Monday, August 22

• SHS Key Club Meeting 8:00 AM & 3:40 PM - Room 209. Pay $20 fee online by August 31. See Mrs. Graves for more info.

• Interested in being a Spanish Club Officer? See Mrs. Terry or Mrs. Moore before or after school at S9 beginning today.
  

Tuesday, August 23

• Internship Parent Meeting- 6 PM Room 221
• Pharmacy Tech. Certification Course Interest meeting - 3:30 PM Room 221
• Scream Team Meeting after school - Mrs. Ferguson's room
  
• S9 Drama Club Meeting- 7:15-7:50 AM in the S9 Cafeteria. See Mrs. Glover(136) for more info.
• S9 Tutoring: Math 7:50-8:20 AM and 3:20-3:50 PM (S9 Room 162)

Wednesday, August 24

• Pep Rally Game Participant deadline to submit name - Room 132
• SHS Jr. Civitan interest meeting 8 AM SHS Library. See Coach Stevenson for additional info.

Thursday, August 25

• Sparkman Service Organization interest meeting 8 AM - Room 231
  
• S9 FCA & First Priority Meeting 7:50 AM - S9 Auditorium.
  
• S9 Tutoring: English 7:50-8:20 AM and 3:20-3:50 PM (S9 Room 162)
• SHS SGA Meeting- Room 132. Three school supplies due by 8/31
• Judson College Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• V/JV Volleyball @ Arab - 5:30 PM
  

Friday, August 26

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) interest meeting 8 AM - SHS Media Center
  
• University of Alabama Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• Crimson Society Applications due (extended to August 30) - Room 219 for more information.
• Varsity Football: Sparkman @ Athens
• V Volleyball Tournament @ Hoover High
• Pep Rally! Olympics theme! Wear red, white, and/or blue!

Saturday, August 27

• V Volleyball Tournament @ Hoover High
• Cross Country: Lawrence County Pepsi XC Challenge, Moulton AL

August

• August 29- UAH College Fair Permission Form Deadline for Juniors & Seniors
  
• August 29 - JV Football: Sparkman vs. Athens
  
• August 29 - V/JV Volleyball @ Randolph - 4:30 PM
• August 29- Baseball All-team Parent Meeting 7 PM - SHS Cafeteria
• August 30 - Deadline to submit Crimson Society Applications - Room 219
  
• August 30- Savannah College of Design Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• August 30- Junior Parent/Student Information Meeting 5:30 PM - Gym 1
• August 30- Senior Parent/Student Information Meeting 6:30 PM - Gym 1
  
• August 31- SHS Scholars' Bowl Informational Meeting 3:30-4 PM - Room 408. See Mrs. Silvey if you have questions.
  
• August 31- Freshman Volleyball @ Bob Jones - 5 & 6 PM
  

September

• September 1 - UAH College Fair field trips for Juniors & Seniors
  
• September 1- V/JV Volleyball @ New Hope - 5:30 PM
• September 1- Mercer University Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• September 1- UAH College Fair Parent Night 6-8 PM UAH Fitness Center
  
• September 2- Varsity Football: Sparkman @ Buckhorn
  
• September 3- Cross Country: Bob Jones Invitational, Madison AL
• September 3- JV Volleyball: Bob Jones JV Tournament

• September 5- Labor Day- No School
  
• September 6- Professional Development Day for Staff- No School
• September 6- JV Football: Sparkman vs. Buckhorn
• September 6- QB Club Meeting 6:30-8 PM Field House
• September 6- V/JV Volleyball @ Huntsvile - JV@4 PM / V@ 5 PM
• September 7- Olgethorpe Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• September 7- Freshman Volleyball @ Sparkman - 4 & 6 PM
• September 8-V/JV Volleyball @ Hazel Green - 5:30 PM
• September 9- Varsity Football: Sparkman vs. Bob Jones
• September 10-Cross Country: Chickasaw Trails Invitational, Oakville AL
• September 10- Dance Team Clinic 7 AM-2 PM (Gym 1& 2)
• September 12- S9: Picture Day
• September 12- JV Football: Sparkman @ Bob Jones
• September 12- V/JV Volleyball @ Athens - 5:30 PM
• September 12- Takedown Club Meeting- 6 -8 PM S9 Auditorium
• September 13- University of Alabama Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• September 13- JROTC Booster Meeting- 6:30-8 PM SHS Cafeteria
• September 13- V/JV Volleyball @ SHS - 4:30 PM
• September 14- Make-up Day for SHS Badges and Photos 8:30-10:30 AM
• September 14- Senior Portrait Make-Up Day 8:30-10:30 AM
• September 14- Freshman Volleyball @ Hazel Green - 5 & 6 PM
• September 15- Long Island University Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• September 16- LAST DAY to Register for October 22 ACT without LATE FEES
• September 16- Varsity Football: Sparkman vs. James Clemens
  
• September 16- V Volleyball Tournament @ Hartselle
• September 17- SHS Pee Wee Cheer Clinic 8 AM - 2 PM (Gym 1 & 2)
• Septemer 19-24- HOMECOMING WEEK AT SPARKMAN
• September 19- JV Football: Sparkman @ James Clemens
• September 20- Mississippi State Univ. Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• September 20-V/JV Volleyball vs Bob Jones @ SHS - JV @ 4:30 PM/ V @ 5:30 PM
• September 21-Freshman Volleyball @ Hazel Green - 4 & 5 PM
• September 23- Varsity Football: Sparkman vs. Hazel Green
  
• September 23- SHS HOMECOMING
• September 24- JROTC/Drill Competition at SHS 5 AM - 5 PM
• September 24- Cross Country: Arab Invitational, Arab AL
• September 26- Senior Class Meeting- Cap/Gown Info 9:30-10:30 AM - Gym 1
  
• September 26- JV Football: Sparkman @ Hazel Green
• September 26- V/JV Volleyball @ Danvile - 4:30 PM
• September 27- V/JV Volleyball MC Tournament @ New Hope - TBA
• September 29 V/JV Volleyball vs. James Clemens @ SHS - JV@4:30 PM/V@5:30 PM
• September 30- Varsity Football: Sparkman @ Huntsville
  

October

• October 3-7- Fall Break
  
• October 4- QB Club Meeting- 6:30 PM Field House
• October 10- Takedown Club Meeting- 6 PM S9 Auditorium
• October 11- JROTC Booster Meeting- 6:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
• October 15- Sparkman Arts Festival- 10AM- 2 PM at SHS
• October 17- PSAT Test for 10th & 11th graders

November

• November 1- QB Club Meeting- 6:30 PM Field House
• November 4-5- UCA Regional Cheer Competition at SHS
  
• November 7- Takedown Club Meeting
• November 11- Veterans Day- No School
  
• November 15- JROTC Booster Meeting
• November 21-25- Thanksgiving Break
  

December

• December 5- Takedown Club Meeting
• December 13- JROTC Booster Meeting
• December 19- January 3- Winter Break
  

January

• January 4- Students return to school
  
• January 9- Takedown Club Meeting
• January 10- JRTOC Booster Meeting
• January 16- MLK Day- No School

Any juniors interested in joining the prom committee should stop by Room 404 to pick up an application. Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Staggs by Sept. 1.

If you are in Medical Academy but currently not in a class this semester & want to compete in HOSA this year, see Mrs. Holland or Mrs. Goins in Room 221.

If you have medical internship second semester & are interested in Pharmacy Technician Certification course, attend the after-school meeting in Room 221 on Tuesday, August 23.

If you were certified in CPR last semester by Mrs. Goins or Mrs. Holland, please go by room 221 to pick up your CPR card.

SEE Students - All SEE students need to pick up and fill out emergency contact and work/dual enrollment form. These forms are in the guidance department.

Applications for 2016-2017 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council available in guidance office. Submission Deadline: Monday, Sept. 5, 2016

Coming soon: PSAT for Juniors & Sophomores is October 17.

SPARKMAN 9: The Scholars’ Bowl Team is a club that will challenge your mind and provide an opportunity to learn new and interesting facts. This Team’s purpose is to advance and showcase student knowledge and will compete against county and area schools. This involves weekly practice and weekly matches at the Career Academy. The primary areas of challenge are math, social studies, literature, music, general science, chemistry, art, general trivia, and mythology. Students whose grades are A's or B's and would like to apply for this Team, should stop by S9 Room 166 and pick up an application.

SHS: Scholars' Bowl Informational Meeting Monday, August 31, 3:30-4:00 PM - Room 408. See Mrs. Silvey if you have questions.

SHS - WISH LIST

• Clorox Wipes
• Kleenex
• Hand Sanitizer
• Paper Towels
• Lysol Spray
• AAA & AA Batteries
• Band-aids (latex free)
• Bottled Water
• Snacks (crackers or gummies)

S9 - WISH LIST

• Band-aids
• Hand soap (in a pump bottle such as soft soap)
  
• Saline solution (for contacts)
• Band-aid wound wash
• Gallon size storage bags with slider zipper
• Copy paper

Starts August 16 in 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.

S9 SGA: Join SGA today! Cost is $25 (includes a t-shirt). Please see Mrs. Cagle for more information.

SHS SGA: Next Meeting: Thursday, August 25. Remember to bring your 3 school supplies to Mrs. Johnston in Room 132 by August 31.

Order your Football Program online through My School Fees or see a QB Club Member!

Monday, August 29 - Time: 7:00 PM in SHS Cafeteria

Baseball All-Team Parent Meeting

See Coach Palmer for more information or email: dpalmer@mcssk12.org

Sparkman Spirit Store at this link!

Cost $75 - Pay online using My School Fees.

Sparkman JROTC Booster Club Meeting- Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30-8:00 PM in the SHS cafeteria. SHS JROTC hosts Drill Competition Saturday, September 24. Please go to the JROTC website sparkmanjrotc.org to volunteer.

Support Sparkman Arts Festival! Crafters, artists, musicians, authors, etc..., contact Renee Quaife to secure your booth at this great event on Oct 15.

SparkmanArtsFestival@gmail.com

Monday, August 15: Planning Committee Meeting 3:30-4:30 PM Room 406

Sparkman Arts Festival Website:http://sparkmanartsfestiv.wixsite.com/sparkmanartsfestival

S9 FCA and First Priority meets every Thursday at 7:50 AM in the S9 Auditorium.

Thursday, 8/25: Judson College

Friday, 8/26: University of Alabama

Tuesday, 8/30: Savannah College of Design

Thursday, 9/1: Mercer

Wednesday, 9/7: Oglethorpe

Tuesday, 9/13: University of Alabama at Huntsville

Thursday, 9/15: Long Island University

Tuesday, 9/20: Mississippi State University

Click on link below to complete & submit application online.

School Forms

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

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

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/

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