SMMS Weekly Update

We are proud to announce that the Spring Mills Middle School 8th Grade Band received a Superior Rating at the Region 9 Concert Band Festival—the highest distinction awarded.

This achievement reflects the students’ dedication, discipline, and commitment to musical excellence. Their performance showcased not only their talent, but also their growth throughout the year.

Thank you to our families and staff for supporting our music program. Congratulations to our outstanding student musicians!

Congratulations to Ava Rapsack for placing 1st, & to JJ Feldman for placing 2nd, in their respective categories at the Regional Social Studies Fair last Saturday. 1st place winners will advance to the state Social Studies fair on April 28th in Charleston. Good luck Ava & a job well done JJ!

This month, we began preparing for the annual state assessment with what we are calling Working On It Wednesdays. Each Wednesday, through April 26, we will be taking a series of short sample assessments designed to help students feel more confident and prepared for the state tests in reading and math.

Each student will need a fully charged iPad for to complete this work. We ask for your help in sharing the importance of these little assessments.

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Our science classes will be participating in a community service project through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Make-It-Shine Program. This program encourages communities to work together to keep West Virginia clean and beautiful.

On April 1st, our students will be working in groups to walk around our school campus and pick up litter as part of this initiative. To make this project a success, we are looking for as many volunteers as possible to help supervise and support students during their cleanup efforts. If the weather does not cooperate, our rain date will be April 2nd.

Volunteers are welcome to join during their student’s class period, an extended period, or any time block that works best for your schedule. Cleanup times will be:

• 8:30–10:02 AM
• 12:00–2:20 PM

All necessary supplies, including gloves and trash bags, will be provided.

If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know which period or time block works best for your schedule. Your time and support will help make this a meaningful experience for our students while helping improve our school grounds. Please reply if you are able to assist us by March 27th.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping keep our community clean!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Keilholtz

6 grade science

Spring Mills Middle School

Kkeilholtz@k12.wv.us

Berkeley county Schools request your support and participation in “A Day on the Job” Program on Thursday, April 23, 2026. By reporting to work with their parents, guardians, or relatives, our eighth-grade students can learn about the world of work and observe the work ethic in action. This event will clarify the career planning/course selection process and provide an opportunity for deeper understanding of economics and at the same time showcase company excellence, meet the labor market of the future and serve the community.

To participate, students will need to return a permission slip and daily log to share the details of the work day. Those are provided below or your student can get each one from the main office at school.

Call the school at 304-274-5030 and ask for your grade level counselor.

• Ms. Davis (6th grade)- tasheena.davis@k12.wv.us
• Ms. Telli (7th grade)- julianne.piscitelli@k12.wv.us
• Ms. Kantor-Bright (8th grade)- ebright@k12.wv.us

Did you know that teachers at SMMS offer free homework help each week? If your child is interested in attending, please make sure they have a permission slip submitted to the main office PRIOR to attending.

Each week, there is a designated day for each grade level.

• Monday- Grade 6
• Tuesday- Grade 7
• Wednesday- Grade 8

Are you looking for online tutoring options for your student? If so, consider Tutor WV. It is individualized. There is no cost, and it if offered from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.

Click the image below for more information.

Attention! Yearbooks are officially on sale! You can find the purchase link to buy your yearbook online here:

If you are a first time user you will need to register using SMMS School Code 141141M.

You may purchase a standard book for $20 or a personalized book for $25 through this portal. Later in the year we will have in person sales for the standard book in each lunch. Get your Yearbook today!

Here’s the deal:

• Stop by the library before break and grab your challenge board + a book
• Read in pajamas, read in a blanket fort, read in a silly voice—heck, read upside down if you dare!
• Complete 5 squares = prize entry
• Get a BINGO = bonus entry

• Finish the WHOLE board = GRAND PRIZE ENTRY!

Don’t miss out—make your Spring Break fun, wacky, and full of books!

• April 1: 2HR Delay for Students
• April 6-10: Spring Break--> No School for Students
• April 16: WVGSA Writing Test
• April 17: Spring Picture Day
• April 21: 6th Grade Field trip
• April 23: 8th Grade Day on the Job
• April 23: LSIC Meeting at 3:00 p.m. in Library

Our Battle of the Books team broke numerous score records at the county match this year! Mrs. Yeargan is SO proud!

Our teachers select one student per marking period to recognize as exemplary examples of our Patriot Pride. Those students embody the traits of positivity, respect, integrity, determination, and empathy. Congrats to our recipients for the third marking period!

Grade 8 Winners

Grade 7 Winners

Grade 6 Winners

This week, our music department hosted our 2nd Annual Open House for the incoming 6th grade students. Students and their parents got to hear a performance from jazz band and strings. Then, they could ask questions about music courses in middle school.