Hello Raider Families,
We are officially stepping into spring, and March is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting month on our campus! Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we head into an important stretch of the school year. Please complete the pre-registration link if you want to come and enjoy the staff and student basketball game.
Academic Updates: As we move closer to state assessments, teachers are intentionally reviewing key standards and reinforcing critical skills in every content area. This is a great time to visit with your student(s) to:
Encourage consistent attendance
Monitor grades in the parent portal
Establish regular homework/study routines
Ensure students get proper rest
We appreciate your support in helping students stay focused and finish the semester strong!
Athletics & Extracurriculars: Track season is underway, and our students are representing SMS with pride! Please be sure to check schedules for upcoming meets and events. Your encouragement in the stands makes a difference.
We also encourage students to stay involved in extracurricular activities. Participation builds confidence, leadership, and connection.
Here are the following meets this year:
March 5- Princeton MS Invitational @ Jackie Hendricks Field, Princeton, TX
March 10- Raider Relays @ Raider Stadium, Sunnyvale, TX
March 23- Ferris Relays @ Yellow Jacket Stadium, Ferris, TX
March 30- District Meet @ Raider Stadium, Sunnyvale, TX
Shout-Outs & Celebrations:
Congratulations to our UIL participants! Our students performed exceptionally well, bringing home multiple awards and earning the district championship… again! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
A big thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for their continued commitment to students.
Important Dates to Remember:
March 6 SMS Band Pre-UIL in Kemp
March 6 UIL Awards Ceremony during Flex
March 7 SMS Band Solo and Ensemble Festival
March 7-12 SMS Cheer clinic & tryouts
March 10 Track & Field in SV
March 11 Platinum Show Choir Auditions
March 12 Staff vs Student BB Game
March 12 End or 3rd Quarter/Early Release @ 1:00
March 12 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:15-4:00
March 13 Staff Prep Day/Student Holiday
March 16-20- Spring Break
March 23 Staff Prep Day/Student Holiday
Upcoming Important STAAR Testing Dates:
April 14 - 6th Grade Reading / Language Arts
April 15 - 7th & 8th Grade Reading / Language Arts
April 16 - 8th Grade Science
April 21 - 6th & 7th Grade Math
April 22 - 7th Grade Honors, 8th Grade Math/Algebra 1
April 23 - 8th Grade Social Studies
Spring Reminders:
Dress code expectations remain in place as the weather warms up.
Students should bring charged devices daily.
Attendance matters, every day counts!
Stay Connected:
For the latest updates, follow us on social media and visit our website regularly. Communication is key, and we appreciate your partnership in supporting our students.
As always, thank you for trusting us with your children. It is a privilege to serve our SMS families. We are proud of the growth we are seeing in our students both academically and personally.
Ms. Perez
