Monday, August 29

• Freshman and JV Football: Sparkman vs. Athens. FR start at 5 PM
  
• V/JV Volleyball @ Randolph - 4:30 PM
• Baseball Booster Meeting 6-8 PM - SHS Cafeteria

Tuesday, August 30

• Deadline to submit Crimson Society Applications - Room 219
  
• Savannah College of Design Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• Junior Parent Information Meeting 5:30 PM - Gym 1
• Senior Parent Information Meeting 6:30 PM - Gym 1
• 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 31

• Key Club Fee due today. $20 - Pay online.
• S9 SGA Dues of $25 must be paid by today.
• 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
• Crusaders for Cancer Awareness Meeting- 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM in Mrs. McKinney's classroom (116)
  

Thursday, September 1

• UAH College Fair field trips for Juniors & Seniors- Must turn in permission form!
• V/JV Volleyball @ New Hope - 5:30 PM
• Mercer University Representative in Cafeteria during lunch
• UAH College Fair Parent Night 6-8 PM UAH Fitness Center
• 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 Jr. Civilian Meeting- 8 AM in the Media Center- Pay dues at this meeting

Friday, September 2

• S9 Jr. Civitan Meeting 7:50 AM - S9 Auditorium. Dues $35
• Varsity Football: Sparkman @ Buckhorn
• Photo Club Meeting- 8 AM in Room 306
  
• Applications for Spanish Club officers are due today to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Terry

Saturday, September 3

• Cross Country: Bob Jones Invitational, Madison AL
• JV Volleyball: Bob Jones JV Tournament

On Thursday, Sept 1 Sparkman juniors and seniors will attend The Madison County College & Career Fair at UAH. Permission forms are required for this trip! This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions and gather information about college.

PARENT NIGHT at the College and Career Fair is Thursday, September 1st from 6-8 PM in the UAH University Fitness Center. This event is open to the public. Participating colleges and universities are listed on the flyer.

September

• 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 6-20- SIR Fundraiser Gigi's Cupcake pre-orders
• 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 8- Indoor Track & Field Meeting 6-7 PM SHS Cafeteria
  
• September 9- Varsity Football: Sparkman vs. Bob Jones
• September 10- ACT
• 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 13- District 5 School Board Debate- 6 - 6:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
• October 15- Sparkman Arts Festival- 10AM- 2 PM at SHS
• October 17- PSAT Test for 10th & 11th graders
• October 22- ACT

November

• November 1- QB Club Meeting- 6:30 PM Field House
• November 4- LAST DAY to Register for December 10 ACT without LATE FEES
• 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 10- ACT
• 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 are interested in joining a youth advocacy group called Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders, stop by guidance and get an application.

Juniors and sophomores interested in participating in the Christopher Columbus essay contest should stop by guidance and get an application.

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. Pay dues by Wednesday, August 31.

SHS SGA: 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!

Baseball Booster Meeting

Monday, August 29 - Time: 6:00-8:00 PM in SHS Cafeteria

Information Meeting - Sept. 8, 2016, 6 -7 PM in SHS Cafeteria

Interested in trying out for SOCCER?

Make sure you receive TRYOUT information!

Potential soccer players use this link to provide SHS Soccer Boosters with your contact info.

https://shssenatorsoccer.wufoo.com/forms/shs-soccer-tryout-contact-information/

Sparkman Spirit Store at this link!

Environmental Club is selling water bottles for $10 each. See Mrs. Maxtion or a club member to purchase.

Cost $75 - Pay online using My School Fees until January 10

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

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.

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

Senator’s Cross Country team started their season Saturday at the Pepsi XC Challenge in Moulton. Six members of the team placed in top 15 in their respective events. Senior Hailey Brown turned in very respective 11th in the Varsity Girl’s 5K. Seniors Jake Russell and Harrison Miller led the Varsity Boys to an overall 5th place team finish by placing 4th and 5th in their event. Freshman Elisa Jones’ season started with a visit to the podium finishing 11th in the Girl’s JV 2 miler. Monrovia Middle School 8th grader Austin Al’Dijaili and Freshman Matthew Livingston finished 10th and 13th leading the JV boys to a 3rd place finish in their race. It was a great showing for the Thomas’ brothers, Sophomore Adam and Freshman Isaac, both set Personal Records today. Congratulations Senators!

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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