SMMS Weekly Update
May 1, 2026
WVGSA for Science
May 7: Grade 8 Students ONLY
On May 7 (Thursday), our 8th grade students will be completing our the West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Science. This assessment is very important, as the scores are taken into consideration for academic support and enrichment, course placement, and retention (being held back).
Please encourage your child to do the following in preparation:
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Bring their fully-charged iPad for the test.
Safety Reminders
Recently, we have seen an increase in potentially unsafe behaviors for students during morning arrival afternoon departure. We have reminded students during our daily announcements about safety when walking to and from school, and we ask that parents follow established traffic flow patterns for school drop-off/pick-up procedures as well.
Walkers
Students who are walking from the Hammonds Mill subdivision must cross at the cross-walk and walk on the sidewalk in front of the primary school and up the sidewalk next to the SMMS side parking lot. The sidewalks are there for student safety; please use them! We cannot have students cutting between cars in the road and in the side parking lot. Students, please watch for traffic.
In the afternoon, walkers are dismissed after the buses pull away.
Parent Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-off in the front circle ends at 7:12 – we cannot block buses from dropping off there. If you are later than 7:12, parents must enter the side parking lot and circle to drop off at the side door.
Afternoon pick-up is in the front circle after the buses pull away at approximately 2:30. Students are not permitted to walk to other locations and meet parents for pick-up. Please be at school for parent pick up by 2:30 PM. Pickup is typically finished by 2:43.
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Device Collection and Summer Use
Students will once again have the opportunity to sign out their school-issued device for the summer. If you would like your child to keep the school issued device, please complete the online form by Friday, May 8. Please use the red button below to complete the form.
If you do not opt in for summer use, your child will return their school issued device and charger at the end of the school year. Devices will be returned to the students when school resumes in the fall.
If you would prefer not to Opt-In, you do not need to complete the online form. The student device and charger will be collected and stored at the school sometime after May 18th.
Counseling Corner
Counselor Contact Info
Call the school at 304-274-5030 and ask for your grade level counselor.
- Ms. Davis (6th grade)- tasheena.davis@k12.wv.us
- Ms. Telli (7th grade)- julianne.piscitelli@k12.wv.us
- Ms. Kantor-Bright (8th grade)- ebright@k12.wv.us
Library Books Due May 8
Mrs. Yeargan’s reminder to everyone: ALL library books are due Friday, May 8th! Checkouts will end Friday, May 1st!
Boys Basketball Flex Days
Varsity Boys
Boys Flex Basketball will begin on May 4th from 5:30–7:00 PM.
This is for all upcoming 8th and 7th graders for next season. Please meet Coach Payton at the entrance of the Boy's Locker Room. Please bring water.
Scheduled Dates:
- May: 4th, 11th, and 18th
- June: 1st, 8th, and 29th
JV Boys
May: 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th FROM 2:30-4:00
High School Sports Program Information
SMHS Golf
There is an interest meeting for the high school Golf Team on May 6, at 6:30 PM in the LGI room.
After School Homework Help
After school Homework Help will conclude the week of May 4. We will meet as regularly scheduled through May 6.
Each week, there is a designated day for each grade level.
- Monday- Grade 6
- Tuesday- Grade 7
- Wednesday- Grade 8
Online Tutoring Available
Are you looking for online tutoring options for your student? If so, consider Tutor WV. It is individualized. There is no cost, and it if offered from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.
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7th Grade Field Trip Info
May 15
This year, the 7th grade will be visiting Antietam Recreation Center on May 15th. The cost to attend is $10. Students can pay via cash or check (made out to SMMS) at school OR the fee may be paid online via My School Bucks.
Important Dates Ahead
- May 7: 8th Grade Science WVGSA
- May 8: 8th Grade Step-up Day
- May 8: 8th Grade Dance from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- May 13: WVGSA Reading Test
- May 14: WVGSA Math Test
- May 15: 7th Grade Field Trip
- May 25: Memorial Day--> No School for Students or Staffulty
- May 26: 8th Grade Field Trip
- May 26: 5th Grade Step-up Day
- May 27: Students vs Staffulty Basketball Game
- May 28: SMMS Annual Carnival--> LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Faces of the Week
Band Concert a Success
Congrats to our band for their wonderful performance this week, and thanks to Mr. English for his dedication to our students and their love of music!
"Coal Mining" in Social Studies
Today in Mr. Rinker's 8th grade Social Studies classes, students took part in a coal mining simulation by using various tools to 'mine' the chocolate chips out of cookies.
Golden Horseshoe Winners
SMMS is proud to recognize our two Golden Horseshoe winners for this year: Kalin and Brielyn! Congrats ladies!