry club is having open enrollment for members.
See Mrs. Hodge.
See new announcements on club board.
Sparkman Service Organization
Sparkman Service Organization is selling black history t-shirts. If you are interested in purchasing one, see Mrs. Maxtion or a club member.
Environmental Club
The environmental club is still selling Piper and Leaf tea. If you are interested in buying, see Mrs. Maxtion or a club member.
Junior Civitans
Carnations $2
Chocolates $1
All proceeds will go to AGAPE of North Alabama, an organization that helps find homes for orphans & foster children.
SPARKMAN BASKETBALL GAMES AT WALLACE STATE!
SHS Varsity Girls - 7A Area 8 Champions- Playoff Bound!
Bracket at this link: http://highschoolsports.al.com/tournament/60168/
Sparkman Varsity Boys- Area 8 Runners-up and Playoff Bound!
Bracket at this link: http://highschoolsports.al.com/tournament/60167/
Varsity Scholars' Bowl
Jacob Whitlock, Emily Nguyen, Christopher Meininger, Eric Nguyen, Ryan Nguyen, and Jacob Bowling. Way to go Senators!
State Qualifiers for Sparkman Wrestling
Brandon Moore
Josh Little
Cameron Harbin
Chris Evans
2017-18 School Calendar Revised
Important School Forms at this link
Join Sparkman PTO and help us support our Senators!
You may also join online at My School Fees on the SHS Website
Sign Up to Round Up
Round your utility bill up to the next highest dollar, and that amount will go directly to local schools. The maximum contribution per year is only $12! Funds go directly to The Schools Foundation, which supports public education in Huntsville, Madison County and the City of Madison.
Sign up at this link: https://www.hsvutil.org/huntsville-utilities-community-center/sign-up-to-round-up/
2016-17 Archived Newsletters
Volume 2016-17, Issue 27: February 13-18, 2017 (current issue)
Volume 2016-17, Issue 26: February 6-11, 2017
Volume 2016-17, Issue 25: Jan. 30 - Feb. 4, 2017
Volume 2016-17, Issue 24: January 23-28, 2017
Volume 2016-17, Issue 23: January 16-21, 2017
Volume 2016-17, Issue 22: January 4-14, 2017
Volume 2016-17, Issue 21: December 12-31, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 20: December 5-10, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 19: Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 18: November 14-26, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 17: November 7-12, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 16: October 31-Nov.5, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 15: October 24-29, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 14: October 17-22, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 13: October 10-15, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 12: September 25- Oct 10, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 11: September 19-24, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 10: September 12-17, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 9: September 5-10, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 8: August 29- September 3, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 7: August 22-27, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 6: August 15-20, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 5: August 8-13, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 4: August 1-14, 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 3: Back to School NewsletterVolume 2016-17, Issue 2: Summer Reading 2016
Volume 2016-17, Issue 1: Summer Break 2016