The Cardinal Chronicle

The Cardinal Chronicle is published each Friday throughout the school year. Please read through the Chronicle to find important updates, announcements and information helpful to the coming week.

Nov. 4th:

• 5pm - Red/White Scrimmage Basketball

Nov. 5th:

• 6pm - Swimming vs Greenwood MS - @SHS

Nov. 6th:

• 3-4:45pm - Fall Social - North and South Gym

Upcoming SMS Happenings:

Nov. 25-27:

• Thanksgiving Break - no school

Dec 1:

• School Smiles Dental Clinic - registration information to come in November

Dec 18-Jan 1, 2027:

• Winter Break - no school

Jan. 4:

• Perry Township Schools Reconvene for Semester II

You can also check out the SMS Calendar and the Athletic Newsletter for away events, dates and times.

This year's Fall Social will take place on Friday, Nov 6th from 3:00 to 4:45 PM. This event is for 7th and 8th graders.

Students who wish to attend will need to complete a brief survey, available on our Canvas counselors page. Those who sign up will receive a ticket on the day of the event, which will serve as their entry pass. Activities will include board games, basketball, volleyball, KanJam, cornhole, and more.

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTHPORT PTO

Hello Southport families -

Sprint prizes were distributed to students this week, so be sure to ask your student about theirs. We know everyone can be a bit forgetful. Speakers will be sent home separately to students who earned them once the items arrive in early November.

We cannot thank our volunteers enough for coming out to help at World Culture Night. It was our first time at the event and we were able to connect with dozens of new people to support our Cardinals and showcase our Southport spirit.

We have another opportunity to help below, this time on a Saturday at Southport High School. We hope to see you there!

- The Southport PTO

NOV. 14: HELP AT THE SHS VENDOR FAIR

Come help our PTO at the upcoming Southport High School Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 14. We'll be spreading Southport spirit from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and need a couple people to help. Sign up for a shift at: bit.ly/shsvendorfair26 (click "Continue to Destination")

SOUTHPORT BLANKETS: GET COZY, CARDS

Show your Southport spirit with our new Cardinal blankets! Grab one as a holiday or graduation gift or just to use it to keep warm for movie night or by the bonfire. We have a limited quantity of blankets, so order yours soon! Orders placed before December 14 will be sent home with students prior to Winter Break. You also can opt to pick yours up in person if you want to surprise your student -- just email ptosouthport@gmail.com to confirm your pickup day/time. Buy your blanket here > https://southportpto.square.site/s/shop

JOIN THE FLOCK: BECOME A PTO PARTNER

Want more people to see your company or organization? Become a Southport PTO partner! We need help from Cardinal families who run business and have community connections to meet ever-increasing needs in our schools and communities.

Flying with our flock is a win-win. You're helping support our schools and students while also increasing your organization's visibility and reputation within the community. You could get your company name on next year’s Southport Sprint shirts, donate to a student club, or buy lunch during for Teacher Appreciation Week, and the PTO will add you to our growing list of partners. Email us at ptosouthport@gmail.com to ask questions or take the next step!

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