SWSC News October 10, 2025
- 10/24-ISU Preview Day Applications are DUE on or before Oct.14th. Email your Outreach Advisor for more information.
- Student council members need to check their email for a message and respond ASAP
- Students who took Summer SAE, your SAE packets are due to Ms. Goeppner by Friday. Please check your email for more information.
- Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in ETS - Please check your ETS Google Classrooms for Information on the
- Calling all Creative Writers grades 9-12! See Mrs.Smith in the library for details on a creative writing short story contest. If mysteries and stranger things are your thing, be sure to check this out.
- After school tutoring will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays with math teacher Mr. O'Bryan in Room 101 and Thursdays with English teacher Mrs. Smith in the library. This tutoring is free and open to all students.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- 10/22-Student Council meeting in Mrs. Wells room during Advisory Period.
- 6th Grade Boys Basketball: Any 6th Grade boy interested in playing basketball may attend Open Gyms on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7pm in the SES Gym. On 10/20 and 10/22, Open Gym will be at the SMS gym from 5:30-7pm. There is a sign up sheet on the table by the Gym. All participants must have a completed sports physical on file in FinalForms before they will be allowed to participate. All signatures needed by both the parents and students must be completed before physical is considered complete. Try-Out dates will be at the Middle School Gym on 10/27, 10/28, and 10/29 from 7-8:30pm.
- 6th Grade Girls Basketball 6th grade girls basketball tryouts will be 10/27, 10/28, and 10/29 at Sullivan High School from 6:00-7:30pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the office. Open gyms are on Fridays in the Elementary gym from 3:00-5:00pm. All participants must have a completed sports physical on file in FinalForms before they will be allowed to participate. All signatures needed by both the parents and students must be completed before physical is considered complete. Instructions on how to create and complete FinalForms can be picked up in the office.
- Kindness Club: Kindness Club is accepting donations to support the Humane Society--each advisory class is invited to participate. The advisory class that brings in the most items will win a prize!
- We’re excited to kick off the Arrow Homework Hub—a new support opportunity for students who are behind or need a little extra help! The program will begin today, and will take place from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Snacks will be provided, and both teachers and high school student helpers will be there to assist.
- Beta members can earn service hours by working at specific concession stands chosen by Beta. To sign up, please see your grade-level teacher, Mrs. Bement, Mrs. Davis, or Miss Graves.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- 10/20-Kindergarten (Markle) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/21-1st Grade (McCammon) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/22 2nd Grade (Simpson/Crock) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/24-3rd Grade (Heishman) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/25-Halloween Dance
10/27-3rd Grade (Roberts) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/28-4th Grade (Powell) Parent Teacher Conferences
10/29-5th Grade (Beller)-TBD
10/30-8th grade college visit to Vincennes University
October 27th-31st Red Ribbon Week!
- Monday: Twin Day, match with a friend!
- Tuesday: Mismatch Day, mix & match patterns and colors
- Wednesday: Red Day, wear all your red clothes
- Thursday: Jersey Day, wear a jersey for your favorite team or player
- Friday: Halloween, bring your (school appropriate) Halloween costumes!
10/31-Trunk or Treat-If you would like to volunteer click here. Volunteers, please check in with Lisa & Jessica in the front office to confirm you’re on the list of approved volunteers and your background check is up to date.
Girl Scouts meeting dates are October 22nd, November 5th & 19th, December 3rd and 17th. Meetings will return in January 2026. Meetings are 3:15-4:30 pm.
Basketball sign-ups for 7th and 8 grade boys are in front of the office.
Open Gym for basketball will be held on Wednesday’s (starting Sept 3rd) until 4:30PM for any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl interested in working on basketball skills.
If your child is participating in sports at SMS, all practices and games are listed on Southwest School Corporation Website. When at the home page click OUR SCHOOLS. From there click Sullivan Middle School. Click the dropdown box and select ATHLETICS. You will then see TEAM SCHEDULES. From there click CALENDARS and you will see grade and games/practices.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
- Access information about Title I on the Carlisle Elementary School website
10/27-10/31-Fall Book Fair- If you would like to volunteer you may sign up here. These are completed yearly at the beginning of every school year, so if you’ve not had one this year you will need to call the office to have one completed.
10/31-Trunk or Treat-If you or your organization would like to volunteer to set up a trunk you may sign up here. All volunteers must have a background check on file. You may call the office at 812-268-3341 to have one completed and on file. We are also in need of candy donations. You may send those in with your students or drop them off in the office.
Biddy Basketball Camp K-2: Camp will take place on the following dates: 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30. Price for participation is $25 and includes a t-shirt and medal.
Spell Bowl: Invitations for Spell Bowl have been sent home. The first practice will be Tuesday, September 23rd from 3-4. If your child plans to stay you must put that in Pick Up Patrol. You may pick up at the main entrance at 4pm. Final competition will be Monday, Nov. 17th.
- 5th Grade girls who are signed up for the Dartettes dance team will be practicing on Wednesdays after school until 4pm in the elementary Gym.
- Homework helps will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00pm. This is for students who need extra help with assigned homework. This is not a tutoring session. Students should promptly be picked up at Door #1 (Main entrance). If you would like your child to participate, you may contact your child’s teacher to get them signed up. If your student plans to stay you MUST put that in Pick-Up Patrol.
- All student athletes must have completed Final Forms to participate in athletics. Click on this link for directions on how to complete this process.
Join the SES Title I Facebook group to stay up to date on what is happening in Title I at SES and access to helpful educational tools and resources for our children.
- Access information about Title I on the Sullivan Elementary School website.
- 10/13-10/17-NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
- 11/2-- Daylight Savings Time Ends (Turn clocks back 1 hour)
- Join 4-H! The preferred enrollment period for Sullivan County 4-H is October through January. Go to v2.4honline.com to enroll/re-enroll in 4-H for the 2025-2026 program year. Choosing projects: Go to the Extension website to see a list of projects: www.extension.purdue.edu/sullivan. Scroll down and click on “4-H Information,” then click on Sullivan County 4-H projects. Pay online or cash or check at the Extension Office. Make checks payable to: Purdue University. Contact the Extension office staff for assistance, located at the Sullivan County 4-H Fairgrounds, at 812-268-4332 or sullivances@purdue.edu.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Parents must supervise children not yet in high school during athletic events. Once students enter the Athletic Complex, they may not leave unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult - unaccompanied students who exit will not be allowed to re-enter. Students should not bring items to throw during games.
If you would like your child to be considered for the Brown Baggers program please stop by your child's school office to fill out a form.
Nutrislice is our Sodexo Food Service's digital solution for menu and nutrition needs. Nutrislice allows parents and students to access menus, ingredients, and allergens for all items served in their school cafeteria on a weekly basis through the web or app platforms. Click on the Nutrislice link to access your school's menu.