SWSC News October 30, 2026

• Today is Halloween costume day across the district to close out Red Ribbon Week: SES Trunk or Treat, the Carlisle Hallo-fun Friday parade, and SHS "Don't be scared to say no to drugs" costume day.
• FFA Fright Night, tonight from 5:30 to 9:00 P.M. at the FFA Ag Barn.
• Golden Arrows football plays Scottsburg in the IHSAA Sectional Semifinal tonight at 7:30 P.M. at Scottsburg Middle School (gates open at 6:00).
• Sunday, November 1: Daylight Saving Time ends. Turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night.

Trunk or Treat Today

SES Trunk or Treat is today, Friday, October 30. Trunk decorating begins at 8:15 A.M. and the event wraps up by noon. Thank you to every family and volunteer who decorated a trunk and handed out treats! Students may wear Halloween costumes today for "Say Boo to Drugs" day, the final Red Ribbon Week spirit day. Today is also the last day of the Fall Book Fair.

Veterans Day Program and Breakfast

SES will honor our veterans with a Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:45 A.M. Breakfast will be served for any veteran attending the program beginning at 8:15 A.M. in the SES Art Room. Veterans attending the breakfast must enter through the main office.

Sullivan Elks Hoop Shoot

Any student who is 8 years or older before April 1, 2027 is eligible for the Sullivan Elks Hoop Shoot. The competition is taking place during PE classes.

After School Activities

• Homework Help: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00 P.M. Contact your child's teacher to sign up. Pick up is at Door #1 (main entrance), and you MUST note the change in Pick-Up Patrol.
• Spell Bowl: Tuesdays after school until 4:00 P.M. Pick up at the main entrance; note the change in Pick-Up Patrol.
• Dartettes: Wednesdays after school until 4:00 P.M. in the SES gym.
• Archery: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. at Sullivan High School. Enter through Door 18.

Girls: open gym is Tuesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 5, from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. in the Elementary Gym. Tryouts are Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10, 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Players must have a physical on file before attending open gym or tryouts. Sign up sheets are in the office.

• November 2 to 6: Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, Beta Humane Society Pet Drive, and the Turkey Trot Fundraiser.
• Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Breakfast and Veterans Day Program (details below).
• November 12 and 13: 5th Grade Beta Convention.
• Wednesday, November 18: Turkey Trot Race Day!
• November 25 to 27: Thanksgiving Break.

• Wednesday, December 9: Christmas Matinee at 10:00 A.M. (AM Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades) and Evening Program at 6:00 P.M. (Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades).
• Thursday, December 10: Christmas Matinee at 1:00 P.M. (PM Pre-K, 2nd, and 4th grades) and Evening Program at 6:00 P.M. (1st, 3rd, and 5th grades).
• December 14 to 18: Santa's Workshop during specials.
• Friday, December 18: Winter Break begins! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Watch for your child's Art to Remember order form! Your child's one-of-a-kind artwork can be turned into ornaments, mugs, magnets, keychains, and more, which make wonderful Christmas gifts for parents, grandparents, and loved ones. Every purchase supports the SES art program and provides supplies for our young artists throughout the year. All orders must be completed by Friday, November 6, to arrive in time for Christmas.

Mark Your Calendars

• Friday, November 6: Arrows Stop opens after school on the first Friday of every month, with pop, candy, and chips for students to purchase.
• Wednesday, November 11: Donuts with Veterans, 7:45 to 8:15 A.M. (sign up above).
• Friday, November 20: School-wide field trip to SHS to watch the high school play.
• November 25 to 27: No school, Thanksgiving Break.
• Saturday, December 5: SAVE THE DATE for the Second Annual Jingle Jog, with 1 mile and 5K options. More details to follow.

• Arrow Homework Hub: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Library.
• FCA: every Wednesday at 7:45 A.M. in the Multipurpose Room.
• Beta: every Friday during Arrow Academy.
• Dartettes: every Wednesday, 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the SES Gym.
• Archery: 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday for returning archers and Wednesday for new archers, at SHS. Enter through Door 18 (the corner closest to the SAC).

SMS teacher Mrs. Baker has been awarded a Wabash Valley Community Foundation grant to bring Ozobot Evo robots into her classroom! The grant was presented at the Foundation's Sullivan County 2026 Grant Awards on October 28 at the Sullivan Civic Center. The small, programmable robots will give students exciting new ways to explore STEM, build problem-solving skills, and engage in hands-on learning. Way to go, Mrs. Baker!

Sullivan Middle School will host Donuts with Veterans on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:45 to 8:15 A.M. We appreciate what our veterans do for our community and would like to honor them. Please sign up by scanning the QR code on the SMS Facebook post or using the sign-up form at forms.gle/srdDQvvBWRS7mjDa7.

Hallo-fun Friday and Halloween Band Concert

Red Ribbon Week wraps up today with Hallo-fun Friday. Students may bring a costume for the parade (no masks or weapons). The 6th Grade Halloween Band Concert is today at 10:15 A.M. Thank you to everyone who joined in all week, from Be a Hero Monday to Throwback Thursday, and to all who took part in Thursday's Fun Run!

Girls Basketball Parent Meeting

A Girls Basketball Parent Meeting is Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 P.M. The 7/8 girls open their season November 19 at Palestine.

Word of the Week

Congratulations to Grayson French, our Word of the Week winner! Grayson did a great job using the word algorithm in a sentence: "The YouTube algorithm was going crazy after the update." This week's word is DEMOCRACY: a system of government in which the people have the power to choose leaders and influence decisions.

Birthday Grams and Contact Information

To request a Birthday Gram or for Carlisle questions, please contact Debra McCrary at 812-398-3851 ext. 2402 or dmccrary@swest.k12.in.us.

Carlisle students received Red Ribbon Week goodie bags filled with pencils, bracelets, candy, and information about why we celebrate Red Ribbon Week in memory of DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. The celebration continued with a Red Ribbon Week T-shirt giveaway, and students proudly showed off their new shirts. Let's keep spreading awareness, making healthy choices, and encouraging our students to live drug-free!

Carlisle middle schoolers brought their best costumes to the CMS Student Council Halloween Dance, with everything from inflatable monsters to throwback jerseys on the dance floor. Thank you to the CMS Student Council for planning a fun and spooky night for our Indians!

Fresh gear, big school spirit! Show your Indian pride and support our 8th graders as they raise money for their end-of-year trip. Carlisle spirit wear is available in adult and youth sizes, and every order helps our 8th graders.

Shop online at carlisleschool2026.itemorder.com. Orders are due by Wednesday, November 11 at 11:59 P.M., and items are expected to arrive shortly after Thanksgiving. Thank you for supporting Carlisle students!

Senior Pictures Moved to November 6

Senior panoramic, cap and gown, and sports pictures have a new date: Friday, November 6 at 10:00 A.M.

Senior Lunches

Senior lunches began this week. Seniors who missed the meeting and want to participate should see Mrs. Knowles in the office.

Free After School Tutoring

• Tuesday: Room 101, Mr. Obryan
• Wednesday: Room 221, Mr. Simmons
• Thursday: CRC Room, Mrs. Couch

High School Archery

Practice is 7:30 to 8:30 P.M., Tuesday and Thursday for returning archers and Wednesday for new archers, through Wednesday, November 4. After that, Wednesday practice will be 3D and Tuesday and Thursday will be Bullseye.

Share Your Team's Accomplishments

SHS wants to recognize our sports and club teams. Coaches, parents, or players who would like to send game and competition updates can email Mrs. Knowles at sknowles@swest.k12.in.us. Golf and soccer coaches have been sending updates, and we would love to see this grow.

Winter Sports Are Here

The Lady Arrows opened the basketball season Thursday at North Daviess, and they play at Bedford North Lawrence on Thursday, November 5. The Sullivan Fall Brawl girls wrestling meet is at home on Saturday, November 7 at 9:00 A.M., and the Lady Arrows' home opener is Tuesday, November 10 against Bloomfield. The boys open November 19 at Barr Reeve, with their home opener against South Knox on November 25.

Get ready for a spooky night of family fun at Sullivan High School FFA’s Annual Fright Night on Friday, October 30, from 5:30–9:00 p.m. The FFA members have been working hard to prepare another fun-filled evening, and families are invited to come out and enjoy the event together.

Bring your kids, grandkids, family, and friends and enjoy one of Sullivan FFA’s favorite events of the year! 🎃👻

Kindness Club is sponsoring The Stocking Project to help make Christmas brighter for local children and teens. Donations of new gifts and stocking stuffers will fill stockings for families in our community. Donations are accepted for ages K to 12: monetary donations, new toys, books, games, and art supplies. Drop off donations with Mrs. Hollis or at the SHS attendance office by Friday, December 11.

• Little kids (ages 5 to 8): coloring books, crayons, and markers; small stuffed animals; LEGO or building blocks; picture books; Play-Doh and card games; puzzles and small toys.
• Tweens (ages 9 to 12): art and craft kits; journals and fun pens; books and graphic novels; bracelet-making kits; sports balls and accessories; board games, puzzles, and card games.
• Teens (ages 13 to 18): gift cards; cozy socks, beanies, and gloves; water bottles and tumblers; journals and quality pens; art supplies and hobby kits; books, puzzles, and portable games; toiletry bags and everyday essentials.

Attention all high school clubs: earn one service hour for every five items donated. NHS and Key Club members: take your picture with your items and submit it to myinnerview.org. Beta members: add your hours to the Beta app.

The SHS History Club and the Sullivan County Public Library hosted Tombstone Tales at the Merom Camp and Retreat Center. Students dressed in period costume and took the stage to share stories from Sullivan County's past. Thank you to the History Club members and the library for bringing local history to life!

Congratulations to Rigley Goodman, who broke the Lady Arrows volleyball school record for most digs in a season. The previous record was 553, and as of October 21 Rigley had 633 digs. We are so proud of you, Rigley!

Two Golden Arrows seniors have written their names into the Sullivan football record book this fall. Running back Clark French broke the school record for career rushing yards during the Vincennes Lincoln game, and he's not done yet. Receiver Paul Ridgway set a new school record for receiving yards in a single game against Edgewood, breaking the mark previously held by Dakota Caton. Congratulations, Clark and Paul!

The Golden Arrows opened Sectional play in convincing fashion on Friday, October 23, defeating the Owen Valley Patriots 55-27 at home to advance to tonight's Semifinal.

Quarterback Maddox Grise led the way, throwing for 261 yards and 6 touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. It was his fourth straight game with at least three touchdown passes. Receiver Paul Ridgway was his favorite target, hauling in 89 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Ridgway has averaged 2.7 receiving touchdowns per game over his last three games.

Congratulations to the Golden Arrows on a big Sectional win. Let's pack the visitor stands at Scottsburg tonight!

The Golden Arrows take on the Scottsburg Warriors in the IHSAA Sectional Semifinal tonight, Friday, October 30, at Scottsburg Middle School, 425 S. 3rd Street, Scottsburg. Gates open at 6:00 P.M. and kickoff is at 7:30 P.M. Make the trip and cheer on the purple and gold!

• Admission: $8 cash, or $8.95 for a digital ticket at public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=215210.
• Seating: visitor seating is limited, so lawn chairs are encouraged. No fans are allowed on the track.