Middle School

Red Ribbon Spirit Week starts THIS Monday, Oct. 27th! ❤ Did you know that Red Ribbon Week is the largest and longest-running drug-free awareness program in the United States? We proudly participate each year! Make sure to start off the week by wearing your camo and dark clothing, MS.

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Routes 19, 20, and 26 will be running 5-10 minutes late today. Thank you for understanding.

Check out this fun community opportunity to get out and play tennis! 🎾 Open to all ages—and perfect for families, too. It’s a great chance for your child to try something new and maybe even discover a new passion! Click here to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/252824294788977

Our public library has some exciting opportunities coming up! Don't miss out!

This is a GREAT opportunity for any 7th - 12th grader who wants to improve their writing skills! It'll be on Saturday, November 1st at 1pm. ✍

Just a reminder, Parents ❗ There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 10th, or on Monday, October 13th. Have a great Fall break, everyone! 🍁

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 16 and 17 students will be on one combined route this morning. They may be slightly earlier or later for pick up than usual. Thank you for understanding.

It's Patriot's Pen essay time! 📝This is a nationwide essay competition that gives 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students an opportunity to show their patriotism and be entered for a $5,000 prize. See the flyer below for details and how to enter. The deadline for entries is October 31st ❗

Yesterday was our first pep rally of the year, and it was a special one at that—it was our Homecoming Pep Rally! 🥳 Students and staff filled the gym to play games and show off their Panther Pride. It was a jam-packed week, MS! #Limitless

REMINDER ❗ Tomorrow is picture day, MS. Bring your best smiles!

Oops—we’re a day late! 🎉 Thanks for your patience as we share this year’s Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-Up Days! We can’t wait to see everyone’s school spirit on display throughout the week. 🐾 #Limitless

Fall conferences are just around the corner on Thursday, October 2nd, and Tuesday, October 7th. To show our appreciation for our teachers and staff, the SSMS PTO is planning to provide meals on both days.

➡ Thursday, October 2nd: Sandwich fixings and chips

➡ Tuesday, October 7th: Baked potato bar with salad

We would love your support in making these meals possible! You can help by donating items or volunteering with set-up and clean-up. Please review the sign-up slots and click the button to volunteer. Click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AFAF2CA5F9CF8-58898705-middle#/

📚 The Library’s Young Adult Program has some exciting October festivities lined up! Mark your calendars and join them for a month full of creativity, community, and fall fun! 🎃🍂

📚✨ Our Book Fair is coming soon! ✨📚
Join us September 29 – October 8 to shop for your favorite books and discover new reads. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences, so don’t miss your chance to stop by!

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 14 students will be 5-10 minutes late. Thank you for understanding!

What does it mean to be a National Banner Special Olympics School? It means we have a HIGH LEVEL of commitment to inclusion and met 10 of the national standards of excellence in areas like: Unified Sports, inclusive Youth Leadership, and whole-school engagement. Way to go, MS! 👏👏👏 #Limitless

⏰ Last Chance for Student Immunizations! PHWC/Community Clinic is hosting a “Last Chance Clinic” on Tuesday, September 30.

✅ Sign-up by THIS THURSDAY, September 25, to attend. Click here to access the sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq5bfTn-5Jp_MbpIOGGd2aHA7E5FnnFBN3D5N-QjwWwec4hQ/viewform

Don’t wait—make sure your child is up to date to return to school on time! 📋 Check the flyer for more details.

🍎 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Reminder 🍎 Families—don’t forget! Last year’s free and reduced meal applications are expiring soon. A new application must be filled out every school year in order to continue receiving benefits. Or maybe you've never filled out an application before, you may qualify!

We’re excited to share that our friends at the No Hungry Meal Program have partnered with us to help encourage families to apply! They generously donated two $100 gift cards 🎉

✅ Apply before October 1st, and your name will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of the gift cards! Click here to apply: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=MzliNDEwYjYtYWJiMC00NGVmLWI4MzctODMzOTEwNmVhZjE4