SMMS Weekly Update: Orientation

Please make sure that your student is aware of how they are getting home everyday. Bus numbers may change from year to year and it is imperative that they pay attention to their bus number for the end of the day.

Morning Schedule:

• 7:12 AM: Doors open / Homeroom begins

• 7:31 AM: Homeroom ends

• 7:35 AM: Official school day begins & 1st Period begins

We are happy to share that both breakfast and lunch remain free for all students! If your child plans to eat breakfast at school, please aim to drop them off as close to 7:12 AM as possible so they have plenty of time to enjoy their meal before 1st period.

Parent Drop-Off

Front Circle

Side Lot

Parent may drop off on the side lot between SMMS and SMPS at any time up until 7:31. After this time students will need to come through the front of the school.

Parent Pick-Up

Please reference the picture and directions below if you plan on picking your student up from school at the end of the day.

• No Parking along Campus Drive
• Line Up, Single-file in the primary bus loop
• Students must be picked up at SMMS and students may not walk to SMPS to be picked up.
• Once the buses leave SMMS then parents will drive single file to the SMMS front circle to pick up their students.

Students returning to SMMS for the 2026-27 school year will report to the gymnasium to receive their schedule and then to their homeroom class.

We are excited to welcome our new and returning students to the upcoming school year! Our staff has been busy preparing engaging lessons that will inspire your student and foster the joy of learning.

We want each of our students to begin the school year with consistent attendance—a habit we hope they will carry throughout the year. We are encouraging every student to STRIVE FOR LESS THAN 5 ABSENCES. Regular attendance has a significant impact on academic success, builds a strong foundation for learning, and helps reinforce the importance of commitment.

Your student is an essential part of our school community, and their presence matters. Consistent attendance helps students stay confident, connected, and prepared for success.

We look forward to welcoming all of our students back on August 20th as we partner together to STRIVE FOR LESS THAN 5 ABSENCES!

• As in years past SMMS only allows clear plastic waters bottles in the school. We ask that metal and class containers remain at home.
• Students should refrain from outside food and drink. Door-dashing food to your student during the day is NOT PERMITTED and drinks not in a clear bottle should be consumed before entering the building.
• Student handbook book can be found in the links below that outline student dress and behavior expectations.

Thursday

• BCS Nacho OR Quesadilla

Friday

• Chicken Nuggets OR BBQ Chicken Pizza

This year all students will need to be accompanied by an adult to SMHS football games. Students will not be allowed into the game without an adult.

• August 20th - First day for all students
• August 25th - Sept 4th - iXL Diagnostic
• September 4th - Fall Pictures
• September 7th - Labor Day - No School
• September 16th - 2.5 Hour Early Out

School Phone Number: 304-274-5030

Office Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm

Principal - Dirk Webb - dawebb@k12.wv.us

Assistant Principal - Cinda Achter - Cinda.achter@k12.wv.us

Assistant Principal - Melanie Canby - mcanby@k12.wv.us

Registrar - Teresa Morano - teresa.morano@k12.wv.us

School Nurse - Amanda Dagostino - amanda.dagostino@k12.wv.us

8th Grade Counselor - Elizabeth Kantor-Bright - ebright@k12.wv.us

7th Grade Counselor - Rebecca Paulin - Rebecca.paulin@k12.wv.us

6th Grade Counselor - Joseph Morris - joseph.morris@k12.wv.us