The Spartan Scoop
Sonora Middle School Newsletter (2025-2026)
About Us
Aaron Tinnin, Assistant Principal
Rhett Barrett, Assistant Principal
Email: cjennings@sdale.org
Website: http://sms.sdale.org/
Location: 17051 U.S. 412, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8821
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smspartans/
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, September 1st:
- Labor Day (No School)
Tuesday, September 2nd:
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment
- SMS Volleyball vs. Ramay @ Lakeside, 4:30pm
- SMS Cross Country (XC) @ NWACC, 5:00pm
Wednesday, September 3rd:
- Early Release Wednesday
Thursday, September 4th:
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment
- SMS Football vs. Hellstern @ SHS, 5:30pm
Friday, September 5th:
- WIN: Clubs!
Student Grades
In the coming weeks, parents should receive an email with a login code for accessing grades. All teachers at Sonora Middle School implement Standards-Based Grading (SBG) and use the Empower platform to report grades. We have proficiency scales and rubrics specific to our essential standards, but below is a general scale and conversion to traditional grades. Here is also a FAQ overview. More info to come as we near 5-week progress reports and send out login codes!
School Supply Fee
The supply fee is now $40. You may pay cash/check in person or pay on the SMS Website here.