SMS Scoop

The ILEARN assessment window is Monday, April 15th through Friday, May 10th.

Nearly all SMS students completed the math portion of the test last week.

This Monday, April 22nd through Thursday, April 25th students will take the ELA assessments.

Next week (April 30th through May 2nd) the sixth graders will complete the science tests.

Please try to avoid student absences/appointments on these testing days.

The annual SMS art/talent show is scheduled for Friday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Students who are interested in participating in the talent show need to complete/submit the form that is located on the SMS Community page in Canvas and plan to attend one day of auditions, which are on Tuesday, April 23rd or Thursday, April 25th from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. in the Great Room.

Students who are interested in participating in the art show need to contact Mr. Heacock.

Doors will open for the art show at 5:30 p.m.

Doors will open for the talent show at 6:00 p.m.

In December SMS 8th grade students had the opportunity to participate in the Junior Scholastic Where's MapMan? contest. Of all the entries across the country, we recently received notification that Voyager Alicea Quintero was a top 25 finalist!

What is the Safe Sitter Program?

The Safe Sitter Program is for boys and girls entering grades 6-8. This one-day class teaches babysitters the life and safety skills they need and equips them with the tools to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.

2024 Program Dates:

Seymour: June 7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 28, and July 12, 13, 20

Scottsburg: June 15

North Vernon: June 1 and July 19

Salem: June 29

2024 Program Locations:

Jackson County: Schneck Professional Building, Classroom 500

Scott County: Scott County YMCA, Multipurpose Room

Jennings County: Jennings County Public Library, Conference Room 1

Washington County: Washington County Community Foundation, Classroom A

Registration:

Registration for all classes opened on Monday, April 15th. You can register by clicking here and selecting Safe Sitter. You can call 812-524-4226 or 812-522-4244 with any questions.

Classes are limited to 12 students, so make sure you register early!

see flyer for info

Hard copies of the flyer and registration form are available in the SMS office.

Spring sports competitions continue through mid May.

Students should listen to the afternoon announcements for information about changes to practice times and events.

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

If you have questions about athletics, please contact Mrs. King at 812-752-8926 option 2.

The next three images contain reminders about some upcoming calendar events in Scott 2.

Tuesday, May 7th is election day and will be an eLearning day for Scott 2 students.

Thursday, May 23rd is the last day of the 2023-2024 school year.

The 2024-2025 school calendar is also shown below for those of you who prefer to plan ahead.

As a reminder, students should only use their school-issued iPad and all of their school accounts for tasks that their teachers assign.

Students should not use their iPad or accounts for chatting via Google docs, searching non-education related terms/phrases, or any other activity that isn't directly related to something that a teacher assigned.

Please remember that students should not be dropped off each morning prior to 7:15 a.m.

Our morning supervision person arrives at that time.

Attention 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.

Officer Nicholson has met with all students regarding safety at school and throughout the community.

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.

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some updates for the 2023-2024 school year. The most significant changes took place in the attendance section.

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 2023-2024 school year.

Email: khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://sms.scsd2.k12.in.us/
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 752-8926
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS