Monday, August 15

• FBLA Officer Applications due - Room 133 or 135.
  
• SHS Key Club Meeting 8:15 AM & 3:40 PM - Room 209. Pay $20 fee online by August 31. See Mrs. Graves for more info.
  

• Sparkman Arts Festival planning committee meeting 3:30-4:30 PM Room 406. See Mrs. Quaife for additional information.

Tuesday, August 16

• SHS(10-12) School Photos & ID Badge photos - 1st BLOCK- More info below!
• FCCLA Meeting 8 AM - Room 151. If you are interested in being an officer, you must attend this meeting.
• Baseball Tryouts 4-6 PM. See Coach Greer for more info.
• Band Booster Meeting- 7-8:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
• S9 Drama Club Informational Meeting- 7:15 AM in the S9 Cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to attend. See Mrs. Glover(136) for more info.
• S9 Tutoring: Math 7:50-8:20 AM and 3:20-3:50 PM (S9 Room 162)
• History Club Interest Meeting- Room 127 immediately after school. We will begin planning our Veterans' Day program.
  

Wednesday, August 17

• Future Teachers of Alabama(FTA) Interest Meeting 8-8:20 AM - Room 406. See Mrs. Quaife for additional information.
• Sophomores and Juniors- Ring Orders in Cafeteria during lunch
• Marines Representative in SHS Cafeteria during lunch
• Scream Team Interest Meeting- 3:30 PM in Mrs. Ferguson's room. Dues will be $20 and include the t-shirt.
• Interested in Chemistry Club Leadership? Meet after school Room 123
• Crusaders for Cancer Awareness Meeting - 3:30 PM Room 116

Thursday, August 18

• 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)
• Sparkman Photo Trip to Costa Rica interest meeting 5:30 PM - Room 306
• Sophomore Info Meeting for Students & Parents 4 - 5 PM - SHS Media Center
  

Friday, August 19

• S9 Jr. Civitan Interest Meeting 7:50 AM - S9 Auditorium. $35 dues includes t-shirt
• Last day to register for September 10 ACT with late fee
• Prom Committee Applications due - Room 404
• Varsity Football: Sparkman vs. Guntersville

Saturday, August 20

• Sparkman Cheerleaders Golf Tourney 7 AM
• Wrestling Car Wash 9 AM - Krogers Gas Station
  

August

• August 22- Baseball Freshman Parent Meeting 7 PM
• August 23- Internship Parent Meeting- 6 PM Room 221
• August 24- Pep Rally Game Participant deadline to submit name - Room 132.
• August 24- Jr. Civitan interest meeting 8 AM SHS Library. See Coach Stevenson for additional info.
• August 25- SGA Meeting- Room 132. 3 school supplies due by 8/31
• August 25- Judson College Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• August 25- V/JV Volleyball @ Arab - 5:30 PM
  
• August 26- University of Alabama Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• August 26- Crimson Society Applications due - Room 219 for more information.
• August 26- Varsity Football: Sparkman @ Athens
• August 26-27- V Volleyball Tournament @ Hoover High
• August 27- Cross Country: Lawrence County Pepsi XC Challenge, Moulton AL
• 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- Savannah College of Design Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• August 31- Freshman Volleyball @ Bob Jones - 5 & 6 PM
  

September

• September 1- V/JV Volleyball @ New Hope - 5:30 PM
• 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 PM Field House
• September 6- V/JV Volleyball @ Huntsvile - JV@4 PM / V@ 5 PM
• 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- 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 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-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 should be returned 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 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 - stop by guidance office to pick up a SEE contact form.

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

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!

Sparkman High school baseball tryouts will be held Tuesday August 16th, from 4pm to 6pm. All participants must have an up to date physical and waiver form signed by your parent or guardian - NO EXCEPTIONS. For more information contact: kgreer@mcssk12.org

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.

Wednesday, 8/17: Marines

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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