Falcon Flyer for Families!

We hope that you've had a wonderful weekend. This week marks the last week of Quarter1, and we will have Fall Break next week! Teachers return for a PD Day on Monday, October 12, and students will return on Tuesday, October 13 with Quarter 2 officially starting Wednesday, October 14. Please make sure to check grades in Canvas and PowerSchool and reach out to any teachers with questions. Also, please be sure to review Rock Hill School District's grading policies that have been aligned to the state requirements (See below.)

This week:

Monday, September 28: Last day for a major grade for Q1.

Tuesday, September 29:

Wednesday, September 30:Chess Club

Thursday, October 1: Spirit Night Penn Station; School Board Candidate Forum 6:00 pm Auditorium
Friday, October 2: Hispanic Heritage Festival (During Social Studies classes.)

Monday, October 12: No School for Students (Teacher PD Day)

Tuesday, October 13: Students Return from Break; PTO Luncheon

Wednesday, October 14: VB @ Home 5:00; Part 2-Anxious Generation Book Study Meeting 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 15: Kona Ice celebration (Thank You, Sponsor!); Last Day to Register for DC Trip

Saturday, October 17: NAMI Walks; YCMSAC Tournament VB

Sincerely,

Dr. Persinski

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Ms. Lemon and Ms. Rowe brought the Falcon Fuel cart to teachers and staff on Wednesday for a nice treat!

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Volunteers

The World Language Department is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, October 2, 2026. Throughout the day, students will rotate through the Media Center in groups to participate in cultural games, music, and learning experiences that highlight the richness of Hispanic history and traditions. Please consider volunteering to assist with the celebration or donating decor to enhance this fun and festive event! You may volunteer for more that one time slot. Links to decor examples are provided in the sign up. Please mark all items "Hispanic Heritage" and drop them off at the front office by Monday, September, 28.

Late work is defined as a graded assignment that is not submitted by the established due date when the student was present at school and had the opportunity to complete and submit the assignment.

Students are expected to complete and submit assignments by the established due date. When a student is present but does not submit a graded assignment by the deadline, the assignment will be entered as a zero until the work is submitted.

Students will have two school days from the original due date to submit late work. Work submitted within the two-school-day window will be graded based on the student's demonstrated performance, with a maximum grade of 75.

After the two-school-day window has passed, the zero will remain unless an extension is approved due to documented extenuating circumstances or is required by a student's IEP, 504 Plan, or other applicable accommodation.

Late work procedures do not apply to assignments missed because of a student absence. Work missed due to an absence will be addressed according to the district's Make-Up Work procedures.

ST-ARTS GT Artistic Auditions will be held in the RRMS auditorium for 6-8 grade students from 4:30-7:30 pm on Nov. 5th, 2026. Students must complete the online registration to audition by Oct. 16th.

For more information, please click HERE.

Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• September 2

• September 30

• October 14

• November 4

• December 2

Sullivan's goal is to raise $1000 for mental health. You can help us support NAMI through making a donation or joining our team! CLICK Here!

The SMS PTO is excited to announce the return of our 3rd Annual Falcon Challenge Dodgeball Tournament—our biggest and most exciting fundraiser of the year!

Mark your calendars now for Friday, November 6, 2026, and get ready for a day filled with friendly competition, school spirit, and nonstop fun! The Falcon Challenge is designed to promote healthy, active lifestyles while building teamwork and community through the classic game of dodgeball.

Whether you're dodging, throwing, or cheering from the sidelines, it's a high-energy day for everyone involved—and all proceeds go directly to benefit the entire school. This year, your support will help us refresh and upgrade the school’s Canteen area, we hope to create a more inviting and functional space for our students.

Pledge forms for student donations will be sent home in October. Take your support to the next level by becoming a Sponsor! Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your business or family can make a lasting impact.

Have questions about sponsorships or the event in general? Reach out to us anytime at SullivanMSPTO@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see all the Falcon spirit SOAR!

• October 13 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon
• October 23 - Student Event: Family Movie Night
• November 19 - Staff Appreciation Thankful for You! Luncheon
• December 17 - Staff Appreciation: Holiday Cookie Walk
• December 17 - Student Event: Cookies & Candy Canes
• January 5 - Staff: Appreciation Welcome Back Breakfast
• February 12 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Soup-er Bowl
• February 26 - Student Event: School-wide Glow Dance (4:00-5:30 6th grade - 6:00-7:30 7th & 8th grade)
• March 17 - Staff Appreciation Lucky to have You! Luncheon
• April 13 - Staff Appreciation Event - Staff Meeting Snacks
• May 3-7- Staff Appreciation Week

President - Amanda Winters

VP - Katie Shillinglaw

Secretary - Sarah Butts

Treasurer - OPEN

Falcon Challenge - Katie Conley & Elizabeth Williams

Teacher Appreciation - Erica Smith & Jennifer Rollins

Student Events - Katie Shillinglaw

Volunteers - Jennifer McFail

Spirit Night - OPEN

Calendars are subject to change.

Volleyball

8th Football

We love volunteers! Please fill out the RHS volunteer form to get approval to volutneer for SMS. We will need volunteers throughout the year for various events, especially during state testing!

Please read our Student Handbook for the 26-27 school year. Students will receive a copy the first week of school.

Once you have read the handbook, please acknowledge through signing this electronic form.

September 17: See You at the Pole

September 18: PTO Luncheon
October 2: Hispanic Heritage Festival

October 5-9; October 12: Fall Break

October 12th: PD Day

October 13th: End of Q1; PTO Lunch
October 17th: NAMI Walks; YCMSAC VB Tournament
October 20th: School Picture Retake; SIC/PTO Meetings
October 23: PTO Movie Night!

For a full list of events already scheduled, visit HERE.

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