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What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9

January 16-21, 2017 Volume 2016-17, Issue 23

What's Happeningat Sparkman HS/S9January 16-21, 2017 Volume 2016-17, Issue 23

Happy New Year!

Sparkman Senators are ready to take on 2017 and MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!

Goals for this semester: Dream Big, Work Hard, Make a Difference, and Finish Strong!

Monday, January 16

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL!
  • Sparkman Basketball at MLK Classic, Wallace State Community College
  • Wrestling V @ Dick Clem Invitational, Bob Jones HS


Tuesday, January 17

  • SHS First Priority - 8 AM Room 411
  • Crimsom Society - 8 AM or 3:30 PM, Room 219
  • 12th grade AP English Mock Exam - 8:30 AM - 12 PM, Gym 2
  • AP Expo 5:30 PM, Gym 1
  • Mandatory Outdoor Track & Field Meeting - 6-7 PM, Cafeteria
  • Bowling vs Randolph at Pin Palace


Wednesday, January 18

  • Happy Wednesday!


Thursday, January 19

  • Finish your FAFSA assistance at SHS 10 AM- 7:30 PM (must have appointment)
  • SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • Scream Team 8 AM or 3:30 PM, Room 136
  • Yearbook Order Day during lunch. Students can purchase yearbooks with cash or check that day. There will be prizes and fun to celebrate this year's book themed: Underneath It All!
  • Bowling Regional Tournament
  • Freshman Girl's Basketball


Friday, January 20


  • Bowling Regional Tournament
  • Sparkman Basketball vs Bob Jones 4-9 PM, Gym 1&2
  • Deadline to register WITH late fee February 11 ACT



Saturday, January 21

  • Wrestling MS, JV at North Alabama Championship, Bob Jones HS
Sparkman High School parents and students (9th, 10th, & 11th graders) are invited to our Advanced Placement Preview night on January 17, at 5:30 pm in Gym 1. Students and parents are invited to come and learn about all of the AP class offerings for the 2017-2018 school year. Counselors and AP teachers will be present to introduce their courses, answer student and parent questions, and share the many benefits to taking AP classes.

Coming Soon

January

  • January 24- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
  • January 24- Sparkman Basketball at Jemison
  • January 26- SHS SGA meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • January 26- SHS Club Photo Day 10-11:30 AM
  • January 26-27- Bowling State Tournament
  • January 27- Sparkman Basketball vs Columbia
  • January 27- All-State Band Auditions
  • January 28- All-State Band Auditions
  • January 28- Wrestling MS, JV at Columbia Tournament
  • January 28- Sparkman Basketball vs Florence
  • January 28- Sparkman Soccer Maroon & Black Games
  • January 31- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
  • January 31 Sparkman Basketball vs Hazel Green
  • January 31- College & Career Summit 6-8 PM, Cafeteria


February

  • February 2- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • February 3- Sparkman Basketball at Huntsville High
  • February 3- Wrestling V at Buckhorn
  • February 4- Sparkman Soccer Jamboree
  • February 6- Progress Reports
  • February 6- Robotics Team - Chipotle Night, 5-9 PM
  • February 6- Takedown Club Meeting 6 PM S9 Auditorium
  • February 7- ACT WorkKeys
  • February 7- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
  • February 7- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
  • February 7- Free Health and Wellness Seminar 6 PM S9 Cafeteria
  • February 8 - Girls Basketball Area Tournament
  • February 9- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • February 9 - Boys Basketball Area Tournament
  • February 9- Soccer Booster Meeting 5 PM SHS Cafeteria
  • February 10-11- Sparkman Wrestling at Super Sectionals
  • February 10 - Girls Basketball Area Tournament
  • February 11 - Boys Basketball Area Tournament
  • February 11- ACT
  • February 11- Senior Cap & Gown Photos 9 AM - 1 PM, Gym 1
  • February 13- Sparkman Soccer vs JPII
  • February 14- Boys Soccer V, JV at Huntsville High
  • February 14- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
  • February 14- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • February 16- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • February 16,17,18- Sparkman Wrestling State Tournament
  • February 16- Soccer Boys Freshman vs Cullman
  • February 17-18- Soccer VG at Southern Shootout, Mobile, AL
  • February 17-18- Soccer VB at Lakeshore Shootout
  • February 20- Presidents Day (No School)
  • February 21 Sparkman Softball V, JV vs Hoover
  • February 21- Soccer VB, JVB at Grissom
  • February 21- Soccer VG, JVG vs Randolph
  • February 21- ACT WorkKeys Make-up
  • February 23- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
  • February 28- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411


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 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 30- SHS SGA- 8 AM or 3:30 PM

Note about menu:

Some lunch menu items are consistent throughout the MCSS while others are unique to individual schools. Sparkman 9 may have different offerings than SHS or other schools.
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S9 Tutoring

S9 - Room 162
  • 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 Football
Click this link for Sparkman Football Website

Sparkman Wrestling

Sparkman Wrestling
Click this link for Sparkman Wrestling Website

Sparkman Track

Sparkman Cross Country and Track
Sparkman CC and Track Facebook Page

Sparkman Soccer

Sparkman Senator Soccer
Senator Soccer Facebook Page

Sparkman Bowling

Sparkman Spirit Store

Sparkman Spirit Store at this link!

SHS SGA

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 19 - 8 AM or 3:30 PM
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Chemistry Club

Check the bulletin board for updates!

THE SENATOR Yearbook Order Day!

Yearbook Order Day during lunch on Jan. 19. Students can purchase yearbooks with cash or check that day. There will be prizes and fun to celebrate this year's book themed: Underneath It All!

2016-2017 SHS Year Book, THE SENATOR, is on sale now!


Order your 2017 THE SENATOR now online at myschoolfees.com The cost is $80.

Yearbook purchase deadline extended to February 13. Purchase online or from Mrs. Coggins in Room 127.

January Students of the Month

Congratulations to: Terry Stigger, Justin Thatch, Andrew Munoz, Amy Gilmore, Devin Hicks, Adam Pace, Jaylen Fletcher, Patrick Hinton, Jason Dohrman, Dylan Ratliff, Keuntray Harrell

Sparkman Varsity Dance Team

Congratulations to the Varsity Dance Team. They competed at the American All-Stars Southeast Regional Championship in Birmingham this weekend and placed 1st in all 3 of their dances, Pom, Team, and Hip Hop.

Sparkman Basketball

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Senior JP Fletcher was named to the Al.com All-Tournament Team this week. Fletcher was also the recipient of the 1st Annual Al.Com Wade Lipscomb Student-Athlete Service Award. He received a $500 scholarship for this honor.
Sparkman Varsity Girls at #5 in first State rankings!!


More info at this link: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/01/see_the_girls_basketball_power.html#8

Important School Forms at this link

School Forms

Join Sparkman PTO and help us support our Senators!

Printable Membership Form at this link ----->> 2016 Sparkman PTO Membership Form


You may also join online at My School Fees on the SHS Website

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Sign Up to Round Up

Your pocket change has never been so powerful!


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 23: January 16-21, 2017 (current issue)

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 Newsletter

Volume 2016-17, Issue 2: Summer Reading 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 1: Summer Break 2016

College and Scholarship 2016-17: Volume 2016-17, Issue 0