Weekly Update 10/20/25

Parents, Students, and Faculty,

We had a successful first week back from Fall Break and are gearing up for another busy and exciting week at Seminole County Middle High School. On Tuesday, students will participate in the PSAT, and our 8th graders will head out on a field trip to Swamp Gravy. On Thursday, Youth Leadership students will meet, and that evening we’ll host a Community Pep Rally to bring everyone together in support of our teams and school spirit. Friday night will be Senior Night and our final home football game of the season as we face Randolph Clay—come out and show your support for our seniors and the Indians!

In other news, preparations for the new building are officially underway. We’ve begun moving some items in, and teachers are packing up materials they’re able to transition now. Plans are also being made to take students on tours of the new building in the coming weeks so they can get a sneak peek of their future learning spaces.

There’s a lot happening and even more on the horizon as we continue to keep academics and grades at the forefront. Thank you to everyone for your teamwork and dedication during this busy season! It’s going to be a great week at Seminole County Middle High School, the best school in southwest Georgia!

Monday, October 20:

Tuesday, October 21:

• PSAT
• Swamp Gravy - 8th Grade - 8:45 AM

Wednesday, October 22:

• Club Rotation A

Thursday, October 23:

• Youth Leadership - 11:00 AM
• Community Pep Rally - 5:00 PM

Friday, October 24:

• Fall Senior Recognition - 7:00 PM
• Varsity Football vs Randolph Clay - 7:30 PM

Several Seminole County Middle/High School seniors have completed poll worker training and will serve at the polls during the upcoming election. These students will help check in voters, assist with procedures, and ensure Election Day runs smoothly. Their participation is a great example of civic engagement and leadership in action!

Seminole County Senior Students are pictured from left to right:

Front Row: Milan Richardson, Courtney Cannon, Jolie Grand, Emma Godby, Ava Thompson, Jada Coachman, Jayla Coachman

Back Row: Marianna Christian, Mackenzie Brown, Christian Albritton

The 4th Annual SCMHS “Spear Your Career” Career Fair was held on October 16, 2025, and was a tremendous success! Twenty-four vendors spent the day with Seminole County students, answering questions, handing out goodie bags, candy, and treats of all kinds, and creating a fun, interactive, and educational experience for everyone who attended.

Our business participants enjoyed a continental breakfast and a Chick-fil-A lunch, both made possible by our generous sponsors. Gold Sponsors included LMC Manufacturing and First Port City Bank; our Silver Sponsor was Burke, Worsham & Harrell; and our Bronze Sponsors included Donalsonville Downtown Development, Kinetic/Windstream, and the Seminole County FFA.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors for their support and to each of our vendors for dedicating their time to help inspire and guide the students of SCMHS.

Participating Vendors:
American Peanut Growers Group, LLC
Army
BASF – Attapulgus
Burke, Worsham & Harrell
Donalsonville Fire Department
Donalsonville Hospital
Farm Credit
First Port City Bank
GA Department of Natural Resources
GA Forestry Commission
Georgia Community Bank
Georgia Pines – GAP
GHSA
JCI Contractors
LMC Manufacturing
Marines
Metro Power
Miller County Hospital
Seminole County Board of Education
Seminole County School Social Worker
Survival Flight
United States Coast Guard
Walther Farms
Windstream/Kinetic

If you would like to be involved with our Career Fair, please contact Kimber Sellers, High School Counselor, Haley Rykard, Middle School Counselor or Kathryn Touchton, CTAE Director. We hope to see you all next year, as Seminole County students get ready to Spear their Career!!

Help A Child Smile will be coming to SCMHS on October 28th. This mobile dentistry program provides comprehensive dental services to students at school. Applications will be sent home with students. You can also sign up online at www.myschooldentist.com . If you have any questions feel free to contact School Social Worker, Bianca Bright at bianca.bright@seminole.k12.ga.us .

*Please note if your student already has a regular dentist, they should KEEP going to the dentist.

It is time to update your child’s information for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the

Annual Information Update (also called Online Registration or OLR) through the Infinite Campus

Parent Portal. You must complete this form by November 1, 2025. If you do not have internet access, you may visit the Board of Education office to complete your application.

How to Complete the OLR Form:

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal:

https://seminolega.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/seminole.jsp

2. Navigate to the OLR Form:

After logging in, go to “More” > “Annual Information Update.”

3. Choose “Existing Student Registration”:

Select this option to update information for currently enrolled students.

4. Review and Update:

Carefully check and update each section, including contact info, emergency contacts, health

details, and family information. Each parent/guardian and student must be reviewed.

5. Submit the Form:

After completing all sections, sign electronically and submit.

Need Help?

Call the Board of Education at 229-524-2433 or visit us in person. You may also email one of

the following for more help.

Kristy Johnson - kristy.johnson@seminole.k12.ga.us

Ashley Glass - Ashley.glass@seminole.k12.ga.us

Why Complete the OLR Form?

Updating your student’s information helps the district:

● Maintain accurate student records

● Provide timely updates and school notifications

● Ensure proper scheduling, transportation, and emergency contacts

Our Multiculture Club showed their creativity and heart this October by decorating pink-themed pumpkins for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students used paint, ribbons, and inspirational messages to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and promote early detection. The pumpkins will be displayed on the 200 Hall throughout the month—stop by to take a look and help us raise awareness!

On October 15, Seminole County High School HOSA members joined students from across the state for the annual HOSA Fall Rally at Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta! The event brought together future health professionals for an exciting day of leadership development, networking, and fun.

Students had the opportunity to learn more about upcoming HOSA competitions, hear from inspiring speakers, and celebrate their passion for healthcare careers—all while enjoying the thrills of Six Flags!

The SCHS HOSA chapter represented Seminole County with pride and enthusiasm, embracing this year’s HOSA theme, “Champions of Change,” as they continue to grow as leaders and future health professionals.

Haley Wilson is a senior at SCMHS and is completing her Work-Based Learning hours at State Farm. Haley began her journey with State Farm as a junior, and over the past two years, her hours, skills, experience, and résumé have all grown tremendously.

A pathway completer in Horticulture and Floral Design and a pathway concentrator in Web Development, Haley is now enrolled in the Agribusiness Pathway, making her position at State Farm a perfect extension of the knowledge and skills she’s developed as a CTAE student.

State Farm has been a valued Work-Based Learning partner for several years, and we sincerely appreciate their ongoing support and involvement in our program. Congratulations to Haley on a job well done — we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future!

CTI students participated in a 3-day training with trainers certified by Georgia Tech that focuses on preparing students for careers in manufacturing while including a hands-on simulator exercise and team building exercises. Participating students earn the following industry recognized certifications: OSHA 10. Leon Six Sigma White Belt Training, and Hands Only CPR/AED. Students who participated include: Antonio Gardner, TraNyiah Richards, Hunter Wilson, John Brown, Jaden Lawson, Mikah Merkison, Cameron Simpson, Kamauri Smith, Raniyah Smith, Andrew Alley, Bralen McGriff, Grant York, Javarion Mike, Lexion Johnson, Cameron Choice

• Support the arts at SCMHS by joining our Fine Arts Booster Club! Your involvement helps provide resources and opportunities for our talented students in band, chorus, visual arts, and drama. Whether it's volunteering your time or offering financial support, every contribution makes a difference. Join us in celebrating and strengthening the arts at SCMHS! Email seminolefinearts@gmail.com for more information.

Auditions are over, and the cast list is officially posted for Hairspray the Musical! The Region One Act Play competition will be held right here at SCMHS on Saturday, November 1st at 9:30 AM. This GHSA event is free to the public, so make plans to come out and enjoy a day of outstanding performances. Seven schools will take the stage, each bringing their best to compete for the title of Region Champion—don’t miss the talent, energy, and excitement!

Hairspray the Musical will be performed for the public again in December! Don't miss your chance to come out and see these talented students perform this amazing show!

Approximately 35 band members need fuel for Friday Nights this fall. Food or funds are greatly appreciated! Contact band-mom Amanda to schedule OR send money with the note "band meals" by CashApp or Venmo. Thank you for helping the Fine Arts Booster Club take care of the Green Machine!

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) voted to amend its policies regarding Name, Image, and Likeness payments to prep student-athletes. The changes are focused on curtailing any activity from what is known as NIL Collectives, a system that has permeated and fundamentally altered college athletics. NIL Collectives are shell corporations that function to exploit loopholes in NIL policy and allow donors to pay student-athletes for their athletic talents and enrollment at specific institutions –– these payments are often used in a recruiting context to maintain current players, solicit transfer athletes, or sign top level high school recruits.

With fear of the NIL Collective system seeping down from the NCAA and into the high school level, the GHSA has taken swift action to amend its rules. The new language to GHSA policy was formally voted in yesterday: “No student-athlete may be a member of nor receive compensation or any other benefit from a Collective or NIL Club. A Collective is defined as any group organized or existing for the purpose of compensating or benefiting an individual student[-]athlete or group of student athletes of a member school. NIL Clubs are defined as a group of student athletes organized or existing for the purpose of soliciting funds or other benefits from fans, members or other sources, managing or promoting NIL activities of student athletes or otherwise providing funds or other benefits to an individual student athlete or group of student athletes.”

School Attendance public service announcement from GaDOE and Georgia Public Broadcasting