Weekly Update 10/27/25

Parents, Students, and Faculty,

Last week was full of excitement and school spirit! Our community pep rally was a huge success, and Friday night’s game against Randolph County was even better as we celebrated our seniors and hosted a Pink Out for cancer awareness. The night ended perfectly with a big win for the Indians! Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support—it was a great way to celebrate our students, athletes, and community pride.

This week brings another busy schedule. The Dental Van will be on campus Tuesday, and our middle school basketball teams will tip off their season the same day. On Friday, we’ll celebrate our students during the Good Standing Celebration, and our varsity football team will travel to Mitchell County for their final regular season game. Saturday will be a big day as well, with Cross Country competing in Sectionals and Seminole County hosting this year’s Region One-Act Play competition on our campus.

We’re proud to close out October on such a positive note and look forward to an exciting and productive November at Seminole County Middle High School, the best school in southwest Georgia!

Monday, October 27:

Tuesday, October 28:

• Dental Van
• Superintendent's Advisory Committee - 8:30 AM
• MS Basketball vs PCA - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, October 29:

• Club Rotation B
• Planning PLCs
• School Council 3:30 PM

Thursday, October 30:

Friday, October 31:

• Happy Halloween 🎃
• Good Standing - 8:50 AM
• Varsity Football @ Mitchell - 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 1:

• Cross Country Sectionals - 8:00 AM
• Region One-Act Play - 9:00 AM

Twenty six 8th graders from Seminole County ventured across the state of Georgia last week experiencing a true classroom on wheels. Students traveled to FDR's Little White House in Warm Springs, the National Infantry Museum in Fort Benning and toured our Georgia capitol building in Atlanta. Hiking Dahlonega's gold mines and Amicalola Falls were adventurous experiences and finally learning about Savannah, our first capital and its rich history and heritage. A special thank you to all those who contributed to the success of this trip and to the parents that sacrificed to make this opportunity possible. We especially appreciate Mrs. Allison Stegall and Dr. Marie Godwin for their willingness to lead this trip and make this experience possible.

We are thrilled to share a recap of our recent field trip to Cotton Hall Theater, where our 8th graders experienced the captivating Swamp Gravy production, "Graveside Service." This engaging show showcased the rich storytelling tradition that Swamp Gravy has cultivated over the past 33 years, blending humor and spookiness in a unique exploration of our memories and the ways we honor those who have passed.

The performance took our students on a journey through tales of ghosts, angels, and even outings in the cemetery, all set against the enchanting backdrop of swaying Spanish moss. It was a delightful blend of the eerie and the entertaining, encouraging students to reflect on how we remember loved ones and the fun, sometimes silly ways we confront our fears.

The feedback from students has been positive, with many expressing how the production inspired both laughter and thought. This experience not only enriched their understanding of storytelling but also fostered a greater appreciation for the arts. We would like to extend our gratitude to the teachers and chaperones who made this trip possible, as well as to Cotton Hall Theater for hosting us. We look forward to more enriching experiences in the future!

Seminole County Middle High School and the Athletic Booster Club hosted the annual Community Pep Rally and Powder Puff Game, a favorite tradition that brings students, families, and the community together to celebrate Indian spirit.

The event was filled with excitement as school clubs and organizations set up booths selling delicious food, drinks, and spirit items. The cheerleaders, Green Machine Band, and football team fired up the crowd, keeping energy high throughout the night. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of letterman jackets to student-athletes who earned this special honor.

The Powder Puff football game followed, featuring spirited competition among the grade levels. Each class played hard for bragging rights, with the Class of 2027 (juniors) taking home the championship this year.

This annual event is always a night of fun, school pride, and community connection—helping everyone get excited and ready to cheer on the Indians in their final home football game of the season.

Our Class of 2026 had everyone smiling as they showed up dressed as seniors for the day on Friday! Canes, curlers, cardigans, and walkers filled the halls as our soon-to-be graduates had fun embracing their “senior” status in style. From gray wigs to glasses and orthopedic shoes, their creativity and humor reminded everyone that growing older—like graduation—can be something to celebrate!

Seminole County Middle High School celebrated Senior Night on Friday evening during the pregame ceremony. Members of the football team, cheerleading squad, band, and cross country were honored for their dedication and accomplishments. Each senior was escorted by family members as Mrs. Albritton presented them with a gift from the school in recognition of their hard work and commitment.

This annual tradition is always a special moment for our school community as we celebrate our outstanding Class of 2026 and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.

On Wednesday, October 22nd, Seminole County Middle High School came together to celebrate Unity Day, an event dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Our school counselors, along with our GAP counselor and school social worker, led the celebration as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

To show our unity and commitment to kindness, students participated in creating a kindness chain. Students were given an orange slip of paper to write a positive or inspiring message—something kind they wanted to share with others. These messages were linked together to form a long paper chain. By celebrating Unity Day, Seminole County Middle High School continues to encourage students to stand together against bullying and to spread kindness every day—not just in October, but all year long.

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

The Craft Club got into the Halloween spirit during club rotations this week by making adorable black cat crafts! Students enjoyed showing their creativity while celebrating the spooky season. Their festive creations added a fun Halloween touch to the halls and brought plenty of smiles along the way.

Carrigan Bridges is a senior at SCMHS and is completing her Work-Based Learning hours at the Bill Reynolds Tennis Center in Bainbridge. This is Carrigan’s second year as a WBL student, and she has demonstrated tremendous growth in her knowledge, skills, and understanding of the business world.

As a student in the Agribusiness Pathway, Carrigan’s experience at the tennis center perfectly complements her studies. She assists customers and players with their needs, provides membership forms and referrals, completes business transactions for merchandise, snacks, and court fees, and helps maintain the cleanliness and organization of the shop and court areas.

We would like to thank the Bill Reynolds Tennis Center for partnering with our WBL program and congratulate Carrigan on a job well done!

• 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!

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