
What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
December 12-31, Volume 2016-17, Issue 21
Monday, December 12
- Wrestling vs Jemison/Lee at S9 5-8 PM
- SHS First Priority 8-8:20 AM Room 411
- NHS Meeting 8 am or 3:30 PM
- 3B & 4B Midterm Exams (year long classes)
- Ugly Sweater Day at SHS & S9
- Spark Robotics Christmas Party 4 PM Library
- Basketball at Hazel Green 4:30-9 PM
- JROTC Toys for Tots Christmas Social 6-8 PM SHS Cafeteria
- SHS First Priority 8-8:20 AM Room 411
- S9 Math Tutoring - 7:50-8:20 AM & 3:20-3:50 PM Room 162
- S9: For Girls Only - 7:50 AM S9 room 252
Wednesday, December 14
- 1A & 2A Midterm Exams (year long classes)
- Sparkman Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse supporting SHS Journalism
- S9 SGA Meeting 7:50 AM S9 Auditorium
- S9 Scholar's Bowl 7:30 AM & 3:30 PM S9 Room 166
- P7 Club 3:30-4:30 PM S9 Room 250
Thursday, December 15 "Half Day"
- 1B & 2B Midterm Exams (year long classes)
- 1st & 2nd Final Exams (semester classes)
- Buses will run about 11:45 AM, Grab & Go lunches available
- 9th Grade Girls Basketball Round Robin 5-7 PM
- S9 FCA & First Priority Meeting 7:50 AM - S9 Auditorium
- S9 Tutoring: English 7:50-8:20 AM (S9 Room 162)
- 3A & 4A Midterm Exams (year long classes)
- 3rd & 4th Final Exams (semester classes)
- Buses will run about 11:45 AM, Grab & Go lunches available
- Basketball at Bob Jones 4:30-9 PM
- Wrestling at McCallie Tournament
Saturday, December 17
- Insanity Complex 12 - 9 PM, XC & Track Fundraiser
- Wrestling at McCallie Tournament
- Girls Basketball at She's Got Game Classic, Murfreesboro, TN
- Boys Basketball at Huntsville/Birmingham Challenge, Wallace State
December 19- January 3- Winter Break for Students
BASKETBALL
- Boys Basketball at Bardstown Holiday Classic
Monday, Tuesday, December 19,20
- Girls Freshman Basketball at James Clemens Holiday Tournament
Monday - Wednesday, December 26,27,28
- Boys Basketball at al.com Classic
WRESTLING
Wednesday, December 28- Wrestling MS at Arab Tournament
Thursday, December 29- Wrestling V Battlefield Duals at Huntsville High
Saturday, December 31- Wrestling V at Jemison Tournament
Coming Soon
January
- January 3- Make Up Day for Final Exams
- January 4- Students return to school
- January 5- SGA meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- January 5- Wrestling JV, V vs Buckhorn & MCHS 5 - 9 PM, S9 Gym
- January 7- Wrestling V at James Clemens Tournament
- January 7- Wrestling MS/JV at Red Rumble, Huntsville High School
- January 9- Takedown Club Meeting
- January 9- Bowling vs Buckhorn
- January 10- Report Cards
- January 10 SHS First Priority 8-8:20 AM, Room 411
- January 10- NHS meetings 8 AM or 3:30 PM
- January 10- Freshmen Parents Night - Registration Orientation (Rising Sophomores) 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Gym 1
- January 10- JRTOC Booster Meeting 6:30 PM, SHS Cafeteria
- January 12- Soccer Booster Meeting 5-6 PM, SHS Cafeteria
- January 13- February 11 ACT Test Registration Deadline without late fees
- January 14- Bowling vs. Columbia
- January 14- Wrestling MS/JV/V at Grissom Duals
- January 16- MLK Day- No School
- January 16- Bowling vs. Columbia at Pin Palace
- January 16- Wrestling V at Dick Clem Invitational, Bob Jones HS
- January 17- AP Expo 5:30 PM, Gym 1
Guidance
2017-18 Photography
Photography applications are now being accepted for next school year. Applications are available in the counselor's office and outside of Room 306. These should be submitted to Mr. Mittman by Dec. 14. Acceptance letters should be sent by the first week of February.
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.
Basketball
Sparkman Wrestling
FUNDRAISER
2017 Chik-fil-A calendar pre-order sale - ends December 16
See any Sparkman Wrestler to order
XC & Track Fundraiser
Insanity Complex, Saturday, December 17 from 12 - 9 PM
Leave your receipt in the box at the door.
Sparkman XC/Track gets 10%!
Sparkman Spirit Store
Sparkman Tennis
Sparkman Bowling
See any Sparkman Bowling team member for details.
Ignite a Spark
Sparkman students volunteered to work at Santa's Village on December 6.
Speech and Debate
SHS Environmental Club
2016-2017 SHS Year Book, THE SENATOR, is on sale now!
Congrats to The Senator yearbook staff for their All-American ranking with four distinctions from the National Scholastic Press Association.
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.
Sparkman Spirit Nights at Texas Roadhouse!
Sparkman JROTC Booster Club
Next JROTC Booster meeting:
Tuesday, December 13, 6 PM - SHS Cafeteria.
JROTC Toys for Tots Christmas Social
Sparkman Senators Marching Band- 283 members strong!
Sparkman Indoor Track
Congratulations to Daryl Bowden for his 1st place in the long jump.
Sparkman Swimming
Sparkman Basketball
Congratulations for last week's basketball wins!
Varsity Boys win over Spain Park 63-53 and Varsity Girls win 47-44 in overtime Tuesday, Dec. 6
Varsity Boys win over Buckhorn 74-50 and Varsity Girls win 60-37 Friday, Dec. 9
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 21: December 12-31, 2016 (current issue)
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